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Despite the fact the Detroit Lions are coming off a historically disappointing season, FOXSports.com senior NFL writer Alex Marvez says there's plenty of reason for hope in the Motor City.
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" The -- smart as a foxsports.com. -- offseason update on the -- lives. It would affect more than Matthew Stafford for the lines to regain their war improving the NFL's 32 ranked defense is a must pretty Torre to rebound from an oh and sixteenth season. I'm not on the -- implement a lot of progress this off season. The latest move came Wednesday with the signing of linebacker Larry -- to a one year contract. What was a solid Pittsburgh Steelers starter should make in my transition from a 34 scheme to middle linebacker in Detroit sports system. But at the the only proven veteran alliance that batted a dismal lack of pass -- was addressed would be -- trade with Seattle for outside linebacker Julian Peterson. The secondary was upgraded with the acquisition of quarterback Phillip Buchanan Anthony Henry and -- game. The rookie class also should provide some immediate help at least from a depth standpoint in particular second round pick Louis -- was brilliant and rookie mini -- He could push for a starting spot at safety immediately. The rebuilding process won't be completed over night in Detroit depth remains an issue and the -- with the wind remains a trouble spot even with the signing of Grady Jackson. But it's a safe bet that these lines should have more by eight in 2009. The -- smart -- of foxsports.com."