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Lions fire team president, GM after 1-7 start

Lions coach Jim Caldwell blamed all the negativity surrounding the team on the Detroit media this week, but the reality is that the team is 1-7. It's why offensive coordinator was Joe Lombardi was fired last week, and the upheaval continued Thursday: general manager Martin Mayhew and president Tom Lewand are out, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Of the three men pictured, only coach Jim Caldwell remains. (USATSI)
Of the three men pictured, only coach Jim Caldwell remains. (USATSI)