The 2009 Detroit Lions

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Published: May 7, 2009

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... knows the story of the 2008 Detroit Lions, but what will the 2009 Lions do?  It's a tough question to answer but expectations should be held low.

I think it's safe to say that the Lions have decided that change is needed.  Detroit brought in Titans defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz to be the new head coach. 

Schwartz brings a hard nosed approach to the Lions and may be the kind of leader they've been looking for.  The Titans defense has always been stout and hopefully Schwartz can bring that kind of leadership to the Lions. 

Schwartz immediately said he wants to be a head coach for the whole team and not just for one side of the football.  To prove this he went out and hired two coordinators with impressive resumes. 

The new defensive coordinator will be Gunther Cunningham.  Cunningham has been in the league 28 years and has been defensive coordinator for the Chiefs and Raiders. 

On the offensive si...

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