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Jim Schwartz: 'Obviously, some holes in the (Lions') roster'
Detroit Lions head coaching candidate Jim Schwartz, who is in town for his second interview, addressed the media this afternoon. Schwartz looked comfortable behind the podium and in addressing the media and he got off a couple of interesting lines. When asked about his impressions of the ...
Schwartz to coach Detroit Lions after agreeing to deal
sports.espn.go.com — The Detroit Lions have reached an agreement in principle with Jim Schwartz to become their next head... coach, several sources told ESPN on Thursday. Schwartz, the Tennessee Titans' defensive coordinator for the past eight seasons, has agreed in principle to a four-yeal contract. On Tuesday, ... (more) Schwartz to coach Detroit Lions after agreeing to deal
Lions to Introduce Jim Schwartz as New Head Coach
Lions to Introduce Jim Schwartz as New Head Coach
detroitlions.com — The Detroit Lions will hold a press conference on Friday (January 16) at Ford Field to introduce... Jim Schwartz as the Lions’ new head coach. Details on Friday’s press conference will be released later today. Statement from Lions President Tom Lewand “After an extensive search that ... (more) Lions to Introduce Jim Schwartz as New Head Coach
Schwartz agrees to become Lions next coach
blogs.nfl.com — The Detroit Lions have agreed in principle with Tennessee Titans defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz to become the... team’s new head coach. (more) Schwartz agrees to become Lions next coach
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SCHWARTZ HOLDS POST-INTERVIEW PRESS CONFERENCE
ProFootballTalk.com — ... ” thing too literally.  When former coach Matt Millen hired heard coaches on the three occasions, they each had press conference after they were hired. So the opposite would be, we suppose, having a head-coaching candidate hold a press conference before he’s hired. It’s precisely what Titans defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz did on Monday , per Tom Kowalski of Mlive.com. Regarding the current structure of the team Schwartz said, “Obviously, some holes in the roster.”  As if the 0-16 record wasn’t proof of that. Regarding the team’s quarterback position, which ...

Schwartz Addresses Detroit Media
The National Football Post » Hot News and Rumors — Schwartz Addresses Detroit Media From Tom Kowalski of Mlive.com : ALLEN PARK — Detroit Lions head coaching candidate Jim Schwartz, who is in town for his second interview, addressed the media this afternoon. Schwartz looked comfortable behind the podium and in addressing the media and he got off a couple of interesting lines. When asked about his impressions of the Lions’ roster, Schwartz said: “Obviously, some holes in the roster.” When asked about Detroit’s situation at quarterback in general, Schwartz said, “It’s probably time to find a replacement for Bobby Layne.” ...

Tennessee Titans Morning Links: Still Too Sad For Jokes Edition
Music City Miracles — ... Not a good sign for those of us who hope Titans defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz stays with the team: he held an actual press conference in Detroit after his interview with the worst organization in all of sports.  I don't know that I've ever seen a coaching candidate hold a post-interview press conference before even being offered the job... ...

Reading the coverage: Dungy retrospectives
ESPN.com - NFL Nation Blog — ... says Jim Wyatt. Kevin Mawae will have surgery and miss the Pro Bowl, and Chris Johnson may not be able to play either, according to The Tennessean's notebook. Wyatt and Gary Estwick talk Titans. Jeff Fisher says the bye week didn't have a bearing on the Titans' playoff ouster, says Estwick. Punter Craig Hentrich will consider retiring, according to Wyatt. A couple looks at Jim Schwartz's visit to Detroit: Tom Kowalski on mlive.com and Tom Wojnowski at detnews.com.

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