Are the Dallas Cowboys obsessed with the Detroit Lions offense? Their recent interest in former Detroit signal callers indicates this could be true.
After firing offensive coordinator Scott Linehan — who was the Lions OC from 2009-13 — the Cowboys are potentially looking at an internal candidate to replace him. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Cowboys are considering promoting their current quarterback coach — and former Lions quarterback from 2012-14 — Kellen Moore for the open position.
This potential promotion would open the door for another former Lions quarterback Jon Kitna (2006-8) who is also being considered for an offensive coaching position with the Cowboys organization.
After spending two years with the Lions, both Moore and Kitna left Detroit and signed with the Cowboys, each finished their playing careers in Dallas and began a new career in coaching soon after.
If I’m Jim Bob Cooter — recently fired by the Lions — I am keeping my phone next to me and waiting on a call from Jerry Jones.
