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Surprise NFL Team Considered Making Run at Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman

Surprise NFL Team Considered Making Run at Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman

Summary

Marcus Freeman, the head coach of Notre Dame's football team, was considered for potential NFL coaching positions with several teams. Despite interest from teams like the Tennessee Titans, New York Giants, and others, Freeman decided to remain at Notre Dame, agreeing to a higher salary. The Pittsburgh Steelers also discussed Freeman as a possible candidate in case their current coach, Mike Tomlin, leaves.

Key Facts

  • Marcus Freeman is the head coach of the Notre Dame football team.
  • Several NFL teams showed interest in Freeman for potential head coach roles.
  • Teams interested included the Tennessee Titans, New York Giants, Cleveland Browns, Las Vegas Raiders, and Miami Dolphins.
  • Freeman opted to stay at Notre Dame with a better contract.
  • The Pittsburgh Steelers considered Freeman in case current coach Mike Tomlin leaves.
  • Freeman was previously linked to the Chicago Bears for a coaching job last year.
  • There is a belief that Freeman might receive NFL offers again in the future.

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