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Lions Hire Jim Schwartz

Tom Lewand said this in a statement released an hour or so ago:

"After an extensive search that included several highly-qualified coaches, we are thrilled that Jim Schwartz will become our team's head coach. Martin (Mayhew) and I believe that Jim's qualifications and vision will lead this organization on the field toward our goal of becoming a championship football team."

The Lions plan to inroduce Schwartz in a press conference tomorrow.

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