NFL Coaching & Front Office Changes for next season (1 Viewer)

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

According to NFL.com's Ian Rapoport, "no one in Miami is safe," including coach Joe Philbin and GM Jeff Ireland.

This should be self evident after the Dolphins chocked away a certain playoff berth by losing to Thad Lewis and Geno Smith. Miami scored one touchdown over its final 25 possessions. In two years on the job, Philbin has been placid to the point of banal, while Ireland's "approach" remains as scattershot as ever. The duo's choice for offensive coordinator, Mike Sherman, calls plays seemingly at random. The Dolphins have a nice talent base, but a poor brain trust.


Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter

NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reports Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops is "open" to making the leap to the NFL.

Ensconced at Oklahoma since 1999, Stoops has resisted countless overtures to bolt Norman, Ok., but has seemingly plateaued at OU. He might finally be ready to make a change. It's also possible Stoops has been emboldened to make a move by the NFL success of former college coaches Chip Kelly, Jim Harbaugh and Pete Carroll. Stoops has compiled a 159-39 record in 15 seasons at Oklahoma, and favors a pass-happy offense.


Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter

According to the Denver Post, the Browns have "inquired about interviewing" Broncos OC Adam Gase for their head-coaching vacancy.

Gase joins Patriots OC Josh McDaniels as a rumored candidate to replace Rob Chudzinski. The list will surely grow. Only 35, Gase has just one year of coordinating experience at the NFL level. We'd consider him a long-shot to get the nod in Cleveland.

Related: Browns, Broncos

Source: Denver Post

 

[drummer]

Surprised Schwartz and Ryan are looking like they're coming back.

If Schwartz comes back, Detroit will revolt.

This is so fascinating and I've enjoyed so many that share similar thoughts. Schwartz has completely turned that franchise around in such a short time and they were perennial losers with an all-time low of fan interest before he got there.

Bad NFL teams are supposed to get better. With the draft and the cap, that's how the league is set up. Once they got the historically bad Matt Millen out of the way, the Lions were able to start accumulating talent like a normal team. Schwartz doesn't really deserve a lot of credit for that.

He absolutely does. You're just in bitter mode after the season or somesuch...cmon

Calling out your fans, fake kick against Pittsburgh, epic late season collapse, thinks his QB does not need to be coached, benching star player with everything on the line... thats just this year. Yet he should get credit for Calvin being a monster and winning a few games?

Stop it, just stop it. You sound as if you do not know anything about football. McCoy got San Diego there in his first season. Trestman almost got Chicago there and he has never coached in the league before. With the roster Detroit has he couldnt do it.... he MUST go.

Again, just stop. Has nothing to do with bitter, just the truth.

He was once the 49ers OC with George Seifert.

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

A source tells ESPN's Adam Schefter that Patriots OC Josh McDaniels and Chargers OC Ken Whisenhunt are among the candidates for the Browns' head coaching vacancy.

SI's Peter King also reported Sunday that McDaniels is high on the list. It makes some sense as he's a favorite of GM Mike Lombardi and is from Barberton, OH, about 40 miles south of Cleveland. However, McDaniels has failed as both the head coach of the Broncos and offensive coordinator of the Rams, only finding real success when paired with Bill Belichick in New England. Whisenhunt is also thought to be on the Texans' list if they don't land Penn State's Bill O'Brien -- who figures to draw interest from the Browns as well.

Source: ESPN.com

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

The Browns have requested permission to interview Seahawks DC Dan Quinn for their head-coaching vacancy.

This throws cold water on the notion that Rob Chudzinski was forced out the door with an obvious replacement in mind. Pete Carroll's latest protege, Quinn has just one year of coordinating experience at the NFL level, but oversaw the league's fiercest unit this season. Defense isn't the Browns' problem, however. We'd ultimately expect GM Mike Lombardi to go with another offensive mind.

Related: Browns, Seahawks

Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

The Bucs will interview Lovie Smith for their head-coaching vacancy.

ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Monday that Smith is the "favorite" to land the Tampa Bay job. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport seconds that and says there's a "lot of mutual interest." Smith reportedly has plans to bring Jeff Tedford along as his offensive coordinator wherever he lands.

Related: Buccaneers

Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports the Redskins plan to interview Seahawks OC Darrell Bevell for their head-coaching vacancy.

Bevell has now been linked to the Vikings and Redskins. The Redskins will likely have one of the longest lists of candidates of all the head-coaching vacancies. Owner Daniel Snyder has money to blow. Bevell likes to hammer it on the ground with his running backs. He's worked with Adrian Peterson and Marshawn Lynch for much of his coaching career. Bevell reportedly loves Seattle. There's no guarantee he leaves.

Related: Redskins

Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter

The Vikings have requested permission to interview Broncos OC Adam Gase for their head-coaching vacancy.

Gase has declined to interview with interested teams until after the Broncos' playoff run. While he's probably going to be a hot name, it's hard to see Gase scoring a head-coaching gig after just one season of coordinating experience. And that came in an offense led by Peyton Manning.

Related: Vikings

Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter

Updating a previous item, the Lions have not requested permission to interview Cardinals DC Todd Bowles for their head-coaching vacancy.

NFL Network's Albert Breer originally reported the Lions reached out to Bowles, but Breer clarified there was a mix-up on his end. Bowles has drawn interest from the Browns and Vikings. Breer's colleague, Mike Silver, reports there's a possibility Bowles turns down the Browns' request.

Related: Lions, Browns

Source: Albert Breer on Twitter

 

[lod01]

Gase will decline the Vikings. He declined a better gig with the Browns. He knows he's not ready for that after 1 year of watching Manning change his plays.

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

The Miami Herald hints that 49ers "senior offensive consultant" Eric Mangini could be a possible GM replacement for the Dolphins.

Jeff Ireland would obviously have to get the boot first, but beat writer Armando Salguero composed an interesting list of candidates to replace Ireland. It leads off with Mangini. Owner Stephen Ross reportedly wanted to hire Mangini before the 2011 season, and Ross supposedly "loves" Mangini for reasons Salguero "is not clear on." Word is Mangini wants to get involved in front office operations. Other notable names listed as possible Ireland replacements are ex-Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum, ex-Chiefs GM Scott Pioli, and current Dolphins assistant GM Brian Gaine.

Related: Dolphins

Source: Miami Herald

The Patriots have granted the Browns permission to interview OC Josh McDaniels for their head-coaching vacancy.

That interview will likely take place this week, as McDaniels is only allowed to interview for head-coaching jobs up through Sunday due to the Patriots being in the playoffs. Early indications are that McDaniels is the overwhelming favorite to take over as Rob Chudzinki's successor in Cleveland.

Related: Browns

Source: Albert Breer on Twitter

 

[Steed]

Read on twitter mcdaniels has the job if he wants it. He might already be testing the temperatures of people he would want on his staff, which makes the browns decision to keep the current staff even more dubious. I wish people would learn these belicheck slappies aren't as good outside New England. Mangini getting another gig is bad for our hobby information wise.

 

[Bri]

I wish Zimmer would be on these lists

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/12/27/nfl-bengals-defensive-coordinator-mike-zimmer-balances-head-coaching-prospects/4224245/

I really like everything and look at his attitude here, love that. Some team ought to go meet him in Cincy if he's busy at work.

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

ESPN NFC North blogger Pat Yasinskas is "hearing" the Bucs will hire Rod Marinelli as defensive coordinator.
Lovie Smith would be tabbing longtime pal Marinelli over Leslie Frazier, who could still be brought on in a position coach/"assistant head coach" role. The hangup with Marinelli was the fact that he coached Dallas' defensive line in 2013, and was still under contract with the Cowboys in 2014. Per NFL rules, position coaches must be formally released by their teams to accept anything below a head-coaching job. So Jerry Jones must've agreed to let Marinelli go.

Related: Cowboys

Source: Pat Yasinskas on Twitter

Buccaneers hired Lovie Smith as head coach.
Credit Adam Schefter for first tabbing Smith as the heavy favorite in Tampa, and Jay Glazer for breaking news of the actual hire. Previous reports have indicated Smith will be accompanied by Jeff Tedford to coordinate the Bucs' offense, and Leslie Frazier to run the defense. Turning 56 in May, Smith spent 2013 out of football after being fired by the Bears, where he was head coach for nine years and earned an 81-63 record with one Super Bowl appearance. Smith is set up for success with the Buccaneers, who have far more talent than their 4-12 2013 record suggests. The Bucs are hiring Smith before a general manager, which suggests Lovie will have plenty of personnel power. We'd view this as a fairly high-risk, boom-or-bust hire despite Smith's successful track record.

Related: Bears

Source: Jay Glazer on Twitter

ESPN's Josina Anderson reports the Redskins will interview Giants DC Perry Fewell for their head-coaching vacancy.
Fewell, 51, has been the Giants' defensive boss the past four seasons. Previously, he was with the Bills for four years. In 2009, Fewell was the interim head coach in Buffalo for the final seven games. He led the Bills to a 3-4 finish after **** Jauron was fired. The Giants fielded the league's No. 8 defense in 2013, finishing tenth against the pass and 14th against the run.

Related: Redskins

Source: Josina Anderson on Twitter

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports Ravens OC Jim Caldwell will interview for the Lions and Redskins head-coaching vacancies.
Caldwell took over for Cam Cameron as the Ravens' offensive coordinator late in the 2012 season and immediately turned the group around and helped lead Baltimore to a Super Bowl title. The soon-to-be 59-year-old was the head coach of the Colts from 2009-2011. There's also speculation that Caldwell may succeed Bill O'Brien at Penn State. He was the QBs coach there from 1986-1992.

Related: Redskins, Lions

Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter

CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora reports the Browns are expected to hire Jim Schwartz as their defensive coordinator.
What the Browns are doing, we have no clue. Rob Chudzinski assembled a star-studded coordinator pairing in OC Norv Turner and DC Ray Horton last offseason. Horton is one of the brighter defensive minds in the game. The Browns have told him he can seek employment elsewhere, and he'll have zero trouble landing on his feet. Schwartz worked with the Browns as a scout from 1993-1995 when Bill Belichick was the coach. Current Browns GM Mike Lombardi was also on that staff. Schwartz coordinated the Titans defense from 2001-2008. Of course, the Browns have no idea who their next head coach will be.

Related: Browns

Source: CBS Sports

Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official website reports the team is not interested in Seahawks OL coach Tom Cable for their head-coaching vacancy.
The Detroit Free Press reported Tuesday that the Lions had interest in Cable, while NFL Network's Ian Rapoport confirmed it and said Detroit was doing background work on the former Raiders head coach. 49-year-old Cable has been Seattle's offensive line coach and assistant head coach the past three seasons.

Related: Lions

Source: TIm Twentyman on Twitter

 

[msudaisy26]

I don't understand why some people think it is bad to hire a coach that has been fired before. Just because it didn't work out in one place doesn't mean they didn't learn and it can work out in a new place. We talk about players needing a change all the time.

 

[Bri]

Interesting Lombardi has previous experience with Schwartz and didn't say "come be our head coach." Lions fan that dislike him will probably be all over this.

 

[Bri]

The Titans are supposed to announce their coaching changes today-if any.

Several years ago, the Titans regularly had excellent trenches every team respected. Both Jim Washburn and Mike Munchak could be available today.

Also, (for lack of a better word) their top students in Washburn's son and Bruce Matthews. Matthews coached the Titans OL and Washburn's son coached Detroit's. Both didn't do a great job but supposedly have very bright futures.

Today could be a great start for some team that needs to improve one or both of their lines.

This is unexciting to fans of good teams, but if you're a fan of a team with a bad OL you'd probably be oh so excited to get a guy like Munchak coaching them.

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

Sources tell the Associated Press that a decision on the fate of OC Mike Sherman and GM Jeff Ireland could come Thursday.

Owner Stephen Ross reportedly got so upset during the season-ending loss to the Jets that he turned away because he could no longer watch. It's understandable considering the Dolphins choked away a playoff berth by scoring a total of seven points against a pair of non-playoff teams in the final two weeks. Sherman is considered the most likely man to be fired and the AP says Ireland is in "serious jeopardy" as well. Head coach Joe Philbin is tentatively expected to return for his third season.


Source: Associated Press

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

The Browns are scheduled to interview Patriots OC Josh McDaniels for their head-coaching vacancy Saturday.

McDaniels is considered the favorite for the job thanks to his ties to northeast Ohio and affection of GM Mike Lombardi. The bigger question is if he's willing to leave his job with the Patriots for The Factory of Sadness. The interview will take place in the New England area as McDaniels prepares for the Divisional Round of the playoffs. Other Browns candidates reportedly include Cardinals DC Todd Bowles, Seahawks DC Dan Quinn, Broncos OC Adam Gase, Auburn HC Gus Malzahn and Vanderbilt HC James Franklin.


Source: ESPN.com

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

NFL.com's Jeff Darlington "fully expects" Bengals OC Jay Gruden to receive "major consideration" for the Redskins' head-coaching vacancy.

Preparing for Sunday's Wild Card game, Gruden isn't yet allowed to interview. Gruden has overseen a productive, but often vanilla, offense during his three years as Cincinnati's coordinator. He's not an undeserving candidate, but his last name is certainly boosting his job prospects.

Related: Redskins

Source: Jeff Darlington on Twitter

The Vikings are reportedly interested in both Bengals coordinators for their head coaching vacancy.

The Vikes won't be able to talk to Mike Zimmer or Jay Gruden until after the Bengals' playoff run. Gruden is an especially intriguing candidate as the Vikings try to get their offense out of the mud and he shares an agent with GM Rick Spielman. Adam Gase, Jack Del Rio, Dan Quinn, Todd Bowles and Darrell Bevell are all expected to get a look from Minnesota as well.

Related: Vikings

Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

Giants OC Kevin Gilbride has announced his retirement from football.

"It’s hard to say, ‘It’s time,’" Gilbride said. "To finally do it, it’s a very unnatural feeling. I’ve been telling my wife (Debbie) for years I was going to do it. ... I knew this was it." Gilbride has been an NFL coach since 1989. He was the head coach of the Chargers from 1997-98, and has overseen the Giants' offense since 2007. It's debatable whether he'd be "retiring" had the G-Men not struggled so mightily on offense this season, but Gilbride sounds at peace with his decision. 62 years old, Gilbride hangs it up having spent time with the Oilers, Jaguars, Steelers and Bills in addition to the Chargers and Giants. Former Bucs OC and Giants assistant Mike Sullivan is the heavy favorite to replace Gilbride.


Source: giants.com

FOX Sports and the Newark Star-Ledger report Giants OC Kevin Gilbride has decided to retire.

That should read "retire," as all signs point toward Gilbride being forced out. It's not without justification, as the Giants offense has been in steady decline the past two seasons, going completely in the tank for the final half of 2013. Injuries and the regression of Eli Manning and Hakeem Nicks deserve a large part of the blame, but at this point, it would be irresponsible of the Giants not to bring in a new voice. Gilbride has been on the Giants' staff since 2004, and served as offensive coordinator since 2007.


Source: Mike Garafolo on Twitter

 

[drummer]

FarveCo just climaxed.

 

[lod01]

FarveCo just climaxed.

Actually I cut Gomer a couple weeks back so it isn't that great for me. He was at this point just a backup and not even a good one. Glad that clown is gone though. I just think Gomer is a 25 TD at best QB the rest of the way. It was really painful watching Gomer throw to a spot and the only guy there was a defender. That should happen maybe twice a year, not twice a game.

 

[zftcg]

I don't understand why some people think it is bad to hire a coach that has been fired before. Just because it didn't work out in one place doesn't mean they didn't learn and it can work out in a new place. We talk about players needing a change all the time.

I think there are different types of fired coaches. The first type is the guy who was successful at a previous stop, but eventually just reached a point where the team needed new blood and he needed a change of scenery. Think Coughlin, Reid, Dungy or Fox (I think if Whisenhunt gets a HC job, he could fall into that category as well). The second type is the latent genius who blew his first chance because of bad timing/impetuous owners (Belichik with the Browns, Shanahan with the Raiders). Both of those types seem to do pretty well at their next stops.

The kind that doesn't do well is the pure retread, the guy who keeps getting hired despite not having much of a track record. When teams hire those guys, they not only consign themselves to further losses, they depress the hell out of their fan base. What fan has ever said, "I'm so excited we brought in Norv Turner/**** Jauron/Romeo Crennel"?

 

[Long Ball Larry]

Tough to say because the overwhelming majority of coaches are coordinators. To grab a rough idea of the numbers, I took all coaches who started coaching in 1980 or later and coached at least 48 games. I checked off whether they were college coaches, coordinators or head coaches. A few guys had multiple categories and a few I did not know off of the top of my head, though most likely they were just coordinators.

I get 74 coordinators, 13 former coaches, and 12 college coaches. Again, there is some overlap and I may look into it further to get more exact, but this was to give dirty, overall picture. FWIW, based on these groupings, former coaches had a 59% W/L % (for entire careers), college coaches had 53% W/L %, and coordinators were at 49.6%. Not that they mean much due to the flaws in this data sampling. I thought that this might be helpful to at least start to get a construct going, though.

Here are the former coaches and college coaches, in case anyone can think of anyone I missed (keeping in mind the 48 game cut-off).

Former Coaches

Bill Belichick

Bill Parcells

Dan Reeves

Dennis Green

George Seifert

Jim Mora

Mike Shanahan

Norv Turner

Pete Carroll

Romeo Crennel

Tom Coughlin

Tony Dungy

Wade Phillips

College Coaches

Barry Switzer

Bobby Ross

Butch Davis

Dennis Erickson

Dennis Green

Jim Harbaugh

Jimmy Johnson

John Mackovic

John Robinson

Pete Carroll

Steve Mariucci

Tom Coughlin

edit: oops, missed John Fox, Erickson, Jimmy Johnson, and Mariucci in the former coaches group. Actually a lot of overlap. Interesting.

 

[Long Ball Larry]

yeah, that was meant for a different thread.

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports Chiefs director of player personnel Chris Ballard is the "leading candidate" to become the Buccaneers GM.

Ballard is wrapping up his first season in Kansas City. Previously, he spent 12 years in the Bears organization. So, obviously he has a connection with new Bucs head coach Lovie Smith. Ballard spent 11 seasons as a scout in Chicago and has very little decision-making experience. That would lead us to believe Smith is going to hold much of the "power" in Tampa Bay.

Related: Chiefs

Source: Chris Mortensen on Twitter

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

Lions.com's Tim Twentyman considers Chargers OC Ken Whisenhunt the favorite to land Detroit's head-coaching job.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport previously reported the Lions' interest in Whiz was "very strong," and GM Martin Mayhew has already been exploring references of the onetime Cardinals head coach. Unfortunately, the Lions will have to wait for the Chargers' playoff run to end to formally interview Whisenhunt.

Related: Lions

Source: Tim Twentyman on Twitter

 

[flapgreen]

Titans stink

 

[Bri]

This article suggests cowher not this year

http://q.usatoday.com/2014/01/03/bill-cowher-washington-redskins-pittsburgh-steelers-comeback-head-coach/

 

[coolnerd]

Tough to say because the overwhelming majority of coaches are coordinators. To grab a rough idea of the numbers, I took all coaches who started coaching in 1980 or later and coached at least 48 games. I checked off whether they were college coaches, coordinators or head coaches. A few guys had multiple categories and a few I did not know off of the top of my head, though most likely they were just coordinators.

I get 74 coordinators, 13 former coaches, and 12 college coaches. Again, there is some overlap and I may look into it further to get more exact, but this was to give dirty, overall picture. FWIW, based on these groupings, former coaches had a 59% W/L % (for entire careers), college coaches had 53% W/L %, and coordinators were at 49.6%. Not that they mean much due to the flaws in this data sampling. I thought that this might be helpful to at least start to get a construct going, though.

Here are the former coaches and college coaches, in case anyone can think of anyone I missed (keeping in mind the 48 game cut-off).

Former Coaches

Bill Belichick

Bill Parcells

Dan Reeves

Dennis Green

George Seifert

Jim Mora

Mike Shanahan

Norv Turner

Pete Carroll

Romeo Crennel

Tom Coughlin

Tony Dungy

Wade Phillips

College Coaches

Barry Switzer

Bobby Ross

Butch Davis

Dennis Erickson

Dennis Green

Jim Harbaugh

Jimmy Johnson

John Mackovic

John Robinson

Pete Carroll

Steve Mariucci

Tom Coughlin

edit: oops, missed John Fox, Erickson, Jimmy Johnson, and Mariucci in the former coaches group. Actually a lot of overlap. Interesting.

Houston's bob McNair mentioned today and all through the off-season something about the study they (Texans) did where having head coaching experience (either college or pro) and some background in the NFL (both these were high criteria in the job search) gave the highest percentage chance of success in the NFL. Your number may not be exact and have some overlap, but seem to confirm what the Texans brass has claimed to at least have researched significantly.

 

[Faust]

Indications are Mike Munchak will return to TitansBy Dan Hanzus

Around the League Writer

The Tennessee Titans continue to handle their internal evaluation process at their own pace.

NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported Friday on NFL Network's "Around The League Live" that indications are Munchak will return for a fourth season with the team in 2014.

A short time later, the Titans released official statements from president and CEO Tommy Smith and general manager Ruston Webster making it clear nothing has been settled.

"I said all along that we would review every aspect of the football operations at the conclusion of the season -- in early January," Smith's statement read. "Today I sat down with (general manager) Ruston Webster and Mike and we discussed every coach and player on the roster. We had good discussions, but no final decisions were made."

"The three of us (Webster, Smith, Mike Munchak) met all day today in Houston," Webster's statement read. "We had a good conversation in regards to the team and moving forward. Nothing final has been decided at this point, but we hope to have a decision soon."

Signs point to Munchak coming back for the final year of his contract. Other changes could be coming on the staff, however.

Gregg Williams is potentially in line to be promoted to defensive coordinator, while the fate of offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains remains very much in doubt. Team officials were unhappy with Loggains' pass-happy approach this season. Munchak publicly vouched for Loggains earlier this week.

Munchak has been with the team since he was drafted by the organization -- then the Houston Oilers -- back in 1982, but his 22-26 coaching record since 2011 stretched the patience of the new Titans owner.

We previewed all four Wild Card games in the latest "Around The League Podcast."

Rotoworld:

The Nashville Tennessean reports "indications are" the Titans will retain Mike Munchak as head coach in 2014.
Through three seasons, Munchak has managed records of 9-7, 6-10, and 7-9. Ostensibly satisfied with mediocrity, the Titans will retain their full front office and coaching staff with the decision, which also bodes well for Jake Locker's chances of entering 2014 as the Titans' starter. Tennessee's roster isn't in awful shape, but there are major quarterback and running back questions in Nashville, and the defense could also use talent injections at a number of key spots. As of January 3, we'd set the over-under on Titans 2014 victories at around 7.0. Per ESPN AFC South blogger Paul Kuharsky, Munchak's career record against teams that finish with a winning record is an abominable 3-20.

Source: Jim Wyatt on Twitter

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

Bucs hired Leslie Frazier as defensive coordinator.
The Cowboys wouldn't let DL coach Rod Marinelli out of his contract. Tight with new Bucs coach Lovie Smith, Frazier teaches a similar Tampa 2-style defense, although both coaches have utilized more man coverage in recent seasons, with Peanut Tillman doing so frequently in Chicago and Xavier Rhodes playing press this past year for Frazier in Minnesota. Before a largely-failed stint as the Vikings' 2011-2013 head coach (20-32-1 record), Frazier coordinated Minnesota's defense from 2008-2010, and his units ranked sixth, sixth, and eighth in the NFL in total defense. Put simply, he's a fantastic fit under Lovie and has an excellent track record as a coordinator. Frazier and Smith will need improved pass rush in Tampa, but they aren't going to let Darrelle Revis go to waste.

Related: Vikings

Source: Josina Anderson on Twitter

 

[Tanner9919]

with Killdrive retiring, the Gmen should take a long look at Norv Turner, if he is available.Power run game, heavy WR/TE attacking offense..Eli would thrive..

but it appears he is the frontrunner to replace Jim Caldwell in Baltimore..

 

[Bri]

FWIW I'm hearing Snee and Diehl will walk if they don't like the new OC hire and the possibility of other new staff. Both are huge cogs in their offensive line-so much so I'd guess they stink without em'.

Giants brass needs to do something obviously positive. Norv would be a great move. Hiring from within might be the safe route here.

 

[IHEARTFF]

MT

 

[Bri]

This article suggests Romeo as Texans DC

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000308855/article/bill-obrien-expected-to-clear-out-houston-texans-staff

 

[Bri]

Stoops to Cleveland rumors that are picking up steam- he's showing an NFL-esque way of answering yet not answering questions.

 

[MAC_32]

Stoops to Cleveland rumors that are picking up steam- he's showing an NFL-esque way of answering yet not answering questions.

could just be creating leverage to getva raise to stay in Oklahoma.

 

[MoveToSkypager]

Stoops to Cleveland rumors that are picking up steam- he's showing an NFL-esque way of answering yet not answering questions.

Link to rumors?

 

[Ted Lange as your Bartender]

@FootballPost: Bob Stoops on Browns' job: 'You never know': Oklahoma coach doesn't confirm or deny rumors http://t.co/JcnoXglIXZ

 

[coolnerd]

Espn crawl that titans fire Munchak

 

[FUBAR]

Lions apparently have interest in stoops too. Prefer wiz for sure but stoops would be interesting.

 

[Bri]

Stoops to Cleveland rumors that are picking up steam- he's showing an NFL-esque way of answering yet not answering questions.

Link to rumors?

https://www.google.com/search?q=stoops+cleveland+browns&rlz=1C1KMZB_enUS529US529&oq=stoo&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j69i59j0l4.5513j0j7&sourceid=chrome&espv=210&es_sm=122&ie=UTF-8

 

[msommer]

I'd like theTitans to make a concerted effort to hire Whisenhunt (sp?) or Dungy.

 

[Bri]

Stoops to Cleveland rumors that are picking up steam- he's showing an NFL-esque way of answering yet not answering questions.

could just be creating leverage to getva raise to stay in Oklahoma.

You can't consider leaving then return in this "religion." He burned many fans saying he was interested in the NFL. I live near a ton of Sooner fans and they were comparing him to Mack recently. I've never seen such a fast dramatic switch from adored to grrr from fans. The guy just won a bowl game and they loved him.

 

[FUBAR]

Caldwell's interview with Detroit seems to have gone well. Dislike

 

[Bri]

I wish Zimmer would be on these lists

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/12/27/nfl-bengals-defensive-coordinator-mike-zimmer-balances-head-coaching-prospects/4224245/

I really like everything and look at his attitude here, love that. Some team ought to go meet him in Cincy if he's busy at work.

Zimmer getting a bunch of interest now-Redskins, Lions, Vikings.

And Browns fans by a newspaper poll

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports the Titans are interested in Seahawks OC Darrell Bevell to fill their head-coaching vacancy.
Per Rapoport, the interest is mutual. The Titans fired Mike Munchak on Saturday evening and have yet to formally reach out to potential candidates. But early indications are that Tennessee is interested in both Bevell and Chargers OC Ken Whisenhunt. Bevell has also drawn interest from the Vikings and Redskins. Vanderbilt coach James Franklin may also be on the Titans' radar.

Related: Titans

Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter

The Redskins will interview Giants DC Perry Fewell for their head-coaching vacancy on Monday.
At very least, interviewing Fewell would satisfy the Rooney Rule in the Redskins' coaching search. The Giants already lost OC Kevin Gilbride to retirement, and could lose another coordinator on the off chance Fewell knocks owner Dan Snyder's socks off during his interview. The Redskins' latest interview was with Panthers DC Sean McDermott, who met with Snyder on Saturday.

Related: Redskins

Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter

ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on Sunday Countdown that the Lions' head-coaching job is considered Ken Whisenhunt's "to lose."
Whisenhunt and Lions GM Martin Mayhew played together on Joe Gibbs' Redskins in 1990, and multiple reports from various outlets have linked the sides despite no interviews. The Lions did interview Ravens OC Jim Caldwell late this past week, satisfying the Rooney Rule. Mayhew could move quickly on Whisenhunt especially if the Chargers lose Sunday's game to the Bengals.

Related: Lions

ESPN's Chris Mortensen reported on Sunday Countdown that Dolphins coach Joe Philbin and GM Jeff Ireland "appear to be safe," but there is "tension" between the two.
It's likely creating an awkward dynamic at Fins headquarters. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported in late December that "no one in Miami is safe," but owner Stephen Ross has made no moves since. The Dolphins signed Ireland to a head-scratching contract extension before the 2013 season, which was likely fully guaranteed. Ross is believed to be pushing for Philbin to fire offensive assistants, including coordinator Mike Sherman.

 

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Rotoworld:

Texans fired coordinators Wade Phillips and Rick Dennison.
The moves were fully expected after the Bill O'Brien hire. Phillips wound up spending three years as the Texans' defensive coordinator, leading units that ranked Nos. 2, 7 and 7 in the NFL in total defense. Still a fabulous coach at age 66, Phillips shouldn't have trouble landing a coordinator job elsewhere, perhaps even in Dallas, where he was head coach before landing in Houston. The Texans are tentatively expected to replace Phillips with Romeo Crennel.

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Source: Houston Chronicle

 

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Rotoworld:

Texans fired coordinators Wade Phillips and Rick Dennison.
The moves were fully expected after the Bill O'Brien hire. Phillips wound up spending three years as the Texans' defensive coordinator, leading units that ranked Nos. 2, 7 and 7 in the NFL in total defense. Still a fabulous coach at age 66, Phillips shouldn't have trouble landing a coordinator job elsewhere, perhaps even in Dallas, where he was head coach before landing in Houston. The Texans are tentatively expected to replace Phillips with Romeo Crennel.

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Source: Houston Chronicle

Not sure why you fire Phillips there.

 

[Bri]

Rotoworld:

Texans fired coordinators Wade Phillips and Rick Dennison.
The moves were fully expected after the Bill O'Brien hire. Phillips wound up spending three years as the Texans' defensive coordinator, leading units that ranked Nos. 2, 7 and 7 in the NFL in total defense. Still a fabulous coach at age 66, Phillips shouldn't have trouble landing a coordinator job elsewhere, perhaps even in Dallas, where he was head coach before landing in Houston. The Texans are tentatively expected to replace Phillips with Romeo Crennel.

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Source: Houston Chronicle

Not sure why you fire Phillips there.

I believe he knows Romeo and the familiarity is what he wanted with his new job.

 

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Really happy to see wiz likely to get the lions job. Happier still that Grimm could join him.

 

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