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Who’s next? 11 names the Jaguars could consider as head coach to replace Urban Meyer
Read full article: Who’s next? 11 names the Jaguars could consider as head coach to replace Urban MeyerFor the second time in 11 months, the Jaguars in the business of hiring a head coach. Here are 11 names they could consider to replace the fired Urban Meyer.
More interviews didn’t equal more minority hirings in NFL
Read full article: More interviews didn’t equal more minority hirings in NFL(AP Photo)The NFL expanded the Rooney Rule to give more minority candidates opportunities to become a head coach and reward teams who develop them. The Houston Texans hired David Culley this week, making the 65-year-old longtime assistant the league’s third Black head coach hired. Culley and Saleh join Pittsburgh’s Mike Tomlin, Miami’s Brian Flores and Washington’s Ron Rivera as the league’s only minority head coaches. “We didn’t make as much progress on the head coaching side as we would have liked,” Rooney said. AdPerhaps an increase in minority executives will lead to more minority head coaches.
Texans hire Culley as coach amid drama surrounding Watson
Read full article: Texans hire Culley as coach amid drama surrounding WatsonFILE - This is an Aug. 17, 2020, file photo showing David Culley of the Baltimore Ravens NFL football team. David Culley has been hired as the coach of the Houston Texans, a person familiar with the hiring told The Associated Press. (AP Photo)HOUSTON – David Culley became the coach of the Houston Texans believing Deshaun Watson would be his quarterback. “We have added a very well respected and experienced member to our Texans' family in our new head coach, David Culley," McNair said. The 65-year-old Culley becomes the fourth coach in Texans history, replacing Bill O’Brien, who was fired after the team opened the season 0-4.
AP Source: QB Watson requests trade from Houston Texans
Read full article: AP Source: QB Watson requests trade from Houston TexansHouston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson speaks during a news conference following an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020. Star quarterback Deshaun Watson has requested a trade from the Houston Texans, a person familiar with the move told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga, File)HOUSTON – Star quarterback Deshaun Watson has requested a trade from the Houston Texans, a person familiar with the move told The Associated Press. The same source who told The AP about the trade request said Watson made the ask before Culley’s hire. The only other minority candidate who was hired as a head coach this offseason was the New York Jets' Robert Saleh, the league's first Muslim American head coach.
Jets hire 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh as coach
Read full article: Jets hire 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh as coachFILE - San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh is shown during an NFL football game against Arizona Cardinals, in Santa Clara, Calif., in this Sept. 13, 2020, file photo. The search for a new coach continues for the New York Jets after they completed an in-person interview with San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, without apparently reaching a deal. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)NEW YORK – The New York Jets were searching for a leader, someone who could bring a frustrated, playoff-starved franchise back to respectability. The Jets reached an agreement in principle with the popular and energetic San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Thursday night to hire him as their head coach. The 20th coach in franchise history, Saleh beat out Smith, Kansas City offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, Carolina offensive coordinator Joe Brady, Buffalo offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, Indianapolis defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus, New Orleans defensive backs coach Aaron Glenn, former Cincinnati coach Marvin Lewis, and Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Brandon Staley.
Who will be the next coach of the Jaguars? Remember these names
Read full article: Who will be the next coach of the Jaguars? Remember these namesFrom left to right, Urban Meyer, Eric Bieniemy, Brian Daboll and Marvin Lewis are names that could appear in the Jaguars' coaching search. Byron Leftwich, offensive coordinator, Tampa Bay BuccaneersJaguars fans remember Leftwich as a player, but probably not much as a coach. Jason Garrett, offensive coordinator, New York GiantsMost remember Garrett as the longtime Cowboys head coach. Lewis was 131-122-3 in his career with Cincinnati and was the NFL Coach of the Year in 2009. Lincoln Riley, head coach, OklahomaRiley, 37, has compiled a 45-8 record in four seasons as the head coach of the Sooners.