Detroit Lions: Sizing Up Their Biggest Need

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Published: November 30, 2009

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... five different answers would be given.

One fan would definitely mention the offensive line—long an impediment to Detroit's rebuilding plan.

Another fan would mention the defensive line. In fact, this week the lack of a four man pass rush is the problem de jour for the Lions' fan base.

A third fan wants defensive backfield help for the Detroit Lions' worst unit.

The fourth fan would ask for weapons for Detroit's young quarterback—a running back to replace Kevin Smith or a receiver to put across from Calvin Johnson.

The fifth fan? Probably a plea to fire Millen—obviously didn't get the memo.

While this is the time of year (especially at 2-9) that Detroit Lions fans love to talk about this sort of thing, take a moment to realize that the Detroit Lions have a gigantic need that supersedes any positional grouping of label.

That enormous need?

To get bigger.

Step one of that plan was the transition last offseas...

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