prideofdetroit.com - 1/15/2009
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Tom Lewand said this in a statement released an hour or so ago:
"After an extensive search that included several highly-qualified coaches, we are thrilled that Jim Schwartz will become our team's head coach. Martin (Mayhew) and I believe that Jim's qualifications and vision will lead this ...
sports.espn.go.com - 1/15/2009
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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, ...
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Schwartz to coach Detroit Lions after agreeing to deal
blogs.nfl.com - 1/17/2009
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blogs.nfl.com —
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 defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham, who worked with him on the Tennessee Titans’ ...
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Cunningham could join Schwartz in Detroit
tiricosuave.com - 1/16/2009
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Lions' New Coach all but Commits to QB in Draft
Arrowhead Pride —
... Earlier today, Detroit Lions COO Tom Lewand released a statement announcing Jim Schwartz as the team's next head coach. No more than a few hours later while speaking to the Detroit media, he dropped some not-so-subtle hints about the Lions' plans for the #1 overall pick in April's draft. ...
Catching up on the Chiefs' Head Coach Rumors
Arrowhead Pride —
... are the rumors and speculation that have been swirling around the Chiefs' head coaching position.
Initial rumors - Kirk Ferentz, Jim Schwartz, Josh McDaniels and Steve Spagnuolo
As soon as Scott Pioli was hired, Adam Schefter of NFL.com began the head coach speculation. Schefter mentioned Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz, Titans DC Jim Schwartz and Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo.
Since then, Schwartz has been hired as the head coach of the Detroit Lions. Spagnuolo is the new Rams head ...
Tuesday Packer Hits: OTA, Party House, and Favre
Acme Packing Company —
... Speaking of the Titans, with their former defensive coordinator, Jim Schwartz, in as the new Detroit Lions head coach, the Titans hired ex-Packer S ...
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Hire that man! Jim Schwartz could save the Lions from themselves
blog.mlive.com 1/13/2009 — Seriously, having a coach who is as analytical as Schwartz is exactly what this team needs prior to such a critical draft. Hopefully they hire him and hopefully he has Martin Mayhew's ear enough to initiate some positive change.
Lions to Introduce Jim Schwartz as New Head Coach
detroitlions.com 1/15/2009 — 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 ...
REPORT: SCHWARTZ TO COACH LIONS
profootballtalk.com 1/15/2009 — Chris Mortensen and Michael Smith of ESPN are reporting that Jim Schwartz and the Lions have agreed in principle to a deal that will make Schwartz the next head coach of the Lions. Per the ESPN duo, it will be a four year deal.
Schwartz’s hiring ...
LIONS HIRE JIM SCHWARTZ
theworldofisaac.com 1/16/2009 — Well, well, well Jim. I'm not sure I should welcome you with open arms or start digging your grave now. Odds are, you could be a mastermind, a defensive genius. But then again, we've had those here. Or at least, we thought we did. Oh yea, what was ...
Titans Fan's Take on Jim Schwartz
prideofdetroit.com 1/16/2009 — August West of Music City Miracles was kind enough to send over a quick write-up on Jim Schwartz. I figured it would be good to get a Titans fan's perspective on Schwartz, so check it out below.
Jim Schwartz is a brilliant man who is well ...
Jim Schwartz brings a new approach to a challenging job
sports.yahoo.com 1/16/2009 — This is Jim Schwartz. He is evidently not the kind of man who chooses the easy path in life. He could be an elephant proctologist. He could be a Malaysian sweatshop laborer. He could be heavily invested in the future of the typewriter maintenance ...
Lions name Jim Schwartz as new head coach
mlive.com 1/15/2009 — Several media outlets, including ESPN and NFL.com, are announcing that Tennessee Titans defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz has been named the Lions' new head coach.
Schwartz was a finalist, along with Miami Dolphins assistant coach Todd Bowles. Schwartz and Bowles are the only two candidates ...
Titans coordinator Schwartz to coach 0-16 Lions —
Examiner Sports 1/15/2009
Jim Schwartz insisted he loves challenges. Well, he's got one. The Detroit Lions, the NFL's first 0-16 team, agreed Thursday on a four-year deal with Schwartz to make him their next coach. The former Tennessee Titans defensive coordinator will be ...
