Lions interview Ravens QB Coach James Urban

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NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports the Lions interviewed Ravens QB coach James Urban for their vacant offensive coordinator job.

Urban began his career working under Andy Reid and has done a fine job with Lamar Jackson over the last two seasons from afar. Urban drew interest from the Eagles last year, so his name has been thrown around now in back-to-back seasons. There doesn’t appear to be a direct link from Urban to new Lions head coach Dan Campbell.

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So we might hire an Urban after all

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There hasn’t been a lot of direct links besides Dan Campbell and Aaron Glenn. I like the thorough process though.

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This hire might bring back 2 wrs… jones and sanu

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I had seen their reaction on twitter, too.

Interesting choice.

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Does it mean our preference is dual threat qb like Jackson ?

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How is Jackson a dual threat? Running left or running right?

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WR coach in Cincy for those two, in case anybody is wondering…

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I am not against Jones back one year deal at fair price could make it 2 years to spread out cap hit. Sanu was cut couple times in 2020 so he likely could be back on the cheap one year deal.

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Signing both Jones and Sanu back on cheap deals could definitely shore up a depleted WR room. Then add draft pick(s) and/or FA and Stafford has people to work with

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Best comment I’ve seen in a while!

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Urban did work under Andy Reid for a decade. Dude has a lot of experience. This interview seems to be overlooked, we just might hire him.

As coach: