Martin Mayhew's Mess

With one season under his belt as Detroit Lions General Manager, Martin Mayhew recently spoke about his unhappiness with the 2-14 record.
  He said alot; and he said nothing.
  He said every position would be evaluated, but spoke about building around quarterback Matthew Stafford.  He gave vocal support to Drew Stanton.  He said he might add a running back to the trio of Kevin Smith, Maurice Morris and Aaron Brown. 
  Perhaps the most daunting statement made during his discussion with the media Thursday was that he wouldn't rule out drafting an offensive player with the second round pick in April.
  Ugh.
  Without question, the Lions are deficient all over the field.  However, the defense has more holes than a slice of swiss cheese.  One wag at Ford Field told me he had rather watch little old ladies play slots at the casino than watch the Lions play defense.  Why?  The little old ladies "hit something" every now and then.
  If the Lions select an offensive player in the draft, it better be on that offensive line.  Stafford is a big, strong kid. Problem is, it's tough to throw the ball when you're on your back trying to get up with one hand and wiping stars from your eyes with the other. 
  More prudent would be to make some free agent moves on the offensive line and load up on the defense.  Other than Larry Foote, Earnie Simms, Julian Peterson and Louis Delmas, nothing should be sacred.  There is virtually no pressure on opposing quarterbacks and the secondary was horrendous all year long.
  There is only one way to approach a turnaround situation: Make changes fast and make them drastic.
  Mayhew has a mess left by Matt Millen.  It's an ugly baby.  But it's his baby.
  Martin: Make your changes fast and make them drastic...