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Lions Contact McDaniel For Offensive Coordinator
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The Detroit Lions reached out to former Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel about their offensive coordinator opening, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Thursday. Detroit fired offensive coordinator John Morton on Tuesday after missing the playoffs, and McDaniel was fired Thursday after Miami finished 7-10 this season. Coach Dan Campbell said he would likely let McDaniel handle play-calling if hired.
Key Points
- 1Contacted Mike McDaniel about offensive coordinator opening, per a person familiar with the situation.
- 2Sought experienced play-caller after firing John Morton and midseason play-calling changes by coach Dan Campbell.
- 3Signals potential shift in offensive leadership; hiring could affect play-calling and scheme continuity for practitioners.
Scoring Rationale
Moderate novelty and actionable interest limited to team-level staffing; sourcing includes anonymous report, reducing credibility slightly.
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