Is Changing The Logo Taking Change a Little Too Far?

Jim Swanson — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:29:10 -0500

On the Detroit News sports web page, there is a request for us the fans to submit designs for a new logo to replace the "Leaping Lion" logo we have known for years. Is it time for a new logo? Is our logo a kin to the old Buccaneers orange-sickle uniforms? I want your opinions.

I don't want to change our logo, but I would like to change our color scheme and get rid of the black face masks and the black on our uniforms. We need to go back to the classic Lions blue and silver.

May the Schwartz Be With You!

Jim Swanson — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 10:07:58 -0500

I think the decision to hire Jim Schwartz as the head coach of the Detroit Lions was a good choice. First, Schwartz has a background in scouting. The Lions have not hired a director of player personnel so Schwartz can help improve the talent base of this football team.

Former Coach Rod Marinelli did not have any aptitude towards identifying talent, as did the man that hired him. Marinelli's strength was defense and this was the worst defense I have ever seen on the football field, and this includes pop warner.

This team was starting players that were at best reserves. Dewayne White, Jared DeVries, Corey Smith, and Paris Lenon to name a few are best when they play in situations in which they can succeed, not on every snap.

I think that Schwartz will be able to devise a scheme that can make this defense play competitive football with the talent at his disposal. Schwartz has paid his dues, and I believe, given the chance to succeed, he will make this team competitive again.

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Is Changing The Logo Taking Change a Little Too Far?

May the Schwartz Be With You!