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Lions' Jim Schwartz showing patience to Kevin Smith that rest of roster isn't receiving
Lions' Jim Schwartz showing patience to Kevin Smith that rest of roster isn't receiving
Smith doesn't have the breakaway speed of the league's top-level running backs, but appears in no danger of losing his status as Detroit's workhorse.
Is the patience for Jim Schwartz over already?
Is the patience for Jim Schwartz over already?
blog.mlive.com — Jim Schwartz is not going to turn into Rod Marinelli, no matter how many columnists insist that... he might. (more) Is the patience for Jim Schwartz over already?
Is 2009 The Worst NFL Season Of All-Time?
Is 2009 The Worst NFL Season Of All-Time?
rumorsandrants.com — The NFL is bigger and more popular than ever. But that doesn’t necessarily mean the league is... better. There appears to be a large number of just awful teams this season. I’m talking absolutely putrid. Like teams you know are going to lose all week long. My roommate relayed a ... (more) Is 2009 The Worst NFL Season Of All-Time?
Things Just Keep Getting Better For The Detroit Lions
Things Just Keep Getting Better For The Detroit Lions
rumorsandrants.com — While the Detroit Lions suffered arguably their most humiliating loss in franchise history on Sunday, there could... be more of the same in the works for the beleaguered team from a beleaguered town. In the wake of the team’s 17-10 loss to the (at the time) winless St. Louis Rams, ... (more) Things Just Keep Getting Better For The Detroit Lions
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Is the patience for Jim Schwartz over already?
It's Just Sports — ... . Media member tells coach "You have to fix this distraction now!" I have a hard time believing Schwartz is too preoccupied with this. And I have a harder time anyone in the Lions locker room believes it is a distraction. In fact, they probably think it's pretty funny. Dom Raiola is probably speaking for a lot of people in there. Eh tu, Killer ? As the Lions get ready to enter the second half of yet another losing season, Schwartz has refrained from repeating something former Lions coaches were fond of saying. With any luck, Schwartz won't be tempted to use the "motivational" ...

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