Should Caldwell Be Back Next Season?

[smogboy]

I can see multiple scenarios where Jim Caldwell be retained.

•He still has two years left on his contract. Firing him now means eating the last two years of his contract on top of hiring a new coach.
•He has the respect and adoration of his players. Some might argue that the players' opinions should not matter, but if the Lions were to get a new coach now- the good will and respect will have to be rebuilt.
•The new general manager can agree to keep Jim Caldwell on for one more season to see how he works out. The new GM will have this grace period where if Caldwell fails, they can justify their own hiring that much more and have first hand rationale on firing Caldwell.
•Is there a candidate out there that the Lions can hire? Not everyone will want to come here.
•Mrs. Ford likes the guy.