Mike McDaniel is among the most popular coaching candidates this cycle. With so many openings available, it appears the former Miami Dolphins head coach is on the wishlist of every team that has an opening. A social post by Fox Sports NFL analyst Greg Auman could be quite promising for the Detroit Lions.

New information has surfaced regarding the circumstances surrounding Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross’s decision to fire head coach Mike McDaniel. According to tight end Darren Waller, McDaniel’s dismissal occurred during what was supposed to be Waller’s end-of-season exit interview with the coach.

The Detroit Lions reportedly are eyeing veteran coordinators and former head coaches for their offensive coordinator vacancy.

Waller says that he was in the middle of his exit meeting with McDaniel last Thursday when Ross walked in the door. There was a brief conversation and then Waller realized something was up, as he recalled to Manziel, "I was at the scene of the crime, bro. I think I was the last person that saw him before he got fired."

Miami Dolphins tight end Darren Waller detailed the moment owner Stephen Ross pulled Mike McDaniel aside to fire him.

Former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel "very much likes the idea" of getting hired as an offensive coordinator again if his door to remain a head coach elsewhere closes this offseason, according to ESPN's Jeff Darlington.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/eagles/onsi as New Mike McDaniel Report Is Good News For Eagles. The Philadelphia Eagles are in the market for an offensive coordinator this offseason and the team's top target arguably should be former Miami Marlins head coach Mike McDaniel.

The Baltimore Ravens have already begun their head coaching search, and a familiar name from the AFC East has already entered the picture. After the Ravens fired HC John Harbaugh following an 8-9 season,