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Rumors in St. Louis that Martz has officially "withdrawn" from the Oakland Raider HC job, but is being considered as OC in Detroit and possibly Dallas. ( I think he would benefit much working for Parcells ) Not concrete, but rumors are from a strong source. FWIW
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Confirmed - http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?...SPGO9GVBA31.DTLWhat a loon. First HE was the one to initiate the interview, and now he is the one saying it's not a good fit. :loco:

 
i don't have any stats, but isn't it unusual how few head coaches leaving their teams are getting new head coach slots? i realize many have tomove down to coordinator spots and"re-prove" themselves, but this year seems extreme to me.

 
Bills hired Steve Fairchild as their offensive coordinator. He was the Bills RB coach under Gregg Williams a few years ago, but has served as the offensive coordinator in St Louis for the past few years.
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I hope this means some spark and creativity to their O.BTW Jets released Heimerdinger from his contract so Broncos probably have their O cooridnator now
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I didn't like the Jauron hiring but this isn't so bad. Jauron is a defensive specialist and will probably (hopefully) leave the offense up to Fairchild. With Jauron's mindset of beng a run-first team and with Fairchilds creativity, I am feeling a little better as a McGahee owner.
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Another 4 years of Buffalo Bill mediocrity at best. :thumbdown:

Why the hell not. Fire one buffoon and hire another who doesnt have a clue on how to be a GM....

Glad I am a Buc's fan. Sucks to be a Bills fan now.

 
ALLEN PARK -- Mike Martz might eventually become the Detroit Lions new offensive coordinator, but the situation is not close to being settled. Contrary to reports that Martz will decide by today whether to take the Lions job, a source close to the situation said not only has Martz not been offered the job, but he has yet to have a formal interview with new Lions head coach Rod Marinelli. Martz is one of several people on the Lions' list of candidates to be the next offensive coordinator and he's been contacted by the team but, according to the source, Marinelli is still reviewing the matter and no decision is imminent.

 
Packers hired Tom Clements as their QB coach. He was the Bills OC for the past two years, but Mularkey took away the playcalling early in the 2005 season. Prior to his time in Buffalo, he served as the QB coach in Pittsburgh where he was given credit for helping to resurrect the career of Tommy Maddox.

 
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -- The Buffalo Bills fired defensive coordinator Jerry Gray and quarterbacks coach Sam Wyche, though Gray has already accepted a job with Washington. The Bills announced their moves Monday. Gray will be the Redskins' defensive backs coach, reuniting him with former Buffalo coach Gregg Williams, who guides the Washington defense. Williams hired Gray when he took over as Bills head coach in 2001. Buffalo is now the only team in the league without a defensive coordinator. Last week, the Bills interviewed three candidates to replace Gray, including former Packers defensive coordinator Jim Bates. Wyche, 61, was hired before the 2004 season after former Bills coach Mike Mularkey wooed him out of retirement. Wyche had been recovering from heart and vocal chord problems. The Bills also announced Monday that Brad Roll, strength and conditioning coach for two years, will not return next season. The Bills said they have hired Larry Zierlein to be the assistant offensive line coach. Zierlein was out of football in 2005, but coached the Cleveland Browns offensive line from 2001-04. New head coach **** Jauron, hired last week after Mularkey resigned, will retain offensive line coach Jim McNally, running backs coach Eric Studesville and wide receivers coach Tyke Tolbert.
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The Redskins add yet another strong coach to their staff.
 
DENVER BRONCOS-Named Mike Heimerdinger assistant head coach. Promoted Rick Dennison from offensive line coach to offensive coordinator.GREEN BAY PACKERS-Named Tom Clements quarterbacks coach.PHILADELPHIA EAGLES-Named Pete Jenkins defensive line coach.

 
DETROIT -- When it comes to hiring an offensive coordinator, the Detroit Lions just took a third strike. Yet, they still believe they have a chance to hit a home run.

The Lions had put their search for a coordinator on hold because they were waiting to see if they could wrestle away offensive coordinator Tom Moore from the Indianapolis Colts. Because he's still under contract with the Colts, Moore needed approval from Indianapolis to release him from his deal. The Lions apparently got word Monday night that that wasn't going to happen.

The Lions had already lost out on two other possible candidates because they decided to take jobs with other teams: Al Saunders (Washington Redskins) and Mike Mularkey (Miami Dolphins).

As a result, former St. Louis Rams head coach Mike Martz is expected to meet with the Lions new head coach Rod Marinelli today to talk about the coordinator position. While Martz might be No. 4 on the Lions list, his offensive credentials are second to none.

 
Bills pick Fewell to lead defense

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April gets promotion, five others retained

By MARK GAUGHAN

News Sports Reporter

1/31/2006

The Buffalo Bills sealed the deal with a defensive coordinator, officially retained three assistant coaches and promoted three others on Monday.

Perry Fewell, defensive backs coach for the Chicago Bears, reached an agreement in principle to become the new defensive coordinator for Bills head coach **** Jauron, NFL and Chicago sources told The News.

Fewell, 43, is highly regarded by Bears coach Lovie Smith, who brought him to Chicago from St. Louis, where the two worked together in 2003. Fewell worked with Jauron in Jacksonville in 1998. Both Fewell and new Bills defensive line coach Bill Kollar also worked together in St. Louis.

This will be the first coordinator job for Fewell, who spent 13 years coaching in the college ranks before moving to the NFL in '98. Two of Fewell's defensive backs in Chicago, cornerback Nathan Vasher and safety Mike Brown, made the Pro Bowl this season.

It's probable that Fewell would adopt a defensive style similar to the one used by Smith in Chicago, which is similar to the zone-coverage system employed by Indianapolis coach Tony Dungy.

In the changes announced Monday by the Bills, special teams coach Bobby April got the biggest upgrade in title.

Jauron made April assistant head coach/special teams. The move is an acknowledgement of the experience April brings to the staff and his stature as one of the top special teams coaches in the NFL.

John Allaire was promoted to strength and conditioning coordinator, replacing Brad Roll, who lasted just two years in Buffalo. Chuck Lester, defensive quality control aide, received the title of assistant to the head coach/defensive assistant. Lester has been with the Bills for 20 years.

The other aides from Mike Mularkey's staff who were retained by Jauron are offensive line coach Jim McNally, running backs coach Eric Studesville and receivers coach Tyke Tolbert.

Meanwhile, Jauron also hired Larry Zierlein as assistant offensive line coach. Zierlein brings 35 years of coaching experience to the job. He replaces Frank Verducci, who previously was fired by Mularkey.

Most of Jauron's staff now is in place. The remaining open positions are linebackers coach, defensive backs coach, quarterbacks coach, tight ends coach and offensive quality control coach. Most teams also hire an extra aide at another position or two.

The Bills also considered Baltimore secondary coach Johnnie Lynn and former Green Bay coordinator Jim Bates to be their defensive chief. The Bills reportedly were offering former Green Bay coordinator Jim Bates roughly $850,000 a year. That would have been a bit more than Bates was making in Green Bay, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. According to a source close to Bates, it would have taken a more substantial offer from the Bills to attract him to the position.

The Bills also officially acknowledged that Sam Wyche will not be back as quarterbacks coach. Wyche, 61, was brought to Buffalo by Mularkey and was close friends with the Bills' ex-head coach. He was not about to stay on in Buffalo in the wake of his friend's abrupt resignation from the staff.

Allaire has worked for the Bills the past four years and was the right-hand man of respected strength coach Rusty Jones for three of them. Jones left to join the Chicago Bears after the 2004 season. Allaire takes over for Roll, a close friend of Mularkey's. Before he resigned, Mularkey had received pressure from within the organization to replace Roll.

Allaire's responsibilities with Buffalo have included assisting in the coordination and implementation of the Bills' season and offseason strength and conditioning programs, as well as helping to supervise the team's nutritional program. Prior to being hired by Jones, Allaire was strength and conditioning chief at the University of Tulsa.

Zierlein (pronounced ZUR-line) was offensive line coach for the Cleveland Browns under coach Butch Davis from 2001 to 2004. He was fired along with the rest of Davis' staff after the 2004 season. Zierlein's college coaching stops included stints as offensive line coach at Cincinnati, Louisiana State, Tulane and the University of Houston.

Meanwhile, three other former Bills assistants under Mularkey found jobs. Former defensive coordinator Jerry Gray accepted a job as defensive backs coach with the Washington Redskins, joining former Bills head coach Gregg Williams, who is Washington's defensive coordinator. Defensive line coach Tim Krumrie and linebackers coach Don Blackmon were hired by the Kansas City Chiefs.
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http://www.buffalonews.com/editorial/20060131/1053021.asp
 
The Redskins add yet another strong coach to their staff.
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maybe he's their DC when Williams takes the reins there
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My guess is that Greg Blache will become DC when/if Williams become the HC because:1. Before Williams contract extension, Gibbs once made a reference to Blache becoming the DC and that they had a succession plan in place.

2. Jerry Gray has known HC aspirations, although he could not land a HC or DC position this year.

 
BUFFALO BILLS-Named Perry Fewell defensive coordinator, George Catavolos defensive backs coach and Johnny Holland linebackers coach.GREEN BAY PACKERS-Named Kurt Schottenheimer secondary coach.

 
former St. Louis Rams head coach Mike Martz is expected to meet with the Lions new head coach Rod Marinelli today to talk about the coordinator position. While Martz might be No. 4 on the Lions list, his offensive credentials are second to none.
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The mad genius back to doing what he does best. Lots of talent to work with too.
 
former St. Louis Rams head coach Mike Martz is expected to meet with the Lions new head coach Rod Marinelli today to talk about the coordinator position. While Martz might be No. 4 on the Lions list, his offensive credentials are second to none.
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The mad genius back to doing what he does best . Lots of talent to work with too.
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:lmao: That is very true.
 
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ATLANTA FALCONS-Named Tom Cable offensive line coach.NEW ORLEANS SAINTS-Named Dennis Allen assistant defensive line coach, Dan Dalrymple strength & conditioning coach and John Morton offensive assistant and passing game coach.

 
http://www.ksat.com/sports/6608728/detail....=ant&psp=sports

The Houston Texans Monday named Troy Calhoun as their offensive coordinator and Kyle Shanahan wide receivers coach. Shanahan, son of Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan, spent the last two seasons as the offensive quality control coach with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and worked closely with the wide receivers.

Sorry if repeat, got a Q. Is "offensive quality control coach" beneath WR coach?

 
The Ravens have assembled nearly their entire staff for next season, hiring former NFL safety Mark Carrier as a secondary coach and Frank Gansz Jr. as their special teams coach.

 
However, he made more progress with the hiring of four coaches Thursday. Richard Smith (defensive coordinator), Brian Pariani (tight ends), Mike McDaniel (offensive quality control coach) and Robert Saleh (defensive quality control) were added to Kubiak's staff.

Kubiak is familiar with several of the new hires. He coached with McDaniel in Denver last season and from 1995-04 Kubiak and Pariani were on the Broncos' staff. Saleh returns to the Texans, where he worked as an intern last season. Smith, the biggest hire of the day, was Miami's defensive coordinator last season and led the Dolphins to the league's No. 18 ranking in total defense.

Kubiak also made two important additions Monday, bringing Broncos assistant Troy Calhoun along as his offensive coordinator and hiring Kyle Shanahan has wide receivers coach. Shanahan is the son of Denver coach Mike Shanahan, and spent the past two seasons as the offensive quality control coach in Tampa Bay.

Calhoun is just 39, and spent 2001-02 as the offensive coordinator at Wake Forest.

Kubiak also announced that special teams coach Joe Marciano, defensive backs coach Jon Hoke and running backs coach Chick Harris will be retained.

 
didn't the Saints D get worse under Haslett?
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I thought so. It was just a case of Haslett being overwhelmed with the head coaching position. He was a decent D-C back in the day, and I think once that's all he has to concentrate on he'll be fine.
 
Here is the latest hires to the Linehan staff in STL :

Nick Holt - defensive line coach

Bob Ligashesky - special teams (retained)

Paul Boudreau - offensive line ( with Jacksonville last 3 seasons)

Wayne Moses - running backs

Doug Nussmeier - Qb's

Judd Garrett - TE's

Ron Milus - asst. secondary

Randy Hanson - quality control

These hirings are in addition of course to those already hired

Greg Olson - OC

Jim Haslett - DC

Rick Venturi- linebackers

Willy Robinson - secondary

http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/st...BE?OpenDocument

I don't really know much about any of the recent hires to even comment on them.

 
GREEN BAY PACKERS-Named Eric Lewis assistant defensive coach and Shawn Slocum special teams assistant.

SAN DIEGO CHARGERS-Named John Ramsdell quarterbacks coach and Hal Hunter assistant offensive line coach.

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GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- New Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy drew from two familiar football families to round out his assistant coaching staff.

Eric Lewis, son of former Packers offensive coordinator Sherman Lewis, will join the team as a defensive assistant, the team said Monday. The Packers also hired Shawn Slocum, son of former Texas A&M coach R.C. Slocum, as a special teams assistant.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-p...ov=ap&type=lgns

 
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Bucs hire USC d-line coach Jethro Franklin to replace Rod Marinelli.

edited to say d-line not o-line

 
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Bucs hire USC o-line coach Jethro Franklin to replace Rod Marinelli.
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I can think of a slew of USC guys that came into the NFL recently but no linemen are coming to mind. Can you name some?
 
BUFFALO BILLS-Named Bill Munson vice president of public affairs, Joe Frandina vice president of stadium operations, Peter Guelli vice president of business development, Marc Honan vice president of marketing and broadcasting and David Wheat vice president of business operations and ticketing.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS-Named David Gibbs secondary coach and Jon Embree tight ends coach.

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS-Named Pete Carmichael Jr. quarterbacks coach, Tom Hayes defensive backs coach, Curtis Johnson wide receivers coach and Terry Malone tight ends coach.

NEW YORK JETS-Announced the resignation of Terry Bradway, general manager. Named Mike Tannenbaum general manager. Announced Bradway will remain with the team as a consultant.

 
DETROIT LIONS-Named Mike Martz offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, Wilbert Montgomery running backs coach, Pat Carter tight ends coach, Joe Cullen defensive line coach and Shawn Jefferson offensive assistant.

HOUSTON TEXANS-Named Johnny Holland linebackers coach, John Benton offensive line coach and Martin Bayless assistant defensive backs coach.

Martz c.o. blend here

http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index...howtopic=225267

 
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BALTIMORE RAVENS-Named Tony Nathan running backs coach, Greg Roman assistant offensive line coach and John Fassel assistant special teams coach.

 
CHICAGO BEARS-Announced Ron English has decided not to accept the defensive backs coaching position.

MIAMI DOLPHINS-Named Kirby Smart safety coach and Bo Davis assistant strength coach and assistant defensive line coach.

(2 former LSU guys for Saban)

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS-Named George Henshaw senior assistant and running backs coach and Greg McMahon assistant special teams coach.

 
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-- Raiders Hire Art Shell as New Head Coach --

Fri Feb 10, 2006

AP reports the Oakland Raiders' coaching search finally came to an end Friday night when the team hired former HC Art Shell to replace HC Norv Turner. Shell, who hasn't been a head coach since the Raiders fired him following the 1994 season, first talked to owner Al Davis about taking the job last week and emerged as the leading candidate after Pittsburgh Steelers OC Ken Whisenhunt told the team he didn't want the job. Shell, the first black coach in modern NFL history, becomes the seventh currently in the league. Of the 10 openings this offseason, the only other black coach hired was Herman Edwards, who was traded from the New York Jets to the Kansas City Chiefs.

 
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-- Raiders Hire Art Shell as New Head Coach --

Fri Feb 10, 2006

AP reports the Oakland Raiders' coaching search finally came to an end Friday night when the team hired former HC Art Shell to replace HC Norv Turner. Shell, who hasn't been a head coach since the Raiders fired him following the 1994 season, first talked to owner Al Davis about taking the job last week and emerged as the leading candidate after Pittsburgh Steelers OC Ken Whisenhunt told the team he didn't want the job. Shell, the first black coach in modern NFL history, becomes the seventh currently in the league. Of the 10 openings this offseason, the only other black coach hired was Herman Edwards, who was traded from the New York Jets to the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Was he the only one that returned Al Davis phone calls?
 
Rumor in St. Lou is that Linehan is trying to lure T. Cottrell here to coach D-line.........
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his DL coach walked before he signed the contract. I read several articles about it and none mentioned Cottrell as a possible replacement.
 
ARIZONA CARDINALS-Re-signed CB Robert Tate.

BUFFALO BILLS-Named Turk Schonert quarterbacks coach, Charlie Coiner tight ends coach and Alex Van Pelt offensive quality control coach.

NEW YORK GIANTS-Named David Merritt assistant secondary coach, Tom Quinn assistant special teams coach, and Andre Curtis defensive quality control coach.

ST. LOUIS RAMS-Named Joe Baker defensive quality control coach, Jim Chaney assistant offensive line coach, Jeff Horton special assistant for offense, and Brad Roll assistant strength and conditioning coach.

 
John Clayton posted an article today about the 10 new head coaches and their relative pros and cons:

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/stor...john&id=2330164

Seven first-time head coaches were hired in one of the strangest postseason scrambles for jobs in recent memory. This was the biggest changeover to first-time head coaches since 1999 when Andy Reid, Mike Riley, Brian Billick, **** Jauron, Ray Rhodes and Gunther Cunningham.

Here's a look at the 10 coaching moves this offseason (in order of the hires), and the pros and cons of each situation.

Brad Childress, Minnesota Vikings

What he has going for him: As the first coach hired, he was able to put together the coaching staff he wanted. The organization is set up very much the same way it was for Andy Reid in Philadelphia. Childress will have input in personnel. The team, like the Eagles, has plenty of cap room ($23 million). The roster is loaded with talented players on offense and defense after years of good drafting and solid free agent acquisitions.

The biggest issue: Offense. He has to sort out what works and what doesn't on his offense. Quarterback Daunte Culpepper is coming off triple ligament knee surgery so Brad Johnson will have to handle the offseason as the starting quarterback. The offensive line has holes and needs improvement. Childress has to decide whether the wide receivers fit the West Coast offense. And there are questions in the backfield. Michael Bennett is a free agent. Onterrio Smith hasn't been cleared from his one-year drug suspension. Plus, coming out of the Eagles' system, where there was heavy reliance on passing the ball, does Childress really want to emphasize the running attack?

Herman Edwards, Kansas City Chiefs

Herman Edwards' Chiefs appear to be only a few tweaks away from seriously contending.

What he has going for him: Three playoff trips in five seasons with the Jets should say something. Edwards may not be the best coach for X's and O's and his clock management may not be the best, but he's a great motivator. His teams play hard. Compare him to Bill Cowher in how well he gets his teams mentally and emotionally ready to play. He links up with a team president, Carl Peterson, who truly appreciates him and will do everything to make his stay in Kansas City a successful one.

The biggest issue: The offense is getting old. Tackle Willie Roaf and guard Will Shields are going year-by-year contemplating retirement. The receiving corps is understaffed and needs improvement. There will also be an adjustment in play calling. Mike Solari, one of the best offensive line coaches in the league, takes over the play-calling responsibilities for Al Saunders, who left for the Redskins. Edwards can focus on the offense because Gunther Cunningham has things under control on defense.

Mike McCarthy, Green Bay Packers

What he has going for him: He's a disciple of the West Coast offense and he has a great mind and structured plan for passing the football. A tireless worker, McCarthy did a nice job of putting together his staff. He promoted Bob Sanders as defensive coordinator to keep continuity on a defense that surprisingly ranked in the top 10. McCarthy's strength is developing young players on offense. He's always had good relationships with the quarterbacks he's worked with and will put them in a quarterback-friendly system.

The biggest issue: He could lose Brett Favre. Even though they have a successor in Aaron Rodgers, convincing Favre to return is one of the keys to the Packers' season. Favre is leaning toward retirement because he doesn't want to go through another 4-12 season. McCarthy only signed a three-year contract, so he needs to be successful in his first season. Having Favre for one more year could give the Packers a chance of being a .500 team or better. If Favre is gone, halfback Ahman Green could also leave via free agency. That's a lot to replace on offense.

Sean Payton, New Orleans Saints

What he has going for him: He's a bright young coach who has a good offensive mind. Knowing that quarterbacks are the key to winning in the NFL these days, Payton has always worked well with quarterbacks. His offensive system has a nice mix of running and passing plays and would be conducive to developing a young quarterback such as Matt Leinart. He inherits a pretty good offensive line and a great running back in Deuce McAllister. That's a start.

The biggest issue: This might be the toughest of the head coaching opportunities. Because of Hurricane Katrina, the financial budget will be the one of the smallest. Who knows how many Saints fans will buy tickets to keep the Saints in town. He's probably going to go through a quarterback transition from Aaron Brooks to Leinart, the likely second pick in the draft. The coaching staff of assistants is young, and Payton will have to coach the coaches along with calling the offensive plays.

Eric Mangini, New York Jets

What he has going for him: He learned from Bill Belichick. That gets you a head coaching job these days because having Belichick's name on your résumé improves your head-coaching stock immensely. Mangini is a tireless worker like Belichick. He has a bright mind for defense and will do creative things to make less talented players successful in a scheme. Being a good teacher, Mangini should be able to develop young players, which will be part of the Jets' rebuilding process for the next couple of years.

The biggest issue: Is he ready to be a head coach at the age of 35? He'll end up with one of the youngest staffs in the league. The Jets also have some of the toughest rebuilding issues of all the teams in the league. They are $26 million over the cap and have grown old on offense and will have to rebuild that unit over the next two years. Chad Pennington is coming off his second shoulder operation, so the Jets don't know whether they even have a starting quarterback. The Jets may have to go three steps backward before they move forward.

Rod Marinelli, Detroit Lions

What he has going for him: He did one of the best jobs in putting a staff together. He has Mike Martz on offense and Donnie Henderson on defense. That's a good start. Because he's going from defensive line coach to head coach, it will help having an experienced hand such as Martz to lean on for advice. Marinelli relates well to players because he's clear in his instructions and he's honest. Players like that. President Matt Millen likes his stern attitude because it could mean a more disciplined, efficient team.

The biggest issue: He takes over one of the wackiest groups in the league. He inherits a quarterback (Joey Harrington), who isn't much of a leader and three former No. 1 receivers who aren't great followers. The offensive line is highly paid and underachieving. The offense has been unproductive for years. He'll also have to overcome the tough transition into the head coaching job. As a former military man, Marinelli can preach discipline, but he also has to make sure his words turn into action and his speeches don't lose the players' attention, which can happen under the best communicators.

Scott Linehan, St. Louis Rams

What he has going for him: Linehan is a bright offensive mind who does well no matter what quarterback he works with. Gus Frerotte had a strong year with Linehan in Miami. Culpepper had a career year with Linehan in Minnesota in 2004. He takes over an offense that should easily average 25 more points a game. He's got three receiving options -- Torry Holt, Isaac Bruce and rapidly developing star Kevin Curtis. He has a power back in Steven Jackson. His offensive line is solid. And he made a wise hire in Jim Haslett as defensive coordinator, giving Haslett the freedom to bring a staff and his system to the Rams.

The biggest issue: Linehan might be forced to totally rebuild the defense, a very difficult thing to do. Adam Archuleta, Damione Lewis and Ryan Pickett are free agents. The team is extremely thin at safety. The cornerbacks were banged up last year. The linebacking corps has been undergoing constant change for years. The Rams should be able to score points, but if they can't stop anybody on defense, they will struggle to win games. Linehan also has to develop a solid backup behind Marc Bulger. If Bulger gets hurt, the Rams lose their firepower.

**** Jauron, Buffalo Bills

GM Marv Levy, left, and owner Ralph Wilson, right, are counting on new coach **** Jauron to re-energize the Bills.

What he has going for him: He was the perfect fit, under the circumstances, in Buffalo for the 2006 season. Marv Levy was hired to bail out owner Ralph Wilson in getting through this season. Jauron, like Levy, is Ivy League educated. That helps in conversing. Second, Jauron is a steady, patient coach who is a good teacher. As a head coach in Chicago, he always had a good feel for how to work his players. He knew when to push them and when to ease up. That's important in getting through a season. Even as an interim coach in Detroit, Jauron made the team better as the weeks progressed.

The biggest issue: It all comes down to developing J.P. Losman. Losman clearly wasn't ready to be the starting quarterback last season. It cost general manager Tom Donahoe his job, and the front office chaos that followed led to Mike Mularkey's resignation. Jauron needs to rebuild a shaky, undermanned offensive line. The defense is getting some age in the secondary and is growing thin for talent upfront along the defensive line. There may not be enough cap room to add much in free agency.

Gary Kubiak, Houston Texans

What he has going for him: He gets the benefit of the doubt in the Houston area because he's a native. Homegrown talent always gets a free pass at the beginning. He's a bright coach who brings a lot of the West Coast offensive ideas that worked so well for Mike Shanahan. The offense's biggest problem has been protecting David Carr. If the Texans can make the right free agent moves, Kubiak should bring the right blocking scheme to keep Carr upright and viable in the offense.

The biggest issue: He's bringing in a lot of new, young coaches, so there might be a little bit of a learning curve for this group to overcome in the first season. That's why adding Mike Sherman to the offense would be a nice touch. Kubiak has always had the respect of the offensive players around him, but he will need to be more vocal as the leader of the entire franchise. Kubiak has normally been a quiet sort. Now, he's the face of the organization.

Art Shell, Oakland Raiders

What he has going for him: He was a successful Raiders coach in the early 1990s, and most important, he's a Raider. Al Davis tried and failed several times in going outside the organization to find head coaches. Shell knows how things work for the Raiders. That's important. He can be more direct with Davis in solving problems because he has a relationship with him that will always command respect. Shell has the type of personality that should create more discipline. His return to the sidelines should turn the offense into more of a power running attack. Plus, he wants to return the nastiness and swagger the Raiders have been missing for years.

The biggest issue: Two weeks ago, he really wasn't in the mix for the head coaching job. That gives him the latest start of all of the coaches. Playing catchup is tough. He moved quickly in filling some of the holes on the staff. Tom Walsh will be the offensive coordinator and Jackie Slater and Irv Eatman are expected to work with the offensive line. The challenge facing him is getting back as head coach after being away from those chores for a dozen years. He has to command instant respect for that to succeed.
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CHICAGO BEARS-Named Steven Wilks defensive backs coach.

CINCINNATI BENGALS-Signed Marvin Lewis, coach, to a two-year contract extension through the 2010 season.

DALLAS COWBOYS-Named Freddie Kitchens tight ends coach, Chris Palmer quarterbacks coach and Vincent Brown inside linebackers coach.

DETROIT LIONS-Named Mike Barry assistant offensive line coach, Clayton Lopez defensive backs coach and Fred Reed defensive assistant.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS-Named Ted Monachino assistant defensive line coach.

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS-Named Marion Hobby defensive line coach and Tony Oden defensive assistant and secondary coach.

 
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ATLANTA FALCONS-Named Joe Lombardi defensive assistant.

CHICAGO BEARS-Named Kevin O'Dea assistant special teams coach.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS-Named Johnnie Lynn secondary coach.

 
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Cowboys TE coach last year Paul Pasqualoni is now their LB coach. He's a former Syracuse head coach, I believe. Interesting switch IMO.

Vincent Brown is a former Patriot LBer and has assisted in training camp previously.

Mike Zimmer was OLB coach and no longer has to worry about that.

 
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Cowboys TE coach last year Paul Pasqualoni is now their LB coach. He's a former Syracuse head coach, I believe. Interesting switch IMO.

Vincent Brown is a former Patriot LBer and has assisted in training camp previously.

Mike Zimmer was OLB coach and no longer has to worry about that.
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I think he is replacing Gary Gibbs who went to Saints as DC. Gibbs is the former Oklahoma coach who followed Switzer.
 
Cowboys TE coach last year Paul Pasqualoni is now their LB coach. He's a former Syracuse head coach, I believe. Interesting switch IMO.

Vincent Brown is a former Patriot LBer and has assisted in training camp previously.

Mike Zimmer was OLB coach and no longer has to worry about that.
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I think he is replacing Gary Gibbs who went to Saints as DC. Gibbs is the former Oklahoma coach who followed Switzer.
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I believe Pasqualoni is replacing Zimmer as "head LBer coach" and OLB coach. Brown is replacing Gibbs as ILB coach.Parcells really REALLY plays games with titles. Zimmer may very well have been OLB coach, DC, and Assistant head coach last year.

BTW IIRC Payton was "passing game cooridinator" and Carthon was "running game cooridinator"

 
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