ALLEN PARK -- When observing a Detroit Lions practice, one thing you'll never see is Jim Caldwell raising his voice. The notoriously even-keeled coach doesn't see the benefit in screaming at players after they've made a mistake.

"It doesn't take me standing out there in the middle of the field screaming and yelling, acting like it's all about me," Caldwell said. "It's about them and what they do, and we put the onus on them."

Ingraining personal responsibility is a central theme of Caldwell's coaching style. The players will all tell you they are treated like men by the coaching staff. In exchange, they are expected to consistently put forth their best effort.

"We certainly give them their marching orders how we get it done, and then we try and make certain that we also give them a little bit of autonomy," Caldwell said. "Obviously, I think most people respond pretty well to that."

Caldwell loves self-starters, something he professed during his introductory press conference with the organization back in January. The coach said he wants a roster made up of intrinsically-motivated players who are passionate about football.

In addition to seeking personal responsibility reflected throughout the roster, Caldwell also expects the veterans to shoulder a greater share of the team's leadership, according to center Dominic Raiola.

"He's stressed, and he really believes it, that the team is going to run the show," Raiola said. "He's going to be the leader in the building, and the stuff that goes on in the locker room, the stuff goes on the field, the leaders have to step up."

Caldwell views identifying potential leaders and providing them an opportunity to lead as an important part of his job.

"I think there are some times where you've got to let guys that know what they're doing, that are certainly very, very bright, understand what you're trying to get accomplished, and give them an opportunity to take on a leadership role as well," Caldwell said.

Running back Reggie Bush believes the Lions will only go as far as the veteran leadership will take them.

"It's something that we have to be ready for and something we have to take advantage of, too," Bush said. "Without leadership on this team, we're not going to go far."

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