Looks like another DE is off the FA market. Williams, Mathis, or draft - that is the question. I can see them pursuing both but I think only Mathis would be a realistic expectation. Unless of course they decide that William is worth it, both by his own play/abilities and the benefit of sticking it to the Texans. Let alone what info he could give us on their new D system.

http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/03/05/lions-apply-franchise-tag-to-de-avril/?module=HP11_headline_stack&module=HP11_breaking_news