Lions new HC

[adam]

Lions sent owner's private plane to San Diego to pick up Ken Whisenhunt today, according to @RapSheet. Whiz did not get on that plane.

https://twitter.com/NFL_ATL/status/422870617138819073

Just think how they felt when a drunk Jim Schwartz came off the plane instead.

 

And what does this say of the Lions' gig? Jim Caldwell might be a fine fallback option, or perhaps Mike Munchak, with both having been former head coaches with solid resumés. However, the fact that Whisenhunt turned down the chance to coach a franchise-caliber quarterback, the best wide receiver in the game and other talented parts — seemingly more talented than the team he picked — is alarming to say the least.

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown...36877--nfl.html

 

This is a good point, DET seems like a better core over TEN yet he chose the Titans. It must be Nashville over Detroit.

[Bears4Ever_34]

From the outside looking in, I have no idea why any potential head coach would turn down a job with the Detroit Lions. Its the best job available by faaaaar.

[selection7]

From the outside looking in, I have no idea why any potential head coach would turn down a job with the Detroit Lions. Its the best job available by faaaaar.

Yeah, but it's the Lions. There's a reason Barry Sanders retired rather than play another year for them.

[adam]

From the outside looking in, I have no idea why any potential head coach would turn down a job with the Detroit Lions. Its the best job available by faaaaar.

Actually, after listening today on the radio, they had some great points why it would not be:

 

1. It is Detroit, enjoy the city

2. The team is tied to Stafford, and some do not think he is a franchise QB

2a. Stafford said he doesn't need to be coached

3. More money offered elsewhere

4. You have to play the Bears and Packers twice a year, and AP twice a year, not an easy division

5. Did I already say you would have to live near Detroit

6. Team has a few superstars, and then no one else. One injury away from being more mediocre

[AZ54]

Actually, after listening today on the radio, they had some great points why it would not be:

 

 

6. Team has a few superstars, and then no one else. One injury away from being more mediocre

 

I don't see where #6 is needed as they have already achieved that level of mediocrity without the injuries to key players.

[adam]

I don't see where #6 is needed as they have already achieved that level of mediocrity without the injuries to key players.

Well they had a 2 game lead in the division with 4 to play. They surely imploded, but they would not even been in the picture with an injury to Megatron or Suh for a significant amount of time.