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
Patriots Complete Interview With Mike Vrabel For HC Job
The New England Patriots announced Thursday that they’ve completed their interview with Mike Vrabel for their head-coaching job. We have completed an interview with Mike Vrabel today in Boston for our head coach position. pic.twitter.com/vooGcXIQNX — New England Patriots (@Patriots) January 9, 2025 Here’s the updated list of candidates for the Patriots’ job: Lions OC Ben … [Read more...] about Patriots Complete Interview With Mike Vrabel For HC Job
Lions DC Aaron Glenn Declines Interview Request From Patriots
Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that Lions DC Aaron Glenn has declined the Patriots’ request to interview for their head-coaching job. According to Adam Schefter, Glenn’s interview schedule consists of: Thursday pm: Jets Friday am: Saints Friday pm: Raiders Saturday am: Jaguars Saturday pm: Bears Glenn is a very popular coaching candidate this offseason and should be … [Read more...] about Lions DC Aaron Glenn Declines Interview Request From Patriots
Patriots Complete HC Interview With Lions OC Ben Johnson
The New England Patriots announced they have completed an interview with Lions OC Ben Johnson for their HC opening. The following is an update on the Patriots’ HC search: Lions OC Ben Johnson (Interviewed) Former Titans HC Mike Vrabel (Interviewed) Former Buccaneers OC Byron Leftwich (Interviewed) NFL Assistant Pep Hamilton (Interviewed) Lions DC Aaron Glenn … [Read more...] about Patriots Complete HC Interview With Lions OC Ben Johnson
AFC Notes: Joe Brady, Bills, Jets Coaching Search Nuggets, Patriots
Bills Bills OC Joe Brady is drawing interest in this year’s head coach hiring cycle with interview requests from the Jets, Saints, Jaguars, and Bears thus far. Josh Allen praised Brady for taking over Buffalo’s play-calling duties and quickly producing. “He’s been fantastic,” Allen said, via Ryan Talbot of NYUp.com. “You know, coming into that situation last year… It’s not … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Joe Brady, Bills, Jets Coaching Search Nuggets, Patriots