Rams’ offensive coordinator reportedly Vikings’ next head coach
2 years, 11 months ago

Rams’ offensive coordinator reportedly Vikings’ next head coach

LA Times  

Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell, who reportedly will be the next Minnesota Vikings head coach, shouts instructions during a practice. Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell is expected to be hired as head coach of the Minnesota Vikings, according to a report by the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, which cites two sources with knowledge of the situation. Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris also interviewed with the Vikings, who cannot officially hire O’Connell until after the Super Bowl. O’Connell would become the fourth former assistant on coach Sean McVay’s staff to become an NFL head coach.

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Bills coordinator Joe Brady’s trajectory back on the rise after overseeing Josh Allen-led offense
1 day, 20 hours ago

Bills coordinator Joe Brady’s trajectory back on the rise after overseeing Josh Allen-led offense

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady can provide a long list of issues that led to him failing in his first, brief stint as an NFL play-caller with the Carolina Panthers. I got let go from my last job trying to think like that,” Brady said last season, a month into taking over Buffalo’s offense after Ken …

Is the next Sean McVay out there for NFL teams seeking a new head coach?
1 day, 22 hours ago

Is the next Sean McVay out there for NFL teams seeking a new head coach?

Associated Press  

Many NFL teams hope to land the next Sean McVay when they seek a new head coach. He’s led them to one Super Bowl title in two appearances, four NFC West championships, six playoff berths and seven winning seasons in eight years. Johnson, who became the offensive coordinator in 2022, has guided one of the most prolific units over the …

Sean McVay vs. Kevin O’Connell: Familiar foes, unfamiliar territory
3 days, 19 hours ago

Sean McVay vs. Kevin O’Connell: Familiar foes, unfamiliar territory

LA Times  

Head coaches Sean McVay of the Rams, left, and Kevin O’Connell of the Vikings talk after their game in October. Sean McVay and Kevin O’Connell worked closely on the Rams staff for two seasons, molding an offensive scheme that helped the 2021 team make a playoff run that it capped with a victory in Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium. …

Vikings thrive under coach of year favorite O’Connell, a relatable state for Packers with LaFleur
1 week, 6 days ago

Vikings thrive under coach of year favorite O’Connell, a relatable state for Packers with LaFleur

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell’s stirring locker room tribute to his team last week at Seattle was respectfully interrupted by seven-year veteran right tackle Brian O’Neill, who flipped the script on the game ball awards by tossing one to the boss in honor of his second 13-win season in three years. The Vikings have obliterated even the most …

Bill Belichick interviews for North Carolina head-coaching job: Sources
1 month ago

Bill Belichick interviews for North Carolina head-coaching job: Sources

New York Times  

By Bruce Feldman, Brendan Marks, Dianna Russini and Ralph D. Russo Former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick has spoken with North Carolina officials multiple times about the school’s head-coaching vacancy, multiple people who have been briefed on the situation told The Athletic on Thursday. His 37-year-old son, Steve Belichick, a former Patriots assistant coach, is Washington’s defensive coordinator, working …

How being a dad convinced Sean McVay to remain Rams head coach
1 month, 2 weeks ago

How being a dad convinced Sean McVay to remain Rams head coach

LA Times  

After the Rams hired Sean McVay in 2017, general manager Les Snead was eager to see the 30-year-old’s coaching process at work. “The things that he really cherishes in his life, the things that he loves — they’re not all in one basket anymore.” — Rams receiver Cooper Kupp, on coach Sean McVay as a father “I’ve had some moments …

Bill Belichick, Mike Vrabel, Deion Sanders top star-studded 2025 NFL head coach candidate list
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bill Belichick, Mike Vrabel, Deion Sanders top star-studded 2025 NFL head coach candidate list

New York Times  

Two teams, the New York Jets and New Orleans Saints, have already fired their head coaches, and they surely won’t be the last teams to make a change at the top. Perhaps teams will look at Dan Quinn’s early success with the Washington Commanders and think Spagnuolo could be a comparable example as a second-time head coach who would inject …

Raiders hire former head coach Norv Turner as offensive consultant, tag Scott Turner as interim OC
2 months ago

Raiders hire former head coach Norv Turner as offensive consultant, tag Scott Turner as interim OC

New York Times  

The Las Vegas Raiders are hiring longtime NFL coach Norv Turner as an offensive consultant, the team announced Tuesday. Turner’s son and Raiders pass game coordinator, Scott Turner, will take over as interim offensive coordinator after Luke Getsy was fired on Sunday. The #Raiders have named Scott Turner as Interim Offensive Coordinator, Joe Philbin as Interim Offensive Line Coach, and …

Cooper Kupp won’t be only familiar face returning when Rams play host to Vikings
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Cooper Kupp won’t be only familiar face returning when Rams play host to Vikings

LA Times  

The Rams’ Cooper Kupp caught 14 passes for 110 yards and a nine-yard touchdown in the season opener against the Detroit Lions. “I’m feeling really good,” Kupp said this week as the Rams prepared for their game against the Minnesota Vikings at SoFi Stadium. Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell was the Rams’ offensive coordinator in the 2021-22 season when he and …

McVay's Former Assistant Hopes to Show O'Connell Everything He Learned in LA
2 months, 2 weeks ago

McVay's Former Assistant Hopes to Show O'Connell Everything He Learned in LA

Associated Press  

Kevin O'Connell, Sean McVay's offensive coordinator with the Rams, will be in action on Thursday night when the Minnesota Vikings visit SoFi Stadium. O'Connell won a Super Bowl ring with McVay, and he has been impressed by McVay's willingness to allow him to be a part of things that maybe at other places, offensive coordinators aren't a part of.

Hiring coach, adding players left Seahawks GM John Schneider feeling like the offseason blitzed by
4 months, 1 week ago

Hiring coach, adding players left Seahawks GM John Schneider feeling like the offseason blitzed by

Associated Press  

RENTON, Wash. — John Schneider felt like the offseason went by in a blink. It really truly feels like Arizona just missed that field goal and we win the game down there, and we’ve just had our head going the whole time,” Schneider said Wednesday. “Just really impressed with the teaching that’s going on here.” The AP Top 25 college …

One pressing question for every new NFL defensive play caller in 2024
7 months ago

One pressing question for every new NFL defensive play caller in 2024

New York Times  

The musical chairs of the NFL offseason weren’t restricted to head coach firings and hirings and player activity on the free-agent market. Back for his second stint as Dallas defensive coordinator is Zimmer, who helped the team win Super Bowl XXX as defensive backs coach in 1995. Zimmer hasn’t coached in the NFL since getting fired following Minnesota’s disappointing 2021 …

Vikings at the NFL Scouting Combine: What we’re hearing about their offseason plans
10 months ago

Vikings at the NFL Scouting Combine: What we’re hearing about their offseason plans

New York Times  

INDIANAPOLIS — After a while, the days and nights at the NFL Scouting Combine blend together. Here’s what we heard about the Minnesota Vikings in Indianapolis, ranging from the future of quarterback Kirk Cousins to potential defensive upgrades this offseason: 1. Hiring McCown as quarterbacks coach is a multifaceted move In 2015, Josh McCown first met Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell …

Iowa State promotes tight ends coach Taylor Mouser to offensive coordinator as part of staff shuffle
10 months, 1 week ago

Iowa State promotes tight ends coach Taylor Mouser to offensive coordinator as part of staff shuffle

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! AMES, Iowa — Iowa State assistant Taylor Mouser has been promoted to offensive coordinator as part of staff changes following Nate Scheelhaase’s departure for the Los Angeles Rams, Cyclones coach Matt Campbell announced Friday. Mouser replaces Scheelhaase, who joined the Rams’ staff last month, and will …

What’s the Vikings’ plan? 5 thoughts ahead of the NFL Scouting Combine
10 months, 2 weeks ago

What’s the Vikings’ plan? 5 thoughts ahead of the NFL Scouting Combine

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of the NFL combine. General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and coach Kevin O’Connell are attending the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. Adofo-Mensah, O’Connell and Cousins’ agent, Mike McCartney, are likely to converse this week before the crucial March 12 void on the 35-year-old quarterback’s contract. A couple of months later, in Arizona at the NFL league …

Sean McVay’s Rams coaching staff revamp continues to take shape
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Sean McVay’s Rams coaching staff revamp continues to take shape

LA Times  

With Zac Robinson having left to become offensive coordinator of the Atlanta Falcons, Rams coach Sean McVay is making moves to fill out his staff. Dave Ragone, most recently the Falcons’ offensive coordinator, will be the new quarterbacks coach and Nate Scheelhaase, Iowa State’s offensive coordinator, will be the pass game specialist, a person with knowledge of the situation not …

Commanders finalize their coaching staff, hire ex-Eagles OC Brian Johnson as pass game coordinator
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Commanders finalize their coaching staff, hire ex-Eagles OC Brian Johnson as pass game coordinator

Associated Press  

ASHBURN, Va. — The Washington Commanders finalized their coaching staff Thursday, hiring former Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Brian Johnson and several others. Also working under offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury are tight ends coach David Raih, who came from Tampa Bay, and David Blough, a QB who was on Detroit’s practice squad last season. I think whoever the quarterback is, he’ll …

New Titans coach Brian Callahan leaning on diversity with first-time coordinators
10 months, 3 weeks ago

New Titans coach Brian Callahan leaning on diversity with first-time coordinators

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans’ new coaching staff is a mix of old and new, family, friends and even former high school teammates. First-time head coach Brian Callahan drives to work each morning with his father, the longtime NFL coach now working with his son as the Titans’ new offensive line coach. “But it’s been a lot of fun …

Steve Belichick agrees to take defensive coordinator role at Washington, AP source says
11 months ago

Steve Belichick agrees to take defensive coordinator role at Washington, AP source says

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! SEATTLE — Steve Belichick has agreed to be the defensive coordinator for new coach Jedd Fisch at Washington, a person with knowledge of the move told The Associated Press on Monday. The son of NFL coaching great Bill Belichick will take a role in college for …

Kingsbury withdraws name from consideration for Raiders offensive coordinator, AP source says
11 months ago

Kingsbury withdraws name from consideration for Raiders offensive coordinator, AP source says

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — Former Arizona Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury isn’t going to Las Vegas to become the Raiders offensive coordinator after all, a person informed of the decision told The Associated Press on Saturday. Kingsbury, who spent this past season at USC as an offensive analyst, had agreed to join new coach Antonio Pierce’s staff on Thursday, but he couldn’t …

Raiders hiring Kliff Kingsbury as offensive coordinator, AP source says
11 months, 1 week ago

Raiders hiring Kliff Kingsbury as offensive coordinator, AP source says

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — The Las Vegas Raiders are hiring former Arizona Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury to be their offensive coordinator, a person informed of the decision told The Associated Press on Thursday night. The Raiders pick 13th in this year’s quarterback-deep draft, but the top names likely will be gone by the time Las Vegas’ spot comes up. Arizona went …

Seahawks hire Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald as new coach
11 months, 1 week ago

Seahawks hire Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald as new coach

Associated Press  

RENTON, Wash. — It was a defensive-centric head coach that brought the Seattle Seahawks their only Super Bowl title. The Seahawks are hoping a newer — albeit much younger — version can return them to the elite of the NFL after hiring Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald as their new head coach on Wednesday. Macdonald, 36, arrives in Seattle …

Packers hire Boston College coach Jeff Hafley as DC: How surprising is this?
11 months, 1 week ago

Packers hire Boston College coach Jeff Hafley as DC: How surprising is this?

New York Times  

By Matt Schneidman, Chris Vannini and Mark Puleo The Green Bay Packers reached into the college ranks to find their next defensive coordinator and came back with Jeff Hafley. He will become the Packers’ coordinator after spending the past four seasons as head coach of Boston College, Green Bay announced Wednesday. There were six reported names of interest/interviews for the …

Why Patriots coach Jerod Mayo has been deliberate in making his new coordinator hires
11 months, 1 week ago

Why Patriots coach Jerod Mayo has been deliberate in making his new coordinator hires

New York Times  

It’s been about 18 days since the New England Patriots made Jerod Mayo their head coach. Yet as he enters his third week as head coach, Mayo has made only one of three coordinator hires that will play a huge role in determining how successful he is in his new job. There’s a good chance all three coordinator hires will …

Rams quarterbacks coach Zac Robinson leaving for Atlanta Falcons
11 months, 1 week ago

Rams quarterbacks coach Zac Robinson leaving for Atlanta Falcons

LA Times  

Rams quarterbacks coach Zac Robinson stands on the sideline during a game against the Cleveland Browns on Dec. 3. Zac Robinson, the Rams’ quarterbacks coach, will become offensive coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons, people with knowledge of the situation not authorized to speak publicly said. Rams Falcons hire Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris as head coach After many interviews to …

Bears hire Seahawks’ Shane Waldron as their offensive coordinator
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Bears hire Seahawks’ Shane Waldron as their offensive coordinator

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears hired Shane Waldron as their offensive coordinator on Tuesday, hoping he can get the most out of Justin Fields or a new quarterback if they draft one with the No. Waldron joins coach Matt Eberflus’ staff after spending the past three seasons as offensive coordinator under Pete Carroll in Seattle. The Seahawks’ coaches were looking …

Raiders schedule interviews for offensive coordinator position
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Raiders schedule interviews for offensive coordinator position

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — The Las Vegas Raiders have scheduled interviews with two former offensive coordinators and a current quarterbacks coach for their OC job. The two ex-coordinators are Luke Getsy and Alex Van Pelt, and Cincinnati Bengals quarterbacks coach Dan Pitcher also will speak with the Raiders. Getsy, 39, was the Chicago Bears’ offensive coordinator the past two seasons before …

Titans agree to hire Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan as head coach, AP source says
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Titans agree to hire Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan as head coach, AP source says

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans have agreed to hire Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan as their head coach, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Monday. This season, Callahan helped former practice squad quarterback Jake Browning go 4-3 as a starter after a season-ending injury to Burrow, keeping the Bengals in the playoff mix …

Steelers taking a new approach at offensive coordinator? Whom might they target?
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Steelers taking a new approach at offensive coordinator? Whom might they target?

New York Times  

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin will remain in his seat for the foreseeable future, with a contract extension expected before next season. During his season-ending news conference Thursday, Tomlin said he’s in the “infancy” stages of searching for a new offensive coordinator. “But I’m looking at outside candidates.” GO DEEPER Tomlin addresses job status, calls Pickett QB1 with competition Unlike when …

USC hires longtime Rams defensive line coach Eric Henderson as co-defensive coordinator
11 months, 3 weeks ago

USC hires longtime Rams defensive line coach Eric Henderson as co-defensive coordinator

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! LOS ANGELES — Defensive line coach Eric Henderson is leaving the Los Angeles Rams to join Lincoln Riley’s staff at Southern California as the co-defensive coordinator. Henderson also will be the Trojans’ defensive line coach and run game coordinator under new defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn, the …

Chargers interview an NFL offensive coordinator for head-coaching position
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Chargers interview an NFL offensive coordinator for head-coaching position

LA Times  

The Chargers announced Friday evening they interviewed Todd Monken for their head-coaching job. Monken, who turns 58 next month and has been in coaching for 3½ decades, is in his first season as Baltimore’s offensive coordinator. Since the Ravens are in the playoffs and don’t play until next week, the Chargers were able to interview Monken, doing so virtually. Monken …

Brian Flores isn’t afraid and isn’t looking back — how about the rest of the NFL?
1 year ago

Brian Flores isn’t afraid and isn’t looking back — how about the rest of the NFL?

New York Times  

Brian Flores swiveled in a chair and repeated the question. “Coach Belichick doesn’t have six hours to sit there and look for a player,” said Tim Pichette, who worked alongside Flores on “the back-row crew.” “We trimmed the fat. The day after that win, Ross fired Flores, saying “an organization can only function if it’s collaborative and works well together.” …

Nguyen: Why defensive candidates could ace out offensive for NFL head-coach openings
1 year ago

Nguyen: Why defensive candidates could ace out offensive for NFL head-coach openings

New York Times  

One thing’s been clear in the past five years when NFL teams have hired head coaches: Offense has been the desired side of the ball. In the Ringer’s Sheil Kapadia’s article 10 Rules for Hiring a Head Coach, one rule is prioritizing offensive efficiency because in the past 10 years, 35 of the 40 teams that participated in their conference …

Vikings still struggling to stop the quarterback carousel from spinning with Cousins out
1 year ago

Vikings still struggling to stop the quarterback carousel from spinning with Cousins out

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Kirk Cousins naturally evoked the loudest roar of the night in Minnesota, further amping up a high-energy atmosphere for a crucial game against Green Bay. When Jaren Hall was benched for Nick Mullens at halftime, after an interception and a fumble each set up a Packers touchdown, Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell switched quarterbacks for the fifth time in …

Would the Chargers dare raid the Rams’ coaching staff again?
1 year ago

Would the Chargers dare raid the Rams’ coaching staff again?

LA Times  

Brandon Staley, right, got his chance to be head coach with the Chargers after one great season as defensive coordinator for the Rams under Sean McVay, left. During a news conference before practice, Rams coach Sean McVay was asked for his reaction to Staley’s firing. After the season, defensive coordinator Raheem Morris and possibly offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur could be …

Rams’ offense sounds different with another LaFleur in coach Sean McVay’s ear
1 year, 4 months ago

Rams’ offense sounds different with another LaFleur in coach Sean McVay’s ear

LA Times  

Mike LaFleur and Sean McVay go way back. LaFleur, 36, is the younger brother of Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur — McVay’s first offensive coordinator with the Rams, who was never shy about challenging his boss. McVay hired LaFleur to replace Liam Coen, who left the Rams’ staff after one season to return as offensive coordinator and play-caller at …

After 13-4 debut season, Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell sees clear paths to improvement
1 year, 9 months ago

After 13-4 debut season, Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell sees clear paths to improvement

New York Times  

Kevin O’Connell is working to stay ahead. “I think we’ve got some really good thoughts on how to put all that together in a way that becomes a real positive to build off from last year but not necessarily changing who we are as an offensive or defensive identity.” O’Connell took on the offensive play-calling responsibilities, which is something he …

Vikings at the NFL combine: What I heard about their offseason plans
1 year, 10 months ago

Vikings at the NFL combine: What I heard about their offseason plans

New York Times  

They were all there. Pitt's Calijah Kancey posted a 4.67-second 40-yard dash on Thursday at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine, the best time for a defensive tackle at the event since 2003, per Next Gen Stats.https://t.co/sCeKma1Ee2 pic.twitter.com/vb7spG27cO — Around The NFL March 4, 2023 Still, there are other similarly sized pass-rushing options available in this year’s draft. First, note the …

Eagles coordinators’ consolation prize: head coaching jobs
1 year, 10 months ago

Eagles coordinators’ consolation prize: head coaching jobs

Associated Press  

The coordinators for the Super Bowl runner-up Philadelphia Eagles both landed first-time head coaching gigs 48 hours after their loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Hackett’s college buddy, Ejiro Evero, who did a stellar job as Denver’s defensive coordinator, interviewed for all five head coach openings. Bieniemy has been instrumental in the Chiefs’ success but he’s also been overshadowed by …

Vikings hire Brian Flores as defensive coordinator
1 year, 11 months ago

Vikings hire Brian Flores as defensive coordinator

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings hired Brian Flores as their defensive coordinator on Monday, their first step toward trying to revive a once-dominant unit that ranked among the NFL’s worst last season. The Vikings also interviewed Seattle associate head coach Sean Desai, Pittsburgh senior defensive New Orleans co-defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen and their own assistant head coach Mike Pettine, who …

Will the Rams’ new offense be influenced by 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan?
1 year, 11 months ago

Will the Rams’ new offense be influenced by 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan?

LA Times  

Mike LaFleur was the New York Jets’ offensive coordinator the last two seasons and worked with the San Francisco 49ers previously. LaFleur, who turns 36 next month, spent the last two seasons as the New York Jets’ offensive coordinator and play-caller, a relationship that ended after the team finished 7-10 under second-year coach Robert Saleh. The Rams’ staff also includes …

Why the Chargers hired Kellen Moore as OC and what it means for Justin Herbert
1 year, 11 months ago

Why the Chargers hired Kellen Moore as OC and what it means for Justin Herbert

New York Times  

The Chargers have tabbed Kellen Moore as the next man to lead their offense. Moore, a former college and NFL quarterback, spent the past four seasons as the Cowboys offensive coordinator, first for one season under Jason Garrett and then for three seasons under Mike McCarthy. News of Moore’s departure broke from “The Dallas Morning News” on Sunday evening, and …

AP source: Bill O’Brien agrees to return as Patriots OC
1 year, 11 months ago

AP source: Bill O’Brien agrees to return as Patriots OC

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! O’Brien becomes the first official offensive coordinator Patriots coach Bill Belichick has hired since Josh McDaniels left following the 2021 season to take the Las Vegas Raiders coaching job. He also made Matt Patricia, an assistant with a long defensive pedigree, the Patriots’ primary offensive play-caller …

Vikings fire defensive coordinator Donatell after rough year
1 year, 11 months ago

Vikings fire defensive coordinator Donatell after rough year

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings fired defensive coordinator Ed Donatell on Thursday, an unsurprising decision on the veteran coach after a dismal finish by his defense. Coach Kevin O’Connell was hired a year ago by the Vikings and made Donatell his first defensive coordinator, the fourth different NFL team for which he has filled that role. “I want to thank …

Commanders offensive coordinator candidates: 12 options to replace Scott Turner
1 year, 11 months ago

Commanders offensive coordinator candidates: 12 options to replace Scott Turner

New York Times  

ASHBURN, Va. — The firing of offensive coordinator Scott Turner is the most significant change to Ron Rivera’s staff since Washington hired the head coach in 2020. Shula joined Carolina as the QBs coach in 2011, Rivera’s first season, before transitioning to offensive coordinator in 2013. Frank Reich, ex-Colts head coach: This is more about mentioning a noted offensive mind’s …

Offensive coordinator Liam Coen is leaving Rams to return to Kentucky
1 year, 11 months ago

Offensive coordinator Liam Coen is leaving Rams to return to Kentucky

LA Times  

Liam Coen, who was the Rams offensive coordinator this season, is returning to Kentucky as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. Coen, the Rams offensive coordinator this season, is returning to Kentucky as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, the school announced Tuesday. Last February, McVay rehired him as offensive coordinator after Kevin O’Connell left to become coach of the Minnesota Vikings …

Family ties have long run strong in the ranks of NFL coaches
2 years ago

Family ties have long run strong in the ranks of NFL coaches

Associated Press  

Luke Steckel is finishing his 10th season with the Tennessee Titans, the very same NFL team that made its lone Super Bowl appearance with his father, Les, as offensive coordinator. NFL executive vice president of football operations Troy Vincent called out the issue in his introductory message published in the 2020 and 2021 reports: “Merit-based policies and practices need to …

Vikings place starting o-linemen O’Neill, Schlottman on IR
2 years ago

Vikings place starting o-linemen O’Neill, Schlottman on IR

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings placed right tackle Brian O’Neill and center Austin Schlottman on injured reserve on Tuesday, all but ending the season for two starters on the precipice of the playoffs. The Vikings signed eight-year veteran center Greg Mancz to give them another option at a vital position after O’Neill suffered a significant calf injury and Schlottman …

Henry’s position coach targets top job with Titans’ help
2 years ago

Henry’s position coach targets top job with Titans’ help

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Two-time NFL rushing champ Derrick Henry absolutely believes his position coach Tony Dews would make a great head coach in the NFL. Dews is the assistant coach the Tennessee Titans sent with pro scouting director Brian Gardner to Atlanta in May to the NFL’s first session of a program designed to boost minority candidates for head coaching …

Patriots-Vikings pits Belichick vs. former player O’Connell
2 years, 1 month ago

Patriots-Vikings pits Belichick vs. former player O’Connell

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The first regular-season game Kevin O’Connell participated in during his fleeting NFL playing career came in late-game relief for New England in a rare lopsided loss. “I still have old notebooks with team meeting notes and things like that that are always great to go back and look through,” O’Connell said. “Based on the way the Vikings are …

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