Jim Caldwell a Perfect Fit at Head Coach for the Detroit Lions

January 14, 2014   ·   Zach Kruse   ·   Jump to comments

Shortly after relieving Jim Schwartz of his head coaching duties, Detroit Lions team president Tom Lewand and general manager Martin Mayhew presented a candidly specific profile of the next man they wanted to be in charge of the franchise. 
The Lions brass let it be known that they desired a candidate with head coaching experience, leadership qualities and an ability to make positive change, both at quarterback and inside the locker room. 
Those preliminary guidelines for a head coach seemed to paint a perfect picture of Ken Whisenhunt, a former Super Bowl head coach who helped transform the Arizona Cardinals before going on to shine as offensive coordinator of the San Diego Chargers. 
But the profile also fit former Indianapolis Colts head coach Jim Caldwell, who the Lions have reportedly picked to replace Schwartz after missing out on Whisenhunt a day earlier. 
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Caldwell will officially be hired as the Li...

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