Lions hire ex-Colts coach Jim Caldwell

Jim Caldwell has been hired by Detroit, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Tuesday on condition of anonymity because the move had not been announced.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ap-source-lions-hire-ex-180718455--nfl.html

 

Not a fan of this hire. Wisenhunt was a better fit for this job, but apparently the Titans offered him more money.

Caldwell failed as a coach in Indianapolis. Sure, he made the Super Bowl in his first year, but that team was built by Tony Dongy...everything was in place.

Also, this team needs a serious kick in the ass. Not sure if Caldwell can give it to them.

 

Caldwell didn't exactly fail as a head coach. Playoffs 2/3 years, Super Bowl visit...the third year was abysmal, yes, but that's certainly not all on Caldwell. You don't abruptly lose one of the greatest quarterbacks in history and continue to roll along seamlessly. Especially when you are attempting to replace him with Curtis Painter and Dan Orlovsky. Caldwell also lit a fire under a struggling Ravens offense when Cameron was fired, which led to their improbable Super Bowl run. I'm not saying he's the next Belichek by any means, but I also don't think you're giving him enough credit.

 

From ESPN
"Under Caldwell this season, the Ravens were 29th in total offense (307.4 yards a game) and 25th in scoring (20 points a game). Quarterback Joe Flacco, who Caldwell was brought in to mentor, threw more interceptions (22) than touchdown passes (19) this season."

Those numbers aren't great. So I cant understand why he got hired. Caldwell didn't really fail as a coach in Indy. But having a QB named Peyton damn sure doesn't hurt.

 

I’m not sold on either to be honest. Wisenhunt only had success when he had an established QB in Warner.

 

geez, this is like getting a new roomate and going from Gary Busey to Mother Theresa. maybe caldwell will be a calming influence on these players.

 

Only good when he had Manning.