The Lions went the entire 2001, 2002, and 2003 seasons without a road victory. This streak, encompassing of a then NFL record 24 games, came to an end on September 12, 2004 when they defeated the Bears 20–16 at Soldier Field in Chicago. The Lions finished the 2004 season with a 6–10 record. Prior to the start of the 2005 season, Millen received a five-year contract extension. On November 28, Steve Mariucci was fired as head coach, while defensive coordinator Dick Jauron was promoted as interim coach. Ultimately, the Lions went 5–11. On January 19, 2006, the Lions hired Rod Marinelli to be the new head coach. Prior to the start of the 2006 season, the Lions traded Joey Harrington to the Miami Dolphins. Several months later, they released Charles Rogers. Despite the changes, the team finished 3–13. With the second overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft, the Lions selected Georgia Tech wide receiver Calvin Johnson. The Lions began the 2007 season with a promising 6–2 record. The optimism was short-lived, however, as the team recorded only a single victory in the next eight games, for a final record of 7–9.