Colts add 3 new assistants to coaching staff
1 month ago

Colts add 3 new assistants to coaching staff

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen hired three new assistants Friday, bringing James Bettcher back to the franchise as linebackers coach, Jerome Henderson as defensive backs coach and Chris Hewitt as passing game coordinator for the secondary. The Colts also announced that last season’s coaching fellows — Isabel Diaz, Kalon Humphries and Diego Ortiz — will return in the same capacities next season. He spent the past three seasons as the Cincinnati Bengals’ linebackers coach under new Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo. Henderson has spent two decades coaching in the NFL, including the last five seasons working with the New York Giants’ secondary.

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Baltimore Ravens make major coaching shakeup after Super Bowl bid fell short
1 month ago

Baltimore Ravens make major coaching shakeup after Super Bowl bid fell short

Daily Mail  

The Baltimore Ravens have made several assistant coaching changes after their hopes of a Super Bowl were dashed in the Divisional playoffs this season. Six new hires were announced on John Harbaugh's coaching staff by the team, most notably Donald D'Alesio as a defensive backs coach. Six new hires were announced on John Harbaugh's coaching staff by the Baltimore Ravens …

Colts hire Lou Anarumo as defensive coordinator after missing playoffs again, AP source says
2 months ago

Colts hire Lou Anarumo as defensive coordinator after missing playoffs again, AP source says

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts decided two weeks ago that their defense needed a change. “And at the end of the day, I did not give them enough, and we’ve got to — in totality, have to do better defensively — from a player acquisition standpoint and from a play standpoint.” Anarumo spent the past six seasons in Cincinnati and …

One pressing question for every new NFL defensive play caller in 2024
9 months, 2 weeks 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
1 year 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 …

Sean McVay’s Rams coaching staff revamp continues to take shape
1 year, 1 month 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 …

Titans hire Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan as their head coach
1 year, 1 month 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 …

Indianapolis Colts begin training camp with another new quarterback in mix
1 year, 8 months ago

Indianapolis Colts begin training camp with another new quarterback in mix

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS CAMP SITE: Westfield, Indiana KEY ADDITIONS: Head coach Shane Steichen, offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter, QB Anthony Richardson, QB Gardner Minshew, K Matt Gay, DE Samson Ebukam, DT Taven Bryan, CB JuJu Brents, WR Josh Downs. KEY LOSSES: QB Matt Ryan, QB Nick Foles, LB Bobby Okereke, DE Yannick Ngakoue, WR Parris Campbell, S Rodney McLeod, CB Isaiah …

Colts post-combine thoughts: Shane Steichen’s staff, more on QBs, possible cuts
2 years ago

Colts post-combine thoughts: Shane Steichen’s staff, more on QBs, possible cuts

New York Times  

INDIANAPOLIS — “What’s the new guy like?” I asked a high-level Colts executive last week, in the midst of some long days at the NFL Scouting Combine. “He is all ball, which I like.” Colts GM Chris Ballard and new head coach Shane Steichen didn’t spend all of their time scouting QBs at the combine. With Shaquille Leonard presumably on …

Patriots look to extend Mayo, seeking offensive coordinator
2 years, 2 months ago

Patriots look to extend Mayo, seeking offensive coordinator

Associated Press  

— The Patriots have started discussions for a long-term contract extension with linebackers coach Jerod Mayo and Bill Belichick will also begin interviewing candidates for offensive coordinator next week. It comes on the heels of Mayo being sought for the second straight offseason for interviews for one of the NFL’s open head coaching jobs. The Patriots are looking to hire …

Family ties have long run strong in the ranks of NFL coaches
2 years, 2 months 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 …

What makes Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan a rising NFL coach
2 years, 6 months ago

What makes Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan a rising NFL coach

New York Times  

CINCINNATI — One minute left, and the Bengals and Jaguars are tied at 21. “It was,” Callahan says, “like getting a Ph.D. in quarterback play.” Matthew Stafford When Callahan became the Lions’ quarterbacks coach, he was working in the same offense he did with Manning. “Dan helped me mold what I taught to the personalities I was teaching.” Stafford appreciated …

Colts seeking offensive reinforcements on draft weekend
2 years, 11 months ago

Colts seeking offensive reinforcements on draft weekend

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS LAST SEASON: Carson Wentz, NFL rushing champion Jonathan Taylor and a solid defense put Indianapolis in position to make the playoffs. And general manager Chris Ballard has plugged three major holes by trading for 2016 league MVP Matt Ryan and 2017 Pro Bowl defensive Yannick Ngakoue in addition to adding 2019 NFL Defensive Player of the Year Stephon …

Colts mailbag: Options at defensive coordinator and questions at quarterback
3 years, 1 month ago

Colts mailbag: Options at defensive coordinator and questions at quarterback

New York Times  

Answering your questions as the Colts work to remake their defensive staff and weigh what to do at the quarterback position : With the news that Matt Eberflus is leaving for the Bears, who will be considered for defensive coordinator? When the dust settles, most of the Colts’ defensive assistants — including rising secondary coach James Rowe — could end …

Recent exits leave multiple openings on Pats’ coaching staff
5 years, 1 month ago

Recent exits leave multiple openings on Pats’ coaching staff

Associated Press  

— Where quarterback Tom Brady plays football next season remains the top question surrounding the New England Patriots this offseason. On Tuesday, offensive line coach Dante Scarnecchia announced his retirement after 36 seasons in the NFL. Judge has since hired former New England defensive line coach Bret Bielema to join his staff as a senior assistant working primarily with the …

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