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Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is among the top names in this year's NFL head coaching cycle—and according to one NFL insider, he's become "the candidate to watch" for one team in particular.

The seven-time Super Bowl champion used his influence to encourage the Lions' offensive coordinator to meet with the Raiders about their head coaching vacancy.

After a Friday jam packed with head coach interviews with current NFL coordinators, the Raiders will welcome some former head coaches next week. Along with former Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, the

It will be a busy day for the Raiders brass today. According to reports, they are set to interview three head coach candidates from the two best coaching staffs in the NFL. The three head coaches who will be interviewed today are Lions OC Ben Johnson,

Journal reports Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is still in play, but momentum is building for Pete Carroll. Still, the Raiders are just starting the interview process. 8:29 a.m.: NFL Media reports former Jets’ coach Robert Salah will have his interview with the Raiders on Thursday.