NFL coaching carousel

[dew1679666265]

ESPN is reporting that the Broncos will hire Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels as their new head coach.

 

Broncos owner Pat Bowlen sent COO Joe Ellis to Boston Thursday for a lengthy second interview with McDaniels, who, according to sources, was one of two finalists along with Vikings defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier.

 

It's supposed to be announced Monday.

[Mike Aller]

ESPN is reporting that the Broncos will hire Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels as their new head coach.

 

Broncos owner Pat Bowlen sent COO Joe Ellis to Boston Thursday for a lengthy second interview with McDaniels, who, according to sources, was one of two finalists along with Vikings defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier.

 

It's supposed to be announced Monday.

Josh is a canton guy. So, as long as the Broncos aren't playing the Browns, I wish him the best of success!

[dew1679666265]

A bit more assorted news:

 

Tony Dungy is apparently going to give the Colts his decision on retirement Monday.

 

The Jets are going to interview Ravens' DC Rex Ryan.

 

Detroit owner William Clay Ford wants to personally interview Titans' DC Jim Schwartz. Schwartz has already been interviewed, but Ford wasn't present and wants to interview him personally.

[dew1679666265]

I also read on another board that the Houston Chronicle's John McClain believes if Schwartz leaves the Titans will join the Saints in pursuing Gregg Williams. Williams used to be DC for the Titans.

 

McClain also said he believes there is an 80% chance the Titans re-sign Albert Haynesworth. I'm not sure what his connections are, but he seems fairly reliable. I really like all of that news, as well.

[CubColtPacer]

Good luck Tony. It's been a wonderful run.

 

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3827058

[dew1679666265]

Good luck Tony. It's been a wonderful run.

 

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3827058

 

Sad day for Colt fans I guess - though not entirely unexpected.

 

Is it pretty certain that Caldwell will take over for him? Or will they still look around a bit?

[dew1679666265]

On his blog, Adam Schefter is reporting that he's heard Mike Nolan to Denver as DC is a done deal.

 

Also, Steve Spagnuolo and Brian Schottenheimer are the leading candidates for the Jets job and Ron Rivera will be interviewed by the Lions for the HC job - all according to Schefter.

[Exile on Waveland]

Good luck Tony. It's been a wonderful run.

 

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3827058

 

Sad day for Colt fans I guess - though not entirely unexpected.

 

Is it pretty certain that Caldwell will take over for him? Or will they still look around a bit?

 

It's definitely sad, but I've expected him to retire the past two seasons.

 

I think it's pretty much set in stone that Caldwell takes over. With his 26-63 collegiate record and some of the available names, I'm dubious if that's the correct decision. Continuity is important, though.

[dew1679666265]

Good luck Tony. It's been a wonderful run.

 

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3827058

 

Sad day for Colt fans I guess - though not entirely unexpected.

 

Is it pretty certain that Caldwell will take over for him? Or will they still look around a bit?

 

It's definitely sad, but I've expected him to retire the past two seasons.

 

I think it's pretty much set in stone that Caldwell takes over. With his 26-63 collegiate record and some of the available names, I'm dubious if that's the correct decision. Continuity is important, though.

 

He'll have Peyton's trust I guess.

[mordecaibrown]

Dungy Done ?

 

 

 

When does the Bears Cover 2 coach raiding begin?

[rchap24]

Dungy Done ?

 

 

 

When does the Bears Cover 2 coach raiding begin?

 

Wow I didn't even see he was gone....Good luck even though I'm a bears fan and despise the Colts....He was a great coach and seemed like a good guy

[dew1679666265]

The Jags have shaken up their front office and named Gene Smith their GM.

 

(Team owner Wayne) Weaver said Smith will have final say in all personnel decisions, a clear deviation from the way the Jaguars handled things in recent years. Coach Jack Del Rio, former personnel chief James "Shack" Harris and Smith used a consensus approach the last six seasons.

[dew1679666265]

The Seahawks are filling out their staff, naming Greg Knapp OC, Casey Bradley DC and Dan Quinn D-line and assistant head coach.

 

I also just saw on ESPN (no link) that the Saints have promoted Pete Carmichael, Jr. to offensive coordinator.

[Vanilla Ice]

Jim Mora as head coach and Greg Knapp as your OC.

 

The seahawks will be down for awhile

[jersey cubs fan]

http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/2009/01/breaking-pioli-accepts-chiefs-job/

 

Pioli is going to GM in KC.

[dew1679666265]

http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/2009/01/breaking-pioli-accepts-chiefs-job/

 

Pioli is going to GM in KC.

 

Great move for KC.

[Exile on Waveland]

Jim Caldwell was really impressive in today's press conference.

[dew1679666265]

http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/2009/01/breaking-pioli-accepts-chiefs-job/

 

Pioli is going to GM in KC.

 

Apparently, Pioli's hire will likely mean Herm Edwards' departure. Giants DC Steve Spagnuolo is apparently the top candidate.

 

The decision to hire Pioli likely means Herman Edwards will not be back as Chiefs head coach next season. Among the top candidates to succeed Edwards is New York Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo.

[dew1679666265]

Eric Mangini has chosen his coordinators in Cleveland.

 

Browns coach Eric Mangini is expected to pick Rob Ryan as his defensive coordinator and Brian Daboll to run his offense in the next few days.

[dew1679666265]

Lots of news out there today, apparently. Here's some more:

 

The Raiders have fired James Lofton, according to the National Football Post.

[dew1679666265]

After firing WR coach James Lofton, the Raiders have replaced him with quality control coach Sanjay Lal.

 

The Chargers have also made a lot of coaching moves, but alas, none involve firing Norv Turner.

[dew1679666265]

Jim Harbaugh is no longer a candidate for an NFL job.

 

There has been speculation in recent weeks that Harbaugh might interview for NFL openings in Detroit or Oakland and that he reportedly had met with the New York Jets last Thursday about their head coaching vacancy.

"In response to persistent reports speculating my interest in other coaching positions, I would like to unequivocally state that I am 100 percent committed to Stanford and I look forward to leading this football program for years to come," Harbaugh said in a statement released by Stanford on Tuesday.

[dew1679666265]

I wonder what the record is for most consecutive posts in a thread by the same poster?

 

Anyway, the Saints have hired Gregg Williams as their DC. Thanks to the Lions taking their sweet time picking a head coach Williams is off the table if Jim Schwarz is the man in Detroit.

 

That likely means Dave McGinnis will be promoted in Tennessee if Schwarz leaves.

[dew1679666265]

I've got to be coming close to that record by now.

 

The Titans have officially lost Jim Schwartz. ESPN is reporting the Lions have hired the Tennessee DC to a four-year contract to be their new head coach.

 

This makes me worry a bit about the defense, but I'm happy for Schwartz - this was well-deserved.

[Derwood]

I've got to be coming close to that record by now.

 

whatever it is, it's probably held by Raisin in the Minor Leagues forum