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Nate Burleson: Lions will be better

Updated: September 7, 2010, 7:34 PM ET
ESPNChicago.com

Detroit Lions receiver Nate Burleson tried his best Tuesday to be as diplomatic as possible about facing the Chicago Bears on Sunday, but Burleson had to be masking some optimism after posting his best game of the season last year against the Bears.

While playing for the Seattle Seahawks, Burleson had season-highs with nine catches for 109 yards, but the Bears pulled out a 25-19 victory after two Olindo Mare missed field goals.

Burleson said he's "100 percent sure" that the ...

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