Post by D6 on Jan 24, 2021 14:36:21 GMT -5
Detroit Lions bring back OL coach Hank Fraley, reportedly interested in adding Duce Staley
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This new thread is a continuation of the following thread:
Bengals to interview Lions O-Line Coach Hank Fraley
www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2021/01/24/hank-fraley-detroit-lions-offensive-line-coach/6693099002/
This is very good Lions news I wasn't counting on. That's an understatement with the Steelers having interest in Fraley, after the Bengals interviewed him before deciding to go in another direction. Based on Fraley's work with the Lions in 2020, a number of other NFL teams likely had some interest in him for their Offensive Line Coach position.
With Anthony Lynn becoming the Lions OC and Matthew Stafford almost certainly being traded in the next 2 months, run blocking likely will become an even greater focal point for the Lions in the 2021 season.
Duce Staley would be an excellent addition to the Lions Coaching Staff. If the Lions hire a Running Game Coordinator, or in the RB Coach role, Staley would make a great deal of sense. Staley was the Eagles Assistant HC and RB Coach, a combo that would also make a great deal of sense in Detroit. He was a very popular player and coach with the Eagles. I'm sure he's disappointed not getting the Eagles HC job.
Robert Prince would be a significant loss for the Lions and a significant gain for the division rival Vikings if he joins Mike Zimmer's staff. The opportunity to coach WR Justin Jefferson by itself is a great opportunity.