East Lansing, MI (My Sportsbook) - Michigan State is interested in talking to Washington Redskins' defensive coordinator Marvin Lewis about its head coaching vacancy, according to a published report. The Washington Post reported on Friday that there has been no formal contact between both parties, but Michigan State views Lewis as a strong candidate, and the Redskins' coordinator would likely explore a job offer from the Spartans. Since taking control of the Baltimore Ravens defense in 1996, Lewis has established himself as one the NFL's top coordinators. That reputation helped to net him a three-year deal worth at least $2.7 million from the Redskins this past offseason. The deal, which made Lewis the highest paid assistant coach in the NFL, included incentives that could push the total package to about $3.6 million. In the 2000 season, Lewis guided a Baltimore defense that set records for fewest points allowed in a 16-game season (165) while leading the Ravens to a Super Bowl title. |
