The Detroit Lions announced that they had completed two more interviews on Tuesday, bringing their total interview counts up to 12 general manager candidates and six head-coaching candidates.
Ed Dodds, Indianapolis Colts assistant general manager, has officially interviewed for the Lions open general manager position. While Arthur Smith, Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator, has interviewed for the head coaching position.
After a thorough few weeks of laying the groundwork on initial interviews, the Lions entered this week by bringing in candidates whose teams were in last weekend’s NFL playoffs.
With regards to their coaching search, the Lions brought in Saints’ tight end coach/assistant head coach, Dan Campbell to interview on Monday, Smith completed his interview today, and Todd Bowles, Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ defensive coordinator, is reportedly set to interview at an undisclosed time this week.
At general manager, Dodds was a surprise addition to the Tuesday schedule, as he is notoriously particular about the interviews he accepts, having already withdrawn his name from the Panthers search. He is a highly respected candidate and one that is pursued every cycle.
It’s possible Dodds was the final GM candidate in the initial stages of Lions’ interviews, as it has been reported that the Lions will hold their first second-interview on Wednesday with Rams’ Brad Holmes (director of college scouting).
The general manager search appears to be narrowing down, while the coaching search is still underway and may have a few more candidate names added to the interview list.
Stay tuned to Lions Wire for more updates as they unfold.