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Brian Billick has coached some of the most productive offenses and defenses in NFL history, but the Super Bowl-winning coach doesn't expect to be contacted about any current openings, including by the Detroit Lions.

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The Detroit Lions would prefer to hire an experienced head coach who can help the team take the next step. Despite meeting those qualifications, you can cross Brian Billick off the list.

The former Baltimore Ravens coach, who currently works as a FOX NFL analyst, told MLive.com he has not been contacted by the Lions, or any NFL team, regarding a coaching job this offseason.

Billick did say he would listen if the Lions showed interest.

"You never say never, but I've kind of reached the point where I recognize where the league is at right now," Billick said. "I'm happy to be where I'm at and I don't anticipate going back into coaching."

Billick, 59, last coached in 2007. He interviewed with the Philadelphia Eagles last year, before the team hired Chip Kelly.

In nine seasons with the Ravens, Billick compiled an 80-64 record, four trips to the postseason and a Super Bowl victory in 2001.

As fellow Super Bowl coach turned broadcaster Tony Dungy said in an interview early Friday, Billick believes the Lions are an attractive job, specifically because of quarterback Matthew Stafford.

"I think any job that has a quarterback the level of Matthew Stafford is going to be viewed as an attractive job," Billick said. "To have a quarterback the caliber of Stafford, kind of puts you ahead of the curve.

"Many of the jobs that are available are available in no small part because you don't have a quarterback. Detroit, along with maybe Washington with (Robert Griffin III), is the exception to that."

The Lions have officially interviewed just one candidate for its open coaching position.

The team brought in former Indianapolis Colts coach, and current Ravens offensive coordinator, Jim Caldwell to the team's practice facility on Friday.

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