2025 NFL Coaches on the hot seat & Front Office changes (2 Viewers)

[dhockster]

Didn't follow the Texans that close, but from my perspective I never felt that the coach was the problem in Houston...

Not the only problem, but Culley was not a head coach. From a preseason press conference he said the following: "if we have to go 3 and out, and punt, we're good with that". Little did we know that was his offensive goal: The Texans led the league in 3 and outs.

He was hired as a scapegoat coach as the Texans were going to be bad this year no matter who was coaching. He had a 4 year contract, of which only 2 of the 4 years were guaranteed. It is being reported that he is owed $4 million for year 2 of his contract. That means he probably got paid $4 million for his first year, so, in effect, he made $8 million for 1 year of coaching as a scapegoat.

Casserio now has cleared out a lot of the bad contracts and a full slate of draft picks in the April draft. Whenever the Watson trade happens they will have additional draft capital to use. A new coach will have a lot more to work with going forward.

 

[dhockster]

Yeah, I didn't know who David Culley was before the season, but I have mad respect for the guy now. To put a somewhat competitive team on the field with that crew takes some real ability.

I am a little unsure of what you mean by somewhat competitive. The Texans had the 3rd worst point differential in the league, trailing only the Jags (who they beat twice) and the Jets (who they lost to). Yes they beat the Titans, but that was a rainy day, the Titans were without Henry, A.J. Brown, and Julio Jones, and the Titans had 5 turnovers in the game. The Texans only notable win was against the Chargers, and that was largely due to Davis Mills who has developed nicely as a 3rd round QB. Culley is a helluva nice guy, but he was in over his head as a head coach.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I am a little unsure of what you mean by somewhat competitive. The Texans had the 3rd worst point differential in the league, trailing only the Jags (who they beat twice) and the Jets (who they lost to). Yes they beat the Titans, but that was a rainy day, the Titans were without Henry, A.J. Brown, and Julio Jones, and the Titans had 5 turnovers in the game. The Texans only notable win was against the Chargers, and that was largely due to Davis Mills who has developed nicely as a 3rd round QB. Culley is a helluva nice guy, but he was in over his head as a head coach.

I mean that they actually seemed to try and actually won games. 

He was obviously a sacrificial lamb but did his best anyway. 

 

[dhockster]

I mean that they actually seemed to try and actually won games. 

He was obviously a sacrificial lamb but did his best anyway. 

Agreed that he did the best he could do. And I think the players liked him, but I don't think they probably respected him as a head coach. One of the reasons the team had players that tried hard is the Texans signed a record number of veteran players to one year deals. They were all playing for a contract in 2022, either with the Texans or another team.

 

[Faust]

Aaron Wilson of SportsTalk 790 reports that Patriots OC Josh McDaniels is in consideration for the Bears, Vikings, and Giants.

McDaniels won't take interviews until the Patriots are out of the playoffs. Wilson also noted that McDaniels is "not expected" to pursue a job with the Texans. Though, of course, that did come out before they fired David Culley today. As usual, McDaniels will remain a headline draw on the NFL head coaching circuit, even after backing out on the Colts job a few years ago. 

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Chicago Bears

, Minnesota Vikings

, New York Giants

SOURCE: SportsTalk 790

Jan 13, 2022, 3:25 PM ET

Aaron Wilson reports that Josh McDaniels, Brian Flores, and Jerod Mayo are top candidates to watch for the Texans as they look to replace David Culley.

Flores, as several NFL insiders have noted, was a reason that Deshaun Watson wanted to play for the Dolphins. He's also reportedly close friends with Texans VP Jack Easterby, per Jeff Darlington. He's also close with Nick Caserio and is regarded as their top candidate at this time per Wilson. This report appears to contradict an early report by Wilson that McDaniels wouldn't be in Houston's plans. Mayo, a Patriots defensive assistant, has gotten a lot of publicity and interviewed with the Eagles last offseason. 

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Jerod Mayo

, Josh McDaniels

, Houston Texans

SOURCE: Aaron Wilson on Twitter

Jan 13, 2022, 3:43 PM ET

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Jerod Mayo is "expected to emerge" as a leading candidate for the Houston Texans head coaching job. 

The smoke appears to be heavily settling around former Dolphins coach Brian Flores, Patriots OC Josh McDaniels, and Patriots LBs coach Mayo as the three main candidates for the Texans coaching job. Patriots South is riding hard. Mayo interviewed for the Eagles last offseason and is also drawing interest from the Broncos. 

SOURCE: Adam Schefter on Twitter

Jan 13, 2022, 4:53 PM ET

 

[Faust]

Things move pretty quickly around the NFL:

Texans head coach David Culley said offensive coordinator Tim Kelly will "100 percent" return in 2022. 

With Culley reportedly returning for a second season as Houston's head coach, it looks like the Texans are keeping the sad band together for 2022. Though Kelly hasn't had much to work with this year, the Texans are dead last in yards per game and 30th in points per game. Davis Mills has made an impressive late-season showing that offers some hope for a functional Houston offense in 2022, but the team will need a massive influx in skill position talent if they're going to be competitive. Mills, who has six touchdowns to two interceptions over his past four starts, talked this week about the importance of offensive continuity going into next season. 

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David Culley

, Davis Mills

SOURCE: Sarah Barshop on Twttier 

Jan 7, 2022, 11:40 AM ET

Texans fired offensive coordinator Tim Kelly.

Kelly was reportedly close to Deshaun Watson, which was why the Texans kept him on staff despite major turnover in 2021, but the Texans simply failed to be able to run the ball with him as coordinator. They finished with the fifth-worst rush offense DVOA in the history of Football Outsiders statistics, which go back to the mid-1980s. They weren't much better in 2020. Kelly would seem to be a natural fit to tag along with former boss Bill O'Brien if O'Brien gets a new gig. 

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Houston Texans

Jan 13, 2022, 3:51 PM ET

 

[CletiusMaximus]

Tom Pelissero @TomPelissero

The #Texans owe David Culley another $17 million over the next three years, per source. So Culley walks away with roughly $22 million for one season as Houston's head coach.

I hate to pretend I can judge these franchises from a distance, but the Texans really seem to make some really bad decisions on the business end.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

So Tepper has a clear view and mission statement for his franchise moving forward and let all the fans know, but you think he's an owner who wants to be too involved and dislike what he's doing

It's been a while since you posted this and I didn't respond because I feel strongly I don't have always respond right away just because someone disagrees with my POV or opinion but I think my first impression of Tepper has proven to be true.

He's almost run his 2nd Head coach off, this one he hand picked from my information. I think Tepper would be better off not being so involved and get a strong GM he can trust and someone he won't be overlooking their shoulder constantly. 

I am of the opinion most OC/DC types are destined to fail as head coaches with some exceptions. Rhule was a head coach in college if I'm not mistaken, just not working out but they haven't addressed the QB position with a home run swing yet either. 

-Let''s look at my Phins who keep firing the Head Coach, hire the next hot shot OC/DC with no head coaching experience, then fire the GM 2 years later, then the coach eventually is let go so the new GM can hire their guy and this process of half measures where the HC is gone about every 2-3 years, GM maybe every 4-5 but never the same time, it's always a 50% leftover mess from the old regime. 

I just wanted to get that last part off my chest and has nothing to do wit Tepper specifically. 

Cheers!

 

[Ministry of Pain]

it makes the new owner look like a fool IMO, something you would see Stephen Ross pull out of his ### like he does down here in Miami. 

-Stephen Ross strikes again down here with Flores...now it's not about coaching but apparently how much you kiss the owner's ###. 

 

[dhockster]

I hate to pretend I can judge these franchises from a distance, but the Texans really seem to make some really bad decisions on the business end.

There is a conflicting report that says only 2 years of Culley's 4 year deal were guaranteed, and the Texans would owe him $4 million for year 2. I don't know which report is true, but the 2 years of guaranteed salary makes more sense to me based on Culley's background coming into the position. If the Texans did guarantee the full four years, which they may have had to, because nobody they wanted for the position was interested in taking the job, then yes, this would be another bad financial decision

 

[Faust]

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports there were offensive "philosophical differences" between former Texans head coach David Culley and Houston brass. 

Rapoport said the team wanted Culley to commit to major changes on the offensive side of the ball. Culley balked, and the team fired him after one season at the helm. The Texans also fired offensive coordinator Tim Kelly. There were other areas of concern for the Texans, including Culley's in-game decision making and team disciplinary issues, according to Rapoport. The Texans could take a close look at Jerod Mayo, the former New England linebacker and current Patriots defensive assistant with close ties to Houston GM Nick Caserio. 

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Nick Caserio

, Houston Texans

SOURCE: Ian Rapoport on Twitter

Jan 14, 2022, 8:19 AM ET

 

[Buckna]

Agreed that he did the best he could do. And I think the players liked him, but I don't think they probably respected him as a head coach. One of the reasons the team had players that tried hard is the Texans signed a record number of veteran players to one year deals. They were all playing for a contract in 2022, either with the Texans or another team.

I am not even sure the players liked him that much. Lots of disciplinary issues this year and some well publicized spats like Justin Reid being benched for a game for a disagreement with the coaching staff. Reminded me of the reports about BOB a few years after he took over that he ran off Pro-Bowl veterans like Brandon Brooks for example (and years later apparently referring to Hopkins as a thug and crap.)

 

[Faust]

ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports Seahawks coach Pete Carroll will be back in 2022.

Seahawks GM John Schneider will also be retained after surviving a season-ending meeting with owner Jody Allen. Seattle has no plans to rebuild despite missing the playoffs and are expected to keep Russell Wilson, who wants to explore his options this offseason. 70-year-old Carroll returning for another year was expected but not a lock. It's safe to say both Carroll and Schneider are entering a make-or-break seasons.

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John Schneider

Jan 16, 2022, 11:25 AM ET

 

[Faust]

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said he doesn't "sense" Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy will be fired. 

It's hardly confirmation that team owner Jerry Jones won't pull the ripcord and start anew in 2022 following the Cowboys' devastating home Wild Card loss to the underdog Niners. Jones told reporters after the game that he couldn't recall the last time he was so disappointed in a Cowboys team -- quite the statement after 25 years of futility. "I don't even want to discuss anything like that at this particular time," Jones said when asked about McCarthy's standing as head coach. "I'm not going to discuss coaching, or preparation or anything like that. That's not on the table. The game speaks for itself." McCarthy, whose familiar in-game struggles showed themselves once again against the 49ers, will likely get one more year at the helm before Jerry moves on. 

SOURCE: Ian Rapoport on Twitter

Jan 17, 2022, 8:28 AM ET

 

[Faust]

Raiders fired GM Mike Mayock. 

Hired straight from the T.V. in Dec. 2018, Mayock was an abject disaster his three years in the Raiders' front office. In Mayock's defense, it was hard to know where he began and disgraced ex-coach Jon Gruden ended, but together, the duo oversaw impossibly bad drafts and embarked on harebrained rebuilds, none more head-scratching than last spring's offensive line overhaul. Mayock appeared to have no idea what really mattered in the draft, seemingly placing immense value on peripheral qualities like team captainship. Mayock and Gruden squandered a truly immense amount of draft capital. Stupefyingly, only three of the five first-round picks Mayock made even remain on the 53-man roster. Two of the others, OT Alex Leatherwood and DL Clelin Ferrell, are certified busts. The fifth is a running back. It would have been interesting to see what Mayock did without Gruden driving the bus, but the Raiders are understandably keen to try something different. 63-year-old Mayock figures to immediately head back to television. 

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Las Vegas Raiders

Jan 17, 2022, 6:02 PM ET

 

[Faust]

Seahawks fired DC Ken Norton. 

A Pete Carroll assistant from 2010-14 in Seattle, Norton detoured as Raiders defensive coordinator from 2015-17 before returning to coordinate Carroll's group in 2018. He spent the past four years overseeing a declining unit that aged out of its Super Bowl glory years, one that was not adequately replenished. Carroll is also famously "hands on" with both his coordinators, but especially on the defensive side of the ball. Essentially, Norton is a scapegoat, though it's easy to argue that the Seahawks need new voices on both sides of the ball. The initial scuttlebutt is that the 'Hawks will promote DL coach Clint Hurtt to replace Norton. 

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Seattle Seahawks

SOURCE: Seattle Times 

Jan 18, 2022, 1:04 AM ET

 

[Faust]

Level of Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury’s job security troublesome

 

[Faust]

Chargers GM Telesco not thinking about job security after missing playoffs again

 

[Faust]

Ravens fired DC Don Martindale.

Martindale, who had a year left on his contract, was one of the NFL's highest paid defensive coordinators. The Ravens took a step back under Martindale this season, going from a top-10 defense in his first three years to bottom-10 in total yards and finishing with the league's worst pass defense. Martindale's head coach interest has likely come and gone but he'll have no trouble resurfacing as a coordinator with another team this offseason. The Ravens could look to replace Martindale with someone on their current staff, with DL coach Anthony Weaver and defensive pass game coordinator Chris Hewitt potential in-house options.

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Baltimore Ravens

SOURCE: The Athletic

Jan 21, 2022, 6:18 PM ET

 

[IHEARTFF]

Guessing he will be hired elsewhere pretty quickly to improve some poor defense

 

[Faust]

Who will be the first NFL coach fired? Matt Rhule, Mike McCarthy sit on hottest seats entering 2022 season

 

[Faust]

2022 NFL Hot Seat: NFL Coaches on the Hot Seat

 

[Faust]

Point the finger at Frank Reich: Another embarrassing loss vs. Jaguars should put Colts head coach on hot seat

 

[Faust]

Rhule feels Panthers are 'close,' even as losses mount

 

[Faust]

Titans HC Mike Vrabel on coaching staff after 0-2 start: 'This isn't all of a sudden a time for wholesale changes'

 

[Faust]

Frank Reich on Colts' poor start to 2022: 'You have to resist temptation to overreact'

 

[Faust]

NFL Coaches Already On the Hot Seat in the 2022 Season

NFL coaches on the hot seat: Panthers' Matt Rhule, Commanders' Ron Rivera in most trouble entering Week 5

 

[Faust]

ESPN's Dan Graziano reports "there's a lot of buzz" the Panthers will fire head coach Matt Rhule "if things don't pick up soon."​

The Panthers have a 1-3 start under Rhule, who is facing three straight losing seasons, and are 11-26 since hiring Rhule in 2020. Another loss to the 49ers in Week 5 could add fuel to Rhule's already hot seat. Firing Rhule in-season would give Carolina an early start at finding his replacement amid rumors the team is planing a run at Sean Payton in 2023. Ex-Cardinals coach Steve Wilks would likely serve as the interim coach if Rhule is fired. The Panthers have been the league's worst offense through the first four weeks, ranking last in the NFL in third-down percentage (26%) and total yards per game (263).
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• Steve Wilks

SOURCE: ESPN
Oct 7, 2022, 7:47 PM ET

 

[JohnnyU]

Frank Reich on Colts' poor start to 2022: 'You have to resist temptation to overreact'

………but every year is a slow start. At what point do you point the finger at Reich?

 

[nittanylion]

ESPN's Dan Graziano reports "there's a lot of buzz" the Panthers will fire head coach Matt Rhule "if things don't pick up soon."​

The Panthers have a 1-3 start under Rhule, who is facing three straight losing seasons, and are 11-26 since hiring Rhule in 2020. Another loss to the 49ers in Week 5 could add fuel to Rhule's already hot seat. Firing Rhule in-season would give Carolina an early start at finding his replacement amid rumors the team is planing a run at Sean Payton in 2023. Ex-Cardinals coach Steve Wilks would likely serve as the interim coach if Rhule is fired. The Panthers have been the league's worst offense through the first four weeks, ranking last in the NFL in third-down percentage (26%) and total yards per game (263).
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• Steve Wilks

SOURCE: ESPN
Oct 7, 2022, 7:47 PM ET

Jeez, if they can't find anyone better than than Steve Wilks to stand in for Rhule, does it make that much of a difference?

 

[nittanylion]

Sean Payton's name comes up every time there's speculation about any HC being in jeopardy of losing their job, and I get why it does...

...however, I can't imagine I'm alone among folks that are as nuts about football as we are, in thinking that Sean Payton is destined to take over as HC of the Cowboys at some point?

To the best of my knowledge, that's his dream job, and it's what Jerry wants; it's just a matter of time. Is Payton going to want to entangle himself with another Team while waiting for events to unfold, when he has the broadcasting avenue to occupy his time with until the Dallas position becomes available?

 

[travdogg]

ESPN's Dan Graziano reports "there's a lot of buzz" the Panthers will fire head coach Matt Rhule "if things don't pick up soon."​

The Panthers have a 1-3 start under Rhule, who is facing three straight losing seasons, and are 11-26 since hiring Rhule in 2020. Another loss to the 49ers in Week 5 could add fuel to Rhule's already hot seat. Firing Rhule in-season would give Carolina an early start at finding his replacement amid rumors the team is planing a run at Sean Payton in 2023. Ex-Cardinals coach Steve Wilks would likely serve as the interim coach if Rhule is fired. The Panthers have been the league's worst offense through the first four weeks, ranking last in the NFL in third-down percentage (26%) and total yards per game (263).
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• Steve Wilks

SOURCE: ESPN
Oct 7, 2022, 7:47 PM ET

Jeez, if they can't find anyone better than than Steve Wilks to stand in for Rhule, does it make that much of a difference?

I'd rather keep Rhule personally.

ETA: Of course, I wouldn't have fired Rivera, so what do I know.

 

[Faust]

Panthers fired coach Matt Rhule.​

"Defensive passing game coordinator and secondary coach" Steve Wilks will take over as interim coach. Essentially a dead man walking since late last season, Rhule did nothing to change his circumstances through his first 1-4 start to the 2022 season. Even in a bad year for offense, the Panthers have been a special brand of unwatchable, and seem to have zero coherent ideas about how to move the ball. Sunday saw the team resort to five "Shi Smith" targets. Baker Mayfield's atrocious play is the biggest problem, of course, but it's just a symptom of the larger issue of "offensive mind" Rhule having zero idea how he wants to generate points at the NFL level. He has gone after one quarterback scam after another. Likely already fueling up private jets for visits to places like Nebraska, 47-year-old Rhule will be back on NCAA sidelines next fall. As for the Panthers, it is time for supposedly analytics-minded owner David Tepper to get serious about bringing his franchise into the 21st century.
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• Carolina Panthers

Oct 10, 2022, 11:11 AM ET

 

[Faust]

Panthers fired DC Phil Snow.​

The Panthers fired head coach Matt Rhule early Monday morning, and have now given Snow his walking papers. Snow had served as Rhule's defensive coordinator at each of his three head coaching stops dating back to his days at Temple, which made this dismissal somewhat inevitable. The Panthers rank 21st in points allowed per game (24.4) and have allowed the 13th-most yards per game. Carolina's defense feels like the least of their concerns as they head into a Week 6 matchup against the Rams with P.J. Walker under center. The Panthers also fired special teams assistant Ed Foley.
Oct 10, 2022, 2:11 PM ET

 

[Faust]

Sources: Exec VP of football ops Jack Easterby out with Texans

 

[Faust]

Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury said he'd be "open" to giving up offensive play-calling duties.​

“I’m open to anything that helps us win and score more points. We’re going to see where everything goes, but yeah, whatever it takes to win," Kingsbury said Monday. "Whatever it takes to win, whatever it takes to score points. Anything goes in this league. We will examine all avenues." After losing to the Seahawks 19-9 Sunday, the Cardinals are now 31st in yards per play despite being No. 1 in plays per game. No other coaches on Arizona's staff have offensive play-calling experience, but it can't get much worse.
SOURCE: Bob McManaman on Twitter
Oct 17, 2022, 7:10 PM ET

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury said he'd be "open" to giving up offensive play-calling duties.​

“I’m open to anything that helps us win and score more points. We’re going to see where everything goes, but yeah, whatever it takes to win," Kingsbury said Monday. "Whatever it takes to win, whatever it takes to score points. Anything goes in this league. We will examine all avenues." After losing to the Seahawks 19-9 Sunday, the Cardinals are now 31st in yards per play despite being No. 1 in plays per game. No other coaches on Arizona's staff have offensive play-calling experience, but it can't get much worse.
SOURCE: Bob McManaman on Twitter
Oct 17, 2022, 7:10 PM ET

This is the beginning of the end usually

 

[wgoldsph]

Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury said he'd be "open" to giving up offensive play-calling duties.​

“I’m open to anything that helps us win and score more points. We’re going to see where everything goes, but yeah, whatever it takes to win," Kingsbury said Monday. "Whatever it takes to win, whatever it takes to score points. Anything goes in this league. We will examine all avenues." After losing to the Seahawks 19-9 Sunday, the Cardinals are now 31st in yards per play despite being No. 1 in plays per game. No other coaches on Arizona's staff have offensive play-calling experience, but it can't get much worse.
SOURCE: Bob McManaman on Twitter
Oct 17, 2022, 7:10 PM ET

This is the beginning of the end usually

And Murray is probably the happiest man in earth hearing it.

 

[Chaka]

I am generally opposed to reactionary thinking but if Nathaniel Hackett lasts one more game, I will be shocked.

And, frankly the Walton's should file criminal charges against Russell Wilson for stealing $200 mil.

 

[QuizGuy66]

Hackett gets at most 2 more games - they might wait til the two weeks off after game 8 to pull the plug
-QG

 

[Pip's Invitation]

I never thought we’d see a Broncos coach whose tenure was more embarrassing than McDaniel’s, but here we are.

 

[dschuler]

When the Broncos were 2-1, I thought Hackett should have been on the hot seat. Since then, three straight losses. Zero progression with the offense, and he still looks uncomfortable. Sometimes you know right away if someone is special, and sometimes you know right away they aren’t. I don’t see the benefit here in muddling through a season and burning up more time.

 

[Jacob's Ladder]

Hackett has to go. He's lost and now seems to have lost the locker room. I don't care if you win or not, you can't keep him in the building. He should have been fired immediately after the Seattle FG fiasco. Sometimes it's best just to admit your mistake early and move on. If Russ is really this banged up, put him on IR. See what you have in Rypien. The team has talent, they won't have trouble finding a new coach next season. Get the wheels in motion NOW!

 

[Jacob's Ladder]

Hackett gets at most 2 more games - they might wait til the two weeks off after game 8 to pull the plug
-QG

Why? Nothing is going to change. He's a deer in headlights. Bad games, bad pressers, and now is losing the locker room. Cut your losses, get rid of this clown. He can't even call plays. 3rd and 1 with a QB that looks damaged and you don't run the ball? And don't even get me started on letting that plodder Murray handle the majority of the carries. It's awful, just awful.

 

[Faust]

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports Colts coach Frank Reich's job "is safe".​

Indianapolis is currently 3-3-1 with a loss to Jacksonville and a tie with the Texans on their ledger. They just benched the quarterback they traded for to replace the previous quarterback they acquired via trade. The optics of the situation aren't great, but Reich is still 40-31-1 as the Colts' boss and only has one losing season to his name. Unless things get drastically worse this year, he should stay at the helm for 2023.
SOURCE: Ian Rapoport on Twitter
Oct 30, 2022, 9:22 AM ET

 

[Faust]

Rumor: Broncos' Owners 'Embarrassed', Could Fire Nathaniel Hackett

 

[Faust]

Colts fire offensive coordinator Marcus Brady after 3-4-1 start to 2022 season

 

[Faust]

Packers coach Matt LaFleur 'absolutely not' considering removal of DC Joe Barry

 

[Faust]

Panthers interim coach Steve Wilks fires two more assistant coaches in wake of loss to Bengals

 

[Faust]

Rams coach Sean McVay after latest dismal offensive performance: 'Changes have to be made'