Story byJosh Helmer, Lions WireThu, January 15, 2026 at 11:46 AM UTC·2 min readFox NFL reporter Greg Auman's latest report on Mike McDaniel could be good news for the Detroit Lions' chances of landing the former Miami Dolphins head coach as its next offensive coordinator in the Motor City. Per Auman, McDaniel is interviewing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' offensive coordinator opening on Friday, and Auman reports that McDaniel would consider a "great OC opportunity better than a not-great head coaching vacancy."AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementOf course, McDaniel interviewed with the Lions for its offensive coordinator job on Tuesday. After being fired by the Dolphins a week ago, McDaniel has already interviewed for a trio of NFL head coach openings. McDaniel interviewed with the Atlanta Falcons and Cleveland Browns on Monday for their head coach openings and with the Tennessee Titans for its head coaching job on Wednesday. McDaniel will also interview with the Baltimore Ravens for its head coaching vacancy. On the surface, the Ravens' head coaching gig is the best of the bunch.