the search for a new coach by the detroit lions is ongoing, as the team’s staff aims to predominantly hire coaches who have experienced playing in the nfl. on thursday, the team brought on former quarterback bruce gradowski as an offensive aide.
they are now intending to interview ex-all-pro running back darren sproles for a role on their team
sproles, a 15-year nfl veteran, played for the chargers, saints, and eagles. he and dan campbell barely crossed paths in new orleans. sproles captured a super bowl with the eagles and was selected for the pro bowl three times. he retired in 2019
According to Zenitz, Sproles has attracted interest from NFL and college teams. It’s unspecified which teams those were and whether he interviewed with any of them. There is no indication of which role he is anticipated to interview for either.
The Lions continue to employ running backs coach and assistant head coach Scottie Montgomery, suggesting it could pertain to a role for an assistant. The Lions did not have a role for an assistant running backs coach last season, although they have previously.
We’ll observe how things develop and whether Sproles becomes part of the team. David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs would greatly benefit from having his intelligence nearby.
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