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TWENTYMAN: Lions reorganize offensive staff

The Detroit Lions are making some big changes to their coaching staff.

After a 1-6 start and the worst record in the NFL, the Lions have fired offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi, offensive line coach Jeremiah Washburn and assistant offensive line coach Terry Heffernan.

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The Lions allowed seven sacks and 13 hits on quarterback Matthew Stafford in Sunday’s 28-19 loss to Minnesota.

The Lions currently rank 29th in points scored (19.9), are dead last in rushing offense (68.0) and 20th in overall offense (346.