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During Matt Millen's eight-year-long tenure, the Detroit Lions went one place.  South. From a 9-7 team that just missed the playoffs in 2000, the Lions managed fall so hard that they lost every single game during the 2008 season. After nearly a decade of abuse, Matt Millen left Detroit with one great gift of consolation. Calvin Johnson. Johnson, among the league's best wide receivers, is a true freak of nature. He runs a 4.35 second 40-yard ...

With the NFL Draft less than three weeks away, Detroit has been involved in a lot of talk about trades and free agent acquisitions. Whether it be trading various draft picks for veterans, or signing free agents, the rumors are still buzzing after a busy March. Some talk that has crept up recently is the Baltimore Ravens' desire to trade offensive tackle Jared Gaither. After rookie Michael Oher's stellar rookie season, and with ...

With the second pick in the 2010 NFL Draft, the Lions have a big problem. They have too many options. They can go with one of the top defensive linemen, and turn the whole line into one worthy of causing fear to opposing offenses. They can pick the top offensive lineman, and stabilize the left side for years to come. Or they can select the best defensive back in the draft, and have the ...

Over the last two or three days, the Detroit Lions have added several starters. They have also lost their top three cornerbacks. Philip Buchanon, Anthony Henry, and Will James. With a revamped defensive line, the secondary now takes on the title as the weakest link on the entire team. There are a few free agent corners available, but the Lions might not be willing to lure another 30-year-old by overspending. The ...

In 2009, the Detroit Lions' defensive line had about 14 sacks. Compare that to Denver's Elvis Dumervil, who alone had 17 sacks. Or Minnesota's Jared Allen, who accounted for 14.5 sacks. Talk all around Detroit is about upgrading the defensive line, and that will be the single biggest reason for increased success in 2010. Improved secondary or not, without a better defensive line everyone will suffer. The Lions already have a weak ...