When it comes to NFL coaching, the award for most baffling decision of the weekend probably goes to Tampa Bay’s Todd Bowles, who made a very questionable late-game decision during the Buccaneers’ 31-23 divisional-round loss to the Detroit Lions on Sunday. The Buccaneers had a chance to get the ball back with just under 40 seconds left to play against …
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Eagles interviewing Ron Rivera: Former Commanders head coach up for vacant DC position, per report
Getty Images The Philadelphia Eagles gave Ron Rivera his first break in the NFL 25 years ago. Rivera is getting an opportunity to revive his career with the franchise, as the Eagles are interviewing him for their open defensive coordinator spot, per ESPN. Rivera was recently fired as head coach of the Washington Commanders, compiling a 26-40-1 record in his …
Read More »Jim Harbaugh next team odds: Chargers now huge favorites to land coach
Will he or won’t he? That is the question on every bettor’s mind when it comes to Jim Harbaugh and the NFL. The Michigan coach, former Wolverines quarterback and “Michigan man” has now been interviewed for multiple NFL coaching vacancies, causing his next team odds to shift significantly over the last week. And now, one franchise is firmly in the …
Read More »College football coaching carousel tracker: Grades, analysis on coach changes, 2023-24 firings and hirings
Ken Niumatalolo (UCLA tight ends coach)Brent BrennanNiumatalolo was a star at Navy for the better part of his 16-year career, but things went south during his final three seasons. He reportedly won’t run the pure triple option with the Spartans, which is a sign that he has evolved into the new era of the sport. However, we don’t know how …
Read More »Patriots coach Jerod Mayo plans to ‘burn cash’ this offseason: Potential big-money targets for 2024
The New England Patriots are starting a new chapter in 2024, with Jerod Mayo taking over as head coach after 24 seasons of Bill Belichick. And that’s not the only way the team will look different, with Mayo telling “The Greg Hill Show” this week he plans to “burn some cash” to restock New England’s roster this offseason, promising to …
Read More »Bears reportedly hire Shane Waldron as next OC
The Chicago Bears have reportedly locked in on its next offensive coordinator. Shane Waldron and the Bears are reportedly in the final stages of agreeing to a deal to bring Waldron to the Windy City. According to ESPN’s Courtney Cronin, Waldron was the first person Chicago interviewed for its vacancy after firing former offensive coordinator Luke Getsy, after two seasons, …
Read More »Several Saints assistants working with 2024 draft prospects at Shrine Bowl
The New Orleans Saints will have a heavy presence at this year’s East-West Shrine Bowl, which makes sense given how many future NFL players have participated in the event. And the 2024 draft class is following that pattern. Three Saints assistant coaches have been assigned to work with draft prospects at this year’s Shrine Bowl, all on the West Team. …
Read More »Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes continue AFC dominance despite challenges
Martin Rogers FOX Sports Insider It is still the scariest story in football because it inevitably ends with crushed dreams. Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs offense stand in the way of everyone and everything daring to dream of Super Bowl glory. It has been that way for the past five years, and it is that way still. Forget …
Read More »Lions signing three-time Pro Bowler Zach Ertz ahead of NFC championship game against 49ers, per report
Getty Images It’s not often you see an NFL team make a key signing before a conference title game, but that’s exactly what the Detroit Lions are doing this week. According to NFL.com, the Lions are going to sign Zach Ertz. The three-time Pro Bowler started his season with the Cardinals, but he was cut in late November after …
Read More »Gators hosting Alabama offensive lineman decommit in February
Evans High (Georgia) offensive lineman Mason Short backed off his commitment to the Alabama Crimson Tide on Jan. 16 following the retirement of Nick Saban, and now Florida has another chance to recruit him. Short posted to Twitter that he’d be in Gainsville for a visit on Feb. 3, tagging offensive line coach Rob Sale. The Gators aren’t the only …
Read More »NFL DFS, 2024 Conference Championship picks: DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy football stacks, lineups
The 2024 NFL Conference Championships will take place on Sunday as each conference’s representative for Super Bowl LVIII will be decided. The Baltimore Ravens will host the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game on Sunday at 3 p.m. ET on CBS. The San Francisco 49ers will host the Detroit Lions in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday at 6:30 …
Read More »Dave Canales to have second interview for Panthers head coach
Buccaneers offensive coordinator Dave Canales will have another chance to make a positive impression on a different team in the NFC South. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Canales will have a second interview with the Panthers for their head coaching vacancy. Canales, 42, just finished his first season with the Bucs. Calling plays for quarterback Baker Mayfield, Canales …
Read More »Oregon Ducks offer QB ‘prodigy’ Jayden Wade in class of 2028
One of the most important aspects of recruiting in the world of college football is being up on the future stars before others have had a chance to build a relationship with them. That’s exactly what Dan Lanning and the Oregon Ducks appear to be doing, extending a scholarship offer to Jayden Wade, a quarterback in the class of 2028. …
Read More »How Dan Campbell’s Lions went from laughingstock to contender in three years
If an NFL owner is looking for a blueprint to spark a dramatic turnaround, he or she should closely study the work of Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell. The Detroit Lions have risen to prominence under the direction of a general manager and head coach working in lockstep to assemble a young roster featuring a collection of blue-chip talents with …
Read More »Bears find new OC: Chicago reportedly to hire Seahawks’ Shane Waldron; here’s what it could mean for QB future
The Chicago Bears opted to maintain the status quo at their head-coaching position with Matt Eberflus despite a 10-24 record in two seasons, but change has come at their offensive coordinator position. Luke Getsy, whose offenses averaged 20.2 points per game since 2022 (19th in the NFL), is out, and per ESPN, the Bears are bringing in former Seattle Seahawks …
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