The NFL is expected to change the rule to allow teams to hire coaches, even while their teams are still active in the playoffs (Twitter link via Judy Battista of NFL.com). There has been talk of doing this before, but there was a renewed focus on the rule change this offseason after Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels bailed on becoming the Colts’ new head coach at the last minute.
While McDaniels gears up for another year as New England’s OC, here’s more from the AFC East:
- Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola is eligible for the open market, but he wants to stay put. “I’m a free agent this year, so let’s say — the unknown. We’ll see what happens. I definitely want to be here. To tell you the truth, I don’t want to leave. But it’s a business. I’ve learned that,” Amendola said (via Mike Reiss of ESPN.com). Amendola earned just over $3MM last season as he caught 61 passes for 659 yards and two touchdowns. The 32-year-old could earn cash in elsewhere, but he sounds pretty intent on staying in New England.
- Bills head coach Sean McDermott says that releasing quarterback Tyrod Taylor is not currently in the team’s plans. “Tyrod is a good player,” McDermott said (Twitter link via ESPN.com’s Adam Schefter). “It’s way too early to take anything off the table, other than cutting him at this point, which is not in our plans.”
- Bills GM Brandon Beane says that he has been in contact with the agent for defensive tackle Kyle Williams (Twitter link via Joe Buscaglia of WKBW). At this point, Beane is unsure as to whether Williams is considering retirement. Last year, the Bills reportedly had to convince him to return for a 12th NFL season.
- On Wednesday, Jets running back Matt Forte announced his retirement from the NFL.
- The Dolphins are expected to huddle up with the agent for Jarvis Landry on Wednesday evening. Miami hit the wide receiver with the franchise tag last week, but it has been widely reported that the Dolphins are looking to trade him.
The NFL has changed More rule in a pathetic attempt to dethrone the Patriots. If they do anything we’ll, let make it illegal! Next thing you know, all teams can use the forward pass except the Patriots! NFL, maybe your coaches and owners need to do a better job of coaching, selecting players and signing free agents?
Orderlies ! Orderlies ! Med adjustments Stat!
I would bet McDaniels would’ve bailed on the Colts regardless of when they were allowed to officially hire him. It took one push from Bill and the Krafts to keep him. You don’t think that would’ve happened during the divisional playoff round if it came down to it?
Agree, don’t think it matters when.