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The Detroit Lions are almost locks to finish with the worst record in the NFL in 2008.

The Detroit Lions hope quarterback Matthew Stafford can help them bounce back in 2009 after becoming the first team in NFL history to finish 0-16 in the regular season.

0-16 is the ultimate rebuilding job in the NFL, and that job currently resides in Detroit.

The Detroit Lions open training camp in 2008 the same way they usually do, with lots of questions.

The Detroit Lions have a number of questions that need to be answered following a disastrous 2008 season.

Detroit Lions fans are suffering 51-year championship drought, but remain among the most loyal fans in the National Football League--and nobody is sure why.

Matthew Stafford beat out Daunte Culpepper for the starting QB job in Detroit. However, is Stafford "Joey Harrington 2.0," or is there finally hope for Detroit this year?

The Detroit Lions defeated the Washington Redskins on Sunday for their first win in nearly two years. But was the victory a fluke, or are things starting to turn around?

The National Football League draft has finally arrived. Here is my take on the first 15 selections which will take place tomorrow at Radio City Music Hall in New York.

As the 2009 NFL football season is right around the corner, this is a preview of the teams in the National Football Conference's (NFC) North Division.

Week 10 action in the NFL sees one team remain perfect, one team remain winless, one quarterback start and lose his first game, and several divisional rivalries heat up

It's getting a lot more interesting in the NFL as divisional standings take new shape and form following Week 11 action.

Just one week remaining in the NFL's regular season and there are still five spots up for grabs in the playoff chase.

The last week of the 2008 NFL regular season decided the fate and future of several teams ... and a few head coaches

Just before Week 8 of the NFL season kicked off, sports chatter in Buffalo Dick's Jauron's contract extension.

Detroit Lions owner William Clay Ford and President Matt Millen have been so inept at their positions that it's hard to imagine any future success for the franchise

Once considered the cream of the crop as far as signal callers go in this year's draft, Stafford and the Georgia Bulldogs as a whole have mightily underperformed in 2008.

With new quarterbacks adding to the already impressive group of running backs, look for the NFC North to go to the air more this season.

Analysis of the 2007 Draft, see who this year's biggest winners were in the first round.

With NFL rookies making more money than some veterans could only dream of, it might be time to look at fixing the system.

Green Bay should edge the Detroit Lions, while Indianapolis will ride roughshod over Atlanta, and Dallas will rope in the New York Jets on Thanksgiving Day.

After a week where the world turned upside down, things should be back to normal this week in the NFL. A wild week 10 kicks off in the NFL with plenty to offer

Turkeys are nervous this time of year, and some NFL coaches may be as well. Poor play from teams like Buffalo, Cleveland, and Washington could create coaching vacancies.

As week four approaches, look for the good teams to put distance between themselves and the also-rans in their division and conferences.

With a quarter of the schedule in the books, some teams are licking their wounds, while other teams are flying high.

The leaves leaves are changing, and there's still a lot up for grabs in the NFL. Teams on the outside of the playoff picture will need to try to get in the mix.

Now that the division leaders look established, some games will begin to have playoff implications as the NFL kicks off the halfway point of the season.

Look for games to tighten up as Fall weather and injuries start to take their toll. The unbeaten teams will have larger and larger targets on their backs every week.

Indianapolis, Dallas posted convincing wins over the Falcons and Jets in Thanksgiving NFL action, while Green Bay beats Detroit.

Michael Vick is now a free man after serving his 23-month dog fighting conviction. However, is there a team in the NFL willing to give him a second chance?

While Dick Jauron shuffles out of Buffalo, the Bills should open the purse strings for a proven head coach.

The Packers and the Vikings will battle for the NFC North division championship in 2008. Meanwhile the Bears and Lions will fight not to finish last.

Week 3 of the 2009/10 NFL season showed lots of promise for younger players and flashes of brilliance for a decorated veteran. Here are the headlines.

Week 4 of the 2009 NFL season offered plenty of drama, both on and off the field. Here's a look back at what happened.

According to the NFL's strength-of-schedule calculation, the Chicago Bears have the league's easiest schedule in 2009. Here's a look at the schedule, with observations.

Fantasy Football owners need to keep an eye on the new coaching hires to gauge the value of players before the season starts.

The Lions hold the key to the upcoming NFL Draft with the second overall pick. Here are three scenarios that might occur on draft day.

Detroit Lions Coach Rod Marinelli is off to a 3-2 start but he needs a running back better than T.J. Duckett and Kevin Jones and a decent defense to have more success

The Vikings' 2009 season schedule is the 2nd easiest in the NFL on paper, at least. Here's a look at the schedule and some brief observations.

In 2008, the Detroit Lions suffered the first 0-16 season in NFL history. In 2009, when the topic of league's worst team is discussed, the Lions aren't even mentioned.

Everybody's handicapping jobs are safe - at least for another week.

Week 3 in the NFL offers another full slate of games. This week, expect the team's make up and personalities to show themselves in full force.

The NFC North may be the hardest division to predict in 2009. The Vikings are the front-runners, but Green Bay and Chicago will give them a fight for the top spot.

Here are a few suggestions for avoiding some of the tension that often accompanies Thanksgiving Day.

Lovie Smith (Bears), Hernan Edwards (Chiefs), Rod Marinelli (Lions) and Mike Tomlin (Eagles) are former Dungy assistants who share his goals, values and faith

Since 2003, the presence of African American head coaches has nearly quadrupled, and they have also shown their presence by wearing Super Bowl rings.

With only 4 games left after this week, teams begin their playoff push, and some teams are about to get pushed out.

Injuries play a key factor in several games this week, but the real story is the grapple for the wild card berths in both conferences.

Some much can change over the course of one week in the NFL, yet so much can remain the same. Here are the top stories from the past week of NFL action.

Despite the 3rd easiest schedule in the NFL this season, the Pack will need to start quick and strong to still be contending in December.