faba Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Sources: Schwartz to coach Lions Comment Email Print ESPN.com The Detroit Lions have reached an agreement in principle with Jim Schwartz to become their next head coach, according to several sources. Schwartz, the Tennessee Titans' defensive coordinator for the past eight seasons, has agreed in principle to a four-yeal contract. On Tuesday, after a second interview with the Lions, Schwartz said the chance to coach the NFL's first 0-16 team motivated him to tackle it and succeed in it. "I don't shy away from a challenge," Schwartz said earlier this week. ESPN senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen and ESPN NFL reporter Michael Smith contributed to this story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernJet Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Sources: Schwartz to coach Lions Comment Email Print ESPN.com The Detroit Lions have reached an agreement in principle with Jim Schwartz to become their next head coach, according to several sources. Schwartz, the Tennessee Titans' defensive coordinator for the past eight seasons, has agreed in principle to a four-yeal contract. On Tuesday, after a second interview with the Lions, Schwartz said the chance to coach the NFL's first 0-16 team motivated him to tackle it and succeed in it. "I don't shy away from a challenge," Schwartz said earlier this week. ESPN senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen and ESPN NFL reporter Michael Smith contributed to this story. Lions go hire the def coordinator of a team that has jeff fisher, a great defensive minded coach,,You have to asume Fisher deserves much of Tenn success credit.. fisher bio: 1985 Chicago Bears (defensive assistant) 1986-1987 Philadelphia Eagles (defensive backs coach) 1988-1990 Philadelphia Eagles (defensive coordinator) 1991 Los Angeles Rams (defensive coordinator) 1992-1993 San Francisco 49ers (defensive backs coach) 1994 Houston Oilers (defensive coordinator) 1995 - present Houston/Tennessee Oilers/Titans (head coach) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Was the best DET was going to get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piney Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 no matter what..he is going to be a success..... ah Matt Millen.....you are so wise...your legacy will live on forever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Bump for NIGHT STALKER. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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