Joe Lombardi talks about playbook, calling plays, Matthew Stafford and much more

The Detroit Lions held a formal press conference on Friday to introduce new offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi. During the presser, Lombardi answered questions about a variety of topics, including his playbook, who will call the plays, Matthew Stafford's interception issues and much more. Here's a recap of the presser:

Jim Caldwell on Lombardi:

Caldwell said he wanted an OC who came from a "cutting edge system."

— Tim Twentyman (@ttwentyman) February 7, 2014

Caldwell on Lombardi's time with the Saints: "He also ended up licking us in the Super Bowl, which we weren't too happy about."

— Josh Katzenstein (@jkatzenstein) February 7, 2014

Caldwell said Lombardi's wife homeschools their 6 kids.

— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) February 7, 2014

Lombardi on his Lions playbook:

Joe Lombardi said he and the offensive staff have already started working on the playbook. #Lions

— Josh Katzenstein (@jkatzenstein) February 7, 2014

Lombardi: "You’re going to see some differences, but the playbook that we’re starting from is the Saints’ playbook."

— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) February 7, 2014

Lombardi on who will call the plays for the Lions:

Joe Lombardi on if he'll call plays on offense: "I believe so...It's collaborative...Yes, I think I'll be calling plays." #Lions

— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) February 7, 2014

Lombardi said he doesn't know if he'll be on the field or in the box. It will likely depend on who the QB coach is.

— Josh Katzenstein (@jkatzenstein) February 7, 2014

#Lions new offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi on calling plays: 'It’s something I certainly feel I’m ready to do.'

— Paula Pasche (@paulapasche) February 7, 2014

Lombardi on hiring a quarterbacks coach:

Lombardi on adding a QB coach: "I certainly would like one."

— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) February 7, 2014

Lombardi said having three voices working with QBs -- him, Caldwell and QB coach -- will be similar to how Saints worked with Brees.

— Josh Katzenstein (@jkatzenstein) February 7, 2014

Lombardi on Stafford's interception issues:

Lombardi said he looked at every single Stafford pick in depth. Said not all were his fault. "This is not an interception machine."

— Kyle Meinke (@kmeinke) February 7, 2014

Lombardi on Stafford's picks: "Not every single one was something Matthew did wrong."

— Josh Katzenstein (@jkatzenstein) February 7, 2014

Lombardi did say Stafford makes some throws because of his great arm that he shouldn't be making because of his footwork.

— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) February 7, 2014

Lombardi on his family and coaching background:

Lombardi on if he always wanted to coach football: "No, in fact, I think when you come from a football family you’re encouraged not to"

— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) February 7, 2014

Lombardi "I knew that when I became a coach, no matter how well I did I was never going to be Vince Lombardi so I don’t have that" over head

— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) February 7, 2014

Joe Lombardi on challenges of being Vince's grandkid: "I'm just going to be the best Joe Lombardi I can be."

— Kyle Meinke (@kmeinke) February 7, 2014

Lombardi said he remembers being a ballboy for the Michigan Panthers of the USFL. His father, Vince Jr., worked for the Panthers.

— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) February 7, 2014

Lombardi on Calvin Johnson and what he wants from his tight ends:

Lombardi said scheming with Calvin Johnson is difficult because of how defenses change coverage, but it's a good challenge to have.

— Josh Katzenstein (@jkatzenstein) February 7, 2014

Lombardi says he knows what Calvin Johnson's strengths are. With weaknesses, says "I'm sure there's something" but didn't know it. #Lions

— Michael Rothstein (@mikerothstein) February 7, 2014

Lombardi on what he's looking for in a TE: "It’s important to have a guy that can block at the point of attack."

— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) February 7, 2014