It was a move that needed to be made.
Say what you want about lack of discipline and character issues. The Detroit Lions were a franchise coming off of the worst record in NFL history. And that record was no fluke either. The previous regime had fielded a team so devoid of talent that, given the opportunity, they could have repeated the feat in 2009. In three short years, this team has gone from the absolute bottom of the barrel to seriously considering a Super Bowl run in 2012.
The improvement has been nothing short of amazing.
And one of the key factors has been the work ethic, dedication, and flat out brilliance of Jim Schwartz.
Sure, the Lions could have waited until the end of the year, they made the wise move by signing him now.
Although at the writing of this article, the details of the extension are not known, you had better believe the entire process is costing the Lions so much less by doing this now.
Sure, it is possible that the Lions will have a less productive se...
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June 29, 2012
