Mike Munchak will interview with the Detroit Lions to replace Jim Schwartz as head coach.
Munchak, fired by the Tennessee Titans after three seasons, worked with Schwartz when they were both assistant coaches under Jeff Fisher in Tennessee.
Schwartz was fired after five seasons in Detroit the day after the 2013 season ended with the Lions outside of the playoff picture for the fourth time under Schwartz.
Munchak, who went 22-26 with the Titans, was fired when he refused to part with longtime friend Bruce Matthews as offensive line coach.
Detroit interviewed Jim Caldwell, offensive coordinator of the Baltimore Ravens, and also has interest in San Diego Chargers offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt. All three, including Munchak, have NFL head-coaching experience.
Other candidates on the Lions’ radar are reportedly Todd Bowles, defensive coordinator of the Arizona Cardinals and Bengals offensive coordinator Jay Gruden.