28 takeaways from new Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbellโs introductory press conference
DETROIT โ The Detroit Lions officially introduced Dan Campbell as their new head coach Thursday. New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis and other members of that organization, including head coach Sean Payton, gave positive feedback about Campbell as a leader and potential head coach. โDan stood out.โShe said he sent them a book ahead of the interview, and it contained his ideas and philosophies if he were to become the head coach. โHe said, โDan is the kind of head coach that coaches are going to run to Detroit and want to be on his staff. Thatโs gonna be the mentality.โWorking environmentCampbell talked extensively about his time with the Saints, where he served as Paytonโs assistant head coach and the tight ends coach.
Detroit Lions request interviews with 4 potential head coaching candidates
(Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)DETROIT โ Itโs the first day of the offseason for the Detroit Lions, and theyโve reportedly requested interviews with four potential head coaching candidates. Dan Campbell -- assistant head coach and tight ends coach for the New Orleans Saints. He was named the defensive coordinator for the 49ers in February 2017 and was instrumental in the 2019 Super Bowl run. He is 41 years old and considered one of the top head coaching candidates on the market. Since joining the Titans in 2011, Smith has been a defensive intern, administrative assistant, defensive quality control coach, offensive quality control coach, offensive line assistant, tight ends assistant, tight ends coach and offensive coordinator.
Packers beat Lions in Detroit, clinch division title
DETROIT โ Aaron Rodgers ran for a tiebreaking score in the third quarter and threw three touchdown passes and the Green Bay Packers beat the Detroit Lions 31-24 Sunday and clinched the NFC North title. The Packers clinched the division with the win and Minnesotaโs loss to Tampa Bay earlier in the day. The Packersโ win combined with the Saintsโ loss in Philadelphia gives Green Bay the top seed in the NFC. The Lions (5-8) scored first and pulled into a tie late in the second quarter, but they simply couldnโt stop Rodgers. He also threw a 14-yard TD pass to Marquez Valdes-Scantlingโs back shoulder to put the Packers ahead 14-7 in the opening minute of the second quarter.
Detroit Lions defeat Chicago Bears at Soldier Field
DETROIT โ The Detroit Lions defeated the Chicago Bears Sunday at Soldier Field. It was the first game the Lions played since Matt Patricia and Bob Quinn were removed as head coach and general manager. Offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell was named interim head coach. The general manager position, as of Dec. 6, is still vacant. READ: 4 candidates for next Detroit Lions head coachThe Detroit Lions will next play the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field Dec. 13.
State legislators push for Robert Saleh to be named Detroit Lions head coach
DETROIT โ As the Detroit Lions begin its search for the next head coach, some Michigan legislators banded together to weigh in on their choice for the position. Nearly 40 state lawmakers signed their name on a letter thanking owner Sheila Ford Hamp for the change, also urging her to hire San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator and Dearborn-native Robert Saleh. Read: Bipartisan Michigan lawmakers endorse Robert Saleh as next Lions coachThe idea of the letter came from Rep. Abdullah Hammoud. โWhen you think about Robert coming home, Henry Fordโs hometown, he went to the high school that Henry Ford built. Ultimately, itโll be up to the new general manager to hire a new head coach.
Bipartisan Michigan lawmakers endorse Robert Saleh as next Lions coach
In an open letter to the Detroit Lions, a group of Michigan lawmakers are endorsing Dearborn native and 49ers defensive coach Robert Saleh as the teamโs next head coach. For many in our state, and across the globe, the Detroit Lions hold a special place in our lives. We look forward to future success through transitioning to a new manager and head coach.โโSpeaking of head coach, we have one name in mind โ Robert Saleh,โ the letter continues. Ultimately, itโll be up to the new general manager to hire a new head coach. More: 4 candidates for next Detroit Lions head coach
Detroit Lions dragging their feet (again) while other NFL teams fire coaches, GMs
DETROIT โ The Detroit Lions are once again mired in irrelevance and dragging their feet as other teams around the National Football League take action and demand better from their head coaches and executives. Matt Patricia during a Detroit Lions fourth quarter collapse against the Chicago Bears on Sept. 13, 2020. Jim Schwartz took the Detroit Lions from 0-16 to the postseason by his third year. In the opening game, the Lions led the Chicago Bears 23-6 with under 14 minutes to go. Bob Quinn General Manager of the Detroit Lions introduces Matt Patricia as the Lions new head coach at the Detroit Lions Practice Facility on February 7, 2018 in Allen Park, Michigan.
Detroit Lions leadership changes, but stays in Ford family
DETROIT Leadership of the Detroit Lions is changing, but staying within the Ford family, as Sheila Ford Hamp takes over for her mother, Martha Ford. She said even though leadership is staying within the Ford family, there will be a new voice at the top. Mrs. Ford brought a hands-on style to Lions as owner: https://t.co/eF9sRlpcJs pic.twitter.com/86lilobMcH Detroit Lions (@Lions) June 23, 2020The Lions selected Jeff Okudah, a cornerback from Ohio State, with the No. Mr. Fords ownership grew into a deeply-rooted family tradition that now includes multiple generations of the Ford Family. She also serves on the NFLs Super Bowl and Major Events Committee and the board for Detroit Lions Charities.
Martha Ford steps down as principal owner of Detroit Lions; daughter to take over
DETROIT Martha Ford is stepping down as the principal owner of the Detroit Lions, handing the reins to her daughter, Sheila Ford Hamp. Ford took over as the principal owner in 2014. Her daughter will now take over as principal owner and chairman. Hamp has been active in team leadership and National Football League activities for several years in preparation for officially assuming team leadership, the Lions said in a statement.