Posted on Jan 04
Lions-Vikings showdown determines coaching interviews: "In what world do you have to wait this long?"
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The outcome of the Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings game not only determines the NFC North title and No. 1 seed but also impacts the timing of assistant coaches' head coaching interviews.
Why it matters: The winning team's coaches can begin virtual head coaching interviews three days after the game, giving them an early opportunity to pursue head coaching positions.
What's new: Assistant coaches on the winning team can start virtual interviews as soon as Wednesday and conclude them before the end of the wild-card games next weekend.
Yes, but: Coaches from the losing team must wait until at least three days after the next weekend's wild-card games conclude to conduct their virtual head coaching interviews.
What to watch: Ben Johnson, offensive coordinator for the Lions, Aaron Glenn, defensive coordinator for the Lions, and Brian Flores, defensive coordinator for the Vikings, are all highly regarded candidates in the upcoming head coaching hiring cycle.
- "There's a fire there," says Johnson about his interest in becoming a head coach.
- Flores expresses his desire to be a head coach again, saying, "I would love" to have that opportunity.
What's next: In-person interviews can begin on January 20, following the divisional round, for coaches whose seasons have concluded.
The bottom line: The interview process may seem clunky to some, with delays and specific timelines, but it provides an opportunity for coaches to pursue head coaching positions and potentially make significant career moves.