After firing Matt Patricia, the Detroit Lions are now on the lookout for a new head coach to lead their team into the future.
There have been a plethora of candidates mentioned as fits for the Lions, including NFL coordinators Eric Bieniemy and Robert Saleh, but a more outside-the-box candidate has started to gain a little steam
According to sources of NFL reporter Jason La Canfora, the Lions are among the teams who could seriously consider former Ohio State head coach, Urban Meyer for their opening.
From Jason La Canfora:
Former Ohio State and Florida coach Urban Meyer has received some overtures from NFL teams in recent years, and league sources said he could receive serious consideration from the Lions and Jaguars in 2021. Meyer has been open to the notion of coaching in the pro game, and it would not be a shock should he interview for some of the vacant positions.
Meyer is broadcasting college football for Fox after walking away from the Buckeyes, but the idea of a return to coaching has never been that far off. The Lions recently added former linebacker Chris Spielman to their management team; Spielman has strong Ohio State ties and the Lions have hired college coaches before. Meyer is also a name that would have a unique appeal in Jacksonville, given his success at Florida, and with the Jaguars currently in line to land the top college quarterback in Trevor Lawrence with the first-overall pick.
Nation, do you believe that Urban Meyer would be a good fit with the Lions?
