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Alex's 32 Teams in 32 Days: Team 32—Detroit Lions

Found July 28, 2009 on Bleacher Report:
PLAYERS: Jon Kitna,  Dan Orlovsky,  Daunte Culpepper,  Julian Peterson,  Larry Foote,  Phillip Buchanon,  Anthony Henry,  Grady Jackson,  Jon Jansen,  Bryant Johnson,  Maurice Morris,  Eric King,  Dennis Northcutt,  Leigh Bodden,  Shaun Cody,  Cory Redding,  Shaun McDonald,  Moran Norris,  Edwin Mulitalo,  Travis Taylor,  Ernie Sims,  Calvin Johnson,  Kevin Smith
TEAMS: Detroit Lions,  Dallas Cowboys,  Houston Texans,  Minnesota Vikings,  New England Patriots,  Seattle Seahawks,  Pittsburgh Steelers,  San Francisco 49ers,  Baltimore Ravens

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This is the first installment of my new series in which I will be counting down my 2009 NFL Power Rankings over the next seven weeks leading up to opening kickoff.  Be sure to check in every week day up to Sept. 10 to see the next team.  There will certainly be some controversial rankings.  As T.O. would say, getcha' popcorn ready.  Enjoy! 2008 Record:  0-16 2008 Season Review: One season after the NFL saw its first 16-0 team, the Detroit Lions made history by being the first 0-16 team in league history. After quarterback Jon Kitna went down early on, Dan Orlovsky and Daunte Culpepper struggled to replace him. The offense struggled, ranking 27th in points scored, and 30th in yards gained. The defense was even worse as they ranked last in points allowed and yards allowed. Team President and GM Matt Millen was finally fired.  Head coach Rod Marinelli also lost his job. Key Additions: QB, Matthew Stafford (draft), TE Brandon Pettigrew (draft), LB Juli...
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