Kennedy next on chop block

The expected came and the hoped-for went out the window.
The Detroit Lions released Kenoy Kennedy, the team's starting strong safety last year. Many had hoped the team would be able to get a low draft pick out fo the still-productive veteran who would fit better in another system.
Instead, the Lions cut him and got nothing, just like they did for Kevin Jones and Fernando Bryant (Kalimba Edwards has no trade value).
Kennedy (6-1, 218) signed with the Lions as an unrestricted free agent in 2005 and spent the last three seasons in Honolulu Blue and silver. Over his eight years in the league, the strong safety has played in 115 games (99 starts) and has recorded 626 tackles (456 solo), 6.0 sacks (42 yards), 10 interceptions (153 yards), 46 pass defenses, five fumble recoveries, six forced fumbles and 32 special teams tackles. In 2007, Kennedy played in 16 games, starting 15, as he finished the year with 91 tackles (61 solo), two interceptions, six passes defensed, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. Kennedy notched a career-high 127 tackles (84 solo) in 2005, his first year in Detroit, as he led the team in tackles. Kennedy tied a career-high in interceptions (2) in all three seasons with the Lions.
But Kennedy's coverage skills left something to be desired and Gerald Alexander, Daniel Bullocks and Dwight Smith all have him beat in that category. Kennedy also never was the feared hitter that the Lions thought they were getting from the former Bronco.
Kalvin Pearson and Greg Blue will fight it out for the fourth safety spot. Both are also good on special teams, so it is possible they both make the team.