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Owner: No decision on Caldwell's future yet

CHICAGO - Jim Caldwell has the winningest record by a Detroit Lions coach in the first two seasons of his tenure, but owner Martha Firestone Ford is not ready to bring him back for a third season just yet.

Asked about Caldwell's job status after today's season-ending 24-20 win over the Chicago Bears, Ford said, "I haven't gotten that far yet," before declining further comment.

Caldwell is 18-15 in two seasons as Lions coach, including a playoff loss to the Dallas Cowboys last year.

The Lions started 1-7 this season, but won six of their final eight games to finish in third place in the NFC North.