Indianapolis — Detroit Lions secondary coach and passing-game coordinator Aubrey Pleasant was a finalist for two defensive coordinator jobs this offseason. And even though newly hired Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell passed up a chance to hire Pleasant, in favor of the more experienced Ed Donatell, O'Connell sees a bright coaching future for his former colleague.
"Oh, I think he's going to be a future head coach in this league," O'Connell said during a Wednesday media session at the scouting combine. "I think the next step in the process for him is coordinating a defense. Aubrey is so impressive to me.