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Article: NFL 2007; NFC North preview; Optimism - or something - abounds; The Lions aren't shrinking from Jon Kitna's bold prediction that the team will win at least 10 games.(SPORTS)
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- Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN)
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- September 6, 2007
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Byline: Mark Craig; Staff Writer
Allen Park, Mich. -- Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Mike Martz was disappointed when starting quarterback Jon Kitna predicted in March that the team would win 10 games this season. But he wasn't upset in a way one would expect.
"I'm surprised that he conceded six losses before the season, to be honest with you," Martz said. "I wouldn't concede anything. I think anything is possible with this team."
Kitna did amend his prediction in June. Although he won't be specific, he said it's "more than 10 wins."
"I didn't think it would be that big of a deal, but it made headlines, and then the story took ...