Darren Rizzi does not appear to be on track to land one of the remaining head coaching positions in this year’s hiring cycle. The Saints’ special teams coordinator is nevertheless an in-demand staffer at the moment. In the wake of the Bears reaching an agreement with Ben Johnson to become their next head coach, it was learned Rizzi is on the team’s radar. He is a candidate to … [Read more...] about Broncos, Other Teams Interested In Darren Rizzi For ST Coordinator
Bears Eyeing Darren Rizzi For ST Coordinator
After winning the multi-team competition for Ben Johnson‘s services, the Bears are moving quickly to fill their new head coach’s staff. Upon hiring Johnson, the Bears quickly became connected to having Dennis Allen as their lead defensive coordinator candidate. Allen’s interim successor in New Orleans, Darren Rizzi, is drawing interest from the Bears as well. Rizzi is drawing … [Read more...] about Bears Eyeing Darren Rizzi For ST Coordinator
Lions OC Ben Johnson ‘Deeply Considering’ Bears’ HC Position?
Ben Johnson is free to meet in person with interested teams, something he could do in multiple cases over the coming days. The in-demand Lions offensive coordinator is known to be a key target of the Raiders, Jaguars and Bears. Vegas is expected to produce a major offer — something which the team does not need to wait for now that the Lions’ season is over — but Jacksonville … [Read more...] about Lions OC Ben Johnson ‘Deeply Considering’ Bears’ HC Position?
Bears To Hire Ben Johnson As HC
No second interviews are coming for Ben Johnson, after all. The coveted coordinator has made his choice, with ESPN’s Adam Schefter reporting the Bears are expected to reach an agreement with the three-year Lions play-caller. Although Johnson had stepped away as the Panthers’ preferred candidate in 2023 and then informed the Commanders late in last year’s process he was out, the … [Read more...] about Bears To Hire Ben Johnson As HC
Colts To Add Lou Anarumo As DC
Although the news coming out of Chicago will probably be the biggest across the NFL today, the Colts have identified their next defensive coordinator. Lou Anarumo is the pick, according to ESPN.com’s Adam Schefter. Anarumo and Dennis Allen had been discussing the possibility of joining Ben Johnson wherever he landed, The Athletic’s Dianna Russini adds. While the new Bears HC is … [Read more...] about Colts To Add Lou Anarumo As DC