John Thornton Thinks a DT at No. 2 Would Be a Wasted Pick for the Lions
Article By Michael Schottey on 25th February, 2010
... 1999 to 2002, defensive tackle John Thornton considered himself both a pupil and friend of Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz.
Thornton was drafted in the second round by Tennessee. That same year, Jeff Fisher hired Schwartz as a defensive quality control coach. The two had a great working relationship and became even closer in 2001 as each dealt with the birth of his first child.
Years later, when Schwartz was hired to coach the Detroit Lions, he reached out to Thornton who was contemplating retirement after a 10-year career.
In the end, Thornton never suited up in Honolulu Blue.
No can can accuse Schwartz of not trying.
After the Lions selected Sammie Lee Hill in the 2009 ...
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Thornton was drafted in the second round by Tennessee. That same year, Jeff Fisher hired Schwartz as a defensive quality control coach. The two had a great working relationship and became even closer in 2001 as each dealt with the birth of his first child.
Years later, when Schwartz was hired to coach the Detroit Lions, he reached out to Thornton who was contemplating retirement after a 10-year career.
In the end, Thornton never suited up in Honolulu Blue.
No can can accuse Schwartz of not trying.
After the Lions selected Sammie Lee Hill in the 2009 ...
Read Complete Article at Bleacher Report - NFL
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