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Since joining the Lions in 2001 as Matt Millen's second overall NFL draft selection , center Dominic Raiola has never experienced a winning season in Detroit.

In honor of Chad Henne, here are updates on the previous five primary Michigan starting quarterbacks: Steven Threet Sitting out his NCAA-mandated transfer season at Arizona State.

Julian Peterson's locker at Ford Field sits right next Larry Foote's. They play side-by-side at linebacker for the Lions.

Saturday afternoon. My eyes are full of tears as I channel my inner Bob Ufer whilst celebrating Our Chippewas' glorious 29-27 win over Michigan State on Saturday.

If they gave an Oscar for Lions jokes, there's already a favorite. It's a mock feel-good video by theonion.com sportscasters: "NFL Players Mentor Troubled Detroit Lions." Here's just a snippet: Reporter: "People don't understand how much it means to a Detroit Lion when some real professional football players take the time to teach them how to make ...

It's a good thing Drew Stanton is a positive guy. If he wasn't, he might need therapy, considering the way his career with the Detroit Lions has gone.

Scot Loeffler and Brian White spent all of last season searching for a victory. The coaches approached every week, every game, with the belief this would be the one.

Stat line: Completed 192 passes for 2,746 yards, 30 touchdowns and four interceptions.

In his most recent blog entry, Detroit Lions quarterback Drew Stanton talks about some of the differences he's felt with the new coaching staff.