Detroit has 22 players, including five signed from other teams, on its roster who were drafted in Rounds 1-3. The Lions also have 17 undrafted free agents. And the point is: It takes all kinds to turn around a franchise.
After rejuvenating San Francisco following a salary-cap mandated purge, first-year Detroit head coach Steve Mariucci has a firm grasp on what lies ahead. Mooch was cut loose from the 49ers after the 2002 season, ending a 60-43 tenure that included four postseason berths. Mariucci was 25-7 in his first two years with the Niners, but after having to cut several players -- including future hall of famer Jerry Rice -- San Francisco slipped to 4-12 and 6-10 in 1999-2000. However, the 49ers rebounded with back-to-back playoff campaigns before the coach was dumped after losing in the Divisional playoffs to Tampa Bay last season....
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After rejuvenating San Francisco following a salary-cap mandated purge, first-year Detroit head coach Steve Mariucci has a firm grasp on what lies ahead. Mooch was cut loose from the 49ers after the 2002 season, ending a 60-43 tenure that included four postseason berths. Mariucci was 25-7 in his first two years with the Niners, but after having to cut several players -- including future hall of famer Jerry Rice -- San Francisco slipped to 4-12 and 6-10 in 1999-2000. However, the 49ers rebounded with back-to-back playoff campaigns before the coach was dumped after losing in the Divisional playoffs to Tampa Bay last season....
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