Tulloch must have taken a pay cut to stay in Detroit and play for Jim Schwartz in a wide nine scheme again because 25 million over 5 years with only 11.2 million guaranteed is a steal for a player who ranked 7^th among middle linebackers on ProFootballFocus’ in Detroit’s scheme last season. The Lions did well to bring back 21 of 22 starters from a playoff team (only losing Eric Wright, who was overpaid by Tampa Bay). They’ll need another cornerback through the draft, an upgrade at safety, and some youth on the offensive line, but they’re in good shape for another trip to the playoffs in 2012.

Grade: A