April 2019 - Detroit Lions Wiretap

Lions Hire Darrell Bevell As Offensive Coordinator

Jan 17, 2019 8:22 AM

The Detroit Lions have hired Darrell Bevell as their new offensive coordinator.

Bevell replaces Jim Bob Cooter, whose contract was not renewed by the team.

The Lions ranked 23rd in rushing yards per game (103.8), 20th in passing yards per game (223.5) and 24th in points per game (19.38) this past season.

Bevell served as the offensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks from 2011 to 2017.

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Infographic: Chargers, Colts Finish In Top-10 In Offense, Defense DVOA

Jan 2, 2019 11:44 AM

The NFL has just two teams ranking in the top-10 in DVOA on both Offense and Defense at the end of the regular season in the Los Angeles Chargers and Indianapolis Colts.

The Chiefs, Steelers, Seahawks, Rams, Packers, Falcons, Patriots and Saints also rank in the top-10 on offense, while the Cowboys, Jaguars, Texans, Bears, Vikings, Broncos, Ravens and Bills are in the top-10 on defense.

The Chiefs rank first in the NFL in both Total DVOA and Weighted DVOA.

 

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Lions Won't Renew Jim Bob Cooter's Contract

Jan 2, 2019 8:44 AM

The Detroit Lions won't renew the contract of offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter.

Cooter, 34, had been Detroit's offensive coordinator for three-and-a-half seasons, including across the transition from Jim Caldwell to Matt Patricia after last season.

The Lions ranked in the bottom-third of the league in most offensive categories throughout the season.

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