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Offensive improvement puts spotlight on Cooter

Dave Birkett and Carlos Monarrez discuss how much credit offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter deserves for helping the Lions' offense become more productive Dec. 22, 2015.

Matthew Stafford and new offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter have 'a very good synergy together,' Caldwell says

His first incompletion of the night sailed out of bounds purposely over a covered Tim Wright’s head. His second was knocked loose from Eric Ebron’s hands by a New Orleans Saints defensive back. His third glanced just off the outstretched fingers of Joique Bell.

Matthew Stafford was nearly perfect throwing the ball Monday, shredding the Saints’ NFL-worst pass defense for 254 yards and three touchdowns in a performance Detroit Lions coach Jim Caldwell said was one of the best he’s ever seen.