Texans To Interview Kliff Kingsbury For OC
2023/02/kliff-kingsbury-interviewing-for-job-on-texans-staffThe team has interviewed multiple OC candidates already; Kingsbury would check in with a higher profile. … Hopkins' PED ban and trade acquisition Marquise Brown's ensuing foot injury kept Kingsbury from being able to deploy his top two wideouts together for most of the season.
Latest On Broncos, Sean Payton Hiring
2023/02/latest-on-broncos-sean-payton-hiringThe Broncos were connected to a number of head coaching candidates in the days leading up to their trade with the Saints, with some reports indicating that the organization was zeroing in on 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans, who ended up opting for the Texans job. … "We locked in five to six days before got trade done, our focus was entirely on him and closing that deal," Penner said during Payton's introductory press conference today (via Troy Renck of Denver7 on Twitter).
Ravens To Conduct Second OC Interview With Brian Angelichio
2023/02/ravens-to-conduct-second-oc-interview-with-brian-angelichioThe Ravens met with Angelichio last month, as they cast a wide net of internal and external candidates to replace Greg Roman. … Thanks in part to his guidance, the Vikings ranked sixth in the league in passing yards this season; trade deadline acquisition T.J.
Sean Payton Addresses Decision To Accept Broncos’ Offer
2023/01/sean-payton-addresses-decision-to-accept-broncos-offerNot long ago, Russell Wilson would have resided as an asset for coaching candidates. … The Saints were on Wilson's initial 2021 trade-destination list; he added the Broncos later that year.
NFL Sets 2023 Franchise/Transition Tag Figures
2023/01/nfl-sets-2023-franchise-transition-tag-figuresIn addition to Bates and Brown, a number of first-time candidates will be on this year's tag radar. … That player must play the season on the tag salary -- or a renegotiated lower price, as was the case with Yannick Ngakoue in 2020 -- for that team or a team that acquires the player via trade.
DeMeco Ryans Books Second Texans HC Interview, Emerging As Favorite
2023/01/demeco-ryans-books-second-texans-hc-interview-emerging-as-frontrunnerBroncos CEO Greg Penner and GM George Paton are continuing discussions with other candidates, potentially pointing to this Ryans-Texans reunion coming to pass. … Denver's new ownership group can outmuscle other teams regarding a coach's salary, and if the Payton trade avenue is closing, that may be what it comes down to for the team.
Coaching Rumors: Payton, Flores, Evero
2023/01/coaching-rumors-payton-cardinals-flores-joseph-glenn-texans-evero-rams-fangio-browns-martindale-giants-billsGM candidates received the impression Arizona is high on the three-year Miami HC-turned-Pittsburgh linebackers coach, Fowler notes. … Trade compensation being required to land the Super Bowl XLIV-winning HC, with the price varying from a first-rounder and other early picks to two first-rounders, has affected teams' plans here.
Saleh: Jets Plan To Add Veteran QB
2023/01/saleh-jets-plan-to-add-veteran-qbSaleh, understandably so, said Thursday the quarterback position was his top concern when discussing the state of the offense with candidates. … Aaron Rodgers' praise of his former OC will connect the four-time MVP to the Jets, especially as a third round of Rodgers trade rumors are circulating.
Broncos Sean Payton Hire Becoming Less Likely?
2023/01/broncos-sean-payton-hire-becoming-less-likelyBut the team has interviewed a host of other candidates, including Cowboys DC Dan Quinn, who was close to landing the job last year. … But it would be expensive -- both in terms of financial and trade compensation.
Latest On Sean Payton
2023/01/latest-on-broncos-hc-search-sean-paytonThis will conclude the initial interview process, and Denver will choose candidates moving forward out of the above-mentioned Payton, Quinn, Shaw, Morris, and Ryans and previously interviewed candidates Ejiro Evero, who is the team's current defensive coordinator, and Jim Caldwell, who formerly served as the Colts and Lions head coach. … Contradicting earlier reports that the Broncos and Saints were "on the same page" with respect to the trade compensation necessary to acquire Payton's contract, Klis avers that the two parties "have not engaged in trade talks." There is also a rumor that, despite interest from essentially every other team in the NFL with an open position, Payton will either end up with the Broncos or back on television with FOX, a belief reported by Denver7's Troy Renck.
Ravens Expect Lamar Jackson To Stay In 2023; QB To Have Input In OC Search
2023/01/ravens-expect-lamar-jackson-to-stay-in-2023-qb-to-have-input-in-oc-searchHarbaugh said (via The Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec) the team will consider internal candidates to replace Roman. … While Jackson has outpaced Watson in accomplishments thus far and has not run into any off-field trouble like the Cleveland QB has, the latter's contract did come via a rare trade derby that involved a four-team bidding war.
Panthers Interview Vic Fangio For DC Position
2023/01/panthers-interview-vic-fangio-for-dc-positionCarolina is expected to target an offensive-minded bench boss as their full-time Matt Rhule replacement, something which is generally reflected by their list of candidates generated so far. … That news comes not long after the team was granted permission by the Saints to interview Sean Payton for their head coaching vacancy, an interesting development given the fact that a trade sending him to Charlotte would represent a rare intra-divisional swap.
Commanders Committed To Sam Howell As QB1
2023/01/commanders-telling-oc-candidates-theyre-committed-to-sam-howell-as-qb1Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports writes that the Commanders are telling potential offensive coordinator candidates that Howell is expected to be the team's QB1 when they open camp. … While the Commanders seem to be making it clear that they won't be making a big splash at the position (either via free agency, trade, or with the No.
Sean Payton Prefers Broncos Job To Other HC Vacancies?
2023/01/sean-payton-prefers-broncos-job-to-other-hc-vacanciesWhile such an arrangement can lead to incongruity, it should appeal to HC candidates. … Russell Wilson's first Broncos season sounded alarm bells about his future, calling into question the team's decision to trade for the nine-time Pro Bowler and hand him a five-year extension before the season began.
Dexter Lawrence Eyeing Giants Extension
2023/01/dexter-lawrence-eyeing-giants-extensionLawrence, Jeffery Simmons, Quinnen Williams and Daron Payne are candidates to bridge what is now a staggering gap between Donald ($31.7MM per year) and the field ($21MM AAV). … trade left on either team has offered a breakout year and is on track for what should be a monster payday.
Jim Harbaugh Early Frontrunner For Broncos HC Job?
2023/01/jim-harbaugh-early-frontrunner-for-broncos-hcHarbaugh, nor any of the other known Broncos candidates, would not cost any draft capital. … A Payton move -- believed to cost a first-round pick and more -- would further deplete Denver's draft arsenal, which the Russell Wilson trade already affected.
Colts Open To Trading Up For Quarterback; Jeff Saturday In Play To Stay
2023/01/colts-open-to-trading-up-for-quarterback-jeff-saturday-in-play-to-stay"He knows the internal workings and he's been able to see the inside of what he wants to fix," Ballard said when asked if Saturday has a leg up on the outside HC candidates. … Since Andrew Luck's sudden retirement in 2019, the Colts have only made one first-round pick (Kwity Paye in 2021) and opted to make two trades to fill their starting QB post.
Colts Request HC Interview With Ejiro Evero
2023/01/colts-request-hc-interview-with-ejiro-everoBecause the Broncos finished a disappointing 5-12 and well out of the playoffs, Evero will have the chance to interview before candidates whose teams are preparing for playoff games. … Coaches from five-win teams are rarely in demand during hiring periods, but Evero -- whose defense played most of the season without Randy Gregory and starting cornerback Ronald Darby, while also losing Bradley Chubb at the trade deadline -- has found himself in that position.
Texans Request Five HC Interviews
2023/01/texans-request-hc-interviews-with-demeco-ryans-ben-johnson-jonathan-gannon-ejiro-everoJohnson's age (36) and the experience levels of the other candidates are notable here. … The Eagles, who were linked to veteran QBs via trade this past offseason, rank third offensively and have shown malleability under Steichen.
Titans Begin General Manager Search; Eight Execs On Radar
2023/01/titans-begin-gm-search-eight-execs-on-radarWeeks after their surprising ouster of longtime GM Jon Robinson, the Titans are attempting to line up a host of candidates as potential replacements. … Brown trade (and two-touchdown game against his former team) prompted the move, indicating she disapproved of Robinson's roster construction.
Texans Fire HC Lovie Smith
2023/01/texans-fire-hc-lovie-smithThe recent turnover on the sidelines the franchise has experienced will, on the other hand, likely scare off at least some potential candidates. … 2 pick which will likely be used to address the QB position, another first-rounder owing to the Deshaun Watson trade, and a favorable cap situation.
Latest On Broncos’ HC Search
2023/01/broncos-head-coaching-search-plansPayton isn't the only coach on the radar in Denver, though, and the Broncos have moved forward with plans for interviews with other candidates, according to Mike Klis of 9News. … Payton's situation was discussed Saturday, including an update reporting that the Broncos and Saints "appear to be on the same page" with respect to trade compensation.
Cardinals DC Vance Joseph Favored To Replace Kliff Kingsbury?
2023/01/cardinals-dc-vance-joseph-favored-to-replace-kliff-kingsburyWhile Bidwill is doing his homework on coaching candidates, he no longer has Keim as a trusted sounding board, and the NFL.com duo suggest that a Kingsbury firing is not a sure thing. … New Orleans has already granted the Broncos permission to interview Payton, and those two clubs appear to have trade compensation -- which features a first-round draft choice -- largely in place.
Latest On Raiders, Derek Carr
2023/01/latest-on-raiders-derek-carrAmong the bridge candidates are Garoppolo, but also Tom Brady. … That has led to the widespread expectation that Carr will be traded during the coming offseason.
Broncos Prepared To Be “Ultra Aggressive” In HC Search
2023/01/broncos-prepared-to-be-ultra-aggressive-in-hc-searchSchefter does not specify what candidates the club is targeting. … Former Saints HC Sean Payton may be the most sought-after HC on the market, and if the Broncos are truly prepared to be "ultra aggressive," they will not be deterred by the fact that they will need to complete a trade with New Orleans to acquire Payton's rights and then give Payton a market-topping contract.