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Detroit Lions - Team Notes

The #Lions have completed a head coaching interview with New England Patriots Defensive Coordinator Matt Patricia.
 
Lions fire HC Jim Caldwell: F Grade
Firing Jim Caldwell makes little sense. Not only did Caldwell do a good job as head coach of the Lions, but the franchise is unlikely to find anyone better than him this offseason.

I'm giving this an "F" grade. Stability is so important in the NFL, so firing quality head coaches is unwise. Caldwell compiled a 36-28 record with the Lions, taking them to the playoffs twice in four years. Anyone who knows the history of the Lions knows how impressive that is. Detroit had the talent to reach the postseason again this year, but came up one victory shy of doing so. The key loss was at Cincinnati in Week 16, a game in which the Lions didn't have much of a chance because they were missing three offensive linemen. This was actually a running theme for Detroit all season, as massive amounts of injuries capsized their chances. It's unclear why Caldwell is paying the price for this.

It's been rumored that the Lions will interview Pat Shurmur, Matt Patricia, Steve Wilks and Teryl Austin. Shurmur has already been a failed head coach; Patricia is likely to be the next Bill Belichick assistant to fail elsewhere; and Austin ran a poor defense with the Lions. Perhaps Wilks is the best option, but none of these potential head coaches seem like they'd be as good as Caldwell.

WalterFootball
 
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