Lions Sign Ronald Curry

On Thursday, the Lions signed WR Ronald Curry who was cut from the Oakland Raiders earlier in the offseason. Looking to add receiver depth to their roster, the Lions have made a great move and now have one of best third receivers in the league who even has the ability to compete with WR Bryant Johnson as the starter opposite of WR Calvin Johnson. Although he fell out of favor with the Raiders last year, he was solid before putting up 717 yards off 55 catches in 2007 and 727 yards off 62 catches in 2006. After being out for vitually the entire year in 2005, he had 679 yards and 6 tds off 50 catches as a first year starter in 2004. Although he has never put up pro bowl numbers, before last year he was a very consistent and effective receiver. This is quite an achievement considering that Oakland is not quite synonymous with having successful receivers, i.e. Randy Moss and Javon Walker. The Raiders have never had effecive pass blocking or a premier quarterback during his time there, and although neither do the Lions currently, they are rebuilidng and are expected to take QB Matthew Stafford and possibly a LT with their first pick in the second round. These probable additions could potentially allow Curry to achieve more success than he ever previously had with the Raiders. As one of the most underrated receivers in the league, his speed and vertical ability will give the Lions another deep threat this year and will help in the development of Stafford, assuming he is picked by them.