Cunningham Newest Detroit Lion

From Mlive.com by Tom Kowalski

The Detroit Lions have hired Gunther Cunningham to be their new defensive coordinator and coach Jim Schwartz is expected to make an announcement shortly. Cunningham, who will also hold the title of assistant head coach, was believed to be Schwartz's No. 1 target.

Cunningham coached linebackers in Tennessee for three years while Schwartz was the defensive coordinator there. Schwartz's search will now turn toward an offensive coordinator and special teams coach.

Schwartz on the Prowl for Coordinator

Newly appointed Lions leader, Head Coach Jim Schwartz is wasting no time in getting a staff in place. Per Chris Mortensen of ESPN, at the top of his Offensive Coordinator list are Broncos quarterbacks coach Jeremy Bates and Jets offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer.

Side Note: I am 28 years old and this is a franchise that has won one playoff game in my life time. I think my only hope may be if they hire Jesus as their next coordinator, because it will take a miracle to turn this team around.

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.