Friday Notes: Garrett Not the Leading Candidate?

by Sean Yuille on Jan 9, 2009 3:21 AM EST in Notes Comment 8 comments

On Wednesday, Michael Lombardi said on Showtime's "Inside the NFL" that Cowboys offensive coordinator Jason Garrett "emerged" as the Lions #1 head coach candidate. Lombardi added that Garrett has interest in the job because it will be possible to draft Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford. Quite frankly, that sounds like an awful scenario for the Lions. I'm against hiring Garrett and am especially against drafting Bradford.

Thankfully, it appears that Garrett is not the front-runner for the Lions job after all. Dave Birkett reported that what Lombardi said about Garrett is "not true," and even Lombardi posted this on Thursday: "I hear the order in Detroit today is Jim Schwartz of the Titans, Jason Garrett of the Cowboys and Leslie Frazier of the Vikings." It seems like Martin Mayhew has kept things pretty close to the vest, so I wouldn't take too much away from reports about who is the front-runner for the job. I don't think that will leak out until someone is actually hired.
Vikings defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier will interview with the Lions today.
Ravens defensive coordinator Rex Ryan isn't thinking about possible job opportunities; he is focused on getting ready for the Ravens' next game.
Rod Marinelli was in Houston on Thursday to interview for the Texans' defensive line job.

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Mayhew

I know I will probably get killed after saying this but so far, Mayhew looks like he is doing an alright job with what he has done so far. If this report is true and the titans Jim Schwartz is the leading candidate it seems like he has got a plan and he is trying to stick with it regardless of what flashy move he could have done (i.e. a shotenhiemer, shannahan). His ultimate test is obvioulsy going to be the draft which could make or break the lions for the next 5 years, but so far it seems like there might actually be some hope with the new regime.

by NCHonoluluBlue&Silver on Jan 9, 2009 8:11 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Hope is still a good thing, right?

by wumanchu01 on Jan 9, 2009 12:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I hope either Schwartz or Ryan.

Maybe Schwartz can bring Albert Haynseworth with him….

"A child of five would understand this. Send someone to fetch a child of five." ~Groucho Marx

by Jettero2112 on Jan 9, 2009 8:33 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

No Bradford either

Sean, after last night’s game, that kid needs to stay in school. These programs are all AAA for the pros anyway. No way he’s ready. Let the Lions take the ‘bama OL, warts and all (yesterday’s poll results are pretty 1-sided). KC or whoever can have Stafford. There will be another QB better then both those guys somewhere else. Afte Smith, the Lions can focus on D the rest of the draft.

by Rollah on Jan 9, 2009 12:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Agreed

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by Sean Yuille on Jan 9, 2009 1:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Uh oh, what is written below maybe not... I dont want to draft Andre Smith

by Schuxu on Jan 9, 2009 5:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Man Sean, it seems like I agree with you on everything Lions related ;-)

by Schuxu on Jan 9, 2009 5:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Bradford couldn’t handle the Florida D and Stafford couldn’t even handle Michigan State until the 4th quarter. Neither of these two should be entering the draft. And the Lions have no businer picking either of them. Trade the pick for a few more and build, build build.

by giggy09 on Jan 9, 2009 5:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs