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 D6 can say all he wants about Teryl Austin and Jim Bob Cooter, but they have never been head coaches.

 

  I've already said on multiple occasions that I don't think Jim Bob Cooter is going to get an NFL HC offer in the 2017 coaching cycle.  He's probably at least a year away.  However,  regardless of whether Teryl Austin gets an NFL HC job or not this coming winter,   I'm absolutely convinced he's earned the opportunity.   I felt that way the previous 2 years as well.    Even with the injury situation on Defense,   the Lions have not given up more than 20 points in a game for 7 straight games.   The last time that happened was 1961.   Austin's communication skills,  adjustments,  and leadership ability have contributed greatly to the results the Defense has been getting.    It's not a unit that's getting many style points but all that matters is bottom line results.

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