The 2009 Detroit Lions Still Have a Few Holes to Fill

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Published: May 15, 2009

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... as a NFL team going 0-16 in the first place. At this point we have no idea if the Lions could catch lightning in the bottle and rebuild themselves like the Miami Dolphins did last season.

 

After having a pretty successful draft, at first glance, and a very successful free agent signing period, it looks like the 2009 Detroit Lions will have much of the same problems as the 2008 version did.

 

The most blatant holes in this roster fall on the defensive side of the ball. In 2008, the Lions ranked last in overall defense. They gave up over 400 yards, and over 32 points per game. No offense ever created could overcome those numbers.

 

Through free agency, the Lions added veteran linebackers Julian Peterson and Larry Foote. These additions should bring down the amount of rush yards this defense gives up a game, 172 in 200...

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