What Does Joe Lombardi Hire Mean for Matthew Stafford, Lions Offense?

January 21, 2014   ·   Zach Kruse   ·   Jump to comments


The Detroit Lions are giving quarterback Matthew Stafford all the resources he needs to get a once promising career back on the right track. 
According to Chris Mortensen of ESPN, the Lions are hiring New Orleans Saints quarterback coach Joe Lombardi to be the offensive coordinator for new head coach Jim Caldwell, who was picked last week to replace Jim Schwartz. 
A former No. 1 overall pick who has regressed over the last two seasons, Stafford will now have two of his most important teachers possessing vast experience with an elite NFL quarterback. 
Lombardi, the grandson of legendary NFL head coach Vince Lombardi, spent the last five seasons working as the position coach for Drew Brees in New Orleans. Caldwell spent 10 years and went to two Super Bowls with Peyton Manning as his quarterback with the Indianapolis Colts. 
The Lions aren't being coy about their desire to revive Stafford's stardom. Nor should they. 
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