November 27, 2008 Cliff Avril was arguably the Lions' most productive player on defense on Thursday. He finished with two tackles, Detroit's only sack of the game, and he also recovered a fumble.
Our View:Avril is a free agent in nearly all leagues and hasn't had much fantasy value so far this season.
November 11, 2008 Cliff Avril is expected to start at defensive end in Week 11 in place of the injured Dewayne White (strained calf), according to the Detroit News.
Our View:The rookie out of Purdue is a good athlete, but needs work on his technique, and would not merit fantasy consideration for IDP leagues against the Panthers.
October 29, 2008 Detroit Lions head coach Rod Marinelli is thrilled with the play of defensive end Cliff Avril, a rookie who was the team's third-round pick this season, according to the Detroit Free-Press. "I think we've got a special player, I really do. And I can tell," Marinelli remarked.
Our View:Avril had his first sack of the season last week, and he also forced a fumble. Unfortunately for Marinelli, unless he changes his team's fortunes, he probably won't be around to see Avril blossom.
July 14, 2008 The Lions signed Cliff Avril to a three-year deal on Monday, the AP reports. Avril was a third-round pick this past April.
Our View:Avril played both outside linebacker and defensive end at Purdue, and he is expected to line up at left end for the Lions. We don't foresee much IDP value.
