Cowboys meet with Leslie Frazier, 3rd external interview in search to replace Mike McCarthy
2 months, 1 week ago

Cowboys meet with Leslie Frazier, 3rd external interview in search to replace Mike McCarthy

Hindustan Times  

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys completed an interview with Seattle assistant Leslie Frazier on Monday, the third external candidate to meet with the team in the search to replace former coach Mike McCarthy. HT Image Frazier was the second in-person interview, two days after the Cowboys met with former New York Jets coach Robert Saleh. McCarthy and the Cowboys parted ways last week after several days of talks about a possible extension with his initial five-year contract expiring. McCarthy interviewed with Chicago last week, but a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press the Bears reached a deal Monday for Detroit offensive coordinator Ben Johnson to be their next coach.

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Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says new coach, other moves made to ‘compete right now’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says new coach, other moves made to ‘compete right now’

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Jerry Jones said he decided to hire Brian Schottenheimer as Dallas’ coach and sign quarterback Dak Prescott to a $240 million, four-year contract because the Cowboys are in a win-now mode and should be competing for Super Bowls. The Cowboys owner walked the red carpet Thursday night at the the NFL Honors and said he believed Schottenheimer …

Cowboys and VP of player personnel Will McClay agree on multiyear extension
2 months ago

Cowboys and VP of player personnel Will McClay agree on multiyear extension

Associated Press  

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys have agreed on a multiyear contract extension with vice president of player personnel Will McClay, who has overseen the club’s draft process since 2014. The deal announced Wednesday comes the same week the Cowboys introduced new coach Brian Schottenheimer, who replaced Mike McCarthy, and hired defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus and special teams coordinator Nick …

Dallas Cowboys 'make decision on new defensive coordinator' after fans fumed at Jerry Jones' head coach hire
2 months ago

Dallas Cowboys 'make decision on new defensive coordinator' after fans fumed at Jerry Jones' head coach hire

Daily Mail  

The Dallas Cowboys are expected to name Matt Eberflus as their new defensive coordinator following an interview today, according to reports. Jerry Jones sparked fan fury when he decided on Brian Schottenheimer as the team's new head coach, and work is now underway to decide his assistants. According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, former Bears head coach Eberflus is going …

It’s Brian Schottenheimer’s show: New Cowboys coach takes over offense, will call plays
2 months ago

It’s Brian Schottenheimer’s show: New Cowboys coach takes over offense, will call plays

New York Times  

FRISCO, Texas — Almost a full hour into Brian Schottenheimer’s introductory news conference as head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, owner and general manager Jerry Jones chimed in with an important piece of information. For the first three seasons of McCarthy’s tenure, Moore continued as the offensive coordinator and play caller, while McCarthy presided over the operation as head coach. …

Cowboys’ Jerry Jones likes Brian Schottenheimer’s ‘baggage,’ but says his coach’s hiring was a ‘risk’
2 months ago

Cowboys’ Jerry Jones likes Brian Schottenheimer’s ‘baggage,’ but says his coach’s hiring was a ‘risk’

New York Times  

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones introduced the franchise’s new head coach Brian Schottenheimer on Monday and said he likes the makeup of his new hire. “I like that experience.” The Cowboys announced on Friday they’d hired Schottenheimer, 11 days after parting ways with Mike McCarthy. “Yet he’s had 25 years being around the kinds of things that he’s gonna have …

Cowboys hire Brian Schottenheimer as next coach; Matt Eberflus a candidate for DC job
2 months ago

Cowboys hire Brian Schottenheimer as next coach; Matt Eberflus a candidate for DC job

New York Times  

The Dallas Cowboys have hired Brian Schottenheimer as their next head coach, the team announced Friday, 11 days after parting ways with Mike McCarthy. Dallas’ search for a defensive coordinator, meanwhile, remains ongoing, but former Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus — who served as a linebackers coach for the Cowboys from 2011 to 2017 — is a candidate for …

Cowboys interview their offensive coordinator, Brian Schottenheimer, in coach search
2 months, 1 week ago

Cowboys interview their offensive coordinator, Brian Schottenheimer, in coach search

Associated Press  

The Dallas Cowboys completed an internal interview with offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer on Tuesday night in their search to replace former coach Mike McCarthy. The 51-year-old Schottenheimer, son of the late NFL coach Marty Schottenheimer, joined the Dallas staff as a consultant in 2022 and held the offensive coordinator title the past two seasons while McCarthy was the play-caller. The …

Cowboys meet with Leslie Frazier, 3rd external interview in search to replace Mike McCarthy
2 months, 1 week ago

Cowboys meet with Leslie Frazier, 3rd external interview in search to replace Mike McCarthy

Associated Press  

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys completed an interview with Seattle assistant Leslie Frazier on Monday, the third external candidate to meet with the team in the search to replace former coach Mike McCarthy. Frazier was the second in-person interview, two days after the Cowboys met with former New York Jets coach Robert Saleh. McCarthy and the Cowboys parted ways …

Cowboys coaching search: Front-runner emerges, interview schedule, more candidates
2 months, 1 week ago

Cowboys coaching search: Front-runner emerges, interview schedule, more candidates

New York Times  

It’s been one week since the Dallas Cowboys and Mike McCarthy decided to part ways. Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore and former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh. Saleh didn’t have much head coaching success with the New York Jets, but he’s regarded as an elite defensive coach. GO DEEPER Kellen Moore jumps Deion Sanders as favorite for …

Cowboys interview Robert Saleh for coach opening, with Leslie Frazier set to go next
2 months, 1 week ago

Cowboys interview Robert Saleh for coach opening, with Leslie Frazier set to go next

Associated Press  

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys interviewed former New York Jets coach Robert Saleh on Saturday, another step in the search to replace Mike McCarthy. The in-person interview with Saleh came a day after Dallas held a virtual interview with Philadelphia offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, who was franchise quarterback Dak Prescott’s play-caller from 2019-22. The Cowboys are set for another …

Cowboys coach survey: Did Dallas make right decision? Deion, Ben Johnson top choices?
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Cowboys coach survey: Did Dallas make right decision? Deion, Ben Johnson top choices?

New York Times  

On Monday, eight days after the conclusion of the regular season, the Dallas Cowboys parted ways with head coach Mike McCarthy. The decision ended McCarthy’s five-year run in Dallas and put the Cowboys in the market for another head coach, which will be the franchise’s 10th. It would be interesting to ask voters who said parting ways with him was …

Bears interview Mike McCarthy, Arthur Smith for head coaching job
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bears interview Mike McCarthy, Arthur Smith for head coaching job

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears interviewed former Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy and Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith for their head coaching job on Wednesday. Dallas was 12-5 each of the three years before that, but still hasn’t been past the divisional round of the NFC playoffs since its last Super Bowl at …

NFL teams are conducting long, extensive searches for their next head coaches
2 months, 2 weeks ago

NFL teams are conducting long, extensive searches for their next head coaches

Associated Press  

Mike Vrabel is in New England. He brought in former Oklahoma coach Barry Switzer six years after he last coached and they won the franchise’s last Super Bowl 29 years ago with a team Johnson assembled. The Raiders have scheduled interviews with Carroll, Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, Broncos DC Vance Joseph, Ravens OC Todd …

Ex-Cowboys star emerges as potential Mike McCarthy replacement
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ex-Cowboys star emerges as potential Mike McCarthy replacement

Daily Mail  

As the Dallas Cowboys' search for a new head coach continues, ex-player Jason Witten's name has been floated as a candidate for the opening. After the Cowboys parted ways with Mike McCarthy, they have been linked to former player and Colorado coach Deion Sanders. 'They can and will conduct a search here to try and find the next head coach …

Cowboys open talks with Deion Sanders over head coach vacancy after ousting Mike McCarthy
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Cowboys open talks with Deion Sanders over head coach vacancy after ousting Mike McCarthy

Daily Mail  

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and Colorado coach Deion Sanders are said to be in talks over the job vacancy at the franchise. The Cowboys are on the hunt for a new head coach after parting ways with Mike McCarthy on Monday following five seasons. Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and Deion Sanders are said to be in talks However, …

Mike McCarthy won’t return as the Cowboys’ coach. Deion Sanders could be a candidate to replace him
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Mike McCarthy won’t return as the Cowboys’ coach. Deion Sanders could be a candidate to replace him

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Mike McCarthy will not return as coach of the Dallas Cowboys, who are going on three decades since their last Super Bowl title, owner Jerry Jones said Monday. University of Colorado coach Deion Sanders — who played on the last Super Bowl-winning Cowboys team — has a good relationship with Jones and could emerge as a coaching candidate. …

Mike McCarthy out as head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, per multiple reports
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Mike McCarthy out as head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, per multiple reports

CNN  

CNN — “America’s Team” is reportedly hiring. After five seasons, head coach Mike McCarthy and the Dallas Cowboys are going their separate ways, according to multiple reports. Days after the loss, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones stood behind the head coach, saying, “Mike’s career has demonstrated postseason success at a high level, and we have great confidence that can continue.” Before …

Cowboys coach candidates: Ben Johnson and other names Dallas should consider
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Cowboys coach candidates: Ben Johnson and other names Dallas should consider

New York Times  

Jerry Jones once famously said 500 coaches could have won Super Bowls with those early 1990s Dallas Cowboys teams. Searching for postseason success COACH YEARS W-L POSTSEASON Mike McCarthy 2020-24 49-35 1-3 Jason Garrett 2010-19 85-67 2-3 Wade Phillips 2007-10 34-22 1-2 Bill Parcells 2003-06 34-30 0-2 Dave Campo 2000-02 15-33 0-0 Chan Gailey 1998-99 18-14 0-2 There is not …

Bears request permission to interview Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy: Source
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Bears request permission to interview Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy: Source

New York Times  

By Kevin Fishbain, Adam Jahns, Jon Machota, Saad Yousuf and RJ Kraft The Chicago Bears have requested permission to interview Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy for their own coaching vacancy, a league source said Monday. Following the Cowboys’ Week 18 loss that saw Dallas finish the season 7-10, McCarthy made it clear that he “absolutely” wants to remain in …

Mike McCarthy ‘absolutely’ wants to return as Cowboys coach, owner Jerry Jones still not definitive
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Mike McCarthy ‘absolutely’ wants to return as Cowboys coach, owner Jerry Jones still not definitive

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Mike McCarthy says he “absolutely” wants to return as the coach of the Dallas Cowboys. Jerry Jones has dropped multiple hints that McCarthy would be back, but the team owner was far from definitive about McCarthy’s future after a 23-19 loss to Washington on Sunday closed out a 7-10 season. I mean, there’s no question about that …

What will Jerry Jones decide about Mike McCarthy? Potential timeline of decision, more
2 months, 3 weeks ago

What will Jerry Jones decide about Mike McCarthy? Potential timeline of decision, more

New York Times  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Jerry Jones often likes to say he has a high tolerance for ambiguity. “There’s nothing comfortable about it,” Jones said while answering several questions about the team’s head-coaching position. “What’s comfortable around here?” Jerry Jones heads to the locker room as the Cowboys finish the season 7-10 pic.twitter.com/zjhGh678cf — Jon Machota January 5, 2025 The five-year contract …

Jerry Jones says he won’t fire Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy midseason after blowout loss to Eagles
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Jerry Jones says he won’t fire Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy midseason after blowout loss to Eagles

New York Times  

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said he has no interest in firing coach Mike McCarthy midseason following Sunday’s 34-6 blowout loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. “Mike is a heck of a coach, a great coach in my mind,” Jones said when asked about McCarthy’s status. Questions have swirled throughout the season about McCarthy’s future, and Jones has previously said that …

Mike McCarthy 'will STAY as Dallas Cowboys head coach' and lead the team in 2024 - despite shock first-round playoff exit to Green Bay Packers
1 year, 2 months ago

Mike McCarthy 'will STAY as Dallas Cowboys head coach' and lead the team in 2024 - despite shock first-round playoff exit to Green Bay Packers

Daily Mail  

Mike McCarthy is expected to stay on as head coach of the Dallas Cowboys amid speculation about his future after the team's shock wild-card round exit to the Green Bay Packers last Sunday. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, who refused to address McCarthy's future after the 48-32 home defeat to Green Bay last weekend, said: 'I believe this team is very …

Jim Harbaugh interviews with Los Angeles Chargers about head coach opening
1 year, 2 months ago

Jim Harbaugh interviews with Los Angeles Chargers about head coach opening

Associated Press  

Jim Harbaugh has interviewed with the Los Angeles Chargers for their head coaching vacancy, a week after he led the University of Michigan to a national title. Yee is known for his representation of another famous Michigan quarterback — seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady — but the Pasadena-based agent also represents Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton, who was the …

Leslie Frazier latest to interview for Chargers’ head coach; another GM interview too
1 year, 2 months ago

Leslie Frazier latest to interview for Chargers’ head coach; another GM interview too

LA Times  

Leslie Frazier, whose last job was defensive coordinator for the Buffalo Bills and was once head coach of the Minnesota Vikings, interviewed for the Chargers’ head-coach position. The Chargers continued their search for a head coach Sunday by interviewing Leslie Frazier. With 17 years of NFL experience, Frazier was head coach for Minnesota for three-plus seasons beginning in 2010, compiling …

Chargers expected to meet with Jim Harbaugh for head coaching job
1 year, 2 months ago

Chargers expected to meet with Jim Harbaugh for head coaching job

LA Times  

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh is expected to interview with the Chargers this coming week regarding their head coaching position. The team has interviewed two internal candidates in Giff Smith, who finished the season as the interim head coach, and Kellen Moore, the Chargers’ offensive coordinator. Four external candidates — Baltimore defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald, San Francisco defensive coordinator Steve Wilks, …

Bills’ McDermott expects to fill in calling defensive plays
2 years ago

Bills’ McDermott expects to fill in calling defensive plays

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott will be pulling double duty in also serving as the team’s defensive play-caller in Leslie Frazier’s absence in the 2023 season. “It’s heading towards me really at this point,” McDermott told reporters at the NFL owners meetings in Phoenix on Monday. McDermott’s announcement was not unexpected given his lengthy defensive background, and …

Graham: Why Bills fans got their fickle wish with Leslie Frazier’s exit
2 years ago

Graham: Why Bills fans got their fickle wish with Leslie Frazier’s exit

New York Times  

INDIANAPOLIS — Four months ago, Buffalo Bills fans were asking me about defensive coordinator candidates if Leslie Frazier left for a head coaching job. He’s a pillar.” Defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier has decided to take a year off from coaching in 2023. Though fans acted as though Frazier locked McDermott out of closed-door defensive meetings and unilaterally called blitzes and …

Bills DC Frazier taking a year off, plans to return in 2024
2 years, 1 month ago

Bills DC Frazier taking a year off, plans to return in 2024

Associated Press  

The Buffalo Bills coaching staff has a big hole to fill at defensive coordinator after Leslie Frazier informed the team he is taking a year off from coaching but plans to return for the 2024 season. Speaking at the NFL combine in Indianapolis on Tuesday, coach Sean McDermott cited what was a “long and hard season” in saying Frazier informed …

Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy: On Dan Quinn, Kellen Moore, staff moves and Super Bowl
2 years, 2 months ago

Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy: On Dan Quinn, Kellen Moore, staff moves and Super Bowl

New York Times  

After shocking loss, the Mike McCarthy firing rumors have begun. Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy confirmed Quinn’s decision following an end-of-year news conference at The Star on Thursday. “A lot of different variables went into this one and it’s something you’ll see, I don’t know if you’ll really recognize, but we’ll operate a little differently on staff.” Kellen Moore and Dak …

Bills coordinator Leslie Frazier helps young coaches advance
2 years, 8 months ago

Bills coordinator Leslie Frazier helps young coaches advance

Associated Press  

Leslie Frazier expected another opportunity to be a head coach in the NFL after a three-year-plus stint in Minnesota from 2010-13. The Buffalo Bills’ 63-year-old defensive coordinator is still waiting for that second chance while doing his best to help young coaches advance their careers. “I’d be lying if I told you that I felt like it would take this …

AP sources: Cowboys interviewing Mike McCarthy, Marvin Lewis
5 years, 2 months ago

AP sources: Cowboys interviewing Mike McCarthy, Marvin Lewis

Associated Press  

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys are talking to former head coaches Mike McCarthy and Marvin Lewis in the surest sign so far that they are moving on from Jason Garrett. Dallas missed the playoffs for the sixth time in Garrett’s nine full seasons by finishing 8-8 in a year that started with high expectations. Prescott, whose rookie contract is …

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