Head coach and general manager interviews are underway, and the Raiders are looking to hire both. Already looking to hire a new head coach after firing Antonio Pierce, the Raiders made the move to fire general manager Tom Telesco, as well, at the alleged behest of part-owner Tom Brady. According to Dianna Russini of The Athletic, that may not be the only influence Brady has … [Read more...] about Coaching Rumors: Brady, Browns, Bears
Bears To Interview Ron Rivera For HC Job
The Bears are adding a franchise icon to their list of head coaching candidates. According to Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports, the Bears will interview Ron Rivera this weekend for their head coaching job. Rivera has had multiple stints with the organization, most famously between 1984 and 1992 when the linebacker helped anchor Chicago’s defense. He won a Super Bowl with the ’85 … [Read more...] about Bears To Interview Ron Rivera For HC Job
Minor NFL Transactions: 1/10/25
Today’s minor moves and a few standard gameday practice squad elevations for the first games of the playoffs: Chicago Bears Claimed off waivers (from Chargers): OL Jordan McFadden Kansas City Chiefs Placed on IR: DT Marlon Tuipulotu Los Angeles Chargers Activated from IR: CB Eli Apple, WR Simi Fehoko Elevated: S Eddie Jackson, RB Jaret Patterson Placed on IR: CB Ja’Sir … [Read more...] about Minor NFL Transactions: 1/10/25
Titans Request GM Interviews With Matt Berry, Ian Cunningham
The Titans are adding two more candidates to their search for a new general manager, according to CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones: Seahawks senior director of player personnel Matt Berry and Bears assistant GM Ian Cunningham. Berry has been with the Seahawks since 2008, advancing through the scouting ranks before reaching his current position. The Seahawks have been one of the most … [Read more...] about Titans Request GM Interviews With Matt Berry, Ian Cunningham
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