The 2009 Detroit Lions Are Creating a New Roar in Town

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Published: August 17, 2009

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... last year's 0-16 record.  Now under the power of the Schwartz, the Lions will have a chance to make Ford Field a location worthy of the magic that Comerica Park and Joe Louis Arena both share.

2009 will be tough, with the Lions changing everything except the team colors in an effort  to start anew. A fan base that could have easily walked has decided to still show support with record numbers attending the open practices. 

The first six games of the season will set the tone for the Lions.

These six games feature the second QB to pass for 5,000 yards (Drew Brees), the defending Super Bowl Champs (Steelers) as well as their first games verse the Bears, Packers and Vikings.

If they can make some noise with these games, the Lions will have turned the corner toward giving Detroit back its football team.  The matchups at least on paper or online do in a way favor the Lions if the Lions can just play.

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