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Key NFL Draft Picks To Fill NFC North Offensive, Defensive Holes

The 2013 NFL Draft will take place this week, so let’s take a look at which holes each team in the NFC North needs to fill to have a successful draft.

2013/04/22

DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 30: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions warms up prior to the start of the game against the Chicago Bears at Ford Field on December 30, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

CBSSports.com Takes A Look At The Detroit Lions

One year after reaching the playoffs, the Detroit Lions last year reversed direction and finished last in the NFC North

97.1 The Ticket–2013/03/07

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Detroit Lions: What Went Wrong?

The Detroit Lions just finished a disappointing season. Just what went wrong, and what does next season hold for them?

2013/01/01

DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 22: Calvin Johnson #81 of the Detroit Lions smiles on the sidelines after breaking the NFL single season yardage record formally held by Jerry Rice during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Ford Field on December 22, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. The Falcons defeated the Lions 31-18. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Are There Any Positives This Season For the Lions?

It has been an awful, disappointing season for the Detroit Lions. However, there are still a few positive things to take away from the year.

2012/12/27

DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 22: Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz talks with NFL referee Walt Coleman during a disputed play during the game against the Houston Texans at Ford Field on November 22, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. The Texans defeated the Lions 34-31. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Do The Lions Need To Shake Up Their Coaching Staff?

The Detroit Lions are having a disappointing season, and that can lead to changes on a coaching staff. There is one particular move that they probably need to make before next year.

2012/12/13

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 4: Head Coach Jim Schwartz of the Detroit Lions talks with his team during a game against the New Orleans Saints to score a touchdown at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 4, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the Lions 31-17. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

Are The Detroit Lions Still Making Errors In The Draft?

Matt Millen may be gone, but the Detroit Lions may still be making too many mistakes in the NFL Draft.

2012/12/06

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Jeff Backus: Over A Decade Of Being Decent

Jeff Backus’ starting streak may end this week, and his career is nearing its end as well. Here is a brief look at the long, but mostly unremarkable, career of Backus.

2012/11/20

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Is Calvin Johnson Doomed To Follow In Barry Sanders’ Footsteps?

Calvin Johnson’s career has gotten off to a great start, but the Detroit Lions have not had much success despite that fact. Will Johnson end up like Barry Sanders; an all-time great who never makes it to the Super Bowl?

2012/11/15

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Predicting The Detroit Lions’ Record Going Forward

The Detroit Lions sit at 4-4 at the halfway point of the season. How might their record shake out the rest of the way?

2012/11/08

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Injuries Have Held Detroit Lions Back

A lot of the players who were drafted highly to be key parts of the Detroit Lions’ future have ended up having injury riddled careers. How has this limited where the team is today in terms of their building process?

2012/11/01

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