Lions looking forward to fresh start against Saints in opener
A long wait is almost over for the Detroit Lions. The Lions failed to make the playoffs last season, starting an extended offseason after falling short of expectations as a two-time defending division champion with one appearance in the NFC championship game and 27 wins in a two-year span. Detroit coach Dan Campbell and his players have been eager to show last year was a fluke.
The Lions will get their first chance on Sunday at home against the New Orleans Saints to see how addressing weak spots on the offensive line and opposite edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson panned out.
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