Mike McDaniel reported preferences could benefit Detroit Lions

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• And with an opportunity to jump right back into a head coaching position, McDaniel may not choose a lesser offensive coordinator position. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement… but don’t be too sure. That’s because Greg Auman, the FOX Sports reporter for the NFC South, is reporting that McDaniel would actually prefer a good offensive coordinator opportunity over a less-than-ideal head coaching job.“He would consider a great OC opportunity better than a not-great head coaching vacancy,” Auman tweeted on Wednesday.
• He followed up the tweet by confirming to a replier that this was a sourced statement, not his own opinion. There are currently nine head coaching vacancies.
• Some would certainly be considered “great” opportunities (Ravens, Steelers), while others (Browns, Cardinals) not so much.
• It’s less clear what McDaniel would think of some of those other opportunities, like the Titans and Falcons jobs he’s reportedly interviewing for. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementOne thing seems pretty certain, though.
• The Lions’ opportunity certainly seems appealing.