The 2009 NFC North: Black and Blue All Over Again

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Published: May 19, 2009

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... and Vikings did retool but not as extensively as the Lions. 

Therefore, they do not have to spend as much time as the Lions do in getting players used to a new front office, coaching staff, and systems on both offense and defense. 

However, the three other teams in the division do not know what this new version of the Honolulu Blue will be like compared to what was put on the field during the era of Millen.

The Bears, Packers, and Vikings have been rivals with the Lions as long as they have been in the NFL.  These teams always look forward to playing each other and dread it at the same time, but even if one is having a bad year it doesn't mean the winning team escapes without bruises.  

For the Lions to think playoffs so soon after the 0-16 season may be too much to hope for.  However, the best test for the 2009 Lions is how they will match up against the North—in both the talent of the teams and that they play each other tw...

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