... the Detroit Lions kick off its 2009 regular season against the New Orleans Saints on Sept. 13. But before the season gets underway, there are still lingering questions to be answered in the final two preseason games.

There are three things Lions fans should be keeping a close eye on and they are the kicking competition, the quarterback battle, and the defensive line.

Last Tuesday, veteran kicker Jason Hanson underwent minor surgery on his right knee and there's a possibility that he could miss the opener against the Saints

Until then, backup kicker Swayze Waters, who's battling a sore hamstring, will take over Hanson's work load, along with newly signed kicker Billy Cundiff, formerly of the Dallas Cowboys.
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