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– Panthers: Frank Reich new coach
Jets: Nathaniel Hackett new offensive coordinator
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No job for Sean Payton in 2023?
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport fears failure for a return of the ex-Saints coach. Most of the teams where the position of head coach is vacant passes the second interviews with the candidates, and Sean Payton wouldn’t be on any list. According to the journalist, “there is no place for him (Sean Payton) in the coaching world at the moment”.
For the moment, it seems advanced in Denver but Payton would have doubts about the management management. The Panthers hired Frank Reich. The Texans decided to go in another direction. The only club with hope for him: the Cardinals, whom he will meet on Friday for a first interview.
It would be a terrible blow for anyone who wants to coach again next season. But, that’s only logical since he didn’t coach last season.
Dan Quinn steps down from head coach race
The Cowboys keep their defensive coordinator. Dan Quinn has announced to ESPN that he will no longer be interviewing for a head coaching position and that he will remain in Dallas for the upcoming season.
“I have things to finish here in Dallas. All my attention is on the idea of helping the team to fight for the title in 2023,” explained Quinn.
During his end-of-season press briefing, Mike McCarthy announced the layoffs of several coaches: Rob Davis (assistant head coach), George Edwards (defensive assistant), Joe Philbin (offensive line), Skip Peete (running backs), Leon Lett (defensive line assistant) and Kyle Valero (quality control).
The future of Kellen Moore (offensive coordinator) remains to be confirmed.
Jets want veteran quarterback
The Jets have a new offensive coordinator with the hiring of Nathaniel Hackett. What was the menu of discussions between him and Robert Saleh?
“The quarterback job was the number one question,” Saleh told SNY. ” Well Named. And it was easy. We want to find a veteran. We haven’t talked about names. »
Coachs, coachs, coachs
– The Broncos would have made DeMeco Ryans (DC, 49ers) their priority for the position of head coach. (9News.com)
– The Colts will meet Raheem Morris (DC, Rams) this Friday for a second interview for the position of head coach. (NFL Network)
– Liam Coen left to be offensive coordinator at the University of Kentucky, Mike LaFleur, a former Jets offensive coordinator, would be the Rams’ priority to succeed him, according to CBS Sports’ Josina Anderson. For the moment, nothing is signed.
– Departures for the Cowboys after the elimination in the conference semi-finals against the 49ers. At the end of the contract, the assistant coaches of Dallas George Edwards (linebackers) et Skip Peete (running back) will leave the club. Rob Davis (assistant coach), Joe Philbin (offensive line) and Leon Lett (pass rushers assistant coach) will also leave the club. (NFL Network)
– The Vikings interviewed Brian Flores (coach LB, Steelers) for the position of defensive coordinator. (NBC)
– The Commanders spoke with Anthony Lynn (coach assistant, 49ers) for the position of offensive coordinator. (Washington Post)
– The Buccanneers interviewed the Vikings receivers coach Keenan McCardell for the position of offensive coordinator. (official)
– The Dolphins will interview their linebackers coach this Friday Anthony Campanile for the position of defensive coordinator. (ESPN)
– Back to university for Mike Zimmer. The former head coach of the Vikings has signed up with the Colorado Buffaloes. This was confirmed by head coach Deion Sanders. However, we do not yet know his role in the organization. (ESPN)
injuries
– Patrick Mahomes (QB, Chiefs) continues to be positive about his sprained ankle. On Thursday, he told the press that his first practice of the week, Wednesday, went better than he expected. On Thursday, Mahomes was again announced as having trained normally on injury report. His teammate Mecole Hardman (WR, pelvis) was limited during Thursday’s session.
– Les running backs des 49ers Christian McCaffrey (calf) and Elijah Mitchell (groin) did not practice this Thursday, but should be present Sunday against the Eagles according to Kyle Shanahan.
– Alex Cappa (OL, Bengals, ankle) and Jonah Williams (OT, Bengals, Patella) still haven’t practiced on Thursday. The package does not seem far for these two players who, in addition to La’El Collins, could miss Joe Burrow on the offensive line of the Bengals. For the moment, Zac Taylor has not formalized the package of the two players. Always on the attack Hayden Hurst (TE) was added to the injury report on Thursday. He suffers from calf pain and was limited during the session.
– Avonte Maddox (CB, Eagles, toe)was still limited during training on Thursday. His participation in Sunday’s match remains uncertain.
– Keion Crossen (CB, Dolphins) uploaded a photo announcing that he had shoulder surgery. He specifies that he has played almost all season with a subluxation.
And bref
– Appearing 7 times in 2021 with the Detroit Lions, pass rusher Jessie Lemonier has died at the age of 25. The circumstances of his death are not known. It was the Lions who broke the news.
Tony Pollard’s injury has the NFL thinking
Will there be a rule change regarding tackles in the NFL? The NFL is considering it. Indeed, after Tony Pollard’s fibula injury following an unsanctioned tackle by 49ers safety Jimmie Ward, the NFL wants to discuss missed tackles in the hip, causing the tackler’s entire body weight to be on the carrier’s legs. of balloon. This rule has been implemented in Australian rugby.
It will be discussed when the commission meets in the offseason to discuss rule changes for the 2023 season.
Good atmosphere in New England
The offensive experiment led by Matt Patricia and Joe Judge failed spectacularly in 2022. The two men will change positions after the arrival of Bill O’Brien as offensive coordinator a few days ago. And that should make Mac Jones happy.
According to a Boston Herald article published Thursday, the quarterback and Judge, his position coach, have often clashed over the past season, sometimes with very flowery language.
“Mac didn’t like him. At all, ”explains a source from our colleagues.
And Jones wouldn’t have been the only player annoyed with Judge. The article also tells that the plan of the Patriots last year was to keep offensive concepts from Josh McDaniels, but to add ideas from the Sean McVay system, ie systems from the Shanahan tree. Problem ? Patricia and Judge had no experience with the Shanahan system, unlike some players in the squad, who soon realized that.
“A lot of guys were like, ‘What happens if the defense does that? And you could tell they hadn’t thought of that. And they would say, “We’ll see when we get there.” This kind of attitude got us into trouble. »
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