Following the season finale—a 19-16 win over the Chicago Bears—Campbell said he’s open to potentially calling plays again in 2026-27, noting it could offer stability if a play-caller were to depart 🤔📣. He promised to do what’s best for the team and would decide based on what feels right for the organization.
One top candidate for the role is Mike McDaniel, who drew interest after the Dolphins fired him on January 8 and later saw the Baltimore Ravens publicly announce an interview for their head coaching vacancy on January 15 🧠📝. McDaniel’s Miami tenure included playoff appearances in his first two seasons, though the team did not win a playoff game; his overall regular-season record with Miami stood at 35-33.
Detroit has already been linked to McDaniel as a potential offensive coordinator, and he’s also interviewing for the Buccaneers’ OC job, per reports. Insiders like Greg Auman say McDaniel would prefer a truly strong OC opportunity over a middling head-coaching vacancy, keeping Detroit in the mix 💼🚀.
In short, McDaniel remains in high demand and could be a compelling fit if the OC opportunity aligns with his goals. The Lions’ search for a new offensive coordinator is far from over, and Campbell’s openness to the best path for the team leaves room for a potential, impactful decision 🤞🏈.
