Allen Park — The Detroit Lions will have a new offensive coordinator in 2019. On Tuesday, the team announced it was parting ways with Jim Bob Cooter, opting not to explore a contract extension after the offense and quarterback Matthew Stafford struggled throughout the season.
This hire will potentially be the most important of coach Matt Patricia's tenure in Detroit and one he can't afford to screw up after going 6-10 in his first year leading the organization.
Let's take an early look at some of the potential candidates for the opening.
Shane Waldron — Rams passing game coordinator
You’re going to notice a theme throughout this list, a connection to Patricia’s past.