To this point, at least, the turnover on the Detroit Lions' coaching staff falls short of an overhaul and appears at least partially connected to the contract status of those who are leaving. Receivers coach Shawn Jefferson and running backs coach Sam Gash were informed Monday that their expiring contracts won't be renewed.
After the Detroit Lions' 26-24 loss to the Chicago Bears, here are three issues that merit further examination: The Lions were lulled into thinking they were on the brink of consistent success after last year's breakthrough, but they found out this year how difficult winning is to maintain.
We're Black and Blue All Over: As we noted earlier in the week, the Detroit Lions' Matthew Stafford is 305 yards away from becoming the first quarterback in NFL history to produce back-to-back 5,000-yard seasons.
Let's take a quick look through Thursday's news in the NFC North: Chicago Bears: Tailback Matt Forte (ankle) returned to practice on a limited basis, giving him a chance to play Sunday at Ford Field. Cornerback Charles Tillman (ribs/elbow) also returned to practice.
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- As recently as a month ago, Minnesota Vikings tailback Adrian Peterson insisted his preference was to run out of a one-back set rather than behind a fullback. These days, however, not even Peterson can deny the effectiveness and impact of fullback Jerome Felton.
After the Detroit Lions' 38-10 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, here are three issues that merit further examination: I appreciate the detail and perspective that coach Jim Schwartz often provides to explain why a play worked or did not.
We're Black and Blue All Over: There has been so much talk this week about, well, talk, that we've reached Friday of Packers-Bears week and have a pile of injury information to sort through. Thanks to Jeff Dickerson of ESPNChicago.
It's clear that Titus Young's first unofficial suspension did not catch his attention. So what are we to expect from his second? I don't have my hopes up. As you probably have heard by now, the Detroit Lions already have declared Young inactive for Thursday's game against the Houston Texans.
After the Detroit Lions' 24-20 loss to the Green Bay Packers, here are three issues that merit further examination: Based on everything I've heard and know, receivers coach Shawn Jefferson's sideline outburst was not directed at offensive coordinator Scott Linehan, as Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reported Sunday night.
We're Black and Blue All Over: DETROIT -- Well, lookie what we have here. The Green Bay Packers' winning streak, extended to five games by Sunday's 24-20 victory over the Detroit Lions, has pulled them within a half-game of the NFC North-leading Chicago Bears.
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