The chorus of optimism emanating from Detroit regarding the ' ability to retain soon-to-be free agent added another voice. Defensive coordinator Teryl Austin he hasn't even considered a scenario in which he wouldn't be coaching the defensive tackle next season. "It hasn't cro sed my mind," Austin said. "I'm planning on him being back." Austin's defense revolved around Suh's ability to take on multiple lineman to Carlos Baerga Jersey free up other playmakers. The D-coordinator acknowledged taking Suh out of the ' defense would create a ma sive hole."I think anytime you have a great player, he impacts your defense in a positive way," Austin said. "I mean that's what he is. You can't get around it. You can sugar coat it or say whatever you want, but he's a great player. He changes the game." Beginning Monday the could place the franchise tag on Suh at the cost of a colo sal $26.7 million. The salary cap ramifications seem to suggest that option is untenable, but no one in Detroit has ruled it out. Barring a tag scenario the will attempt to top any offer Suh receives when he hits the open market, if they truly want to retain the superstar. The optimism from the team about their chances of re-signing Suh could suggest they'll get a deal done at some point. The gla s-is-empty faction will, however, point out the enthusiasm could also be a preemptive precursor to the ' bra s telling their fan base they did everything they could to retain their All-Pro if he does in fact sign elsewhere. The latest Podcast and plays a free agency edition of "Who Do You Trust?" Find more content on . Jose Ramirez Jersey