NFL coaches vote on best job openings: A clear No. 1 plus Jaguars, Patriots in top 3
2 months, 2 weeks ago

NFL coaches vote on best job openings: A clear No. 1 plus Jaguars, Patriots in top 3

New York Times  

Nearly a week into the NFL hiring cycle, a trend that emerged in recent years has already been reinforced: Everyone wants to interview everyone. “But he hasn’t shown the ability to elevate, and your build is both defined and prohibited by the way he is compensated.” Some eyebrows were raised this week when the Jaguars retained general manager Trent Baalke, who has now survived four coach firings between the San Francisco 49ers and Jaguars. New England Patriots: 26 points Owner Robert Kraft has always recognized the poor optics of having a one-and-done coach, so it’s especially important to get this one right. A year ago, it would have been hard to imagine Johnson taking the Patriots’ call, but a young quarterback like Drake Maye has a way of urging people to answer. Considering Johnson just wiped out coach Robert Saleh and general manager Joe Douglas — two well-regarded leaders among their peers — and the Jets haven’t done themselves many favors.

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Hirings of Jets’ Glenn and Patriots’ Vrabel give NFL 5 teams with coaches who once played for them
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Hirings of Jets’ Glenn and Patriots’ Vrabel give NFL 5 teams with coaches who once played for them

Associated Press  

Aaron Glenn had no doubts about where he wanted to go once the New York Jets’ head-coaching job became available. “I interviewed for a number of them, but I wanted this job.” With the hirings of Glenn and Mike Vrabel by the New England Patriots during this cycle, the NFL has five coaches who once played for the teams they’re …

Bears got it right with Ben Johnson, bringing hope to Chicago at pivotal time
2 months ago

Bears got it right with Ben Johnson, bringing hope to Chicago at pivotal time

New York Times  

Hire the assistant coach who just lost a playoff game where his team was a 9 1/2-point home favorite. We don’t know whether Ben Johnson is going to lead the Bears to the playoffs, let alone the Super Bowl, but at this pivotal moment for the consistently embattled charter franchise, he feels like the right guy for a very big …

Bears hire Lions OC Ben Johnson as head coach
2 months ago

Bears hire Lions OC Ben Johnson as head coach

New York Times  

The Chicago Bears have hired Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as their head coach, the team announced Tuesday, landing arguably the most highly coveted head-coaching candidate in the NFL as they aim to stop a four-year playoff drought. Chicago is turning to Johnson, one of the league’s fastest-rising offensive coaches, in hopes that pairing him with quarterback Caleb Williams …

Cowboys coach survey: Did Dallas make right decision? Deion, Ben Johnson top choices?
2 months, 1 week 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, 1 week ago

Bears interview Mike McCarthy, Arthur Smith for head coaching job

Associated Press  

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Assessing Bears coaching candidates: Ben Johnson, Mike Vrabel and wild cards
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Assessing Bears coaching candidates: Ben Johnson, Mike Vrabel and wild cards

New York Times  

Another Chicago Bears season without a playoff appearance is over. Mike Vrabel, former Titans head coach Jahns: If you’re not looking for an offensive mind, Vrabel is by far the best candidate on the market. Aaron Glenn, Lions defensive coordinator Jahns: If we’re ranking defensive candidates, Glenn would seem to be behind Vrabel and Flores because he lacks head coaching …

Hiring Ben Johnson seems like the obvious move, but can the Bears actually land him?
3 months ago

Hiring Ben Johnson seems like the obvious move, but can the Bears actually land him?

New York Times  

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson saw what the Green Bay Packers did against the Chicago Bears — and he liked it. “We were just like, ‘Let’s just pretend we’re falling or pretend I’m fumbling, but I’m holding on to the ball,’” Goff explained Sunday after the Lions trounced the Bears 34-17 at Soldier Field. You don’t see really stuff …

NFL’s next coaching cycle will feature an impressive list of candidates: Analysis
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NFL’s next coaching cycle will feature an impressive list of candidates: Analysis

Associated Press  

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NFL Coach of the Year odds: Dan Campbell favored, Mike Tomlin and Kevin O’Connell rising
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NFL Coach of the Year odds: Dan Campbell favored, Mike Tomlin and Kevin O’Connell rising

New York Times  

Usually, by the time Thanksgiving rolls around, there are only one or two main candidates in the NFL Coach of the Year discussion who have separated themselves from the pack. From a betting perspective, the NFL COY is another awards market available for wagers at most sportsbooks around the U.S. At BetMGM, the Detroit Lions’ Dan Campbell is the current …

Russini’s what I’m hearing: This NFL coach hiring cycle is going to be huge
4 months, 1 week 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 …

How the NFL playoff picture could change, plus where Belichick and Vrabel could land
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How the NFL playoff picture could change, plus where Belichick and Vrabel could land

New York Times  

This article is from Scoop City, The Athletic’s daily NFL newsletter. As for us, we’re covering: Playoff bracket in flux Anthony Richardson’s return Head coaches to hire Tonight’s game preview Early look: Playoff jockeying, based on schedules At this point last season, the Jaguars, Seahawks, Saints and Vikings were all in line for the playoffs. The biggest test will be …

Intel on all 32 NFL teams, Russ skepticism, Davante Adams trade talk and more
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Intel on all 32 NFL teams, Russ skepticism, Davante Adams trade talk and more

New York Times  

After speaking with dozens of sources around the NFL this summer, I compiled intel on all 32 teams. New England Patriots: There’s curiosity among rival teams with the way head coach Jerod Mayo publicly handled the quarterback battle between Jacoby Brissett and Drake Maye. AFC West Denver Broncos: Rivals have a decent amount of faith in head coach Sean Payton’s …

Pivotal NFL season on tap for coaches with Saints, Giants, Jets, Bears, Cowboys and Eagles
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Pivotal NFL season on tap for coaches with Saints, Giants, Jets, Bears, Cowboys and Eagles

Associated Press  

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One pressing question for every new NFL defensive play caller in 2024
9 months, 3 weeks ago

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

New York Times  

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Lions post-NFL Draft depth chart: Few 2024 starting jobs available for rookies
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Lions post-NFL Draft depth chart: Few 2024 starting jobs available for rookies

New York Times  

The biggest difference between this year and last year, when trying to piece together a starting lineup for the Detroit Lions, is the lack of rookies who can start. GO DEEPER Discussing Lions GM Brad Holmes' NFL Draft picks, and the mindset behind the moves Quarterback Starter: Jared Goff Key depth: Hendon Hooker, Nate Sudfeld Six teams selected quarterbacks within …

With NFL’s 8 head coaching vacancies filled, what are the hiring takeaways?
1 year, 1 month ago

With NFL’s 8 head coaching vacancies filled, what are the hiring takeaways?

New York Times  

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New York Times  

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Ranking the 18 NFL teams that missed the playoffs: Who could get back in 2024?
1 year, 2 months ago

Ranking the 18 NFL teams that missed the playoffs: Who could get back in 2024?

New York Times  

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Ranking NFL GM jobs: Raiders top the list; Patriots, Commanders raise questions

New York Times  

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Key moments in Bill Belichick’s coaching career
1 year, 2 months ago

Key moments in Bill Belichick’s coaching career

Associated Press  

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

Associated Press  

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NFL head coaching candidates: Lions’ Ben Johnson, Cowboys’ Dan Quinn and other hot names
1 year, 2 months ago

NFL head coaching candidates: Lions’ Ben Johnson, Cowboys’ Dan Quinn and other hot names

New York Times  

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1 year, 3 months ago

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New York Times  

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NFL Power Rankings Week 11: Browns, Texans on the rise, plus head coach status check
1 year, 4 months ago

NFL Power Rankings Week 11: Browns, Texans on the rise, plus head coach status check

New York Times  

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1 year, 5 months ago

The best NFL coaching jobs no one is talking about: Sando’s Pick Six

New York Times  

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1 year, 8 months ago

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New York Times  

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2 years, 1 month ago

NFL playoff predictions: 6 coaches, execs nearly unanimous on Super Bowl projection

New York Times  

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Possible NFL coaching openings and best fits: A Harbaugh return? McVay to TV? Mike Sando’s Pick Six
2 years, 3 months ago

Possible NFL coaching openings and best fits: A Harbaugh return? McVay to TV? Mike Sando’s Pick Six

New York Times  

This NFL season has reached a point where there’s enough football remaining for teams to change their narratives, but with two head coaches fired already, the urgency increases each week. Side note: In Wilson’s place, Mike White produced the Jets’ best statistical game for a quarterback since the 2014 season. Wilson’s replacements, White and Joe Flacco, have both feasted on …

Why a 20-year effort by the NFL hasn't led to more minorities in top coaching jobs
3 years, 1 month ago

Why a 20-year effort by the NFL hasn't led to more minorities in top coaching jobs

NPR  

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Lions looking for turnaround with new general manager, coach
3 years, 8 months ago

Lions looking for turnaround with new general manager, coach

Associated Press  

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Lions and Texans meet with coaches whose jobs are not secure
4 years, 4 months ago

Lions and Texans meet with coaches whose jobs are not secure

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The Detroit Lions decided to give Matt Patricia another chance to coach this year and have chosen to stick with him during a shaky season. “At the end of the day, everybody’s job is in jeopardy,” Lions safety Duron Harmon said. The three-time Defensive Player of the Year had three sacks, five quarterback hits and defended two passes …

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