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		<title>Lions To Select Best Player Available</title>
		<link>http://www.profootballcentral.com/2010/02/22/lions-to-select-best-player-available/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:26:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Harrington</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Carlos Monarrez, of the Detroit Free Press, reports the Detroit Lions will not be looking to address a specific need during the NFL Draft. Instead, they will be looking to draft the best player available, regardless of position, when they&#8217;re on the clock. &#8220;Philosophically, our position hasn&#8217;t changed,&#8221; general manager Martin Mayhew said. &#8220;We want [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Pettigrew Has Torn ACL</title>
		<link>http://www.profootballcentral.com/2009/12/02/pettigrew-has-torn-acl/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:55:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Harrington</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Detroit News&#8217; John Niyo reports Detroit Lions TE Brandon Pettigrew (knee) is out for the rest of the season with a torn ACL. No surgery is scheduled yet for Pettigrew because of swelling in his knee.










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		<title>Calvin Johnson Shut Down Week 9</title>
		<link>http://www.profootballcentral.com/2009/11/09/calvin-johnson-shut-down-week-9/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:30:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Harrington</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Associated Press reports Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson was held to two catches for 27 yards Week 9.










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		<title>Culpepper Impressive In Loss</title>
		<link>http://www.profootballcentral.com/2009/10/11/culpepper-impressive-in-loss/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 20:34:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Harrington</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Detroit Lions QB Daunte Culpepper totaled 282 yards, one touchdown and one interception on 23-of-37 passing and rushed three times for 44 yards in Week 5 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.










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		<title>Stafford Injures Knee Week 4</title>
		<link>http://www.profootballcentral.com/2009/10/04/stafford-injures-knee-week-4/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2009 23:17:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Harrington</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[SportsTicker reports Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford (knee) twisted his right knee during the team&#8217;s Week 4 game. QB Daunte Culpepper replaced Stafford, who will undergo more tests in Detroit.










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		<title>Lions Name Stafford Starting QB</title>
		<link>http://www.profootballcentral.com/2009/09/07/lions-name-stafford-starting-qb/</link>
		<comments>http://www.profootballcentral.com/2009/09/07/lions-name-stafford-starting-qb/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2009 21:36:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Harrington</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Detroit Lions have named first overall draft pick Matthew Stafford the starting quarterback heading into the season.










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		<title>Jets Acquire Kevin O&#8217;Connell</title>
		<link>http://www.profootballcentral.com/2009/09/06/jets-acquire-kevin-oconnell/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2009 18:24:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Harrington</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Detroit Lions]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The New York Jets have acquired quarterback Kevin O&#8217;Connell from the Detroit Lions for an undisclosed draft pick.










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		<title>Bills Trade Simpson To Detroit</title>
		<link>http://www.profootballcentral.com/2009/09/04/bills-trade-simpson-to-detroit/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 22:48:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Harrington</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[DetroitLions.com reports the Buffalo Bills have traded S Ko Simpson to the Detroit Lions in exchange for an undisclosed 2010 draft pick.










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		<title>Culpepper Appears To Be Favorite To Start Season</title>
		<link>http://www.profootballcentral.com/2009/08/23/culpepper-appears-to-be-favorite-to-start-season/</link>
		<comments>http://www.profootballcentral.com/2009/08/23/culpepper-appears-to-be-favorite-to-start-season/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2009 21:10:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Harrington</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ESPN&#8217;s John Clayton reports it appears Detroit Lions QB Daunte Culpepper will enter the regular season as the team&#8217;s starting quarterback.










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		<title>Pro Football Central Radio&#8217;s Interview With Former Lions RB Billy Simms</title>
		<link>http://www.profootballcentral.com/2009/08/21/pro-football-central-radios-interview-with-former-lions-rb-billy-simms/</link>
		<comments>http://www.profootballcentral.com/2009/08/21/pro-football-central-radios-interview-with-former-lions-rb-billy-simms/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2009 00:25:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Harrington</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pro Football Central Radio sat down with one of the greatest college running backs to ever play the game, former heisman trophy winner and former number 1 pick overall in the NFL Draft Billy Simms.
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		<title>Lions Set There Sights On Kevin Carter</title>
		<link>http://www.profootballcentral.com/2009/08/11/lions-set-there-sights-on-kevin-carter/</link>
		<comments>http://www.profootballcentral.com/2009/08/11/lions-set-there-sights-on-kevin-carter/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 23:14:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Harrington</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Detroit Lions are apparently looking to lock there paws on free agent defensive end Kevin Carter and are hoping he will sign with the team this week and join his former defensive coordinator and now Lions head coach Jim Schwartz. The Lions just lost starter Jared DeVries for the season and are hoping to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Lions Sign Shaun Smith</title>
		<link>http://www.profootballcentral.com/2009/08/10/lions-sign-shaun-smith/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 23:18:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Harrington</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[John Niyo, of the Detroit News, reports the Detroit Lions have signed unrestricted free-agent DL Shaun Smith (Browns) to a one-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.










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		<title>DeVries Out For The Year</title>
		<link>http://www.profootballcentral.com/2009/08/10/devries-out-for-the-year/</link>
		<comments>http://www.profootballcentral.com/2009/08/10/devries-out-for-the-year/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:07:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Harrington</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[John Niyo, of The Detroit News, reports Detroit Lions DL Jared DeVries (Achilles&#8217;) suffered a ruptured Achilles&#8217; tendon Monday, Aug. 10, and will miss the remainder of the season.










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		<title>Lions Also Interested In Shaun Smith</title>
		<link>http://www.profootballcentral.com/2009/08/09/lions-also-interested-in-shaun-smith/</link>
		<comments>http://www.profootballcentral.com/2009/08/09/lions-also-interested-in-shaun-smith/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2009 20:39:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Harrington</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Along with the St Louis Rams who brought free agent defensive tackle Shaun Smith (Cleveland Browns) in for a visit, the Detroit Lions are also expected to meet with Smith next week according to a league source that tells ProFootballCentral.com










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		<title>Pettigrew Agrees To Terms</title>
		<link>http://www.profootballcentral.com/2009/07/31/pettigrew-agrees-to-terms/</link>
		<comments>http://www.profootballcentral.com/2009/07/31/pettigrew-agrees-to-terms/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 22:14:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Harrington</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tom Kowalski, of MLive.com, reports the Detroit Lions have agreed to terms with first-round draft choice TE Brandon Pettigrew, according to his agent Sean Howard. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.










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		<title>Schwartz Says QB Competition Wide Open</title>
		<link>http://www.profootballcentral.com/2009/07/29/schwartz-says-qb-competition-wide-open/</link>
		<comments>http://www.profootballcentral.com/2009/07/29/schwartz-says-qb-competition-wide-open/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 20:43:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Harrington</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tom Kowalski, of MLive.com, reports Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz said the quarterback competition heading into training camp is wide open. He said QBs Daunte Culpepper, Matthew Stafford and Drew Stanton will receive equal reps at the start of camp. Schwartz said there is no timetable to announce a starter, but would like to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Northcutt Dealt To Detroit For Alexander</title>
		<link>http://www.profootballcentral.com/2009/06/26/northcutt-dealt-to-detroit-for-alexander/</link>
		<comments>http://www.profootballcentral.com/2009/06/26/northcutt-dealt-to-detroit-for-alexander/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:49:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Harrington</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to John Clayton of ESPN.com, the Jaguars have traded veteran wide receiver Dennis Northcutt to the Detroit Lions for safety Gerald Alexander.










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		<title>Game of the Century: 2008 Detroit Lions vs. 1976 Tampa Bay Buccaneers</title>
		<link>http://www.profootballcentral.com/2009/06/16/game-of-the-century/</link>
		<comments>http://www.profootballcentral.com/2009/06/16/game-of-the-century/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:22:47 +0000</pubDate>
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By Bob Cunningham

The 1976 Buccaneers were perhaps the most inept team that the game has ever seen.
Once asked in an interview what coach John McKay thought about the execution of his team, he replied, &#8220;I&#8217;d be all for it.&#8221;
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		<title>Lions To Sign Jon Jansen</title>
		<link>http://www.profootballcentral.com/2009/05/29/lions-to-sign-jon-jansen/</link>
		<comments>http://www.profootballcentral.com/2009/05/29/lions-to-sign-jon-jansen/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 21:49:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Harrington</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Detroit Lions have agreed to a one-year deal with former Redskins offensive tackle Jon Jansen, pending a physical that is scheduled for Monday. Jansen, who is from Clawson and played at Michigan, spent the past nine seasons with Washington.










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		<title>Stafford Feeling Comfortable With Lions Offense</title>
		<link>http://www.profootballcentral.com/2009/05/21/stafford-feeling-comfortable-with-lions-offense/</link>
		<comments>http://www.profootballcentral.com/2009/05/21/stafford-feeling-comfortable-with-lions-offense/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 23:58:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Harrington</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Associated Press reports Detroit Lions rookie QB Matthew Stafford said he has been learning a lot from quarterbacks Daunte Culpepper and Drew Stanton. Stafford said he feels very comfortable with the offense due to the rookie camp and a lot of studying. &#8220;It helps that we did a lot of the same things at [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Lions Sign Larry Foote</title>
		<link>http://www.profootballcentral.com/2009/05/06/lions-sign-larry-foote/</link>
		<comments>http://www.profootballcentral.com/2009/05/06/lions-sign-larry-foote/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 21:46:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Harrington</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Detroit Lions officially signed former Pittsburgh Steelers starting linebacker Larry Foote to a one-year contract on Wednesday, the team announced. A Detroit native, Foote has apparently embraced the idea of going to a team that went 0-16 last year after winning the Super Bowl last season with the Steelers. “It’s my home,” Foote told [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Culpepper Not Being Distracted</title>
		<link>http://www.profootballcentral.com/2009/05/05/culpepper-not-being-distracted/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 22:16:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Harrington</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Scott Linehan said QB Daunte Culpepper has done a great job so far and is taking everything day-by-day. Linehan noted Culpepper has not been distracted by the addition of rookie QB Matthew Stafford. He praised Culpepper&#8217;s experience and said it allows him to put his best foot forward on the practice [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Foote Wants To Join Detroit</title>
		<link>http://www.profootballcentral.com/2009/04/28/foote-wants-to-join-detroit/</link>
		<comments>http://www.profootballcentral.com/2009/04/28/foote-wants-to-join-detroit/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 19:33:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Harrington</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[John Niyo, of The Detroit News, reports recently released LB Larry Foote (Steelers) hopes to sign as a free agent with the Detroit Lions. He is a Detroit native and played for the University of Michigan. &#8220;My agent is talking to them about me coming home, and we&#8217;ll go from there. But no question about [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Chiefs Trying To Trade Down</title>
		<link>http://www.profootballcentral.com/2009/04/25/chiefs-trying-to-trade-down/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 18:09:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Harrington</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Adam Teicher, of The Kansas City Star, reports the Kansas City Chiefs are apparently trying to move out of the No. 3 spot in the NFL Draft. The Chiefs offered the Detroit Lions the No. 3 pick for the Lions No. 20 pick and their second-round (No. 33) pick, which the Lions rejected.










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		<title>Stafford Signs Six Year Deal With Lions Becomes Number 1 Pick</title>
		<link>http://www.profootballcentral.com/2009/04/24/stafford-signs-six-year-deal-with-lions-becomes-number-1-pick/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 04:10:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Harrington</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ESPN.com&#8217;s John Clayton reports that the Detroit Lions reached an agreement with Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford to make him the first pick in the NFL draft on Saturday. According to the source, Stafford will receive a six-year, $41.7 million deal that could be worth $78 million if he achieves all of his playing incentives. The [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Stafford Will Be Lions Choice</title>
		<link>http://www.profootballcentral.com/2009/04/24/stafford-will-be-lions-choice/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 01:51:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Harrington</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[University of Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford will be tabbed by the Detroit Lions as the top overall pick of the 2009 draft despite the fact that they have yet to strike a deal at the negotiating table, according to Thomas George of NFL.com, citing a Lions team source. Neither Stafford’s camp or the Lions are [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Lions Deny Report That They Are Close To A Deal With Stafford</title>
		<link>http://www.profootballcentral.com/2009/04/22/lions-deny-report-that-they-are-close-to-a-deal-with-stafford/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 19:28:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Harrington</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Following an unconfirmed report that they’re about to sign University of Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford, the Detroit Lions have emphatically shot it down. According to Tom Kowalski of Mlive.com, team officials have denied the reports from The Oakland Press and NFLDraftBible.com. “That report is absolutely untrue,” Lions team spokesman Bill Keenist said.










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		<title>Culpepper Loses Weight</title>
		<link>http://www.profootballcentral.com/2009/04/18/culpepper-loses-weight/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 18:32:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Harrington</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Detroit Lions quarterback Daunte Culpepper is listed at 260 pounds in the Lions&#8217; latest press materials. He was over 290 when he signed with Detroit last season, and says he&#8217;s in better shape than any time since his knee injury in 2004.










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		<title>Lions Sign WR Ronald Curry, FB Terrelle Smith</title>
		<link>http://www.profootballcentral.com/2009/04/16/lions-sign-wr-ronald-curry-fb-terrelle-smith/</link>
		<comments>http://www.profootballcentral.com/2009/04/16/lions-sign-wr-ronald-curry-fb-terrelle-smith/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 01:59:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Harrington</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Detroit Lions announced one-year deals with free agents Ronald Curry, a receiver with Oakland the past seven seasons, and fullback Terrelle Smith. Curry, 29, caught 19 passes for 181 yards and two touchdowns last year. Smith, 31, played for Arizona the past two years and has blocked for a 1,000-yard rusher six times over [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Report: Lions Planning To Draft Matt Stafford</title>
		<link>http://www.profootballcentral.com/2009/04/08/report-lions-planning-to-draft-matt-stafford/</link>
		<comments>http://www.profootballcentral.com/2009/04/08/report-lions-planning-to-draft-matt-stafford/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 22:05:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Harrington</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Detroit Lions are currently planning to draft Georgia QB Matthew Stafford with the No. 1 overall pick, according to Profootballtalk.com. It was reported on KFFL within the last month that Detroit planned to take Jason Smith, so realize that this isn&#8217;t absolute. GM Martin Mayhew wants to make sure his No. 1 pick has [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Lions Still Negotiating With Options For No. 1 Pick</title>
		<link>http://www.profootballcentral.com/2009/04/02/lions-still-negotiating-with-options-for-no-1-pick/</link>
		<comments>http://www.profootballcentral.com/2009/04/02/lions-still-negotiating-with-options-for-no-1-pick/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 16:59:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Harrington</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nicholas J. Cotsonika and Mark Snyder, of The Detroit Free Press, report Detroit Lions team president Tom Lewand said he is still working with multiple candidates for the No. 1 pick on contract parameters. &#8220;From our standpoint, it is about making the right decision, not when you make it,&#8221; Lewand said.










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		<title>Charles Rogers Back In Jail</title>
		<link>http://www.profootballcentral.com/2009/03/25/charles-rogers-back-in-jail/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 22:40:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Harrington</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Former Detroit Lions wideout Charles Rogers, the #2 overall pick in the 2003 draft &#8212; was sentenced to 30 days in the slammer yesterday (with 15 days credit for time served) for violating the terms of his probation in a domestic violence case. Court records show the 27-year-old, who signed a $55 million contract with [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Lions Not Sure On Number 1 Pick Yet</title>
		<link>http://www.profootballcentral.com/2009/03/23/lions-not-sure-on-number-1-pick-yet/</link>
		<comments>http://www.profootballcentral.com/2009/03/23/lions-not-sure-on-number-1-pick-yet/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 02:25:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Harrington</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Detroit Lions despite several reports have not decided on there number 1 pick and are torn between drafting Georgia QB Matthew Stafford, Wake Forest LB Aaron Curry, Virginia OT Eugene Monroe and Baylor OT Jason Smith with the first overall pick. They will begin negotiations soon with the representatives and will then decide on [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Lions Vs Packers Will Play Green Bay Thanksgiving Day</title>
		<link>http://www.profootballcentral.com/2009/03/23/lions-vs-packers-will-play-green-bay-thanksgiving-day/</link>
		<comments>http://www.profootballcentral.com/2009/03/23/lions-vs-packers-will-play-green-bay-thanksgiving-day/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 21:08:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Harrington</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The NFL has announced the Detroit Lions will play the Green Bay Packers Thanksgiving Day.










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		<title>Bills, Bucs And Lions In The Hunt For Crowell</title>
		<link>http://www.profootballcentral.com/2009/03/17/bills-bucs-and-lions-in-the-hunt-for-crowell/</link>
		<comments>http://www.profootballcentral.com/2009/03/17/bills-bucs-and-lions-in-the-hunt-for-crowell/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 18:39:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Harrington</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Buccaneers remain in talks with free agent OLB Angelo Crowell, despite letting him leave their complex without a contract two weeks ago. Crowell was in Buffalo Monday and visited the Lions last week, however, so Tampa has competition.










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