Bills Bills QB Josh Allen on the team’s upcoming matchup with the Ravens: “We’ve got a really tough matchup coming up. They put a thumping on us earlier in the season.” (Cameron Wolfe) Bills RB James Cook had more than 100 yards rushing on Sunday, the first time a Buffalo player has done so in the playoffs since Thurman Thomas in 1995. Allen said he hates what happened to RB … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Mike Vrabel, Potential Staff Hires, Josh Allen, Bills, Patriots
AFC Notes: Mike Vrabel Hiring, Patriots, Jets Head Coach Search
Jets ESPN’s Rich Cimini notes Jets officials have not really specified what they’re looking for in their next head coaching hire. There’s a sense that they would prefer not to hire first-timers at both head coach and GM, and Cimini says some familiar with the coaching market have connected New York to a coach with an offensive background. Some candidates on the Jets’ … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Mike Vrabel Hiring, Patriots, Jets Head Coach Search
Mike Vrabel Hiring Josh McDaniels As Offensive Coordinator ‘Definitely A Possibility’
Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, citing a source with knowledge of the situation, reports that it’s “definitely a possibility” that new Patriots HC Mike Vrabel will hire Josh McDaniels as their offensive coordinator. Reports have been circulating for the better part of a week now that McDaniels could be brought back to run the team’s offense, given his ties to the franchise … [Read more...] about Mike Vrabel Hiring Josh McDaniels As Offensive Coordinator ‘Definitely A Possibility’
Lions OC Ben Johnson More Likely To Accept HC Job If Offered This Year?
ESPN’s Dan Graziano writes he’s gotten the sense from people close to the situation that Lions OC Ben Johnson is more likely to accept a head coaching job if he gets an offer this cycle than he has been in the past. Graziano’s sources tell him Johnson seems to be in a different frame of mind this year and more ready to embrace opportunities. He’s backed out of consideration … [Read more...] about Lions OC Ben Johnson More Likely To Accept HC Job If Offered This Year?
Latest On Lions OC Ben Johnson, Met Virtually With Bears, Jaguars, Patriots & Raiders
According to Ian Rapoport, Lions OC Ben Johnson is a name to watch for the head coaching vacancy in Las Vegas. Rapoport adds that Raiders minority owner and former NFL QB Tom Brady is said to be “enamored” with Johnson and personally vouched for him. Brady also reportedly implored Johnson to interview with Las Vegas through his agent and he ended up interviewing with the team … [Read more...] about Latest On Lions OC Ben Johnson, Met Virtually With Bears, Jaguars, Patriots & Raiders
Patriots ‘Pushing For Quick Resolution,’ Could Hire Next HC This Weekend
Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports that the Patriots are “pushing for a quick resolution” regarding their head-coaching search. According to Russini, many around the NFL expect that the Patriots will come to a decision on their next head coach at some point this weekend. The Patriots have by far the most limited set of candidates for their vacancy of the six jobs … [Read more...] about Patriots ‘Pushing For Quick Resolution,’ Could Hire Next HC This Weekend
Mike Vrabel “Overwhelming Favorite” For Patriots HC, Have Had Contract Talks
Ian Rapoport reports that Mike Vrabel is currently the “overwhelming favorite” to become the Patriots’ next head coach. The team has already completed an interview with him. Tom Pelissero also said that the team has had contract talks with Vrabel’s agent, although Rapoport noted that nothing is concrete at this time. Rapoport adds that he hasn’t spoken to anyone who believes … [Read more...] about Mike Vrabel “Overwhelming Favorite” For Patriots HC, Have Had Contract Talks
More Buzz About Josh McDaniels Potentially Joining Mike Vrabel’s Staff As OC
Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports said Saturday that Josh McDaniels is a name to watch to potentially join Mike Vrabel’s coaching staff should he get the Patriots’ job. At this point, it appears Vrabel is the man to beat in New England and both he and McDaniels have extensive ties to the organization. Earlier in the week, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported that “there is buzz” about … [Read more...] about More Buzz About Josh McDaniels Potentially Joining Mike Vrabel’s Staff As OC
Patriots Negotiating Deal To Make Mike Vrabel Next Head Coach
Jordan Schultz of B/R is reporting that the Patriots and Mike Vrabel have been negotiating a contract to make him the next head coach of the team. According to Schultz, the expectation is that the two sides will eventually reach an agreement, barring some unforeseen turn in negotiations. Ian Rapoport reported earlier that Vrabel is considered to be the “overwhelming … [Read more...] about Patriots Negotiating Deal To Make Mike Vrabel Next Head Coach