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Article: Rogers out, Fontes in as Lions coach // Assistant promoted on interim basis

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November 15, 1988
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PONTIAC, Mich. After a wait of more than 13 years, Wayne Fontes got his first NFL head coaching job Monday. It came at the expense of a good friend - Darryl Rogers, who was fired as coach of the Detroit Lions.

Fontes, the Lions' defensive coordinator, was named interim coach after owner William Clay Ford fired Rogers and offensive coordinator Bob Baker following the team's 23-20 loss Sunday to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

"I'm elated, overjoyed, probably overwhelmed," Fontes said. "This is something I've worked for all my life.

"I'm sorry to see Darryl released. We were close, but what is past is past.

"All I know now is I'm the coach for the next five weeks. I'll do the best I can ...

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