6:25pm: The Vikings announced on Twitter that they completed their interview with Pettine. 3:00pm: Like Frank Reich and Eric Bieniemy, Brian Flores is navigating an offseason that includes both head coach and coordinator interest. The Steelers assistant remains a frontrunner for the Cardinals’ HC job and has met with the Falcons about their DC post. More coordinator meetings … [Read more...] about Vikings To Interview Brian Flores, Mike Pettine For DC
Keenan McCardell On Buccaneers’ OC Radar
Keenan McCardell continues to generate interest on the offensive coordinator market, marking the first time the former Pro Bowl wide receiver has done so. Following his Patriots OC interview, McCardell is set for a Buccaneers interview, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times tweets. The Pats went with their long-rumored favorite — Bill O’Brien — for their play-calling role, but the … [Read more...] about Keenan McCardell On Buccaneers’ OC Radar
2023 Offensive/Defensive Coordinator Search Tracker
As the head coaching carousel spins, many of the league’s offensive and defensive coordinator positions are open as well. Teams seeking new head coaches will soon begin OC and DC searches — some have already started those processes — but a handful of other teams that did not make HC changes are also searching for top assistants. The Browns and Patriots have begun 2023’s … [Read more...] about 2023 Offensive/Defensive Coordinator Search Tracker
Ravens Request OC Interview With Vikings’ Brian Angelichio
The Ravens continue to cast a wide net in search of their new offensive play caller. In addition to considering Rams quarterbacks coach Zac Robinson, Browns wide receivers coach Chad O’Shea, and Seahawks quarterbacks coach Dave Canales, Baltimore has requested to interview Vikings passing game coordinator and tight ends coach Brian Angelichio, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. … [Read more...] about Ravens Request OC Interview With Vikings’ Brian Angelichio
Vikings, Dolphins Request DC Interviews With Sean Desai
The Vikings and Dolphins are in need of a new defensive coordinator, and both clubs have requested interviews with Seahawks defensive assistant and associate head coach Sean Desai (Twitter link via Ian Rapoport of NFL.com). Desai was also a candidate for the Browns’ DC post that was recently filled by Jim Schwartz. Minnesota enjoyed a 13-4 record in 2022, Kevin O’Connell‘s … [Read more...] about Vikings, Dolphins Request DC Interviews With Sean Desai
CB Patrick Peterson Confirms Desire To Re-Sign With Vikings
Not much went right for the Vikings on defense this season, and the unit’s performance has already led to notable action in the form of defensive coordinator Ed Donatell being fired. The secondary in particular could see plenty of changes this offseason, but one constant could be another new deal for cornerback Patrick Peterson. The 32-year-old had a productive second year in … [Read more...] about CB Patrick Peterson Confirms Desire To Re-Sign With Vikings
NFL Reserve/Futures Deals: 1/20/23
A pair of reserve/futures deals were signed on Friday: Minnesota Vikings DL T.J. Smith Philadelphia Eagles TE Dalton Keene … [Read more...] about NFL Reserve/Futures Deals: 1/20/23
Vikings Request DC Interview With Brian Flores
We’ve got our first candidate for the Vikings defensive coordinator job. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport (via Twitter), the Vikings have requested permission to interview Steelers senior defensive assistant/linebackers coach Brian Flores for their defensive coordinator vacancy. [RELATED: Vikings Fire DC Ed Donatell] Flores has once again been a popular name this … [Read more...] about Vikings Request DC Interview With Brian Flores
Chargers Request OC Interview With Vikings’ Jerrod Johnson
Joe Lombardi was handed his walking papers earlier this week, and the Chargers are eyeing an assistant QBs coach to fill the offensive coordinator vacancy. According to CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones (on Twitter), the Chargers have requested permission to interview Vikings coach Jerrod Johnson for their OC job. [RELATED: Chargers Fire OC Joe Lombardi] The former NFL journeyman got … [Read more...] about Chargers Request OC Interview With Vikings’ Jerrod Johnson