Bears interview Flores for coach job, Ireland for GM opening
3 years, 2 months ago

Bears interview Flores for coach job, Ireland for GM opening

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears interviewed former Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores and New Orleans Saints assistant general manager Jeff Ireland for their vacant coach and GM jobs on Friday. Dolphins owner Stephen Ross indicated the reasons for his dismissal had little to do with the on-field product and more with communication within the team’s brain trust. Ireland was hired by New Orleans in 2015, basically replacing Ryan Pace when he became Chicago’s GM. Chicago has also interviewed Doug Pederson for the coaching job, and in-house candidate Champ Kelly and Cleveland Browns executives Glenn Cook and Kwesi Adofo-Mensah for the GM position.

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Bears interview Vikings’ Flores and Packers’ Stenavich for head coaching job
2 months, 1 week ago

Bears interview Vikings’ Flores and Packers’ Stenavich for head coaching job

Associated Press  

The Chicago Bears interviewed Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores and Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich for their head coaching job Saturday. Green Bay finished third in the NFC North at 11-6 despite having the league’s youngest roster for the second straight year. The Bears have confirmed interviewing 16 candidates, a list highlighted by Detroit Lions offensive coordinator …

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 …

Bears look to their past, interview former Panthers and Commanders coach Ron Rivera
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bears look to their past, interview former Panthers and Commanders coach Ron Rivera

Associated Press  

The Chicago Bears reached into their past and interviewed former Carolina Panthers and Washington Commanders coach Ron Rivera for their head coaching job on Sunday. Riveral played in 137 games and made 56 starts in a nine-year career with the Bears and was part of the 1985 team that won the franchise’s lone Super Bowl behind the famed “46” defense. …

Jets interview Lions DC Aaron Glenn for their coach vacancy and Rams exec Ray Farmer for the GM job
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Jets interview Lions DC Aaron Glenn for their coach vacancy and Rams exec Ray Farmer for the GM job

Associated Press  

The New York Jets interviewed Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn for the head coach job Thursday and Los Angeles Rams executive Ray Farmer for their general manager vacancy. Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, Minnesota defensive coordinator Brian Flores and Jets interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich are also expected to be among those to meet with the team. Glenn, a …

Bears interview Mike Vrabel for their head coaching job
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bears interview Mike Vrabel for their head coaching job

Associated Press  

The Chicago Bears interviewed former Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel for their head coaching job on Wednesday. The 2019 team advanced to the AFC championship game, losing to Patrick Mahomes and the eventual Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. Former Seattle coach Pete Carroll, Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, Buffalo offensive coordinator Joe Brady …

The Bears turn attention to their coaching search after finishing 5-12
2 months, 3 weeks ago

The Bears turn attention to their coaching search after finishing 5-12

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Caleb Williams figured the reality that his rookie season is over would hit once his car was loaded and he was headed home. Detroit offensive coordinator Ben Johnson figures to be at the top of the Bears’ wish list. Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, former Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel …

Assessing Bears coaching candidates: Ben Johnson, Mike Vrabel and wild cards
2 months, 3 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 …

All eyes on GM Ryan Poles as the Bears’ search for their next head coach begins
2 months, 3 weeks ago

All eyes on GM Ryan Poles as the Bears’ search for their next head coach begins

New York Times  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — In 2018, you had a feeling of where the Chicago Bears’ head-coaching search was headed under former general manager Ryan Pace. In chronological order, Pace’s interviews included Bears defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator George Edwards, Vikings offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur, New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, Philadelphia Eagles quarterbacks coach John DeFilippo …

In search of the next Bears head coach, we visit the Vikings locker room
3 months, 1 week ago

In search of the next Bears head coach, we visit the Vikings locker room

New York Times  

MINNEAPOLIS — Like a thirsty man wandering through a desert, I required an oasis. I would love Flo to be here.” “If Flo went to Chicago,” said Vikings linebacker and Eden Prairie, Minn., native Blake Cashman, “I don’t think us, as the Vikings, who would want to play against him.” “You know what,” Vikings cornerback Shaq Griffin said. It would …

Bears fire coach Matt Eberflus after skid marked by poor decisions late in games
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4 months ago

Bears fire coach Matt Eberflus after skid marked by poor decisions late in games

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Matt Eberflus was fired by the Chicago Bears on Friday, one day after botching a timeout in a loss at Detroit. We extend our gratitude for his commitment to the Chicago Bears and wish him and his family the best moving forward.” Eberflus was 14-32 in two-plus seasons with the Bears, who fell to 4-8 with their sixth …

Bears fire coach Matt Eberflus as Chicago tumbles to last in the NFC North
4 months ago

Bears fire coach Matt Eberflus as Chicago tumbles to last in the NFC North

LA Times  

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams talks with head coach Matt Eberflus during the team’s loss to the Lions in Detroit on Thursday. The Bears suffered another gut-wrenching loss in Week 11, losing to Green Bay at Soldier Field when Cairo Santos’ 46-yard field-goal attempt as time expired got blocked. The Bears drove into position for a tying field goal or winning …

Commanders GM Adam Peters’ to-do list: Hiring a head coach is just a start
1 year, 2 months ago

Commanders GM Adam Peters’ to-do list: Hiring a head coach is just a start

New York Times  

New general manager Adam Peters immediately jumped into the Washington Commanders’ head-coaching search following his official hiring. Here’s a look at 10 matters Peters and the organization must tackle this offseason: Hire a head coach Washington has completed virtual interviews with the seven candidates it sought meetings with, in addition to scheduling second in-person interviews with at least Dallas Cowboys …

Bears to keep Eberflus as coach, fire offensive coordinator Luke Getsy, other assistants
1 year, 2 months ago

Bears to keep Eberflus as coach, fire offensive coordinator Luke Getsy, other assistants

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears answered their most immediate offseason question. General manager Ryan Poles said he was impressed with Eberflus’ “leadership through hard times.” “We had some adversity early in the season, in the middle of the season, his ability to stand strong and keep the team together was incredible,” Poles said. “I just feel here, with …

The Vikings are relishing Brian Flores running their defense as long as they can
1 year, 3 months ago

The Vikings are relishing Brian Flores running their defense as long as they can

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings stumbled to an 0-3 start, endured seven games without superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson and have started three different quarterbacks after king-of-durability Kirk Cousins went down with a season-ending injury. That’s a tribute to Brian Flores, whose bold debut as Minnesota’s defensive coordinator will undoubtedly put him in the conversation for head coach vacancies around …

Bears fire running backs coach David Walker, leaving Eberflus down 2 assistants
1 year, 4 months ago

Bears fire running backs coach David Walker, leaving Eberflus down 2 assistants

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears fired running backs coach David Walker on Wednesday, leaving coach Matt Eberflus down two assistants after defensive coordinator Alan Williams resigned in September and raising more questions about the team’s culture. He also would not say if he felt blindsided by Walker’s situation or the one involving Williams, who resigned Sept. 20, saying …

Vikings hire Brian Flores as defensive coordinator
2 years, 1 month 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 …

Dolphins host Steelers in Brian Flores’ return to Miami
2 years, 5 months ago

Dolphins host Steelers in Brian Flores’ return to Miami

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Brian Flores hasn’t spoken much about the Miami Dolphins since joining the Pittsburgh Steelers in February. Pittsburgh coach Mike Tomlin and Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel downplayed the idea of Flores’ familiarity with the Dolphins — and Tagovailoa — being an advantage for the Steelers. I don’t see a consistent theme.” Tomlin added that Flores, often described …

Flores hired to Steelers staff; lawsuit against NFL proceeds
3 years, 1 month ago

Flores hired to Steelers staff; lawsuit against NFL proceeds

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Brian Flores is back in the NFL. “I am excited about Brian Flores joining our coaching staff given his history of developing and teaching defensive players during his time in the NFL,” Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said in a statement. “The Steelers organization is FIRST CLASS,” veteran Pittsburgh cornerback Joe Haden, who will become a free agent in …

Dolphins owner 'could face criminal probe for bribery' following Brian Flores's lawsuit
3 years, 1 month ago

Dolphins owner 'could face criminal probe for bribery' following Brian Flores's lawsuit

Daily Mail  

A pair of NFL owners could potentially face bribery charges following accusations from two former head coaches, who say they were offered money from their bosses to tank games in order to obtain higher draft picks. A day after filing a bombshell discrimination lawsuit against the NFL and three of its teams, fired Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores says text …

Bears hire Colts’ Williams to be their defensive coordinator
3 years, 1 month ago

Bears hire Colts’ Williams to be their defensive coordinator

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears hired Alan Williams as defensive coordinator under new coach Matt Eberflus on Wednesday. Williams spent the past four seasons as the Colts’ safeties coach while Eberflus was their defensive coordinator. Borgonzi is going to coach the team’s linebackers, and Morgan is the new offensive line coach. The Bears also brought in Philadelphia Eagles executive Ian …

Fired Miami Dolphins coach sues NFL, alleging racist hiring
3 years, 1 month ago

Fired Miami Dolphins coach sues NFL, alleging racist hiring

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Fired Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores sued the NFL and three teams on Tuesday over alleged racist hiring practices for coaches and general managers, saying the league remains “rife with racism” even as it publicly condemns it. According to the lawsuit, Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross told Flores he would pay him $100,000 for every loss during …

Fired Miami Dolphins coach sues NFL, alleging racist hiring
3 years, 1 month ago

Fired Miami Dolphins coach sues NFL, alleging racist hiring

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Fired Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores, suing the …

Fired Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores sues NFL, alleging racist hiring practices
3 years, 1 month ago

Fired Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores sues NFL, alleging racist hiring practices

LA Times  

Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores speaks to officials during a game against the New Orleans Saints on Dec. 27 in New Orleans. Fired Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores sued the NFL and three of its teams Tuesday, saying racist hiring practices by the league have left it racially segregated and managed like a plantation. The improvement came even though, …

Ex-Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores accuses NFL of racial discrimination in lawsuit
3 years, 1 month ago

Ex-Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores accuses NFL of racial discrimination in lawsuit

NPR  

Ex-Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores accuses NFL of racial discrimination in lawsuit Enlarge this image toggle caption Wilfredo Lee/AP file photo Wilfredo Lee/AP file photo Brian Flores, who was fired as head coach of the Miami Dolphins in January, filed a class-action lawsuit Tuesday against the NFL and three of its teams for alleged racial discrimination. Sponsor Message The 58-page …

Brian Flores sues NFL, three teams, alleging racism, offers of payment for tanking
3 years, 1 month ago

Brian Flores sues NFL, three teams, alleging racism, offers of payment for tanking

LA Times  

Brian Flores, talking to Dolphins owner Stephen M. Ross, left, during a practice in 2019, has sued the NFL and three teams, alleging racism, offers of payment for tanking, and possible tampering. Brian Flores, fired last month as coach of the Miami Dolphins, has filed a lawsuit alleging racial discrimination by NFL teams, and that his former team’s owner tried …

Chicago Bears hire Luke Getsy as offensive coordinator
3 years, 1 month ago

Chicago Bears hire Luke Getsy as offensive coordinator

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears hired Luke Getsy as offensive coordinator on Sunday, raiding the staff of rival Green Bay to find the assistant they feel is best suited to install a successful scheme for Justin Fields. Since Getsy moved into his previous role at the start of the 2020 season, Rodgers has 24 games with multiple touchdown …

Bears interview Kelly, Browns exec Adofo-Mensah for GM job
3 years, 2 months ago

Bears interview Kelly, Browns exec Adofo-Mensah for GM job

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears interviewed front-office executive Champ Kelly and Cleveland Browns vice president of football operations Kwesi Adofo-Mensah for their general manager job Thursday. Kelly has worked for the Bears the past seven years, as director of pro scouting from 2015 to 2016 and director of player personnel since 2017. The Bears are looking for new …

Bears interview Pederson, Cook for coach, GM positions
3 years, 2 months ago

Bears interview Pederson, Cook for coach, GM positions

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears interviewed former Philadelphia Eagles coach Doug Pederson and Cleveland Browns executive Glenn Cook for their vacant coach and general manager jobs Wednesday. The positions opened Monday when the Bears fired former coach Matt Nagy and general manager Ryan Pace on the heels of a 6-11 season. He was the Browns’ assistant director of …

NFL Black Monday: Dolphins fire Brian Flores; Bears, Vikings part ways with coach, GM
3 years, 2 months ago

NFL Black Monday: Dolphins fire Brian Flores; Bears, Vikings part ways with coach, GM

LA Times  

Brian Flores has been fired after three seasons as coach of the Miami Dolphins. “After evaluating where we are as an organization and what we need going forward to improve, I determined that key dynamics of our football organization weren’t functioning at a level I want it to be and felt that this decision was in the best interest of …

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