Jim Schwartz: Finally, a Detroit Lions Head Coach Speaks the Truth!

Jim Schwartz has come out and done something that previous head coaches in the Lions recent past haven't: he told the Lions fans the truth. When asked at a luncheon held Wednesday at the Detroit Economic Club on what he could say to give the fans hope, he stated:

"Can't say anything. It's actions—actions speak louder than words. You guys don't need a new slogan. You don't need a new billboard. That stuff doesn't last. It's doing the right thing, having a well-arranged plan, having a vision."

Source:  http://www.freep.com/article/20090903/SPORTS01/909030577/1049/rss14/Lions-coach--No-slogans--just-action-this-year

Finally, a Lions head coach that cuts through the bull.

No Rod Marinelli saying over and over to "pound the rock."

No Steve Marriucci blaming players for not "getting it" in regard to the West Coast offense.

No Marty Mornhinweg giving up the ball in overtime because of wind conditions.

Schwartz is going to lead this team like no other Lions head coach has done before.  They may not win at first but they will be a well-disciplined team. Mistakes will not be tolerated more than once.

It's already trickled down to the coordinators. Gunther Cunningham's tirade after the Cleveland Browns game regarding the ineffective tackling was proof of that.

Detroit Lions fans can finally have a head coach they can respect. He isn't going to blow sunshine up anybody's skirt. He will give us what we've always wanted: the truth, and some wins.