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As they have only begun to dig out of the NFL betting sink hole left by Matt Millen, NFL gambling expectations have been low for the Detroit Lions in the past decade plus. However as they continue their rebuilding efforts with a new found optimism that may make them a NFL betting sleeper, NFL gambling perceptions may very well be changing for the Lions.



Detroit picked up only 2 games last year at the sports book, however that was double their win total of 2008 as they began their new era with general manager Martin Mayhew and head coach Jim Schwartz, who brought in 2009 number 1 total draft pick Matthew Stafford to be the face of the franchise as the new quarterback.

The Lions feel good about the direction that they are taking, starting with a tougher attitude that took shape last year, although the squad acknowledges that they have a long way to go.

“Hope isn’t a strategy,” stated Schwartz. “You need good players. I think what we proved last year is that we weren’t ready to accept sub-par performance. We were willing to make changes and things like that.”

Stafford’s continued improvement will be a key factor for the Lions and their prospects with the online sports wagering prospects. He lost 6 starts because of injury last year and threw 20 interceptions but with new additions at receiver with Nate Burleson, tight end with Tony Scheffler, and running back with Jahvid Best, he has a better supporting cast for 2010.

Stafford worked tirelessly in the offseason with receiver Calvin Johnson and wants better results with the NFL gambling odds. “We have a lot of weapons this year,” said Stafford. “It’s up to us to get some rhythm and get it going.”

“We have a big sense of urgency,” Schwartz stated. “I don’t want to say we’ve been patient. We just haven’t deviated from our plan and we haven’t gone too much for immediate gratification.”

Another big element, in more ways than 1, will be the Lions leading draft pick for 2010, Ndamukong Suh, the prized defensive tackle from Nebraska. Suh has been all business. “I’m treating myself to getting on this field and getting ready,” he stated when asked what he treated himself to after signing his multimillion dollar contract. The Lions split their 1st 2 NFL gambling competitions in the preseason and host the Cleveland Browns on Saturday.


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