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While he's not the most talented addition, Lions' Larry Foote might be the most valuable
When looking at the Detroit Lions' free agent acquisition of linebacker Larry Foote, it's important to know what you're getting - and what you're not getting. Let's start with the negatives because there are few: Foote is not a Pro...
Matt Millen tries to remake image after Detroit Lions debacle - Don Banks  - SI.com
Matt Millen tries to remake image after Detroit Lions debacle - Don Banks - SI.com
sportsillustrated.cnn.com — got another job this week, which to some might definitively prove the sagging U.S. employment market must... be on its way back up after hitting rock bottom. Hearing the news the much-derided former Detroit Lions president and CEO has added the NFL ... (more) Matt Millen tries to remake image after Detroit Lions ...
Pittsburgh leads Cleveland, 11-0, in titles since 1964? Whoop-dee-doo!
Pittsburgh leads Cleveland, 11-0, in titles since 1964? Whoop-dee-doo!
cleveland.com — Typical of those who can't accept an occasional taste of provincial success with grace and dignity, Ron... Cook of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette gloats that his tired city has won 11 major sports championships in the last 45 years, to none... (more) Pittsburgh leads Cleveland, 11-0, in titles since 1964? ...
Move to Detroit is Larry Foote's bailout - Los Angeles Times
Move to Detroit is Larry Foote's bailout - Los Angeles Times
latimes.com — It took Larry Foote less than five hours to go from the NFL's mountaintop to its deepest... valley. In other words, he hopped in the car and drove from Pittsburgh to Detroit. And it's with the Lions he will stay, as Foote's days as a starting linebacker ... (more) Move to Detroit is Larry Foote's bailout - Los Angeles Times
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