Lions hire Jim O'Neil (Northwestern as Defensive Assistant Feb 21, 2024 17:32:26 GMT -5 Quote Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostMemberGive GiftBack to Top Post by D6 on Feb 21, 2024 17:32:26 GMT -5 Detroit Lions officially add three defensive coaches, part ways with six assistants..........Jim O'Neil has extensive coaching experience on the Defensive Side of the ball in the NFL, in addition to on the College Level. Most of his positional coaching has been with DBs. O'Neil coached the Bills LBs in 2023.