Is Atogwe Interested In Going Home To Play For Lions?

It is often said that it's not what you know, but rather it's who you know. The Detroit Lions have already proven that to be true using their coaches to reconnect with former players Kyle Vanden Bosch and Nate Burleson.

Could the Lions strike gold again and land safety Oshiomogho Atogwe, who was recently released by the St Louis Rams?

With an open starting spot next to safety Louis Delmas, the Lions could be in play to sign the five-year veteran, though the Rams, Cowboys, Dolphins, Vikings, and 49ers would all welcome his services as well.

What's the connection to Detroit? Atogwe is a Windsor native and grew up a Lions fan, just a 15-minute drive from Ford Field via the Detroit-Windsor tunnel.

The soon to be 29-year old had 19 interceptions and 14 forced fumbles in five seasons with the Rams. However, Atogwe suffered a shoulder injury last December and underwent hernia surgery as well so buyers beware.

Though there have been no reports that the Lions are even interested in signing the talented ball hawk, Atogwe may be interested in playing next season just a few miles – er kilometers – from his hometown