Lions Name Schwartz New Head Coach

From Mlive.com by Tom Kowalski

The Detroit Lions have confirmed that Tennessee Titans defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz will be their new head coach. There will be a news conference to introduce Schwartz in Allen Park on Friday.

"After an extensive search that included several highly-qualified coaches, we are thrilled that Jim Schwartz will become our team's head coach,'' said Lions president Tom Lewand in a prepared statement. "(General manager) Martin (Mayhew) and I believe that Jim's qualifications and vision will lead this organization on the field toward our goal of becoming a championship football team."

Schwartz was a finalist, along with Miami Dolphins assistant coach Todd Bowles. Schwartz and Bowles are the only two candidates who are believed to have had a second interview. That second interview included a meeting with owner William Clay Ford.