Bill Belichick has come up in connection to the Raiders and Cowboys’ HC jobs. Though the ties have been loose to this point, the recently hired North Carolina coach’s staff may be causing some unrest in Chapel Hill. Belichick having only hired a few assistants — including retaining interim HC Freddie Kitchens as OC and adding son Steve as DC — despite having a $10MM staff … [Read more...] about Coaching Rumors: Belichick, McDaniels, Patriots, Packers, Cowboys
Browns To Promote Tommy Rees To OC
The Browns‘ search for a new offensive coordinator is set to come to an end. Tight ends coach Tommy Rees is being promoted, as first reported by Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Ken Dorsey took on the role of OC last offseason, allowing him a quick turnaround following his in-season 2023 firing by the Bills. Things did not go according to plan on offense for Cleveland this year, … [Read more...] about Browns To Promote Tommy Rees To OC
Giants Exec Ryan Cowden To Join Patriots’ Front Office
TODAY, 5:10pm: While initial reports painted Ryan Cowden as the No. 2 behind front office leader Eliot Wolf, new Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel hinted that the arrangement may not be so cut and dry. During his introductory press conference, Vrabel said the team’s front office approach would feature a “shared organizational vision” (per Mike Giardi of Boston Sports … [Read more...] about Giants Exec Ryan Cowden To Join Patriots’ Front Office
Patriots Hire Mike Vrabel As Head Coach
To no surprise, the Patriots have named Mike Vrabel as their next head coach. Ian Rapoport of NFL.com was the first to report that the hire was imminent. Just yesterday, we learned that New England and Vrabel were engaged in contract discussions, a clear sign that a deal was forthcoming. Now, just over a year after he was dismissed as head coach of the Titans, Vrabel is back … [Read more...] about Patriots Hire Mike Vrabel As Head Coach
2025 NFL Cap Carryover, By Team
With the regular season in the books, all NFL teams have declared their cap carryover for the 2025 league year. Unused cap space from the current campaign will roll over, a substantial element of many teams’ financial planning. Last offseason saw a record-breaking jump in the salary cap ceiling (pushing the upper limit to $255.4MM). To no surprise, another spike is expected but … [Read more...] about 2025 NFL Cap Carryover, By Team
Mike Vrabel Expected To Become Patriots’ Next HC
11:33pm: As if the below reporting wasn’t enough indication of where this coaching search was headed, Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports confirmed that the Patriots are indeed negotiating a deal with Vrabel to become their next head coach. Schultz claims that, “barring something unforeseen, the expectation remains that both sides will reach an agreement.” 4:21pm: The Patriots seem to … [Read more...] about Mike Vrabel Expected To Become Patriots’ Next HC
Coaching Notes: Bears, Jaguars, Allen, Patriots, Lake
GM-centric workflow models are more common in the modern NFL than those that start with head coaches, though some teams still have their sideline leaders atop the personnel pyramid. The Bears are not one of them, and it does not sound like they intend to change that after this search concludes. Chairman George McCaskey confirmed (via the Chicago Tribune’s Brad Biggs) the team’s … [Read more...] about Coaching Notes: Bears, Jaguars, Allen, Patriots, Lake
More On Jerod Mayo’s Firing: Succession Plan, Hiring Process, Stevenson Benching
The Patriots’ succession plan for Bill Belichick clearly didn’t go as planned, as Jerod Mayo was let go after only one ugly season at the helm. However, there were cracks in the organization’s overall plan before Robert Kraft even named Mayo as his head coach. [RELATED: Patriots Fire Jerod Mayo] According to Chad Graff of The Athletic, Kraft’s literal succession timeline … [Read more...] about More On Jerod Mayo’s Firing: Succession Plan, Hiring Process, Stevenson Benching
Mike Vrabel ‘Heavy Favorite’ For Patriots Job; Josh McDaniels In Mix To Return As OC?
Mike Vrabel‘s Patriots interview will take place today, and with the Patriots having satisfied the Rooney Rule, they could make a hire soon. Though, both Lions coordinators — Ben Johnson, Aaron Glenn — have received requests as well. Johnson’s interview is set for Friday. Nothing, however, has emerged suggesting Vrabel’s pole position here has been threatened. The former … [Read more...] about Mike Vrabel ‘Heavy Favorite’ For Patriots Job; Josh McDaniels In Mix To Return As OC?