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FILTER RESULTS ►Hoping for a fourth-down shift
When the Detroit Lions hired Jim Schwartz as their coach in 2009, hope emerged from the sports analytics industry. Had it gained a patron saint? Schwartz, after all, had acknowledged his interest in the subject during his time as the...Show More Summary
Lions offense reminds Reggie Bush of the Saints
Back in March, Lions coach Jim Schwartz said that the Lions plan to use running back Reggie Bush in a similar role to the one he played for the Saints during the first five years of his career. It’s little surprise, then, that Bush appeared on the NFL Network Friday and said that the offense…
Jim Schwartz likes Nick Fairley’s confidence
When Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley predicted that Detroit will go to the Super Bowl, it sounded like the type of boast that most coaches would tell their players to keep to themselves. But Lions coach Jim Schwartz said he was glad to hear Fairley is confident. “He has high expectations, as everybody on our…
How Jim Schwartz Can Get the Detroit Lions Back to the Playoffs
It was only two years ago when Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz took the franchise to the playoffs for the first time since 1999. It was one of the NFL's most remarkable stories after the team hit an all-time low under previous head coach Rod Marinelli. Show More Summary
Jim Schwartz: Reggie Bush could catch 60-80 passes next season
Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz said after the team signed running back Reggie Bush in free agency that they wanted to use Bush in a similar fashion to the way he was used during his time with the New Orleans Saints. That role included lining up in the slot and being a pass catching…
Schwartz says Lions will use Bush the way the Saints used him
When Lions coach Jim Schwartz joined PFT Live this week, he noted that the Lions’ passing game will open things up for Bush in a way that playing in another offense might not. “His talent doesn’t stand alone. The combination of Matt Stafford and Calvin Johnson, the rest of our offense — Brandon Pettigrew at…
Reggie Bush Should Absolutely Return Punts for the Detroit Lions
This week, head coach Jim Schwartz talked about a lot of things—from his family's displeasure with the 2012 season to Jason Jones' role in the defense. One thing which definitely caught people's attention was when he said new running back Reggie Bush could find himself returning punts this coming season (via MLive.com). Show More Summary
Lions might use Reggie Bush as return man
Reggie Bush returned four punts for touchdowns with the Saints, but didn't handle any returns last season in Miami. Coach Jim Schwartz said the Lions might use Bush as a return man to change field position.
'Reggie Bush can clear the bases'
PHOENIX -- After spending about 25 minutes Wednesday morning with Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz, I can tell you at least one thing: Schwartz is just as excited as you are about the acquisition of running back Reggie Bush. We've discussed...Show More Summary
NFL passes Jim Schwartz rule
NFL coaches who wrongly throw a challenge flag for a replay review that was going to be conducted automatically will no longer cost their team the opportunity to have the play reviewed. The NFL’s owners today voted to change the instant replay rules so that if a play is going to be reviewed automatically (such…
PFT Live: Bush is key to Lions success
Mike Florio talks with Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz about how his team’s abysmal 2012 season played a role in grabbing key off-season additions such as running back Reggie Bush, and the ability to resign players such as CB Chris Houston. The proposed rule change based on Schwartz’s epic mistake on Thanksgiving is also a topic of discussion.
PFT Live 03/19: Jim Schwartz, Ruston Webster
Mike Florio talks with Detroit Lions Head Coach, Jim Schwartz about the Lions 2012 season, offseason key additions like Reggie Bush and being able to hold on to players like Louis Delmas. Schwartz also talks about the “Schwartz Rule” that is being proposed by the NFL Competition committee. Then, Florio talk with Titan General Manager,…
PFT Live: Jim Schwartz, Ruston Webster
The whole league has descended on Phoenix for the owners meetings and that makes it a target-rich environment for shows looking to land interviews with NFL movers and shakers. Shows like PFT Live, which has grabbed a couple of them for Tuesday’s edition. Mike Florio will interview Lions coach Jim Schwartz about the start to…
PFT Planet poll: The Jim Schwartz rule
On Thanksgiving, millions of football fans learned something surprising about the NFL’s rules: When a coach throws a challenge flag on a play that the referee was automatically going to review, it nullifies the replay review. So when Lions coach Jim Schwartz challenged an obviously botched call by the officials that gave the Texans a…
Closing the 'Jim Schwartz rule' loophole
I'm a little late on this, but while I have a moment to breathe on Day 4 1/2 of NFL free agency, let's try to understand how the NFL is proposing to change the rule that cost the Detroit Lions a touchdown in their Thanksgiving Day loss...Show More Summary
The End Of The Tuck Rule? And The Five Other Rule Changes NFL Owners Will Vote On
The NFL's competition committee announced its recommended changes for next year's rulebook, and among the obvious proposals—no one will get Jim Schwartzed next year; instead, coaches will lose a timeout or 15 yards if they have no timeout—there's one that has seemed obvious for eons, with no action until now. Show More Summary
Sammie Hill, Titans agree on three-year deal
Since Jim Schwartz moved from Titans defensive coordinator to Lions head coach, several players have followed him to Detroit. Now one is moving the other direction. Defensive tackle Sammie Hill has agreed to a three-year deal with the Titans. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the deal is worth $11.4 million, with $4 million in…
What the Detroit Lions Will Look for at the 2013 NFL Scouting Combine
Lions general manager Martin Mayhew and head coach Jim Schwartz both stated that they gave their team no special message before sending them away into the offseason, despite the fact that last offseason their team seemed to make new headlines every other week—for all the wrong reasons. Show More Summary
Disasterous Traps the Detroit Lions Have to Avoid in the 2013 NFL Draft
With the Lions free-fall last season and serious questions looming about how the team conducts its draft research, GM Marty Mayhew and head coach Jim Schwartz will be performing under a microscope. Being the helpful soul I am, I thought...Show More Summary
The NFL Will Get Rid Of Its Dumbest Rule
On Thanksgiving, Jim Schwartz boned Jim Schwartz by throwing a challenge flag on Justin Forsett's 81-yard touchdown. But really, the NFL boned Jim Schwartz—the rule that you can't challenge a play that's automatically reviewed, and if you try, you're penalized and it's not reviewed, is awful, illogical, and frankly un-American. More »
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