Column: Packers’ Matt LaFleur has found most success among new NFL head coaches
5 years, 2 months ago

Column: Packers’ Matt LaFleur has found most success among new NFL head coaches

LA Times  

This tongue-in-cheek observation made the rounds during the football offseason: If you have ever shaken the hand of the Rams’ Sean McVay, you’re undeniably qualified to be an NFL head coach. He’s the first coach in franchise history to win seven of his first eight games — and the first in the league to do so since Jim Harbaugh with San Francisco in 2011. Chargers Chargers believe Shane Steichen can change offense for the better as new play caller Starting Sunday vs. Green Bay, Shane Steichen — quarterback coach since 2016 — will take over calling plays for the Chargers, his first experience doing so. LaFleur and Taylor were college quarterbacks, as were three other new head coaches this season: Tampa Bay’s Bruce Arians, Cleveland’s Freddie Kitchens and Arizona’s Kliff Kingsbury. Chargers Chargers fire offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt amid scoring struggles The Chargers fired offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt with the team struggling to score points en route to losing five of their first eight games.

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Bills coordinator Joe Brady’s trajectory back on the rise after overseeing Josh Allen-led offense
1 day, 20 hours ago

Bills coordinator Joe Brady’s trajectory back on the rise after overseeing Josh Allen-led offense

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady can provide a long list of issues that led to him failing in his first, brief stint as an NFL play-caller with the Carolina Panthers. I got let go from my last job trying to think like that,” Brady said last season, a month into taking over Buffalo’s offense after Ken …

Is the next Sean McVay out there for NFL teams seeking a new head coach?
1 day, 22 hours ago

Is the next Sean McVay out there for NFL teams seeking a new head coach?

Associated Press  

Many NFL teams hope to land the next Sean McVay when they seek a new head coach. He’s led them to one Super Bowl title in two appearances, four NFC West championships, six playoff berths and seven winning seasons in eight years. Johnson, who became the offensive coordinator in 2022, has guided one of the most prolific units over the …

Former Raiders and Bears OC Luke Getsy helping out Packers as they prepare for playoffs
5 days, 22 hours ago

Former Raiders and Bears OC Luke Getsy helping out Packers as they prepare for playoffs

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Luke Getsy is returning to the roots and helping the Green Bay Packers after getting fired as the Las Vegas Raiders’ offensive coordinator earlier this season. Getsy attended Green Bay’s practice Friday as the playoff-bound Packers prepare for their regular-season finale with the Chicago Bears. So it’s been good.” The Raiders fired Getsy along with quarterbacks …

Vikings thrive under coach of year favorite O’Connell, a relatable state for Packers with LaFleur
1 week, 6 days ago

Vikings thrive under coach of year favorite O’Connell, a relatable state for Packers with LaFleur

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell’s stirring locker room tribute to his team last week at Seattle was respectfully interrupted by seven-year veteran right tackle Brian O’Neill, who flipped the script on the game ball awards by tossing one to the boss in honor of his second 13-win season in three years. The Vikings have obliterated even the most …

Pete Carroll reportedly interested in coaching Caleb Williams, Bears after taking USC teaching job
2 weeks ago

Pete Carroll reportedly interested in coaching Caleb Williams, Bears after taking USC teaching job

LA Times  

Pete Carroll, left, coaches the Seattle Seahawks during a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Dec. 31, 2023. Pete Carroll, scheduled to begin teaching at USC this spring, has reportedly expressed interest in the Chicago Bears’ head coaching job. A delicious detail is the shared USC history of Carroll and Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams. If Carroll were hired, he’d …

Rams’ Matthew Stafford and Jets’ Aaron Rodgers square off in a showdown of familiar foes
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Rams’ Matthew Stafford and Jets’ Aaron Rodgers square off in a showdown of familiar foes

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Matthew Stafford has played Aaron Rodgers too many times over the years to wax poetic about any single showdown. It’s always a challenge going against him.” The last time they squared off, Rodgers’ Packers topped Stafford and the Rams 36-28 at Lambeau Field. “It’s two greats and two guys that I look at as Hall of …

Bears fire coach Matt Eberflus as Chicago tumbles to last in the NFC North
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Jim Harbaugh reflects on Chargers’ Justin Herbert, Ravens’ Lamar Jackson: ‘Mirror images’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Jim Harbaugh reflects on Chargers’ Justin Herbert, Ravens’ Lamar Jackson: ‘Mirror images’

LA Times  

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert congratulates Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson after Baltimore beat L.A. in 2023. Harbaugh ticked off several of Herbert’s qualifications: franchise record holder for most consecutive passes without an interception, most completions of any quarterback through his first five seasons, 11 comeback wins in the fourth quarter or overtime since entering the NFL, which rank third among quarterbacks …

Russini’s what I’m hearing: This NFL coach hiring cycle is going to be huge
1 month, 3 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 …

Bill Belichick, Mike Vrabel, Deion Sanders top star-studded 2025 NFL head coach candidate list
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bill Belichick, Mike Vrabel, Deion Sanders top star-studded 2025 NFL head coach candidate list

New York Times  

Two teams, the New York Jets and New Orleans Saints, have already fired their head coaches, and they surely won’t be the last teams to make a change at the top. Perhaps teams will look at Dan Quinn’s early success with the Washington Commanders and think Spagnuolo could be a comparable example as a second-time head coach who would inject …

Bears are mulling whether to fire offensive coordinator Shane Waldron, coach Matt Eberflus says
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Bears are mulling whether to fire offensive coordinator Shane Waldron, coach Matt Eberflus says

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears are mulling whether to fire offensive coordinator Shane Waldron in the wake of another dismal outing, coach Matt Eberflus said Monday. “All those adjustments and changes and things that we’re gonna do — we’re still in the evaluation phase of that.” Eberflus vowed to make changes following a 19-3 face-plant against the New …

Cooper Kupp won’t be only familiar face returning when Rams play host to Vikings
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Cooper Kupp won’t be only familiar face returning when Rams play host to Vikings

LA Times  

The Rams’ Cooper Kupp caught 14 passes for 110 yards and a nine-yard touchdown in the season opener against the Detroit Lions. “I’m feeling really good,” Kupp said this week as the Rams prepared for their game against the Minnesota Vikings at SoFi Stadium. Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell was the Rams’ offensive coordinator in the 2021-22 season when he and …

Rams head into their bye week planted firmly in their own way
3 months ago

Rams head into their bye week planted firmly in their own way

New York Times  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — It’s the end of Week 5, the start of the bye, and the worst start by a Sean McVay-led team since he took over the Los Angeles Rams head coaching job in 2017. From early-season injuries to star players and starters along their offensive line to defensive breakdowns to poor red zone play to Sunday’s two third-quarter …

What I’m hearing: Steelers ready to cook with Fields, Herbert and Love updates, Bryce Young’s reality
3 months, 2 weeks ago

What I’m hearing: Steelers ready to cook with Fields, Herbert and Love updates, Bryce Young’s reality

New York Times  

The hot dogs are out of my house. One opposing defensive coach said, “I’d trust KOC more than anyone in our league to get the most out of his quarterback.” Sam Darnold’s first two games under Kevin O’Connell are two of the best games of his career so far. Last week, after the Vikings beat the 49ers, San Francisco’s star …

Intel on all 32 NFL teams, Russ skepticism, Davante Adams trade talk and more
4 months, 1 week 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 …

Rams take no chances with Matthew Stafford’s hamstring and limit him to drills
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rams take no chances with Matthew Stafford’s hamstring and limit him to drills

LA Times  

Rams coach Sean McVay is taking every precaution with Matthew Stafford and the quarterback’s hamstring issue. “If there was any sudden movement that set him back, just didn’t think it would be worth it.” Rams Rams preseason takeaways: Stetson Bennett bounces back in victory over Chargers Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett struggled at times against the Chargers, but found a way …

Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh sets record straight on Colin Kaepernick rumors
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh sets record straight on Colin Kaepernick rumors

LA Times  

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, left, walks with coach Jim Harbaugh before Super Bowl XLVII against the Baltimore Ravens on Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. We haven’t reconnected since then.” Chargers linebackers coach NaVorro Bowman and assistant defensive line coach Will Tukuafu played for the 49ers under Harbaugh. “I see those qualities in Colin.” In a recent interview …

Packers believe new coordinator Jeff Hafley will help their defense produce more big plays
5 months, 1 week ago

Packers believe new coordinator Jeff Hafley will help their defense produce more big plays

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Any training camp after a change in coordinators inevitably features plenty of comments about how much better a unit will fare now that a new guy’s in charge. But the Green Bay Packers say their vocal endorsement of new defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley isn’t just idle talk. “Just talking to the offensive linemen, talking to the …

Bill Belichick REJECTED NFL coaching job this summer as he prepares for new TV role next season
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Bill Belichick REJECTED NFL coaching job this summer as he prepares for new TV role next season

Daily Mail  

Bill Belichick rejected an NFL coaching offer this offseason after parting ways with the Patriots, it has been revealed. However, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan has now shared that he offered Belichick a defensive coordinator role - a position which the legendary coach 'politely' declined. Bill Belichick 'politely' rejected a coaching offer from Kyle Shanahan, the latter said Belichick and …

Rams to open camp minus new Matthew Stafford deal and questions about quarterback room
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Rams to open camp minus new Matthew Stafford deal and questions about quarterback room

LA Times  

The Rams signed veteran quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo knowing he would not be able to play the first two games this season. “Matt’s been awesome helping me out, just teaching me the little intricacies of the offense that, really, the coaches don’t really tell you about but as a quarterback you need to know,” he said. I don’t look physically how …

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

Rams add former Eagles, Bears defensive coordinator Sean Desai to Sean McVay’s coaching staff
10 months ago

Rams add former Eagles, Bears defensive coordinator Sean Desai to Sean McVay’s coaching staff

Associated Press  

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Former NFL defensive coordinator Sean Desai joined the Los Angeles Rams’ coaching staff as a senior assistant on Friday. Schluplinski was the Raiders’ tight ends coach last season, and he won three Super Bowl rings during a six-year stint on the New England Patriots’ coaching staff. Desai and Schluplinski are the eighth and ninth new coaches …

Vikings at the NFL Scouting Combine: What we’re hearing about their offseason plans
10 months 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 …

Iowa State promotes tight ends coach Taylor Mouser to offensive coordinator as part of staff shuffle
10 months, 1 week ago

Iowa State promotes tight ends coach Taylor Mouser to offensive coordinator as part of staff shuffle

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! AMES, Iowa — Iowa State assistant Taylor Mouser has been promoted to offensive coordinator as part of staff changes following Nate Scheelhaase’s departure for the Los Angeles Rams, Cyclones coach Matt Campbell announced Friday. Mouser replaces Scheelhaase, who joined the Rams’ staff last month, and will …

Hafley says he wasn’t looking to leave BC. But the chance to join Packers’ staff was too tempting
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Hafley says he wasn’t looking to leave BC. But the chance to join Packers’ staff was too tempting

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Jeff Hafley says he wasn’t necessarily looking to get out of college football before he left his job as Boston College’s head coach to become the Green Bay Packers’ defensive coordinator. “As a guy that grew up loving football, it’s the Green Bay Packers,” Hafley said Thursday in his first news conference since making the move. …

Hiring Jeff Hafley as Packers defensive coordinator puts pressure on Matt LaFleur
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Hiring Jeff Hafley as Packers defensive coordinator puts pressure on Matt LaFleur

New York Times  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Matt LaFleur better hope he got this Jeff Hafley hire right. LaFleur fired defensive coordinator Joe Barry the week following the season-ending loss to the 49ers despite four consecutive solid performances to end Green Bay’s resurgent second half. “Certainly any time you make a change of that magnitude there’s a lot of thought and deliberation that …

Sean McVay’s Rams coaching staff revamp continues to take shape
10 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Commanders finalize their coaching staff, hire ex-Eagles OC Brian Johnson as pass game coordinator
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Commanders finalize their coaching staff, hire ex-Eagles OC Brian Johnson as pass game coordinator

Associated Press  

ASHBURN, Va. — The Washington Commanders finalized their coaching staff Thursday, hiring former Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Brian Johnson and several others. Also working under offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury are tight ends coach David Raih, who came from Tampa Bay, and David Blough, a QB who was on Detroit’s practice squad last season. I think whoever the quarterback is, he’ll …

New Titans coach Brian Callahan leaning on diversity with first-time coordinators
10 months, 3 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 …

New GM Joe Hortiz fights Chargers' crimes with Jim Harbaugh
11 months ago

New GM Joe Hortiz fights Chargers' crimes with Jim Harbaugh

LA Times  

Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz is happy to act as sidekick Robin to coach Jim Harbaugh’s Batman during the NFL season, as Harbaugh described his vision for their new partnership. Hortiz is equally willing to reverse roles to play Batman to Harbaugh’s Robin while making personnel decisions during the offseason, as Harbaugh outlined last week during his introductory news conference. …

Steve Belichick agrees to take defensive coordinator role at Washington, AP source says
11 months ago

Steve Belichick agrees to take defensive coordinator role at Washington, AP source says

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! SEATTLE — Steve Belichick has agreed to be the defensive coordinator for new coach Jedd Fisch at Washington, a person with knowledge of the move told The Associated Press on Monday. The son of NFL coaching great Bill Belichick will take a role in college for …

Falcons’ Raheem Morris hires Kevin Koger from Chargers as tight ends coach
11 months ago

Falcons’ Raheem Morris hires Kevin Koger from Chargers as tight ends coach

Associated Press  

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris is continuing to fill out his staff, hiring former Los Angeles Chargers assistant Kevin Koger as tight ends coach on Friday. Morris, the former Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator who was hired on Jan. 25 to replace Arthur Smith, also added former Rams assistant Nick Jones as assistant offensive line coach, …

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan gets another shot at elusive Super Bowl title
11 months, 1 week ago

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan gets another shot at elusive Super Bowl title

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Kyle Shanahan’s offense is mimicked throughout the NFL as his innovative schemes are utilized by teams throughout the league. No matter what you accomplish, if you don’t win that Super Bowl, it’s always disappointing.” Shanahan has experienced plenty of postseason disappointment that critics have questioned his ability to win the “big one.” He was the offensive …

Seahawks hire Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald as new coach
11 months, 1 week ago

Seahawks hire Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald as new coach

Associated Press  

RENTON, Wash. — It was a defensive-centric head coach that brought the Seattle Seahawks their only Super Bowl title. The Seahawks are hoping a newer — albeit much younger — version can return them to the elite of the NFL after hiring Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald as their new head coach on Wednesday. Macdonald, 36, arrives in Seattle …

Packers hire Boston College coach Jeff Hafley as DC: How surprising is this?
11 months, 1 week ago

Packers hire Boston College coach Jeff Hafley as DC: How surprising is this?

New York Times  

By Matt Schneidman, Chris Vannini and Mark Puleo The Green Bay Packers reached into the college ranks to find their next defensive coordinator and came back with Jeff Hafley. He will become the Packers’ coordinator after spending the past four seasons as head coach of Boston College, Green Bay announced Wednesday. There were six reported names of interest/interviews for the …

Lions OC Ben Johnson staying in Detroit despite Commanders, Seahawks openings: Sources
11 months, 1 week ago

Lions OC Ben Johnson staying in Detroit despite Commanders, Seahawks openings: Sources

New York Times  

By Colton Pouncy, Ben Standig, Jeff Howe and Dianna Russini Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson told the Washington Commanders and Seattle Seahawks that he’s not available for their vacant head-coaching positions and will instead stay in Detroit, league and team sources said Tuesday. Johnson, 37, completed his second season calling plays for the NFC North division winners in last …

New Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh ‘was a little starstruck’ upon meeting Justin Herbert
11 months, 1 week ago

New Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh ‘was a little starstruck’ upon meeting Justin Herbert

LA Times  

Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh walks on the field before the AFC championship game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday at M&T Stadium. But the lovefest between him and quarterback Justin Herbert has apparently already begun, with the new coach admitting Sunday that he “was a little starstruck” meeting his new QB for the first time. …

Rams quarterbacks coach Zac Robinson leaving for Atlanta Falcons
11 months, 1 week ago

Rams quarterbacks coach Zac Robinson leaving for Atlanta Falcons

LA Times  

Rams quarterbacks coach Zac Robinson stands on the sideline during a game against the Cleveland Browns on Dec. 3. Zac Robinson, the Rams’ quarterbacks coach, will become offensive coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons, people with knowledge of the situation not authorized to speak publicly said. Rams Falcons hire Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris as head coach After many interviews to …

Bill Belichick now has just TWO chances to return to the NFL next season after Atlanta snub... as the legendary coach struggles to find a new team after leaving the Patriots
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Bill Belichick now has just TWO chances to return to the NFL next season after Atlanta snub... as the legendary coach struggles to find a new team after leaving the Patriots

Daily Mail  

Former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has just two more chances to secure employment for next season after two interviews with the Falcons led to nothing. Bill Belichick has two more chances to secure a head coaching job in the NFL next season The Seattle Seahawks continue to search for a head coach after Pete Carroll stepped down …

Harbaugh returning to NFL to coach Chargers after leading Michigan to national title
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Harbaugh returning to NFL to coach Chargers after leading Michigan to national title

Associated Press  

COSTA MESA, Calif. — Jim Harbaugh was hired as head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers on Wednesday, leaving Michigan after capping his ninth season as coach of college football’s winningest program with the school’s first national championship since 1997. “Jim Harbaugh is football personified, and I can think of no one better to lead the Chargers forward,” owner Dean …

Bill Belichick a long shot for Commanders and Seahawks, NFL’s 2 remaining head-coaching vacancies: Sources
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Bill Belichick a long shot for Commanders and Seahawks, NFL’s 2 remaining head-coaching vacancies: Sources

New York Times  

Former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick is viewed as a long shot for the Washington Commanders and Seattle Seahawks coaching vacancies, league sources said, opening up the possibility the second-winningest coach in NFL history could be without a team in 2024. The chances of that increased Thursday when the Atlanta Falcons, the only team to interview Belichick this offseason, …

Raiders schedule interviews for offensive coordinator position
11 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Titans agree to hire Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan as head coach, AP source says
11 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Packers must follow up a surprising season by dealing with heightened expectations
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Packers must follow up a surprising season by dealing with heightened expectations

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur began the offseason with a message for a team that overcame inexperience to reach the divisional round of the playoffs. “Just because we got to a certain spot doesn’t mean that’s guaranteed moving forward,” LaFleur said Monday at his season-ending news conference. And the expectation is that when they come …

Atlanta Falcons complete a second interview with former Patriots coach Bill Belichick
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Atlanta Falcons complete a second interview with former Patriots coach Bill Belichick

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Bill Belichick completed his second coaching interview with the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, moving closer to joining the franchise that endured its biggest disappointment with him on the opposite sideline. The Falcons also met virtually with Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, but all eyes were on Belichick amid reports that he was the team’s top choice and …

Chargers interview David Shaw, Mike Vrabel and Dan Quinn for coaching job
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Chargers interview David Shaw, Mike Vrabel and Dan Quinn for coaching job

LA Times  

Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn laughs before a win over the Detroit Lions on Dec. 30. The Chargers added three experienced head coaches to the list of candidates to replace Brandon Staley on Thursday and Friday, interviewing David Shaw, Mike Vrabel and Dan Quinn. Before being promoted to head coach, Shaw spent four years as the Cardinal’s offensive coordinator, …

Bill Belichick interviews with Falcons for head coaching job
11 months, 3 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 …

Jim Harbaugh interviews with Los Angeles Chargers about head coach opening
11 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Chargers interview Jim Harbaugh, but more Rooney Rule requirements loom
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Chargers interview Jim Harbaugh, but more Rooney Rule requirements loom

LA Times  

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh leaves the field after beating Alabama in the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1. The other coaches who have interviewed with the Chargers include two internal options: Giff Smith, who finished the season as the interim head coach, and Kellen Moore, the Chargers offensive coordinator. Any timeline for the Chargers’ decision is contingent on the team adhering …

Chargers expected to meet with Jim Harbaugh for head coaching job
11 months, 3 weeks 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, …

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