Bob Quinn Explains Caldwell's Biggest Downfall
"At the end of the day, it's wanting to take this team to the next level," Quinn said.
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"At the end of the day, it's wanting to take this team to the next level," Quinn said.
The 62-year-old coach brought the Lions from mediocre to respectable, but his progress had stalled.
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"I believe Jim is one of the finest leaders we've ever had as our head coach."
It was a shoulda-coulda-woulda season for the Lions, a far too familiar conclusion for Stafford.
"You see today the way we go out and play in a game like this, it shows a lot how we feel about our coach."
Caldwell is under contract through 2018 with team options beyond that, an extension he signed last offseason.
The Detroit Lions have company.
The Lions beat the turnover-prone and short-handed Green Bay Packers 35-11 Sunday in a matchup of teams out of the playoff race.
One lucky fan likely headed home with a special souvenir.
James Harrison is active for the New England Patriots against the New York Jets for the regular-season finale Sunday after being signed following his release by Pittsburgh.
If the Lions part ways with Jim Caldwell, it appears they'll try to move forward with a defensive-minded coach.
A joint review by the NFL and the NFL Players Association was prompted by the Savage injury.
The Eagles have secured home-field advantage in the NFL playoffs, while the Cowboys have been eliminated entirely.
Receivers Davante Adams and Jordy Nelson are among six key players who will miss the Green Bay Packers' season finale against the Detroit Lions because of injuries.
Saints rookie running back Alvin Kamara says the NFL has fined him $6,079 for wearing Christmas-themed red cleats with white trim during last Sunday's victory over Atlanta.
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The Canadian Football League said Thursday it would approve a contract for quarterback Johnny Manziel if one is reached with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, who have the former Heisman Trophy winner on their negotiation list.
The New York Giants have hired former Carolina Panthers executive Dave Gettleman as their general manager.
Le'Veon Bell could potentially make some Pittsburgh Steelers history Sunday.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford could return to practice next week as he recovers from a knee injury from Week 1.
Cleveland Browns coach Hue Jackson has no doubt he'll back next year despite a 1-30 record over the past two seasons.
Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith is the NFC Defensive Player of the Week.
First-round draft pick Patrick Mahomes II will make his NFL debut at quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs when they play an otherwise meaningless game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday.
