One day after Detroit invited back Tennessee defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz for a second interview, it did the same with Miami assistant head coach Todd Bowles, who is the sleeper in this race. The fact that Bowles is the second head coaching candidate to be brought back, and to meet with Lions owner William Clay Ford, speaks volumes.

The Lions are closing in on their next coach, including Jim Schwartz , Leslie Frazier, Todd Bowles and maybe a late run at Steve Spagnuolo.

After interviewing Vikings defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier in Denver today, the Broncos will visit Thursday with Dolphins assistant head coach Todd Bowles, whose schedule this week is similar to that of Cowboys offensive coordinator Jason Garrett.

The Bill Parcells coaching tree has produced head coaches such as Bill Belichick, Romeo Crennel, Charlie Weis and Tony Sparano. Now the tree could be growing again.