2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bears request permission to interview Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy: Source

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 Dallas. — Kevin Fishbain, Bears beat writer Williams could benefit greatly from McCarthy As promised by team president/CEO Kevin Warren, the Bears are seemingly in the early stages of running an extensive search for Eberflus’ replacement. — Saad Yousuf, Cowboys beat writer The ball is in Jones’ court If Jones allows McCarthy to interview with the Bears, it’s a good sign that Jones is moving on.

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1 month, 2 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 …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mike McCarthy withdraws from Saints’ coaching search and won’t coach in 2025, AP source says

Associated Press

Mike McCarthy has decided against coaching in 2025, removing himself as a candidate to fill the NFL’s last remaining head coaching vacancy with the New Orleans Saints. McCarthy is the third high-profile candidate to pull out of the Saints’ search, joining Buffalo offensive coordinator Joe Brady and Washington offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury. New Orleans’ remaining candidates include Philadelphia offensive coordinator …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

How Cowboys came to decision that Brian Schottenheimer was best coach for them

New York Times

FRISCO, Texas — After meeting with Brian Schottenheimer for several hours over a two-day period last week, Jerry Jones knew the Dallas Cowboys were going to make him the 10th head coach in franchise history. “I immediately went to seeing my father’s face, and knowing how proud he would be of me.” His father, Marty Schottenheimer, was a successful NFL …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Brian Schottenheimer says he’s ‘ready’ to coach Cowboys after long career as NFL assistant

Associated Press

FRISCO, Texas — Brian Schottenheimer carried a card in his wallet when he was still in college, inscribed with his goal at the time. Didn’t quite work out that way for the son of the late coach Marty Schottenheimer, in part because he said it wasn’t too many years later when the younger Schottenheimer thought maybe he wasn’t ready. “I’ve …

1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

1 month, 3 weeks 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. …

1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

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 …

With Aaron Glenn going to the Jets, 4 head coaching vacancies remain

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2 months ago

With Aaron Glenn going to the Jets, 4 head coaching vacancies remain

Associated Press

Aaron Glenn is joining Ben Johnson on the move to a head coaching position. With Glenn going to New York, Johnson heading to Chicago and Mike Vrabel already in New England, four head coaching vacancies remain. Las Vegas Raiders Antonio Pierce and general manager Tom Telesco were fired after one season, opening a path for new minority owner Tom Brady …

2 months 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 …

2 months 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 …

2 months 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 …

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 …

2 months 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 …

2 months 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 …

2 months 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 …

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 …

2 months, 1 week 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 …

2 months, 1 week ago

Bears interview former Stanford coach David Shaw for their head coaching job

Associated Press

The Chicago Bears interviewed former Stanford coach David Shaw for their head coaching job on Tuesday. The development of quarterback Caleb Williams will be the top priority for the next coach in the wake of the Bears’ fourth straight losing season. The list includes interim Bears coach Thomas Brown, former Carolina Panthers and Washington Commanders coach Ron Rivera, Detroit Lions …

2 months, 1 week 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 …

2 months, 1 week ago

Former Cowboys Deion Sanders and Jason Witten are among names floated as club’s next coach

Associated Press

Deion Sanders and Jason Witten are two of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones’ former — and favorite — players, and both have been floated as potential replacements for coach Mike McCarthy. The Cowboys won their third Super Bowl in a four-year span in that first season with Sanders, whose five seasons in Dallas matched his longest tenure with any team. …

2 months, 1 week 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 …

2 months, 1 week 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, …

2 months, 1 week ago

Mike McCarthy in, Mike Vrabel out: What’s next for Bears’ coaching search?

New York Times

By the end of the day Monday, the Chicago Bears had announced nine completed interviews for head coach. The list so far: Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzing, Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver, former Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka, Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, former …

2 months, 1 week 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. …

2 months, 1 week 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. …

2 months, 1 week 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 …

2 months, 1 week 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 …

2 months, 1 week ago

Jets interview Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo and Maryland coach Mike Locksley

Associated Press

The New York Jets interviewed Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo and Maryland coach Mike Locksley on Friday for their head coach vacancy. The 65-year-old Spagnuolo is a longtime NFL assistant and defensive coordinator and went 10-38 in three seasons as the Rams’ head coach from 2009 to 2011. The 55-year-old Locksley was Maryland’s offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach …

Bears interview Cardinals’ Petzing and Dolphins’ Weaver for head coaching job

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bears interview Cardinals’ Petzing and Dolphins’ Weaver for head coaching job

Associated Press

The Chicago Bears interviewed Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzing and Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver for their head coaching job on Thursday. The Bears interviewed former Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel on Wednesday. Detroit offensive coordinator Ben Johnson figures to be at the top of the Bears’ wish list. Former Seattle coach Pete Carroll, Lions defensive coordinator Aaron …

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 …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Jets interview Chiefs’ Nagy and Borgonzi and Eagles’ Halaby for vacancies

Associated Press

The New York Jets interviewed Kansas City offensive coordinator Matt Nagy on Wednesday for their head coach vacancy. The team also announced it spoke to a pair of assistant general managers for its GM opening: the Chiefs’ Mike Borgonzi and the Philadelphia Eagles’ Alec Halaby. In his first stint with Kansas City, Nagy was Kansas City’s quarterbacks coach under Andy …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Jets interview Rex Ryan, who led franchise to its last playoff appearance, for head coaching job

Associated Press

Rex Ryan has returned to the New York Jets — for an interview, at least. The former Jets coach and current ESPN analyst, who led the franchise to its last playoff appearance to cap the 2010 season, met with the team Tuesday about its head coaching vacancy. He has lobbied openly for the job during recent TV and radio appearances …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Jaguars request interviews with 8 coaching candidates, including Detroit’s Johnson and Glenn

Associated Press

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Jaguars are conducting their coaching search with transparency for the first time in franchise history. The list includes five current NFL offensive coordinators: Buffalo’s Joe Brady, Tampa Bay’s Liam Coen, Detroit’s Ben Johnson, Baltimore’s Todd Monken and Philadelphia’s Kellen Moore. It also includes two current defensive coordinators — Detroit’s Aaron Glenn and Las Vegas’ Patrick …

2 months, 2 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 …

2 months, 2 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 …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Mike McCarthy not interested in addressing his job status: ‘We need to finish the race’

New York Times

The biggest Dallas Cowboys storyline entering the final week of the season is obvious. “We’ll address all of this after the Commanders game,” Stephen Jones said Monday on 105.3 The Fan in Dallas when asked about McCarthy reportedly having interest from other teams. But that doesn’t surprise me a bit that there would be interest in Mike McCarthy.” Despite the …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

NFL Week 17 takeaways: Are Vikings on the Lions’, Eagles’ level? Should Cowboys keep McCarthy?

New York Times

Week 17’s Sunday games brought crucial moments for coaches on the hot seat, teams battling for their playoff lives and, in some cases, both. Jones: The Vikings basically have everything it takes to contend for a championship: balanced offense, impactful defense, strong quarterback play, a quality offensive line and an innovative head coach with strong communication and motivational skills. Perception …

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 …

Stephen Jones says Mike McCarthy has done an ‘outstanding’ job amid Cowboys’ injuries

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3 months, 1 week ago

Stephen Jones says Mike McCarthy has done an ‘outstanding’ job amid Cowboys’ injuries

Associated Press

IRVING, Texas — Mike McCarthy’s ability to keep the injury-depleted Dallas Cowboys competitive could factor into whether the team gives him a contract extension. “I think he’s done outstanding,” executive vice president of personnel Stephen Jones said Wednesday after the NFL’s winter meetings. “I know our fans and opponents don’t look at everything but we do.” Parsons’ return sparked two …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Gut-wrenching loss leaves the Cowboys with not much to discuss beyond coach Mike McCarthy’s future

Associated Press

ARLINGTON, Texas — The gut-wrenching malfunction for the Cowboys after what could have been their game-winning blocked punt did more than cost Dallas a victory against Cincinnati. Amani Oruwariye’s gaffe in the final two minutes of the Bengals’ 27-20 win effectively ended a three-year playoff run for the Cowboys, although odds for reaching the postseason were steep either way. Two …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

North Carolina interviews Bill Belichick for head coaching job, AP sources say

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! North Carolina has interviewed former New England Patriots coach and six-time Super Bowl champion Bill Belichick for its head coaching position, two people with knowledge of the situation said Thursday. Belichick’s interview, first reported by Inside Carolina, comes a week after the school fired its winningest …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Jerry Jones: It’s ‘not crazy’ to think Mike McCarthy will get contract extension

New York Times

Judging by the season the Dallas Cowboys are having, most assume there will be a change at head coach in January. But Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones said don’t assume anything just yet. During his weekly radio interview Tuesday morning on 105.3 The Fan in Dallas, Jones said he’s not ruling out a contract extension for McCarthy. We …

4 months ago

NFL fans are all saying the same thing after ESPN broadcast Dallas Cowboys coach's play sheet

Daily Mail

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy has already been under fire for his poor play - but add carelessness to his repertoire of errors after this week's edition of Monday Night Football. McCarthy was coaching the team against the in-state rival Houston Texans on Monday and failed to properly protect his master play sheet from the peeping cameras of ESPN. …

4 months, 1 week ago

Cowboys Today: Dissecting Micah Parsons’ intention with his Mike McCarthy comments

New York Times

One element of the conversation surrounding the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night was bound to focus on Micah Parsons. Parsons was asked after the game about the job status of head coach Mike McCarthy, which is understandably a topic of interest as the Cowboys fell to 3-6 in McCarthy’s final year of his contract. Parsons said it was “nasty work” …

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 …

5 months ago

Cowboys mailbag: Why a midseason coaching change is unlikely and … hope for the future?

New York Times

Thank you for submitting your questions to our midseason mailbag. In this second edition, we’ll get into why the Dallas Cowboys are unlikely to make a head-coaching change midseason, what it would take for Mike McCarthy to return in 2025, whether there’s hope for the future and more. If contention means having a team that’s good enough to be in …

1 year, 1 month ago

Cowboys and Mike Zimmer agree on a reunion as defensive coordinator

Associated Press

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys have settled on a coaching reunion by deciding to bring back Mike Zimmer as defensive coordinator to replace Dan Quinn. Quinn spent three seasons with the Cowboys, quickly turning around one of the worst defenses in franchise history after Mike Nolan was fired following one season with coach Mike McCarthy. Zimmer’s debut as defensive …

1 year, 1 month ago

Former Titans head coach Mike Vrabel scheduled to interview with Panthers, AP source says

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel is scheduled to interview with the Carolina Panthers on Thursday for their head coaching position, according to a person familiar with situation. The NFL Network reported that the Panthers were conducting second interviews with Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Dave Canales and Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris on …

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