Lions Impressed with Marvin Lewis, 'In Play' for Head Coach Position

Detroit Lions were very impressed with the interview conducted with Marvin Lewis.

Former Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator and Cincinnati Bengals head man Marvin Lewis was among the early candidates to be interviewed for the Detroit Lions' head coaching vacancy. 

According to ESPN, "Lions came away impressed by Marvin Lewis in his recent interview. He’s in play there."

Couple of coaching updates:

-Brian Daboll slated to meet with Chargers and Jets on Sunday.
-Urban Meyer has met in person with Jags. No movement yet but Jacksonville firmly in mix.
-Lions came away impressed by Marvin Lewis in his recent interview. He’s in play there.

— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) January 9, 2021

Lewis’ career regular season record of 131-122-3 may cause some to shy away from embracing him as the potential replacement for Matt Patricia.

Also, don't forget his 0-7 playoff record. 

At the same time, you can't negate the fact the Bengals won the AFC North on four occasions during his tenure, and he is still widely regarded as a coach that players across the league respect.

Dearborn, Mich., native Robert Saleh also completed his interview this week with Detroit. 

The Lions have conducted a thorough search for both their head coach and GM openings. 

Along with Lewis and Saleh, Darrell Bevell and Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy have interviewed for the Detroit head coaching job.

Meanwhile, Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith is reportedly scheduled to interview with the Lions next week.

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