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Detroit Lions reportedly will interview ex-Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff Updated Dec 17, 2020; Facebook Share ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions said they were going to cast a wide net in their search for a new general manager. They weren’t kidding. The Lions are set to interview former Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff for their open GM job according to NFL Network. Dimitroff is already the sixth candidate to land an interview for the job, joining ESPN analyst Louis Riddick, former Texans general manager Rick Smith and in-house options Rob Lohman, Lance Newmark and Kyle O’Brien. That�...

Why he makes sense: Newmark has an extensive history evaluating college talent, and building through the draft is the lifeblood for every NFL team. Currently, he is part of the Lions' de facto general manager group that has been making roster decisions since Quinn's dismissal, and after two decades in the Lions’ personnel department, he should have a deep understanding of how and where the organization has erred. [  Why he doesn't: The Lions risk a PR nightmare if they promote from within, again, after promising a comprehensive search for coach and general manager. The team would like to h...

Report: Detroit Lions will interview ESPN analyst Louis Riddick for general manager job Updated Dec 16, 2020; Posted Dec 16, 2020 ESPN insider Louis Riddick is seen at the NFL Pro Bowl football game, Sunday, January 27, 2019, in Orlando, FL. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan)AP Facebook Share ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions will interview current Monday Night Football analyst Louis Riddick for their general manager position, ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Chris Mortensen report. Riddick will interview for the open job in Houston on Wednesday and then in Detroit on Friday. He’s most recognizable for his...