Feel the backlash now. This 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 Lin...

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