Detroit Lions hire Jim Caldwell as coach

ESPN is reporting that the Detroit Lions have hired Jim Caldwell as the teams new head coach.

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ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- The Detroit Lions have hired Jim Caldwell as their head coach, ending a two-week search during which they interviewed only four candidates.

The 58-year-old Caldwell fit a lot of the criteria Detroit had during its search. The team wanted someone with head-coaching experience and experience on offense, apparently preferably with quarterbacks.

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Caldwell was the offensive coordinator of the Baltimore Ravens this season as well as the end of last season when he replaced former OC Cam Cameron. Prior to Baltimore, Caldwell was the head coach for the Indianapolis Colts from 2009 to 2011.