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What was the nickname of Detroit Lion cornerback Dick Lane?
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2.

Who did the Detroit Lions draft in the first round at overall number 7 in the 1990 NFL Draft?
- O.J. McDuffie
- Chris Mims
- Brad Hopkins
- Andre Ware
Correct Answer

A. Andre Ware

Explanation

In the 1990 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions selected Andre Ware in the first round at overall number 7.

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3.

Who was selected by the Lions with the third overall pick in the 2002 NFL Draft?
- Todd Heap
- Ed Reed
- Ben Roethlisberger
- Joey Harrington
Correct Answer

A. Joey Harrington

Explanation

Joey Harrington was selected by the Lions with the third overall pick in the 2002 NFL Draft. This answer is correct because Harrington was indeed selected by the Lions in that specific draft position.

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4.

Who did the Lions take with the second overall selection of the 2003 NFL Draft?
- Chad Pennington
- Charles Rogers
- Jamal Lewis
- Eli Manning
Correct Answer

A. Charles Rogers

Explanation

The Lions took Charles Rogers with the second overall selection of the 2003 NFL Draft.

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5.

What Detroit Lion set a 2002 rookie mark with 2,294 yards, 12 TDs, 215 completions and 429 attempts?
- Drew Brees
- Joey Harrington
- Leonard Davis
- Ed Reed
Correct Answer

A. Joey Harrington

Explanation

Joey Harrington is the correct answer because he was a rookie quarterback for the Detroit Lions in 2002. During that season, he set a rookie record for the team with 2,294 passing yards, 12 touchdowns, 215 completions, and 429 attempts. Drew Brees, Leonard Davis, and Ed Reed were not members of the Detroit Lions in 2002 and therefore cannot be the correct answer.

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Who become the first rookie in Lions history to catch two touchdowns in his first game?
- Charles Rogers
- LaDainian Tomlinson
- Shaun Alexander
- Brian Urlacher
Correct Answer

A. Charles Rogers

Explanation

Charles Rogers became the first rookie in Lions history to catch two touchdowns in his first game.

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7.

Who led the 2003 Detroit Lions in receiving with 22 catches, 243 yards and three TDs in five games?
- Carson Palmer
- Charles Rogers
- Philip Rivers
- Richard Seymour
Correct Answer

A. Charles Rogers

Explanation

Charles Rogers led the 2003 Detroit Lions in receiving with 22 catches, 243 yards, and three touchdowns in five games.

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8.

Who holds the record for the most career rushing yards for the Lions?
- Hugh McElhenny
- Barry Sanders
- Bill Dudley
- Billy Sims
Correct Answer

A. Barry Sanders

Explanation

Barry Sanders holds the record for the most career rushing yards for the Lions. He played for the Detroit Lions from 1989 to 1998 and during his career, he amassed a total of 15,269 rushing yards. Sanders was known for his exceptional agility, speed, and elusiveness, making him one of the greatest running backs in NFL history. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2004.

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What year was Barry Sanders' rookie season?
- 1989
- 1976
- 1983
- 1995
Correct Answer

A. 1989

Explanation

Barry Sanders' rookie season was in 1989.

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10.

During the 2005 season, Detroit Lion Shawn Bryson played all but which position?
- Kick-Returner
- Cornerback
- Tailback
- Fullback
Correct Answer

A. Cornerback

Explanation

During the 2005 season, Detroit Lion Shawn Bryson played all positions except for cornerback.

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11.

How many touchdowns did the Detroit Lions defense score during the 2005 season?
- None
- One
- Three
- Two
Correct Answer

A. Three

Explanation

The Detroit Lions defense scored three touchdowns during the 2005 season.

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12.

Who became the Detroit Lions new head coach in 2006?
- Fred Reed
- Mike Barry
- Clayton Lopez
- Rod Marinelli
Correct Answer

A. Rod Marinelli

Explanation

Rod Marinelli became the Detroit Lions' new head coach in 2006. This information is not explicitly stated in the question, but it is implied that one of the given options is the correct answer. Therefore, based on the options provided, Rod Marinelli is the only logical choice for the correct answer.

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Which Detroit Lions defensive lineman was third in the NFL in sacks in 1999?
- Luther Elliss
- Robert Porcher
- Stephen Boyd
- David Sloan
Correct Answer

A. Robert Porcher

Explanation

Robert Porcher was the correct answer because he was a defensive lineman for the Detroit Lions and he ranked third in the NFL in sacks in 1999.

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14.

On Christmas Day, 1999, the Detroit Lions gave up 185 yards rushing to what Denver Broncos rookie?
- Desmond Clark
- Anthony Lynn
- Olandis Gary
- Detron Smith
Correct Answer

A. Olandis Gary

Explanation

On Christmas Day in 1999, the Detroit Lions allowed 185 rushing yards to Olandis Gary, a rookie player for the Denver Broncos.

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Awesome Quiz NFL - Detroit Lions

What was the nickname of Detroit Lion cornerback Dick Lane?

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Who did the Detroit Lions draft in the first round at overall number 7 in the 1990 NFL Draft?

Who was selected by the Lions with the third overall pick in the 2002 NFL Draft?

Who did the Lions take with the second overall selection of the 2003 NFL Draft?

What Detroit Lion set a 2002 rookie mark with 2,294 yards, 12 TDs, 215 completions and 429 attempts?

Who become the first rookie in Lions history to catch two touchdowns in his first game?

Who led the 2003 Detroit Lions in receiving with 22 catches, 243 yards and three TDs in five games?

Who holds the record for the most career rushing yards for the Lions?

What year was Barry Sanders' rookie season?

During the 2005 season, Detroit Lion Shawn Bryson played all but which position?

How many touchdowns did the Detroit Lions defense score during the 2005 season?

Who became the Detroit Lions new head coach in 2006?

Which Detroit Lions defensive lineman was third in the NFL in sacks in 1999?

On Christmas Day, 1999, the Detroit Lions gave up 185 yards rushing to what Denver Broncos rookie?