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mlive.com - 1/2/2009
Lions might not make personnel hire until after the draft - Detroit Lions: News, Blogs, Photos, Audio, Schedule & Stats
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Earlier this week, Detroit Lions president Tom Lewand said the team is conducting two searches at the same time, looking for a head coach and also an addition to the personnel department. While the head coach could be hired within a couple of weeks, it appears the Lions might have to wait until ...
Lions Coach Fired - FINALLY!
perezhilton.com - 1/1/2009
Lions Coach Fired - FINALLY!
— perezhilton.com — As we mentioned yesterday, the Detroit Lions have made NFL history by becoming the first team with... a record low of 0-16. Lions coach Rod Marinelli took some time to talk about the embarrassing incident after the game. Marinelli was asked on Sunday after the game what his next step might be ... (more) Lions Coach Fired - FINALLY!

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pigskinheaven.com - 1/2/2009
Alright, Fine, 0-16 It Is. Now What?
— pigskinheaven.com — Well the Lions did it. They tried hard to avoid the inevitable, but Green Bay finished the... final chapter in Detroit’s win-less saga. Since then, Martin Mayhew has been given the GM position, and Tom Lewand has taken on the team president role. So, how do these two clean up one of the biggest messes (more) Alright, Fine, 0-16 It Is. Now What?

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NFL Coaching Trade
bankrollsports.com - 1/2/2009
NFL Coaching Trade
— bankrollsports.com — As soon as week 17 concludes every year you can almost bet the following Monday morning will... headline with NFL Coaches being fired after disappointing season. As the postseason is set to start this weekend, the rest of the NFL teams have already ... (more) NFL Coaching Trade

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Pride Of Detroit:  Friday Notes II: Lions Interested in Mike Mularkey; Jason Garrett Withdraws Name

ProFootballTalk.com:  SATURDAY MORNING ONE-LINERS

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Friday Notes II: Lions Interested in Mike Mularkey; Jason Garrett Withdraws Name
Pride Of Detroit — ... If the Lions opt to hire someone to help make decisions with Martin Mayhew and Tom Lewand from another team, they may have to wait to do so until after the NFL Draft. ...

SATURDAY MORNING ONE-LINERS
ProFootballTalk.com — ... columnist Bob Herbert bemoans life as a Jets fan. The Lions may not hire an assistant to G.M. Martin Mayhew until after the draft . The focus on head coaches and general managers obscures the need for ...

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