Furd Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Did you think Detroit was going to get a better hire? I mean it IS an NFL head coaching job, but it doesn't really compare to some of the Denver / Jets positions that are available. Schwartz seems to have a good background and I'm at least optimistic at this point. Cowher / Dungy types don't come out of retirement to take a position at a place like Detroit so I see no reason to be down right now. We'll have to see what kind of a staff he can put together. That's not the point. Take a look at the Lions head coaches over the last 4 or 5 decades and tell me what they have done after they left the Lions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 That's not the point. Take a look at the Lions head coaches over the last 4 or 5 decades and tell me what they have done after they left the Lions. You're right. We should close the place down. I heard Atlanta was great before this last year. The Browns/St Louis/49ers/Raiders/Chiefs etc have all been places where recent coaches have done exceptionally well. Detroit is obviously in a unique situation and fans should be depressed about getting a coach with 16 years NFL coaching experience and was the defensive coordinator (you've seen how bad the D is right?) for one of the best defenses in the league. Look, you may be right but if you are a lions fan this is the time of all times to be optimistic. There is (what looks to be) a solid coach taking over the head spot, they have a new GM, a new VP, and a boat load of draft picks. As far as the last ~4 years have gone, I don't see why this isn't a high point for optimism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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