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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
