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Recreation
The defense for the Lions is below average. Their weak point is the secondary. Any team with a good passing attack is going to eat up the Lions. They are only slightly better on the front line. The Lions are going to have trouble getting to opposing quarterbacks and stopping teams from scoring. Perhaps their best defense would be a good offense. The special teams are good. Jason Hansen is returning for a 15th season and Nick Harris is an excellent punter. If Eddie Drummond can stay healthy, the special teams will be above average.
The Lions head into 2006 with a series of questions to answer. Their new head coach is also taking over the role as offensive coordinator. Martz has the ability to call plays and the Lions offense might surprise. The problem is Matrz doesn’t have a very solid QB with big play ability to work with. Kitna is the closest to this, but he will become an interception machine if forced in a heavy passing game. The Lions have 11 games against middle of the pack or better teams this season. It’s not a stretch to say they will be 5-11.
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