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Report: Dan Campbell Has Strong Support from Lions' Front Office

Read more on the possibility Dan Campbell is the next Detroit Lions head coach.

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As the search for the Detroit Lions' next head coach continues, reports are coming in regarding how certain interviews have gone and how different candidates are being perceived. 

On Monday, Saints tight ends coach Dan Campbell completed his interview with the Lions. 

"#Lions rumors had them falling in love with #49ers DC Robert Saleh as HC. But source tells me there is influence in their building that favors Dan Campbell, the former #Cowboys TE now a top #Saints assistant," Mike Fisher of SI Cowboy Maven tweeted.

Campbell, the fifth candidate to interview for Detroit's vacancy, played tight end for the organization from 2006-08. 

In three seasons, Campbell caught 23 passes in 19 games with Detroit. 

His career finished with the Saints in 2009, when he missed the entire season with a knee injury.

In the past 11 years, he has coached with both the Saints and Miami Dolphins.

Another top candidate for Detroit's vacancy is 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh, who reportedly earned a second interview with the N.Y. Jets on Tuesday.

Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith and Buccaneers defensive coordinator Todd Bowles are also expected to conduct interviews with the Lions' front office this week. 

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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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