Former St. Louis Rams head coach Scott Linehan agreed to become the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions on January 23, 2009, per an ESPN report.
On January 18, 2009, Linehan reportedly declined a contract to become the offensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers.CBSSports.com: Linehan Declines Niners Offensive Coordinator Post The following day, rumors spread that he may be considered for the offensive coordinator position with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.St. Petersburg Times: Tampa Bay Buccaneers could be targeting Scott Linehan...
Brief Biography
Scott Linehan started coaching at the high school level in Portland, Oregon, in the mid-1980s. He moved on to coach at his alma-mater, the University of Idaho, and proceeded to hold a number of positions in the NCAA. His first job in the NFL was as the offensive coordinator with the Minnesota Vikings in 2002, under Mike Tice. He got his first opportunity as head coach in 2006 with the Rams.
Linehan was fired on the morning of September 29, 2008, after an 0-4 start by his team. The Rams lost their previous day's game to the Buffalo Bills after losing a first half lead. Before attaining the head coaching position in St. Louis, Linehan was the offensive coordinator with the Miami Dolphins.
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Fast Facts
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Full name
Scott Thomas Linehan
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Born
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Birthplace
Sunnyside, Washington
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Graduated high school in 1982
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Alma-mater
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Played quarterback for the University of Idaho Vandals
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Signed by the Dallas Cowboys in 1987
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Started coaching career at Sunset High School in Portland, Oregon
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Brother in law of Jim Caviezel
