Birkett: Caldwell wrong but not why Lions lost

Free Press sports writers Dave Birkett and Carlos Monarrez talk candy, Caldwell and all things Lions after Monday's news conference in Allen Park.Caldwell said he wouldn't do anything different when it came to his onside kick late in the fourth quarter vs. Houston

(Photo: Troy Taormina, USA TODAY Sports)A day of hand-wringing didn’t do anything to change two truths about the Detroit Lions’ 20-13 loss to the Houston Texans on Sunday.

Coach Jim Caldwell, despite passionately defending them for a second straight day, made two poor decisions when he chose not to challenge a potential fumble by DeAndre Hopkins in the third quarter, and then opted for an onside kick with just under 3 minutes left…