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5 candidates to be the new Detroit Lions offensive coordinator

By Brad Berreman

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell watches a play against Green Bay Packers during the second half at the Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.MAIN_01092022 Lions2h 16
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell watches a play against Green Bay Packers during the second half at the Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.MAIN_01092022 Lions2h 16 /
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Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Jay Gruden

Gruden was last seen as the one-and-done offensive coordinator for the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2020. He interviewed for the open offensive coordinator post with the Carolina Panthers, which eventually went to Ben McAdoo.

Gruden first made his hay as offensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals from 2011-2013, then of course he spent five-plus seasons (2014-2019) as the head coach in Washington. Getting good quarterback play out of Andy Dalton and Kirk Cousins over the best of those years is a nice mark on his resume.

Campbell may be turned off of working with a former head coach after never really meshing with Lynn, which culminated in his taking over play calling. But it would also not be a huge surprise to find out Gruden was one of the coordinator interviews done down at the Senior Bowl.

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