Courtesy ESPN.com

Roy Williams (pictured here) was clearly the Detroit Lions' star receiver in 2006. So far, in 2007, Williams is just one of a huge stable of wideouts, who can contribute to an aerial attack that could set records this season.

The new-look Lions played three quarterbacks in their preseason opener last night, and they hoisted up 47 passes, completing 30.

Williams and Mike Furrey, Detroit's top two pass catchers a year ago, caught just two passes in limited time. Eleven other receivers, including second-overall 2007 draft pick Calvin Johnson, got in on this dynamic assault, which ended in 489 receiving yards for a 10.4 yards-per-attempt average and 3 touchdowns, in a 27-26 win over Cincinnati.

With new offensive coordinator, Mike Martz, running a unit with many gifted athletes and uncanny depth at receiver, Detroit might just average 35 passes per game.

If starting quarterback, Jon Kitna, remains healthy and has a year similar to 2006, and if Johnson fits in with Williams and Furrey, the Lions could be poised for a record season and one of the biggest turnarounds in many years.