Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that former Stanford head coach David Shaw and the Lions have agreed to terms on a multiyear deal to hire him as passing game coordinator. The Bears requested to interview Shaw for their offensive coordinator job, but it looks like the Lions proved to be his best opportunity in the end. Detroit is rebuilding it’s coaching staff to some … [Read more...] about Lions Hiring David Shaw As Pass Game Coordinator
Cowboys Interviewed Lions RBs Coach Scottie Montgomery For OC Job
According to Todd Archer, the Cowboys interviewed Lions RBs coach Scottie Montgomery for their offensive coordinator job. He joins the list of candidates for Dallas alongside Cardinals OL coach Klayton Adams and Falcons TEs coach Kevin Koger. The Cowboys are also reportedly considering former Browns OC Ken Dorsey for the job. Montgomery, 46, began his coaching career as … [Read more...] about Cowboys Interviewed Lions RBs Coach Scottie Montgomery For OC Job
Jaguars Eyeing Lions Free Agent CB Carlton Davis?
According to Jeremy Fowler, the Jaguars are a team to watch for pending Lions free agent CB Carlton Davis. Fowler notes the Jaguars won’t be huge spenders in free agency but they want to fortify their secondary and could make a splurge on a spot like corner. He adds Davis could be ranked as high as the No. 2 cornerback available by some teams this March and should have a … [Read more...] about Jaguars Eyeing Lions Free Agent CB Carlton Davis?
NFC Notes: Dennis Allen, Dallas Turner, Bears, Lions, Vikings
Bears Bears’ recently hired DC Dennis Allen said they want to build an “attacking” defense: “We want to take the fight to the offense… [A defense] you come to expect from the Chicago Bears.” (Scott Bair) The Bears are expected to interview Tulane OL coach Dan Roushar for their OL opening on Friday, per the Bernstein & Harris Show. Matt Zenitz reports that the Bears are … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Dennis Allen, Dallas Turner, Bears, Lions, Vikings
NFC Notes: Sam Darnold, Xavier McKinney, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Lions Lions DT Alim McNeill talked about what it was like to suffer a season-ending injury for the first time in his career and was adamant about attacking rehab in order to get back on the field as quickly as possible. “I had no clue what it was, but I knew it was something a little fishy about it, how it was feeling at the time,” McNeill said, via the team’s website. “As far … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Sam Darnold, Xavier McKinney, Lions, Packers, Vikings