1 year, 2 months ago

Who could Falcons target as next head coach? Bill Belichick, Eric Bieniemy, more candidates

For the sixth time since buying the Atlanta Falcons in 2002, Arthur Blank is in the market for a new head coach. Blank fired Arthur Smith on Monday after three years in which the former Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator went 21-30 and failed to put any juice into the Falcons offense. Brian Callahan, Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator The 39-year-old checks the “has worked for Sean McVay” box and has quietly had one of the most impressive assistant coach seasons in the league after Joe Burrow’s season-ending injury. GO DEEPER Nguyen: Why defensive candidates could ace out offensive for NFL head-coach openings Brian Flores, Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator The 42-year-old still is involved in a discrimination lawsuit against the league, which might be a problem for Blank. GO DEEPER NFL's Black Monday stories: 'For the coaches and families, it’s an absolute nightmare' Mike Macdonald, Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator The 36-year-old has been through the Harbaugh coaching family, working for both John in Baltimore and Jim at Michigan.

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

NFL legend Bill Belichick is coaching practices again. Only now he’s a college rookie at UNC

Associated Press

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Bill Belichick is back on the practice sidelines again, a familiar home for the man who won six Super Bowls as an NFL head coach. The 72-year-old is a rookie in college coaching, opening his first set of spring practices this week since taking over at North Carolina as part of that school’s audacious bet to …

1 month, 1 week ago

Early 2025 NFL Power Rankings: Where do Eagles, Chiefs stand after Super Bowl?

New York Times

The NFL has a new champion for the first time in three years after the Philadelphia Eagles dismantled the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in Super Bowl LIX. Kansas City Chiefs Post-regular season ranking: 3 What’s new? GO DEEPER Patrick Mahomes’ legacy, a shaken Chiefs dynasty and what comes next: Sando’s Pick Six Post-regular season ranking: 2 What’s new? Los Angeles …

1 month, 1 week ago

Saints announce Eagles OC Kellen Moore as next head coach

New York Times

The New Orleans Saints officially announced the hiring of Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore as their next head coach on Tuesday morning. Moore took his second offensive coordinator job in 2023 under Chargers coach Brandon Staley in what turned out to be Moore’s only season with the club after a 5-12 finish. Moore’s offense helped the Cowboys’ Tony Pollard …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kliff Kingsbury to remain with Commanders, Mike McCarthy out for Saints’ coaching vacancy: Reports

New York Times

Kliff Kingsbury will remain the Washington Commanders’ offensive coordinator despite interest from the New Orleans Saints and other teams during this head-coaching cycle, according to multiple reports. Former Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy also will not be the Saints’ new head coach this season, according to multiple reports. pic.twitter.com/fgZ8yQgHC3 — New Orleans Saints January 28, 2025 New York Giants …

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 …

1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Underwhelming hire latest example of Cowboys being one of NFL’s most conservative franchises

New York Times

Jerry Jones has often said that he’d write a check for whatever it cost to get the Dallas Cowboys another Super Bowl. There’s nothing I wouldn’t do financially to get a Super Bowl.” It’s certainly difficult to believe that following Friday night’s announcement that their next head coach will be Brian Schottenheimer. GO DEEPER Cowboys hire Schottenheimer as coach; Eberflus …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn agrees to terms with Jets to be their head coach

Associated Press

Aaron Glenn is back where his NFL journey began nearly 31 years ago. The Jets and Glenn agreed to terms Wednesday on making the Detroit Lions defensive coordinator their head coach. “From the time I was drafted and practiced on Long Island to the time I came back as a scout in New Jersey, this organization has always felt like …

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

Jets interview Commanders defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. for their head coach job

Associated Press

The New York Jets interviewed Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. on Sunday for their head coach vacancy. Ulbrich, the Jets’ interim head coach for 12 games after Robert Saleh was fired, was hired by Atlanta as its defensive coordinator. Whitt previously worked with Commanders coach Dan Quinn in Atlanta in 2020 as the Falcons’ pass game coordinator and …

2 months ago

Falcons bring former assistant Jeff Ulbrich back to Atlanta as defensive coordinator

Associated Press

ATLANTA — The Falcons brought Jeff Ulbrich back to Atlanta, naming their former assistant as defensive coordinator on Saturday night. Ulbrich, who spent much of last season as the New York Jets’ interim coach, takes over a defense that earned criticism from first-year coach Raheem Morris for the team’s 8-9 finish. He was elevated to interim defensive coordinator when Morris …

2 months ago

Jets interview Vikings’ Flores and McCown and Packers’ Hafley for their head coaching job

Associated Press

The New York Jets interviewed Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores and quarterbacks coach Josh McCown and Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley on Friday for their head coach vacancy. The 43-year-old Flores has been running Minnesota’s defense the last two seasons after a stint as a senior defensive assistant and linebackers coach for Pittsburgh in 2022. “There’s a …

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

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 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

Falcons fire defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake, assistant Jay Rodgers following defense’s poor finish

Associated Press

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons fired defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake and defensive line coach Jay Rodgers on Saturday following first-year coach Raheem Morris’ sharp criticism of his defense’s disappointing finish. “These decisions are never easy from the human side of things and we wish Jimmy, Jay and their families the best.” The Falcons’ late-season benching of quarterback Kirk Cousins and …

2 months, 1 week ago

Bill Belichick could make shock return to the NFL with Tom Brady's Las Vegas Raiders

Daily Mail

Bill Belichick has not even been North Carolina's head football coach for a month and he's already trying to be pulled back to the NFL, including by Tom Brady's Las Vegas Raiders. Las Vegas fired Antonio Pierce on Tuesday from its helm after a 4-13 season, with reports stating Brady has already talked to Belichick in recent weeks. Belichick made …

2 months, 2 weeks 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 …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

What I’m hearing about Jets’ head coach and GM searches, from Aaron Glenn to Mike Vrabel

New York Times

The New York Jets’ season officially ended with a victory on Sunday, but in reality, owner Woody Johnson — who spoke of the meaningless end-of-season victory afterward like it mattered — moved on to the offseason a long time ago. If the Jets don’t land Vrabel — he is expected to interview with multiple other teams — then I’d expect …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Why the Patriots’ head-coaching job is the best one available this offseason

New York Times

After the New England Patriots’ final game of the season, Drake Maye put on a hoodie and a jacket, said congratulations to Joe Milton on an impressive performance in a mostly meaningless game and headed out the door into an offseason when everything is about to change. GO DEEPER Patriots fire Jerod Mayo after one season, expected to pursue Mike …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Jaguars fire coach Doug Pederson after 3 seasons, will bring back GM Trent Baalke

New York Times

The Jacksonville Jaguars fired coach Doug Pederson on Monday after a three-year tenure that began with promise but trended downward for the better part of the last two seasons, team owner Shad Khan announced. “I had the difficult task this morning of informing Doug Pederson of my intention to hire a new head coach to lead the Jacksonville Jaguars,” Khan …

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, 2 weeks ago

Russini’s what I’m hearing: All the coaching buzz, from Pierce to Vrabel, McCarthy to Mayo

New York Times

Happy 2025 to you and your family. If the Lions lose on Sunday night and are playing on wild-card weekend, they can interview virtually three days after Detroit’s first playoff game, up until Jan. 19. If Minnesota loses on Sunday night and is playing on wild-card weekend, Flores can interview virtually three days after the Vikings’ first playoff game, up …

3 months, 1 week ago

Bill Belichick reached out to Jets about their vacancy before taking UNC job, AP source says

Associated Press

Bill Belichick contacted the New York Jets about their head coaching vacancy before accepting the job at North Carolina, according to a person familiar with the situation. But the former New England Patriots coach recently reached out to the Jets, who fired Robert Saleh on Oct. 8 and installed defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich as the interim coach. The Athletic first …

NFL world reacts with excitement, surprise, questions after Bill Belichick is hired to coach UNC

Associated Press

Minutes after the University of North Carolina announced it had hired Bill Belichick as its next head football coach, the Tar Heels’ Instagram account posted a photo of the legendary NFL coach — at no more than 3 years old — sitting in the UNC bleachers. “I think he’s going to do good,” said Patriots receiver Kendrick Bourne, who played …

3 months, 1 week ago

Here’s why North Carolina is going to regret hiring Bill Belichick

New York Times

You managed to hire someone completely unqualified to be your next football coach. GO DEEPER Bill Belichick agrees to deal to become UNC football head coach I realize I may get excommunicated from the football world for daring to question the merits of a six-time Super Bowl champion coach. • And Coach X is 72 years old, just one year …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Bill Belichick, 72, and girlfriend Jordon Hudson, 24, stun on the red carpet after shock North Carolina interview

Daily Mail

Bill Belichick is popping up in all sorts of unexpected places. Hours after it was revealed that the long-time NFL head coach interviewed for the opening at the University of North Carolina, the 72-year-old Belichick was joined by 24-year-old girlfriend Jordon Hudson at Thursday’s American Museum of Natural History gala in New York. Belichick and Hudson are seen at Thursday’s …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Long-time Jets rival and Super Bowl winner is 'interested in coaching New York... but with a condition'

Daily Mail

At least one former New England Patriot is interested in coaching the rival New York Jets. Speaking on his podcast, Flight Deck with Rich Cimini, the long-time Jets beat writer explained Vrabel is willing to replace the fired Robert Saleh with Gang Green, but on one condition: The three-time Super Bowl winner wants to know who New York's general manager …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Football fans all make the same joke about Bill Belichick interviewing for the North Carolina job

Daily Mail

The revelation that legendary NFL coach Bill Belichick has interviewed for North Carolina's vacant head-coaching position has been met with the inevitable jokes about his 24-year-old girlfriend, Jordon Hudson. But according to Inside Carolina, Belichick has now interviewed for UNC's head-coaching job, in what would be a surprising return route back to football. The 72-year-old has been dating Hudson, a …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Bill Belichick interviews for shock head coaching position as he eyes bombshell return to football

Daily Mail

Bill Belichick has interviewed for a hugely unexpected potential new role, according to a report. But according to Inside Carolina, Belichick has now interviewed for the University of North Carolina's head coaching job, in what would be a surprising return route back to football. Bill Belichick has surprisingly interviewed for UNC's head coaching job, per a new report Belichick has …

Six-time Super Bowl champion Bill Belichick reportedly interviews for UNC head coaching job

CNN

CNN — Former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick interviewed with the University of North Carolina for its head football coaching job, according to multiple reports. The six-time Super Bowl winner hasn’t coached since he and the Patriots parted ways after 24 seasons earlier this year, bringing an end to one of the greatest head coaching runs in NFL …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Bill Belichick interviews for North Carolina head-coaching job: Sources

New York Times

By Bruce Feldman, Brendan Marks, Dianna Russini and Ralph D. Russo Former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick has spoken with North Carolina officials multiple times about the school’s head-coaching vacancy, multiple people who have been briefed on the situation told The Athletic on Thursday. His 37-year-old son, Steve Belichick, a former Patriots assistant coach, is Washington’s defensive coordinator, working …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

For Matt Eberflus and Bears, the numbers didn’t work out. Who figures to replace him?

New York Times

The numbers tell the story. Matt Eberflus’ three-season run as the Bears head coach, which was memorable for all the wrong reasons, ended Friday, a day after his final late-game blunder turned him into a national punchline. • 14-32: Overall record as head coach of the Bears • 2-13: NFC North record • 3-19: Road record • 5-19: Record in …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Russini’s what I’m hearing: The day the Jets fell apart and the Broncos rallied, Belichick best fits

New York Times

The New York football scene has turned into competing tragedies, with the Giants’ Daniel Jones saga going up against the Jets’ all-encompassing disaster. This is what I’m hearing from around the league this week: • What’s next for Aaron Rodgers and the Jets — and a former head coach the team should consider bringing back • No hard feelings for …

4 months 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 …

4 months, 1 week 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 …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Bill Belichick’s media blitz: Seeking next coaching job or settling all family business?

New York Times

During “Monday Night Football” on Oct. 14, Peyton Manning teed up Bill Belichick for a reaction to the New York Jets’ firing of coach Robert Saleh, the kind of moment tailormade for ESPN’s “Manningcast,” and the exact reason they’ve made the legendary New England Patriots coach a fixture during their broadcasts. The 2024 season isn’t even halfway over and Belichick …

5 months, 1 week ago

Could Bill Belichick coach the Jets? It feels unlikely thanks to 25 years of bitterness

New York Times

You can hear the disgust in Bill Belichick’s voice when he has to say the name of the NFL team he took such pleasure in beating. In the 2018 ESPN “30 for 30” documentary “The Two Bills,” producers tried to get Belichick and his mentor Bill Parcells to head into the New York Jets locker room at MetLife Stadium. Belichick …

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Colin Kaepernick speaks out on bombshell NFL return rumors - after Jim Harbaugh claimed he offered ex-QB shock path back to the league

Daily Mail

Colin Kaepernick broke his silence on Jim Harbaugh's claim he had extended an invite to the former quarterback this week. Los Angeles Chargers head coach Harbaugh made a stunning revelation in the offseason when he claimed that he had offered his former player a path back to the league. Colin Kaepernick broke his silence on rumors he could return to …

6 months, 2 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 …

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Will Bill Belichick coach again? A hoodie-shaped cloud looms over NFL in 2024

New York Times

Bill Belichick will cast a large shadow over the NFL throughout the 2024 season. In fact, when the Eagles practiced in Foxboro this month, a fan yelled at Sirianni that Belichick would be taking his job next year, so he’s already privy to the noise. Patriots fan just yelled at Nick Sirianni “Hey Sirianni, Bill is taking your job next …

7 months, 1 week 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 …

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Jim Harbaugh has best track record of 8 new head coaches but Morris has better shot at playoffs

Associated Press

At least one NFL team with a new coach has reached the playoffs every year since the 2006 season. DAVE CANALES After helping Baker Mayfield revive his career in Tampa Bay in one season as the Buccaneers’ offensive coordinator, Canales is aiming to engineer another dramatic turnaround in Carolina. MIKE MACDONALD The Seattle Seahawks went 9-8 last season before Pete …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Associated Press

IRVINE, Calif. — Recent changes made by New Orleans Saints third-year coach Dennis Allen reflect the urgency surrounding his employment situation. “It’s not all going to be just the way it was,” said Allen, who’s gone 16-18, without a playoff bid, in two seasons since his predecessor and former boss, Sean Payton, left the club. “We have those conversations, but …

7 months, 3 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 …

8 months ago

Bill Belichick still 'fully invested' in NFL coaching return next season - despite whirlwind romance with 23-year-old cheerleader

Daily Mail

Bill Belichick is 'fully invested' in returning to the NFL coaching ranks, a prominent reporter has said, as the legendary leader prepares for a season away from the sidelines. Nonetheless, the 72-year-old 'wants to coach again' according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, who made it clear that the eight-time Super Bowl winner isn't thinking about retirement. Bill Belichick is 'fully …

9 months, 2 weeks 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 …

1 year ago

Bill Belichick's career as a head coach is OVER, claims former NFL executive, after the Patriots failed to land a coaching job this offseason following end of 24-year stay in New England

Daily Mail

Marc Ross, an NFL.com analyst and former executive with the New York Giants, believes that Bill Belichick won't be a head coach in the National Football League again. Belichick, who stepped aside after 24 seasons in New England, went through multiple interviews with different teams - but exited the coaching carousel without a new team. Bill Belichick will not be …

1 year, 1 month ago

Why NFL execs, coaches view Jim Harbaugh, Raheem Morris as coaching cycle’s best hires

New York Times

Jim Harbaugh wasn’t just a splash hire because of his star status. “We’ll see.” Raheem Morris, who easily came in second place on the ballot, has a sterling reputation around the league, and it became fairly obvious in recent years he’d get another head coaching opportunity. Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay has been advocating for Morris to get …

1 year, 1 month ago

Falcons owner Blank says Bill Belichick never asked for player personnel control in interviews

Associated Press

ATLANTA — Bill Belichick made no demands for additional authority during his two interviews with Atlanta in the coach search that led to the hiring of Raheem Morris, according to Falcons owner Arthur Blank. Blank described Belichick’s record as “incredible” and said “he’s the greatest coach who ever coached the game” or “on a very short list.” He said the …

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