49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans isn’t a coordinator anymore. His work with the 49ers’ defense earned him a head coaching job with the Texans. It also won him assistant coach of the year, which was announced Thursday night at NFL Honors. Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen and Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson were the other [more] … [Read more...] about 2022 NFL assistant coach of the year: DeMeco Ryans
Brian Flores opted for bird in the hand in Minnesota
One of the strangest stories of the week came from Minnesota, by way of Arizona. Brian Flores opted to become the new defensive coordinator of the Vikings while still in the running to become the head coach of the Cardinals. Some have wondered whether Flores had learned that he wouldn’t get the Cardinals job. Some [more] … [Read more...] about Brian Flores opted for bird in the hand in Minnesota
J.J. Watt: I’ll pop in and talk, but I have no interest in joining DeMeco Ryans’ coaching staff
When news came down that the Texans were hiring DeMeco Ryans to be their next head coach, franchise legend J.J. Watt shared his excitement for the move, calling Ryans one of the best teammates and leaders he’d ever been around. Ryans and Watt were teammates for only the 2011 season, but Ryans clearly left an [more] … [Read more...] about J.J. Watt: I’ll pop in and talk, but I have no interest in joining DeMeco Ryans’ coaching staff
A.J. Brown got a text from Mike Vrabel, who wished Brown luck in the Super Bowl
A.J. Brown was traded from the Titans to the Eagles on draft day — a move that clearly helped Philadelphia more than Tennessee in 2022. With Brown in the Super Bowl, he said this week that he’s heard from members of his former organization, including head coach Mike Vrabel. “A lot of guys have reached [more] … [Read more...] about A.J. Brown got a text from Mike Vrabel, who wished Brown luck in the Super Bowl
Travis Kelce credits Patrick Mahomes for organizing offseason workouts with new receivers
The Chiefs had significant turnover in their receiving corps this offseason, and Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce says the smooth transition started with Patrick Mahomes calling all the skill position players together before Organized Team Activities. Mahomes asked the Chiefs’ holdovers and their new receivers to get together in Texas early in the offseason, and [more] … [Read more...] about Travis Kelce credits Patrick Mahomes for organizing offseason workouts with new receivers