... off another disappointing season. After going winless in 2008, the Lions managed just two wins in 2009 in Jim Schwartz’ first season as the team’s head coach.

The arrow is pointing up in Detroit, however. Especially on offense where the team has used the draft to add a number of solid skill position players over the last few years.

The Lions are hoping that second-year quarterback Matthew Stafford takes another step in his development and establishes better chemistry with talented wide receiver Calvin Johnson.

Too often in 2009 they were not on the same page, resulting in Megatron catching less than half the passes thrown to him.

Detroit added several pieces in the offseason, which should help jumpstart ...

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