The draft philosophy is the same. The evaluation process is the same. The same methods general manager Martin Mayhew, coach Jim Schwartz and their staffs used after the 0-16 season are still in place after a playoff run last season.
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February 23, 2012
"If you go in with a clean slate, you evaluate a player, you don't know that the scouts gave him a high grade, and you don't like him, and you're like, 'Well, we really don't like him, but the scouts graded him high.' That's not a good situation. Same thing vice versa."
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February 24, 2012
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh had only 36 and four tackles in 2011, but still had an impact, according to coach Jim Schwartz
Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz talks to FOXSportsNext about building off last years playoff appearance.
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February 25, 2012
Calvin Johnson isn't the only key member of the Detroit Lions who is heading into the final season of his contract in 2012. Head coach Jim Schwartz is, as well. The Lions are in talks with Schwartz to extend or renegotiate his current four-year deal, which he signed in 2009. As per usual, Martin Mayhew wouldn't divulge much information. "We're moving forward on that...
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February 24, 2012
It's unlikely the Lions will be able to afford cornerback Cortland Finnegan if he hits the free-agent market next month, but that didn't stop questions about Finnegan coming Jim Schwartz's way at the NFL combine Thursday.
Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz discusses Matthew Stafford, Ndamukong Suh and his plan for the offseason. Look inside for the video from the NFL Combine.
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February 23, 2012
Titans cornerback Cortland Finnegan is due to become a free agent. Lions coach Jim Schwartz used to be the be Titans’ defensive coordinator. And so it’s obvious to connect Cortland to Schwartz. Schwartz didn’t rule out the possibility on Thursday at the Scouting Combine. Walking like a Wallenda on the tampering tightrope, Schwartz didn’t say…
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February 23, 2012
According to Terry McCormick of Titan Insider, Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz didn’t directly rule out being interested in Tennessee Titans cornerback Cortland Finnegan as a possible free agent acquisition.
While dodging questions on whether or not he’s interested in Finnegan, Schwartz did say that the Lions are focused on signing their own free agents and they “would...
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February 23, 2012
Lions coach Jim Schwartz expects to see some impressive talent on the field when the team begins its offseason program in mid-April, and it will have nothing to do with free agency or the draft.
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February 23, 2012
INDIANAPOLIS -- Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh ought to be used to getting attention.
He gets double-teamed regularly during the NFL season by offensive linemen who want to keep him away from their quarterback.
He's been getting blanket coverage away from the field, too.
Lions coach Jim Schwartz has come to Suhs defense, evaluating his performance in 2011 and...
Rick Spielman talked about the No. 3 pick and some of the top offensive tackles claim they are each the best. Plus, Jim Schwartz, Lovie Smith and others all talked on Thursday. Become a subscriber and see what they had to say.
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February 23, 2012
Detroit Lions linebacker Stephen Tulloch, defensive end Cliff Avril and left tackle Jeff Backus are three players coach Jim Schwartz said he wants to re-sign at the NFL Scouting Combine on Wednesday.
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February 23, 2012
Lions running back Jahvid Best should be back on the field in training camp after a series of head injuries ended his 2011 season, The Sports Xchange reports. Coach Jim Schwartz told media at the Scouting Combine that Best and 2011 first-round pick Mikel Leshoure should be ready to contribute next season. "If there is uncertainty with either player, it's Best, who had two...
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February 23, 2012
The Lions are entering draft season expecting Jahvid Best and Mikel Leshoure to be big contributors this fall, but preparing in case they're not, said coach Jim Schwartz.
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