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By James Alder, About.com Guide to Football

Motown Picks Up Speed

Thursday July 29, 2004
The Detroit Lions produced the worst offensive attack in the NFL in 2003 and their defense was nothing to write home about either. But as Matt Millen and Steve Mariucci continue to build for the future, they utilized what appears to be a successful draft to acquire a lot of good, young talent with one thing in common... speed.

The big question is, how long will it take before that young talent can make a significant contribution on the field and take this team from the depths of the NFC North to legitimate playoff contenders? Paul Donaghy discusses the new-look Lions...

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