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Detroit Lions HC favorite Dan Campbell 'a players coach who you want to go to battle for'

The Detroit Lions canceled their scheduled interview with Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive coordinator Todd Bowles on Friday and appear to have a front runner for the job.

A league source told the Free Press that New Orleans Saints assistant head coach Dan Campbell has emerged as a finalist to replace Matt Patricia as head coach, with NFL Network calling him "the favorite" to be hired.

The Lions currently are in a holding pattern when it comes to scheduling second interviews, but plan to meet with at least one candidate in person before formalizing a deal.