January 21st, 2009 
Matt Loede 
Posted in From: MLive.com According to a league source, the Lions were initially refused permission to talk to Kansas City defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham about taking the same position with Detroit. The Chiefs might be in a transition period with new general manager Scott Pioli deciding the fate of head coach Herm Edwards. According to the source, [...]
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Frazier Said He and Lions Didn’t See Eye to Eye
Today’s Detroit News talked openly about the Lions going after Jim Schwartz, passing on Vikings defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier. Monday at the Senior Bowl, Frazier said a “difference of opinion” about the Lions rebuilding plans likely played a role in the decision not to bring him back to Detroit for a second interview last week. [...]
Lions Eyeing LB Maualuga w/ the First Pick
From: FreeP.com Lions fans have eyes for LB Rey Maualuga (who was 6-1, 254, by the way). It remains to be seen whether the Lions will, too, as they try to repair one of the worst defenses in NFL history. What would it be like to go to the Lions? “I know one person can’t [...]
Schwartz Meets w/ Current Staff; Many Won’t Be Around Long
New Lions coach Jim Schwartz was right down to business Friday, as he met with the teams 13 assistant coaches that are under contract. None were fired, but he did tell them that they are free to look elsewhere for work, meaning that likley most will be out of work sooner or later if they [...]
Could Cunningham Join Schwartz in Detroit?
NFL Networks Adam Schefter is reporting that Gunther Cunningham could join Jim Schwartz in Detroit. Here is the report from the NFL.com website: It didn’t take long for the Detroit Lions’ new head coach, Jim Schwartz, to begin reaching out to assistant coaching candidates. Schwartz asked for and received permission to interview Kansas City Chiefs [...]
Lions Hire Jim Schwartz as New Head Coach
The Lions, fresh off a historic 0-16 season, have a new head coach in place, as reports are stating that the team has reached a deal with Titans defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz. He has agreed to a four-year deal states ESPN. Schwartz was with the Titans for the past season seasons as their defensive coordinator. [...]
Miami DB Coach Bowles Interviews with the Lions
The Lions today interviewed Dolphins defensive backs coach Todd Bowles for their vacant head coaching job. The 45-year-old Bowles visited the team’s complex in suburban Allen Park on Tuesday. He’s one of several candidates to replace Rod Marinelli. Bowles was a defensive back for Washington and San Francisco during an eight-year playing career. Miami followed [...]
