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Lions' Scottie Montgomery Interviews with Buccaneers

Scottie Montgomery interviewed for the Buccaneers' vacant offensive coordinator position.

John Maakaron

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New Detroit Lions running backs coach Scottie Montgomery had an opportunity to interview with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for their vacant offensive coordinator position. 

Montgomery was the ninth candidate to meet with the Buccaneers for their open coordinator position. 

Byron Leftwich was recently dismissed from Todd Bowles' staff, after the team was eliminated from the postseason. 

Recall, the Dallas Cowboys were able to soundly defeat the Buccaneers, 31-14, in the Wild Card round of the NFC playoffs. 

It was subsequently the last time Tom Brady would take the field, as he announced his retirement after a storied career. 

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Prior to joining Detroit to become the team's new running backs coach, the experienced assistant coach worked with the Indianapolis Colts in the same role. 

Prior to speaking with Montgomery, the Buccaneers had interviewed eight other candidates, including Thomas Brown from the Rams, Klint Kubiak from the Broncos and Jaguars quarterbacks coach Jim Bob Cooter. 

Former Lions running backs coach Duce Staley decided to accept a position on the coaching staff of Frank Reich, who was recently named the Panthers' new head coach. 

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John Maakaron
JOHN MAAKARON

John Maakaron has covered Detroit Sports since 2013. Brings a vast array of experience covering the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, Michigan Wolverines, Michigan State Spartans, Detroit Mercy Titans, and Oakland University Golden Grizzlies. John brings a wealth of sports broadcast experience. In 2013, John had the vision to establish the Detroit Sports Podcast Network. Has recorded over 3000 podcasts analyzing Detroit Sports. In 2019, Sports Illustrated Media Group, a historical sports media outlet, partnered with Detroit Sports Podcast to provide daily Lions content for their growing and expanding digital media outlet. Our Lions content can also be read in the newspaper at The Oakland  Passionate about Detroit Sports and it is reflected in his coverage of the local teams!

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