... previous head coaches in the Lions recent past haven't: he told the Lions fans the truth. When asked at a luncheon held Wednesday at the Detroit Economic Club on what he could say to give the fans hope, he stated:

"Can't say anything. It's actions—actions speak louder than words. You guys don't need a new slogan. You don't need a new billboard. That stuff doesn't last. It's doing the right thing, having a well-arranged plan, having a vision."

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