There could be a familiar sight on the Lions sideline when the team hosts the Philadelphia Eagles. Longtime long snapper Don Muhlbach has been helping to coach Detroit’s special teams while coordinator Dave Fipp is sidelined with a COVID-19 positive test.
“Muhlbach’s been doing a hell of a job filling in (coaching),” head coach Dan Campbell said before Friday’s practice, while also noting other coaches who have helped fill in for Fipp.
When asked if Muhlbach has caught the coaching bug with his experience this week, Campbell brought the media room to laughs.
“I think he’s willing to catch whatever bug comes his way … it certainly intrigues him. When you watch him interact with players, he’s all passion, all energy. He’d be an outstanding coach.”
Muhlbach retired this summer after spending 17 seasons as the Lions long snapper. He joined the team’s front office in an undefined capacity immediately after his retirement. Campbell indicated that Muhlbach has worked with the scouting department and community outreach as well as his coaching “toe in the water” this week.