The Detroit Lions lost two well-respected coaches this offseason—both to the Carolina Panthers and both for oddly similar reasons. Running backs coach Duce Staley wanted to be closer to his mother, who is going through some health issues. And defensive line coach Todd Wash also had family in the nearby area of Jacksonville.
On Wednesday, Wash met with local Panthers media and took some time to appreciate Lions coach Dan Campbell for allowing him to step away from his job in Detroit to be closer to family.
“What I really appreciate with Dan—and we’ve got the same thing here with Frank (Reich)—is you work for a quality person first.