Ead Coach is Jim Schwartz, who gave this team...
Ead Coach is Jim Schwartz, who gave this team a complete makeover, starting with drafting quarterback Mathew Stafford with the number one overall pick. Schwartz’s expertise though is on defense, and he has one helluva job in front of him in Detroit, where the Lions finished dead last in the league last year in total defense, rush defense, points allowed, interceptions, and turnover differential. The additions of linebackers Julian Peterson and Larry Foote, cornerback Philip Buchanon, and tackle Grady Jackson should help, but drastic improvement is unlikely in 2009. Offensively Daunte Caulpepper will start the season, but the former Pro Bowl quarterback will likely take a backseat to Stafford as soon as the rookie thrower is ready to play. There is some talent on offense. Calvin Johnson is one of the most gifted receivers in the league, and Kevin Smith and Rudi Johnson have...