After leading the Lions to an 11-5 record and a rare postseason appearance in 2014, his first season with the franchise, things fell apart a year ago.
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Quinn, who worked for the New England Patriots the previous 16 years, chose to stick with Caldwell.
The Lions, though, rallied in the second half, winning six of their last eight games.
“We’re going to be better, that’s the realistic expectation”, Caldwell said.
“I think I mentioned before, certainly I don’t take it for granted (that I have this job) because more often than not a change occurs (when a new GM comes in)”, Caldwell said.
“He’s maybe one of the best competitors I’ve ever been around in terms of just flat out competing against individuals on game day”, Caldwell said. “We’re excited about the opportunity to keep going”.
The Lions have signed linebacker Dominique Tovell.
Anquan Boldin’s departure from San Francisco is as unceremonious as his arrival was exciting.
The wide receiver signed a one-year deal with the Lions on Tuesday, according to ESPN’S Adam Schefter, ending a three-season run with the 49ers.
Players know their production is what allows for job security.
After an 11-5 record and a playoff berth his first season, Caldwell’s 7-9 record a year ago mirrors the season Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer had his first year with the club. Won seven of last nine games, helping coach Jim Caldwell retain job for third season, under first-year general manager Bob Quinn.
IMPORTANT ADDITIONS: WRs Marvin Jones and Jeremy Kerley, rookie OT Taylor Decker, rookie DT A’Shawn Robinson, OG Geoff Schwartz. Detroit must figure out how to protect Stafford better and to open more holes for running game with reshaped line that includes Decker as highly touted, first-round pick. Lions also need DT – ideally, Robinson – can be paired with veteran Haloti Ngata. They will be projected to have another sub-.500 season without retired superstar drawing double-coverage on nearly every snap.
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“Obviously, if we win, most of the time, people will be here”. Caldwell, though, will have to show new boss he can help franchise move in right direction.
