Mike McCarthy is the Pittsburgh Steelers’ next head coach. The next step is building out a coaching staff. A process that is probably already ongoing, the possibilities are endless. But below is a list of candidates who fit. All these names have connections to McCarthy. That’s really the only way to suggest names since expanding […]
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Relatively late in the interview process, a new name has emerged in the Browns‘ ongoing head coaching search. Anthony Lynn completed an interview on Saturday, Josina Anderson of The Exhibit reports.
The meeting was in person, Anderson adds. As a result, the Browns have conducted one of their two mandatory in-person interviews with external minority candidates. Another will take place on Monday when Cleveland speaks with Rams pass-game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase.
Once the Browns satisfy the Rooney Rule, a hire could soon follow. They are one of four teams still in need of a head coach at this point...
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In the NFL, narrative arcs are everything. Just look at the career revivals of Sam Darnold and Mac Jones. Now, it seems Tyreek Hill believes the next great reclamation project should happen with the Los Angeles Chargers
The “Cheetah” took to X recently to weigh in on a buzzing rumor regarding Zach Wilson. The former No. 2 overall pick reportedly wants to land with a team where he can sit, learn, and develop, much like other high-profile “busts” who found second lives elsewhere. Hill gave it a full-blown endorsement.
“Zach is a great QB plus locker mate with more time...
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The Pittsburgh Steelers have chosen who their new head coach is going to be. After 19 years of Mike Tomlin at the helm, Pittsburgh is going with a proven face instead of an up-and-coming coordinator, bringing in Mike McCarthy. The move has brought some mixed reactions from fans, as the McCarthy hiring was a bit of a surprise.
A former player for the Steelers made his thoughts on the move heard loud and clear. Le’Veon Bell, who played for Tomlin in Pittsburgh, voiced his displeasure with the move.
“4-13 incoming .. but hey, at least Mike Tomlin isn’t the coach...
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Josina Anderson reports that the Browns completed an in-person interview with Commanders run game coordinator Anthony Lynn or their head-coaching vacancy.
Here is a look at the current list of candidates for the job in Cleveland:
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A third name has emerged on the list of candidates for the Titans‘ defensive coordinator position. The team will look into a staffer from within the AFC South.
Tennessee has lined up an interview with Texans defensive backs coach Dino Vasso, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. This marks the first sign of interest in Vasso’s case regarding a coordinator vacancy. He was not on the DC radar previously in the 2026 hiring cycle or any others.
After a brief start to his coaching career at the college level, Vasso received his first NFL opportunity with the Chiefs in...
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The Miami Dolphins completed three in-person head coaching interviews on Monday, including Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham, Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard, and Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley. After days of speculation and rumors that the Dolphins were looking toward Hafley as their primary candidate for the vacancy, the rumors are turning out to be true as it appears Hafley will be named the team’s head coach.
Multiple media reports, shortly after the team announced the conclusion of the interview with Hafley, indicated that the team and the coach were working out a deal. The...
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Nate Scheelhaase was recently named as a leading candidate for the Browns‘ head coaching position. To no surprise, a second interview with the Rams pass-game coordinator has been arranged.
Scheelhaase will conduct an in-person interview with the Browns on Monday, Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated reports. Rams staffers were not able to speak with suitors this past week with the team preparing for the NFC championship game. By Monday, however, Los Angeles’ season will be over or the team will be on a bye week in advance of the Super Bowl.
This meeting will take place in California regardless...
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The Cardinals are one of four teams which still have a head coaching vacancy. A hire could be coming soon, though, with a trio of top candidates in place.
According to Dianna Russini of The Athletic, Arizona considers Raheem Morris, Anthony Campanile and Mike LaFleur to be the “leading” options at this point. All three have interviewed at least once with the Cardinals as part of their ongoing search. Campanile met with the team for a second time on Thursday, something other candidates are also set to do shortly.
The current Jaguars defensive coordinator has...
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Arthur Smith was quietly one of the more intriguing names circulating across both the NFL and college football world, and new reports shed light on just how close he came to remaining in the pro ranks and grabbing one of the most challenging jobs in the NFL.
Before reportedly accepting the offensive coordinator job at the Ohio State Buckeyes, Smith held discussions with multiple NFL teams searching for offensive leadership. NFL insider Dianna Russini of The Athletic revealed the scope of that interest on social media.
“The Philadelphia Eagles and the Tennessee Titans had been having conversations with Smith, but...
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The college GPA of New England Patriots star quarterback Drake Maye has resurfaced ahead of the biggest game of his life.
Drake Maye and the Patriots take on the top-seeded Denver Broncos in Sunday’s AFC Championship Game. The winner will play the victor of the NFC Championship Game between the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks.
It’s been quite the journey for Maye, who had two tremendous seasons at North Carolina before getting drafted third overall by the Patriots in 2024. Now, he’s one win away from leading the Pats to a surprise Super Bowl appearance.
Of course, Maye is...
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