![]() ![]() The Lions last won a title in 1957 with Layne as starting quarterback. What isn’t a joke, though, is how bad Detroit has been and how often it has failed to draft or acquire a viable, long-term option at quarterback. Lewand doubled over, then composed himself enough to avoid bursting out with laughter. “It’s probably time to find a replacement for Bobby Layne,” Schwartz said Monday, showing he knows at least a little about the history of perhaps the NFL’s worst franchise. Schwartz had an idea of what to do with the first pick. 1 pick in April, along with first- and third-round picks from the Dallas Cowboys, and need to find players to spark a turnaround. He also was a college and pro scout for the Cleveland Browns and that experience might be valuable in Detroit. ![]() The Lions also showed some interest in Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, Vikings defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier and Chargers defensive coordinator Ron Rivera.īefore being hired by Tennessee, Schwartz spent three years on the Baltimore Ravens’ staff. “He is competitive, a tremendous communicator and motivator, and in our opinion, he has been ready for this next step for several years.” “In his eight years as our defensive coordinator, Jim has clearly put his stamp on that side of the ball,” Fisher said. Tennessee coach Jeff Fisher congratulated the Lions for hiring the “right guy” and said in a statement that Schwartz will be missed in Tennessee.
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