Titans begin their coaching search, interviewing Brian Callahan and Mike Kafka
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Titans begin their coaching search, interviewing Brian Callahan and Mike Kafka

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans conducted virtual interviews with Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan and New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka on Friday, their first conversations with candidates for their head coaching vacancy. Callahan, with 14 years of experience in the NFL, has been the Bengals’ offensive coordinator since 2019 and is credited with aiding in the development of Joe Burrow. Callahan played at UCLA and began his NFL career as a coaching assistant for the Broncos in 2010 before being promoted to offensive quality control coach in 2011, and then offensive assistant in 2013. He’s spent the last two years on Giants coach Brian Daboll’s staff as offensive coordinator.

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Titans keep losing as coach Brian Callahan tries to show some progress
1 week, 4 days ago

Titans keep losing as coach Brian Callahan tries to show some progress

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Brian Callahan insisted Monday he’s busy preparing to coach the Tennessee Titans against the Jacksonville Jaguars, not what controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk thinks of his first season. “It’s a bottom line business and we’ve got to show progress and we haven’t shown enough,” Callahan said. Callahan defended the veteran’s three interceptions with one going off running …

Titans’ 1st-year coach Brian Callahan focused on future, not job security after latest loss
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Titans’ 1st-year coach Brian Callahan focused on future, not job security after latest loss

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans ' playoff hopes are over earlier than at any point since 2015 when a coach was fired midseason. Brian Callahan said Monday he knows the NFL is a results-based business, but doesn’t feel as if he’s coaching for his job. “I understand how all of it works, but that’s not anything I’ve focused on …

Six-time Super Bowl champion Bill Belichick reportedly interviews for UNC head coaching job
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4 weeks, 2 days ago

Six-time Super Bowl champion Bill Belichick reportedly interviews for UNC head coaching job

CNN  

CNN — Former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick interviewed with the University of North Carolina for its head football coaching job, according to multiple reports. The six-time Super Bowl winner hasn’t coached since he and the Patriots parted ways after 24 seasons earlier this year, bringing an end to one of the greatest head coaching runs in NFL …

Russini’s what I’m hearing: This NFL coach hiring cycle is going to be huge
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Russini’s what I’m hearing: This NFL coach hiring cycle is going to be huge

New York Times  

The judge, jury and executioner wants back in. This is what I’m hearing from around the league this week: • The upcoming coaching cycle could be very big — three themes to remember and the buzziest name as flirting season begins • The Jets could have decisions on their quarterback, coach and GM — just as their owner is leaving …

New Titans coach Brian Callahan brings former Bengals colleague with him to Tennessee
10 months, 2 weeks ago

New Titans coach Brian Callahan brings former Bengals colleague with him to Tennessee

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee has hired three new coaches with first-time head coach Brian Callahan bringing former Cincinnati colleague Colt Anderson with him as the Titans’ new special teams coordinator. The Titans also announced Tuesday the hiring of Scott Fuchs as assistant offensive line coach and Steve Donatell as defensive assistant. The Bengals ranked 10th in averaging 10.2 yards per …

New Titans coach Brian Callahan leaning on diversity with first-time coordinators
10 months, 2 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 …

Titans agree to terms with new offensive, defensive coordinators for Callahan’s staff
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Titans agree to terms with new offensive, defensive coordinators for Callahan’s staff

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans have coach Brian Callahan ‘s first additions to his coaching staff with Nick Holz as his offensive coordinator and Dennard Wilson as defensive coordinator. He coached defensive backs in Philadelphia in 2021 and became the defensive passing game coordinator in 2022 when the Eagles reached the Super Bowl with the top passing defense. Wilson …

Raiders hiring Kliff Kingsbury as offensive coordinator, AP source says
11 months 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 …

Browns hire former quarterback Ken Dorsey as their offensive coordinator, AP source says
11 months ago

Browns hire former quarterback Ken Dorsey as their offensive coordinator, AP source says

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Ken Dorsey has control of Cleveland’s offense again. The former Browns quarterback — and former Buffalo coordinator — has been hired by coach Kevin Stefanski as the team’s offensive coordinator, a person familiar with the hiring told The Associated Press on Sunday. Along with running Cleveland’s offense, Dorsey will be tasked with getting all he can out of …

Bengals promote QBs coach Dan Pitcher to offensive coordinator to replace Brian Callahan
11 months, 1 week ago

Bengals promote QBs coach Dan Pitcher to offensive coordinator to replace Brian Callahan

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals didn’t need to search far and wide to find their next offensive coordinator. He spent the past four seasons as Joe Burrow’s position coach after previously serving as assistant QBs coach and offensive assistant. This is what I was hoping for all along.” Burrow set single-season team records for completions, yards passing, touchdown passes and …

Former Titans head coach Mike Vrabel scheduled to interview with Panthers, AP source says
11 months, 1 week ago

Former Titans head coach Mike Vrabel scheduled to interview with Panthers, AP source says

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel is scheduled to interview with the Carolina Panthers on Thursday for their head coaching position, according to a person familiar with situation. The NFL Network reported that the Panthers were conducting second interviews with Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Dave Canales and Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris on …

Falcons interview former Titans coach Mike Vrabel, meet again with Carolina assistant Ejiro Evero
11 months, 1 week ago

Falcons interview former Titans coach Mike Vrabel, meet again with Carolina assistant Ejiro Evero

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Former Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel had an in-person interview with the Atlanta Falcons to discuss their head coaching vacancy on Wednesday. Earlier Wednesday, the Falcons met again with Carolina defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero, who joined Rams assistant Raheem Morris and former Patriots coach Bill Belichick in receiving second interviews. The Falcons have interviewed Detroit Lions offensive coordinator …

Titans hire Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan as their head coach
11 months, 1 week ago

Titans hire Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan as their head coach

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans have hired Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan as their head coach, tasked with trying to turn them back into winners and groom Will Levis into their franchise quarterback. They moved quickly Monday when the NFL window opened for second in-person interviews of current coaches after the divisional playoff round, making him the first …

Raiders schedule interviews for offensive coordinator position
11 months, 1 week 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 …

Tennessee Titans 'will hire Brian Callahan as next head coach' after his five-season stint as Bengals offensive coordinator
11 months, 1 week ago

Tennessee Titans 'will hire Brian Callahan as next head coach' after his five-season stint as Bengals offensive coordinator

Daily Mail  

The first external head-coaching hire of 2024 has taken place, with the Tennessee Titans set to bring aboard Brian Callahan to be its next head coach. Now, Callahan will stay in the AFC, after completing a five-year run as the Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator. Bill Callahan was an NFL and college head coach, leading the then-Oakland Raiders to Super Bowl …

Titans agree to hire Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan as head coach, AP source says
11 months, 1 week 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 …

Browns interview former QB and Bills offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey for opening, AP source says
11 months, 1 week ago

Browns interview former QB and Bills offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey for opening, AP source says

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Browns may bring back one of their many former starting quarterbacks to oversee their offense. The Browns have also scheduled a meeting with Houston Texans quarterbacks coach Jerrod Johnson for the OC position, the person said. The 42-year-old Dorsey was Buffalo’s offensive coordinator before being let go by Bills coach Sean McDermott in November. Cleveland’s offensive …

Texans coordinator Bobby Slowik becomes 7th candidate interviewed by Titans for coaching vacancy
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Texans coordinator Bobby Slowik becomes 7th candidate interviewed by Titans for coaching vacancy

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans are up to seven coaching candidates interviewed virtually after finishing a session Thursday night with Houston offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik. The Titans interviewed Carolina offensive coordinator Thomas Brown earlier Thursday. Slowik started as a defensive quality control coach before becoming an offensive assistant in 2019, passing game specialist in 2021 and then passing game …

Falcons make plans for 2nd interview with Belichick after talking with Eagles’ Johnson
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Falcons make plans for 2nd interview with Belichick after talking with Eagles’ Johnson

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons are planning for a second interview with Bill Belichick after talking with Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Brian Johnson for the head coaching vacancy on Thursday. The plans for a second meeting between the Falcons and Belichick indicates an agreement on Belichick’s possible role in player personnel decisions should he accept the job. Johnson is the …

Dallas coordinator Dan Quinn 5th to interview for the Titans’ coaching job
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Dallas coordinator Dan Quinn 5th to interview for the Titans’ coaching job

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans interviewed Dallas defensive coordinator Dan Quinn virtually Wednesday night, making him the fifth to interview for their head coaching job. Quinn joins Las Vegas Raiders interim coach Antonio Pierce, Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald, Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan and Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka. Quinn has been Dallas’ coordinator since 2021, and …

Eagles’ Nick Sirianni, Jeffrey Lurie to meet to discuss 2024 plan: Sources
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Eagles’ Nick Sirianni, Jeffrey Lurie to meet to discuss 2024 plan: Sources

New York Times  

By Dianna Russini, Brooks Kubena and Larry Holder Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni will meet with owner Jeffrey Lurie and will be expected to have a plan for how he will improve the team, league sources said. Sirianni and Eagles general manager Howie Roseman have been reaching out to available NFL coaches and coordinators, as well as coaching agents across …

Bill Belichick interviews with Falcons for head coaching job
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Bill Belichick interviews with Falcons for head coaching job

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Bill Belichick signaled he’s ready to get back to coaching less than a week after parting with the New England Patriots, speaking with the Atlanta Falcons about their vacant position. The Falcons announced Monday night they have interviewed the 71-year-old Belichick, who left the Patriots on Thursday after 24 seasons and a record six Super Bowl championships. The …

Chargers interview Brian Callahan for head-coaching job
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Chargers interview Brian Callahan for head-coaching job

LA Times  

Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan, right, talks with quarterback Joe Burrow before a game in December. The Chargers interviewed Brian Callahan for their head-coaching job Tuesday, the team announced. Chargers Chargers interview Jim Harbaugh, but more Rooney Rule requirements loom When will the Chargers hire a new coach? The team has interviewed Jim Harbaugh, but it can’t make an …

Titans interview Raiders’ Antonio Pierce, Ravens’ Mike Macdonald for head coaching job
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Titans interview Raiders’ Antonio Pierce, Ravens’ Mike Macdonald for head coaching job

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans have interviewed Las Vegas Raiders interim coach Antonio Pierce and Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald for their head coaching job. The Titans announced Saturday they completed virtual interviews with Pierce and Macdonald as they seek to replace Mike Vrabel, who was fired Tuesday after consecutive losing seasons and just six wins in his …

Falcons interview Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald for head coaching job
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Falcons interview Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald for head coaching job

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons conducted a virtual interview with Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald, a former University of Georgia assistant, for their head coaching vacancy on Friday. The Falcons’ list of possible candidates is believed to include Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn and Ravens assistant head coach Anthony Weaver. Former Falcons interim …

Titans request interview for Raiders interim coach Antonio Pierce
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Titans request interview for Raiders interim coach Antonio Pierce

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — The Tennessee Titans have requested an interview with Las Vegas interim coach Antonio Pierce, potentially giving the Raiders competition should they eventually offer him the full-time job. The Titans also requested an interview with Dallas defensive coordinator Dan Quinn and New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka. NFL teams can’t start in-person interviews until after the divisional …

Panthers request interviews with 9 coaching candidates, 8 GM candidates after firing Scott Fitterer
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Panthers request interviews with 9 coaching candidates, 8 GM candidates after firing Scott Fitterer

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers need a head coach and a general manager — and they already have plenty of potential candidates. “As we move forward with the new direction for our franchise, I have made the decision that Scott Fitterer will no longer serve as our general manager,” Panthers owner David Tepper said in statement. The Panthers announced …

Browns hire Bubba Ventrone as new special teams coordinator
1 year, 10 months ago

Browns hire Bubba Ventrone as new special teams coordinator

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Ray Ventrone made a name for himself as a special teams star for the Browns. Ventrone has been hired as an assistant head coach and special teams coordinator for the Browns. The 40-year-old Ventrone interviewed with Cleveland coach Kevin Stefanski on Wednesday, as did New York Jets assistant special teams coach Leon Washington and New York Giants assistant …

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 …

Titans promote Kelly to coordinator, hire 1st female coach
1 year, 10 months ago

Titans promote Kelly to coordinator, hire 1st female coach

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel says he looked at a lot of candidates in shaking up his coaching staff. Staying in-house and promoting Tim Kelly from passing game coordinator to offensive coordinator after one season as the “right fit.” And Vrabel did hire one of those who interviewed for that coordinator job in Charles London, now Tennessee’s …

Titans interview 49ers’ Carthon, Browns’ Cook for GM vacancy
1 year, 11 months ago

Titans interview 49ers’ Carthon, Browns’ Cook for GM vacancy

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans interviewed their first two candidates for general manager from outside their organization Friday in San Francisco director of player personnel Ran Carthon and Glenn Cook, Cleveland ‘s assistant general manager and vice president of player personnel. Controlling owner Amy Adam Strunk and her search committee interviewed a pair of internal candidates in vice president …

Bills enter offseason feeling pain of playoff collapse
4 years, 11 months ago

Bills enter offseason feeling pain of playoff collapse

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Josh Allen expects he’ll be carrying the weight and pain of his first playoff loss for the foreseeable future. Or you can kind of learn from it.” Though the Bills made their second playoff appearance in three years, a majority of the players on this year’s team were newcomers as part of a major overhaul under …

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