Lions 2019 Offensive Coordinator search and criteria

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Here’s what Bob Quinn is looking for in an offensive coordinator

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This new thread relates to the following thread:


Lions decide not to renew contract of OC Jim Bob Cooter


Regarding what Bob Quinn touched on that was mentioned in the article, he clearly wants the Lions next Offensive Coordinator to use the Patriots strategy of run/ pass distribution largely based on the opposing Defense. Case in point was the 2014 Patriots 34-9 win over the Lions in November that season. The Lions had an elite run Defense. Hence, the strategy the Patriots used was throw the ball repeatedly, spreading the field. The Sunday Night prior at Indianapolis, the Patriots ran the ball close to 60% of the time against the Colts vulnerable run Defense. 

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Report: Steve Sarkisian, Nathaniel Hackett in the mix for Lions offensive coordinator

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Neither coach is an option that raises my enthusiasm level.  In fairness to Nathaniel Hackett though, the Jaguars Offense was depleted by injuries in the 2017 season.

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Report: Nathaniel Hackett and Steve Sarkisian in the mix for Lions OC job


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There's no question that of the two coaches that I prefer Nathaniel Hackett.  He had far less to work with in 2018 than Steve Sarkisian did.  Hackett appears to be a much better fit for Matt Patricia. 

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Lions and Packers could battle for the same offensive coordinator


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I think there's a better chance that Nathaniel Hackett ends up as the Lions Offensive Coordinator this year than the Packers Offensive Coordinator. The fit for what Matt Patricia probably is looking for jumps out with Hackett, as well as Hackett's background.

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Report: Todd Monken up for offensive coordinator in Detroit, Green Bay

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At the very least, I hope the Lions interview Todd Monken for the Offensive Coordinator position. He has a great amount of coaching experience, including being a HC on the college level.

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Lions will interview Todd Monken for OC, plus other staff reports


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This thread relates to the following thread:


Cardinals hire Kliff Kingsbury as their new HC


One question in particular Matt Patricia needs to find out is how much flexibility did Todd Monken have under now former Bucs HC Dirk Koetter when it came to play calling?   It's very important that the next Lions Offensive Coordinator is on the same page as Patricia.  

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Report: Browns hire Todd Monken as offensive coordinator


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The question that comes to mind is did the Lions offer Todd Monken the team's Offensive Coordinator job before he agreed to go to Cleveland???

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Lions coordinator candidates Monken, Sarkisian are off the table


Lions coordinator search continues with Nathaniel Hackett set to join Packers


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I'm optimistic that Bob Quinn and Matt Patricia have at least a pretty accurate gauge of which potential candidates for coaching openings would be willing and allowed to join the Lions Coaching Staff.

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Detroit Lions offensive coordinator search: Answering your questions

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One concern in particular is if the Lions don't hire an Offensive Coordinator until a day or longer after the Super Bowl, the process of putting together an Offensive Playbook and evaluation of the Lions Offensive talent by the Coordinator is going to be delayed in a significant manner. If the Lions have a coach or coaches in mind from one or two teams remaining in the playoffs, it's best that the team loses this coming Sunday.

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Charlie Weis: I spoke with Matt Patricia about Lions OC job


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This thread relates to the following thread:


Lions hire Darrell Bevell (ex.Seahawks) as Off. Coordinator


The exception of stays being short lived in the NFL in the early part of this century is the Patriots stay. They will be in their 9th Super Bowl in the last 18 seasons.


As for Charlie Weis, his past health issues could have easily been a factor in him not being offered the Lions Offensive Coordinator position.