Could Charlie Weis Save the Detroit Lions’ Offense?

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Published: November 16, 2009

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... won't be a popular thought, idea or article. Michigan and Michigan State fans comprise well over half of the Detroit Lions fan base. Michigan and Michigan State fans who have spent five years referring from everything to Weis weight, to well...Weis weight was just about it.

Charlie Weis and Jim Schwartz share a common coaching tree, both have worked with and earned much respect from Bill Belichick.

Scott Linehan? The former Rams head coach has been less than spectacular working with less than spectacular talent in Detroit.

Take a look back at the resumes. Charlie Weis coached a young Tom Brady and then helped mature Brady Quinn and Jimmy Clausen into NFL Draft picks. Scott Linehan has a young Daunte Culpepper on his resume, that is about it.

In fact, historically, Linehan has been better at guiding the careers of young running backs like Ronnie Brown or Steven Jackson. Kevin Smith hasn't been so lucky this year.

In fact, the Lions' offense has bee...

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