New Lions coach Jim Caldwell will work on technique with quarterback Matthew Stafford, who tossed 11 interceptions in the final six games. “I’ve watched every throw Matthew made last season, because when I came here and met with him, I wanted to have some familiarity with him," Caldwell told SI.com.
"We didn’t go through film together, but we talked about what I saw, and I listened to him, and it was very beneficial. We have used a set of drills in coaching over the years that I think has added some consistency to all the quarterbacks we’ve coached. The great majority of poor throws -- people look at the arm, and that’s important obviously, but I think footwork is the key.
"I can pull up any game film and show you how our footwork drills help you. In a nutshell, the feet and eyes work together. If I’m throwing in a particular direction, my footwork is pointing in the same direction, directly at the target. We’ll work on it with Matthew, and he will do them flawlessly.”