Yesterday, the Detroit Lions hired their latest head coach Jim Schwartz. Schwartz comes from the Tennessee Titans, where he has been the Defensive Coordinator for the past 8 years. Head coach Jeff Fisher of the Titans gave a strong recommendation for Schwartz calling him extremely smart and ready to be a head coach. Schwartz also has the recommendation of another successful coach, Bill Belichick. Schwartz worked for Belichick for 2 years as a college and pro scout. He labeled him as one of the smartest people he's worked with.
Being a scout and able to evaluate players is what this team needs. Schwartz has to turn around the defense, ranking last in the NFL last year. It sounds like he looks at tendencies, reviews tape, and makes sure his players are in the right position. Rod Marinelli was a lot like that, but I believe Marinelli was too stubborn to adjust to his players strengths.
Schwartz has his work cut out for him, but at 42 years old, he is at the right age to relate to the players, and also to commit to turning this organization around. Other guys were out there, some bigger names with more accomplishments, but fans have to realize that the situation here is bleak, and most coaches would shy away from it. Schwartz accepts it, and is motivated to correct it. Good luck, it's not going to happen overnight!
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