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Scott Linehan to Coach Quarterbacks

Yesterday I speculated that if a new quarterbacks coach isn't hired in the very near future, somebody already on the staff would simply coach the QBs at the Senior Bowl.  As it turns out, it looks like that will be the case on a permanent basis.

Also, offensive coordinator Scott Linehan will take over the duties of the quarterback coach.

As far as I know Linehan has never officially been a quarterbacks coach in the NFL, but he held that position at a few of his stops in the college ranks.

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I am pretty sure he was also a QB in college

If I am not mistaken, he played QB at Idaho when Denny Erickson coached there, and he was a UDFA that was signed as a QB by the Cowboys. He had a career ending shoulder injury before training camp began, which landed him in coaching to stay in the sport. He may not be a great QB coach, but at least he knows the position.

by KDawg on Jan 23, 2010 8:10 PM EST reply actions  

He was a quarterback in college

if the shoe fits...get another one just like it - George Carlin

by JCruize on Jan 23, 2010 8:10 PM EST reply actions  

How important are position coaches?

Are they something that is that important? I could imagine QB coach to be one of the if not the most important

by ImPuLsE on Jan 24, 2010 12:59 AM EST reply actions  

I'd say they would be

The Bringers of Hope: Stafford - Delmas - C. Johnson - Pettigrew - Levy - Hill - Schwartz
Zack Follett: he will hurt your mind.

by Hyperion Ecta on Jan 24, 2010 2:07 PM EST up reply actions  

Staff

will be fine… let fix this defense..

Stallworth may be a WR we should get.. he says he’s hungry.. hmmm. Lions?

GO LIONS in 2010! the transformation starts now.. they have much to do.

by DINORDO on Jan 24, 2010 1:00 PM EST reply actions  

I'd actually like that pickup

Staff will have some real weapons. Pettigrew, Calvin, and Stallworth are a solid foundation to build an offense on.

by rmatheny on Jan 24, 2010 8:49 PM EST up reply actions  

QB coach

Linehan is a perfect fit for the QB coach position. He will turn Stafford into a top 10 NFL QB in 3 years.

by MN Lions fan on Jan 24, 2010 3:52 PM EST reply actions  

I hate people pulling double duty

It just means that you get neither job at 100% focus. Stupid idea.

by Trysdor on Jan 24, 2010 4:02 PM EST reply actions  

QB coach

About all they do is wash and handle the balls. Hmm. I need one of those, as long as it’s a she.

by dylan415 on Jan 24, 2010 10:43 PM EST up reply actions  

really?

It’s a good thing your a Lions fan and can handle disappointment. :P

by topherclosson on Jan 25, 2010 12:53 AM EST via mobile up reply actions  

Good move

He’s always open. He catches a lot of balls. He’s un-guardable, no matter how old he is

by WarWolf on Jan 30, 2010 10:29 PM EST reply actions  

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