Lions fire three assistant coachesDarin Gantt, profootballtalk.com A 4-12 record wasn’t enough to get Lions coach Jim Schwartz fired, but it did cost three members of his staff. According to Anwar Richardson of MLive.com, the Lions have fired wide receivers coach Shawn Jefferson, running backs coach Sam Gash and tight … |
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Josh Katzenstein , detnews.com Wide receivers coach Jefferson and running backs coach Gash will not return next season, according to the team. Offensive line coach Yarno also won't be back, according to reports. |
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At least two staff changes for Lions*Dec 31, 2012
To this point, at least, the turnover on the Detroit Lions' coaching staff falls short of an overhaul and appears at least partially connected to the contract status of those who are leaving. Receivers coach Shawn Jefferson and running backs coach Sam G… |
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Josh Katzenstein , detnews.com "He's still on our roster, and everybody that's on our roster is still on our roster for a reason," coach Jim Schwartz said Monday. "There's a window there, and there's a chance there is a process involved there." |
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Chris McCosky , detnews.com All signs continue to point to Schwartz returning as head coach for the 2013 season. "We are on our normal, end-of-season wrap-up and (the Ford family) is heavily involved in that," Schwartz said Monday. "It's business as usual." |
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Stephen Hawkins Associated Pres, detnews.com Texas A&M defensive end and leading tackler Damontre Moore says he went back and forth before deciding that the Cotton Bowl will be his last game for the Aggies. |
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It appears Jim Schwartz is safeDec 31, 2012
At about the same time the Chicago Bears were firing coach Lovie Smith, another NFC North coach was in the midst of his annual season-ending news conference. Stranger things have happened, but it's fair to make a couple of educated guesses after Detroit… |
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Detroit News staff and wires, detnews.com The Bears beat the Lions 26-24 on Sunday, then were eliminated from postseason contention when the Vikings won 37-34 to earn the final NFC wild-card spot. |
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Free Head Exam: Detroit LionsDec 31, 2012
After the Detroit Lions' 26-24 loss to the Chicago Bears, here are three issues that merit further examination: The Lions were lulled into thinking they were on the brink of consistent success after last year's breakthrough, but they found out this year… |
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Free Head Exam: Chicago BearsDec 31, 2012
After the Chicago Bears' 26-24 victory over the Detroit Lions, here are three issues that merit further examination: All eyes are on general manager Phil Emery, and by extension team president Ted Phillips and chairman George McCaskey. The Bears finishe… |
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