Jan 14, 2016
Eskimos hire Benevides as assistant head coach/defensive coordinator
The Edmonton Eskimos have hired former BC Lions head coach Mike Benevides as assistant head coach and defensive coordinator.
TSN.ca Staff
The Edmonton Eskimos have hired former BC Lions head coach Mike Benevides as assistant head coach and defensive coordinator.
Benevides was head coach of the Lions from 2012-14 and with the team in various roles since 2003. The Toronto native also spent time with the Calgary Stampeders as a coach and director of Canadian scouting.
Benevides spent last year broadcasting with TSN.