The Detroit News. There are all kinds of factors. The biggest thing is, we like him, we want him, and we just go ahead and work toward getting him signed.
Teams can negotiate with their own players at any time.
We'd like to get it done. Millen is in Indianapolis with the Lions' scouts and coaches for the annual combine workouts, which begin today and run through Monday. There is a consequence for everything, but we want him and we're going to keep on working to get it done. We have to get it done. Last year, the Lions put the franchise-player tag on defensive end Robert Porcher, and it created animosity.