The NFL coaching carousel for 2024 has begun, and it already seems like Detroit Lions coordinators will be in high demand this season. Both offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn have interviewed for head coaching positions in the past, so the Lions are no strangers to having highly sought-after coaches.

The Lions coordinators have already fielded numerous requests for interviews on Black Monday, and that trend is probably going to continue. It’s important to note, though, that the coordinators are unable to conduct a virtual interview until at least three days foll

This is where we will keep track of all the requests for interviews, interviews that are held, and hires. We’ll monitor not just the Lions interviews but also those of the other applicants for the same position.

owing the playoffs’ Wild Card round. Interviews in person are not possible until after the Divisional Round.

Due to his two decisions to go for it on fourth down in the second half of the NFC Championship Game against the San Francisco 49ers, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell became the center of controversy. Campbell has previously stated that he doesn’t regret making either of those selections, and an analytical examination of his options mainly supports this claim. However, that argument is still ongoing.

However, Campbell did own up to a coaching error that was made right at the conclusion of the game on Monday following the contest.

Detroit had a third-and-goal from the 1-yard line and needed to score quickly because the Lions were behind by 10 points. There were 1:05 remaining and the Lions still had three timeouts remaining. Then Detroit launched a high-octane run play that was halted for a loss. Detroit was forced to call a timeout due to the play call, which meant that if they were to stop a three-and-out drive on defense and didn’t get the onside kick that followed, they would run out of timeouts.

The remainder of the game proceeded precisely in that manner. After failing to recover the onside kick, Detroit scored on a fourth-and-goal, and the 49ers offense scored four runs in a row to run out the time.

Throwing it is the simple thing to do. Campbell said, “It probably should have been the right thing.” However, I felt that I should run it. I assumed we would simply pop it. They were in a four-down front, and we had only two minutes (drilled) to go the entire length of the field while throwing the football. I thought we would breeze in. I must utilize a timeout because we just missed a block.

Throw it four times, in retrospect, but at the time, I thought it would be a walk-and-run. And it was unsuccessful. So I took a chance and lost.

One of the reasons I now appreciate Campbell even more is because of this. He will not waver on the issues he

In preparation for their NFC Championship matchup with the San Francisco 49ers on Wednesday, the Detroit Lions made three procedural roster changes: tight end Brock Wright was placed on injured reserve, defensive tackle Tyson Alualu was promoted from the practice squad to the 53-man roster, and veteran tight end Zach Ertz was added to the practice squad.

Following Alim McNeill’s injury, Alualu was added to the Lions practice squad in early December. A few weeks later, he was added to the starting lineup for their Week 17 matchup against the Cowboys. Alualu would also be upgraded for the Wild Card, Divisional round, and Week 18 playoff games.

Based on those four straight elevations, it made sense to elevate Alualu; fullback Jason Cabinda, who had been elevated in each of the prior three games, was probably the only other player under consideration.

Wright will need surgery after breaking his forearm in the Lions’ playoff game against the Buccaneers in the divisional round. Sadly, his season has come to an end. The addition of Ertz came about because the Lions had just two tight ends on their roster—Sam LaPorta and the freshly promoted Anthony Firkser—after James Mitchell was also placed on injured reserve.

The national media revealed on Monday that the Lions intended to sign Ertz to their practice squad. The two teams had been speaking over the past few weeks. Although Ertz, a three-time professional bowler and Super Bowl champion, would help the Lions on game day, head coach Dan Campbell advised against thinking that way because the seasoned player just

“Observe, he recently arrived,” Campbell stated. “I am aware of his fitness. He and I spoke the other day. He knows that we’re just going to assess the situation and see where we stand.

Although Ertz’s condition is still unknown, Alualu’s signing does open the door to a possible game-day promotion. All we can do is wait and see how this week unfolds.