Lewis Off Spartan List

Washington Redskin defensive coordinator Marvin Lewis turned down a reported five-year, $7.5-million offer to coach Michigan State on Thursday, saying he would prefer to become a head coach in the NFL.

“I’ve been battling something here in the NFL,” Lewis said. “We’ve got things left to do here. I’d like to be a head coach. I’m not sure where at. I just felt like it wasn’t the time.”

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