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 [...]
And so the firing of coaches begins. The Detroit Lions, less than 24 hours following their unreal 0-16 season which included their defense allowing over 500 points, Monday fired head coach Rod Marinelli. To say the move was expected is an understatement, as Marinelli is the latest in a line of Lions coaches unable to [...]
From: Detroit News
Staring at a possible 0-16 record, Lions coach Rod Marinelli said Tuesday he hasn’t received many calls of support heading into Sunday’s season-ending game at Green Bay. “It’s kind of quiet,” Marinelli said in a relaxed tone. After the team’s midday indoor practice, Marinelli then expressed his resolve at a time of sheer [...]
From: Detroit Free Press
The Lions will not clean house completely after the season, despite making history with their futility. Owner William Clay Ford said in a released statement Sunday that “he expects both Tom Lewand and Martin Mayhew to return to the organization next season.”
Lewand is the Lions’ chief operating officer. Mayhew was promoted [...]
From: NFL Fanhouse
Detroit News reporter Rob Parker issued an apology of sorts in his column today, saying that he was just trying to lighten the mood when he asked Lions coach Rod Marinelli a pointed question about his son-in-law, who is also his defensive coordinator. The Lions’ defense is coached by Joe Barry, who is [...]
Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson has “an ankle or knee bruise,” according to head coach Rod Marinelli. Johnson sat out the last quarter and a half of Sunday’s 42-7 loss to New Orleans with what was originally called a coach’s decision. Marinelli revealed the injury in his postgame press conference and Johnson will be re-evaluated [...]
The Lions could be on their fourth QB on Sunday, as Daunte Culepper is far from a sure thing to start vs the Colts. Head coach Rod Marinelli said today that Culpeppers “more doubtful than probable” for this weekend’s contest. Culpepper strained his right shoulder in Sunday’s 20-16 loss to the Minnesota Vikings
At least you can say the team is playing with effort. The Lions again on Sunday showed at least they have some heart, coming out and having a lead over the Vikings before finally falling 20-16. Rod Marinelli, even being a lame duck coach, has not given up, and he and his coaches continue to [...]
