NFL Rumors: Kliff Kingsbury Discussed Joining Ravens' Staff; Not an 'Imminent Fit'

Former Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury spoke with Baltimore Ravens representatives Sunday about a job on the coaching staff, according to CBS Sports HQ's Josina Anderson.

Anderson reported the discussions "did not produce an imminent fit on timing and other factors at this specific time."

It's unclear what role Baltimore envisioned for Kingsbury.

The team is without an offensive coordinator after moving on from Greg Roman in January. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported Sunday that Baltimore planned to meet with Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy and Philadelphia Eagles quarterbacks coach Brian Johnson after Super Bowl LVII.

The Cardinals fired Kingsbury following a 4-13 finish this year. They went 28-37-1 in his four seasons at the helm.

Following his departure, it appeared the 43-year-old might take a prolonged break to reset. Fox Sports' Peter Schrager reported Jan. 14 he was telling teams of his forthcoming trip to Thailand and wasn't interested in taking another job at the moment.

Kingsbury's self-imposed hiatus might be over. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Friday he had returned from Thailand and was interviewing for an "elevated position" on the Houston Texans' offensive staff.

Kingsbury's track record isn't inspiring. His Cardinals tenure fell short of expectations, and he seemingly pulled off the impossible at Texas Tech: The Red Raiders posted a losing record in 2016 with Patrick Mahomes at quarterback.

The odds that he jumps right back into the NFL head coaching ranks are probably low. It looks like the opportunity to work his way up the ladder is there when he wants it, though.