Well, Detroit went out and hired a new Offensive Coordinator. It seems like their genius lost his sense once he crossed the state line. Or maybe it was when he entered Ford Field. The Lions as a clubhouse seem to have that effect on people.
Look at Steve Mariucci. He was one of the greatest coaches. He took the 49ers to a Superbowl...and won! He came to Detroit and he didn't look like the same man. everything fell apart. I'm telling ya, it's like a warp zone once the great and awesome coaches cross some invisible line.
And don't even get me on star players that fall below the mark. Charles Rogers...nevermind. I'll save that for a future article.
Here's the down and low on Jim Colletto, the offensive line coach who was promoted to OC:
