In shipping Shaun Rogers to Cleveland instead of Cincinnati Friday, the Lions were able to address their most pressing need at cornerback.

Leigh Bodden might not have the name appeal of Asante Samuel, but he is a starter in this league and a proven playmaker. He intercepted six passes and recovered three fumbles last year, is young (26 on opening day) and relatively cheap ($3.5 million in base salaries the next two years).

The trade doesn't completely fill the Lions' need at corner. Along with Bodden, they've re-signed Keith Smith, tendered an offer to Stanley Wilson and added safety Dwight Smith (a potential nickel back) to the mix. In all likelihood, that leaves two spots in the secondary vacant, one to be filled now in free agency and one through the draft in April. They could sign two corners off the market, but unless they come cheap that's unlikely considering their other holes to fill (running back, linebacker, defensive line and right tackle, where I expect Damien Woody back).

From the rumbles I hear, re-signing Travis Fisher remains first priority. He's young (28), familiar with the system and if played correctly as a third corner will play just fine. Don't totally count out Brian Kelly, especially if he doesn't sign anywhere in the next few days, but for now the ex-Buc appears to be on the backburner.