Lions OC target Mike McDaniel could hold NFL jobs 'domino effect'

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• He’s a prominent name in the searches of both the Lions and Buccaneers, and looms as a potential OC for his close friend Robert Saleh, should the 49ers DC land a job like the one in Tennessee.
• Breer, Sports IllustratedIt all makes sense.
• If the Lions are set on McDaniel, Detroit is waiting for McDaniel to survey all of his options and then to make a decision on whether or not he wants to become the next OC in Motown.
• After all, it's been pretty quiet on the OC front in the way of new updates over the past few days in Detroit. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementEntering Sunday, there are six known candidates linked to the Lions' offensive coordinator vacancy. That group features former Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel, former New York Giants offensive coordinator and interim head coach Mike Kafka, Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson, Seattle Seahawks offensive passing game coordinator Jake Peetz and Baltimore Ravens quarterbacks coach Tee Martin. Former Lions quarterback David Blough was the first name linked to the Lions' OC vacancy, but Blough was quickly elevated by the Washington Commanders from assistant quarterbacks coach to the Commanders' full-time OC. As this process continues in Detroit, McDaniel's name has definitely caught the allure of many Lions fans and McDaniel's reputation has certainly generated plenty of buzz with a number of the current NFL openings. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementFor more Lions coverage, follow us on X, @TheLionsWire, and give our Facebook page a like.
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