The NFL coaching carousel is in full swing with the Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots actively searching for key coaching positions. The Falcons, led by owner Arthur Blank, have conducted a 'wide open' search for their head coach vacancy, including interviews with Bill Belichick, who has had two interviews, Lions OC Ben Johnson after their win over the Bucs, and Texans OC Bobby Slowik. The Patriots, with new head coach Jerod Mayo at the helm, are set to interview Rams’ TE coach Nick Caley, who interviewed last year with the Jets and Texans, and Rams assistant Zac Robinson for the offensive coordinator role. Mayo has been assured by owner Robert Kraft of financial backing and has confirmed that Steve Belichick and Brian Belichick can stay in NE. The Patriots are also ready to utilize their significant cap space and cash in the offseason. Other teams, such as the Saints and Seahawks, are also in the process of interviewing candidates for their respective coaching positions.
Patriots to reportedly interview Joe Burrow's QB coach for offensive coordinator position https://t.co/DZMFhI9VRX
Pitcher is the third reported candidate for the #Patriots OC search, after Nick Caley and Zac Robinson, who will also reportedly interview tomorrow. Two coached under Sean McVay and the other (Pitcher) coached a system similar to McVay’s. https://t.co/uPsmXMNY94
With the @Raiders getting set to interview @Bengals QB coach Dan Pitcher for OC job, one big connection to consider: Marvin Lewis, who is now on the Raiders staff, gave Pitcher his first NFL coaching job in 2016.
Pitcher’s spent the last 8 years as offensive assistant in Cincinnati, where he’s coached quarterbacks since 2019. He was a holdover from Marvin Lewis’ staff to Zac Taylor’s. He worked in scouting for the Colts from 2012-15 after a 1-year stint coaching WRs at SUNY Cortland. https://t.co/Em0fzDvlDa
Something to keep in mind with Dan Pitcher. Marvin Lewis gave him his start in NFL coaching in 2017, hiring him away from the personnel department in Indy. With Marvin reportedly on staff in Las Vegas, and Pitcher set to interview with the Raiders, it's a connection to watch.
Bengals QB coach Dan Pitcher could replace Brian Callahan as offensive coordinator, but team has competition with Pitcher scheduled for OC interviews with Patriots, Raiders and Saints, per @RapSheet https://t.co/OHeptMsUJs https://t.co/0xvgyglLAq
A note here - while it’s expected Dan Pitcher immediately becomes the Bengals OC, there’s the factor of calling plays to keep in mind here. Zac Taylor will continue to call plays in Cincy. How much does Pitcher weigh that into his decision will be something to follow. https://t.co/JFdEqz8WYx
A note here - while it’s expected San Pitcher immediately becomes the Bengals OC, there’s the factor of calling plays to keep in mind here. Zac Taylor will continue to call plays in Cincy. How much does Pitcher weigh that into his decision will be something to follow. https://t.co/JFdEqz8WYx
The #Bengals have an in-house replacement for Callahan as OC in QBs coach Dan Pitcher, but he has a full docket of OC interviews this week. Sources say he has a zoom with the #Patriots tomorrow, then flies to Las Vegas for the #Raiders at night. He has the #Saints on Thursday. https://t.co/UKJ7BnPIxb
Jerod Mayo offers update on Patriots’ coaching search, Bill Belichick’s sons https://t.co/VxOCaScWFJ
The succession plan has been in place for a while now with the #Bengals. QBs coach Dan Pitcher has been groomed and more than ready. The front office will need to ensure the deal gets done as Pitcher weighs other opps, but this is his OC job.
Have to expect the next steps to come out shortly that the Bengals are keeping Pitcher as OC now that this domino has fallen. Succession plan, activate.
Patriots are ‘one thousand percent’ ready to bring in talent and ‘burn some cash,’ Jerod Mayo says https://t.co/DRByrxZQNX
Jerod Mayo maps out Patriots’ priorities ahead of 2024 NFL Draft https://t.co/gyzNyBy6mW
Steelers and Raiders eyeing Zac Robinson for OC https://t.co/blZNsPDoHq
Atlanta Falcons front office 'does NOT want billionaire owner Arthur Blank to hire Bill Belichick as new head coach'... as Patriots icon nears new job in the NFL https://t.co/LD9kbJWgHG https://t.co/9eBHpcPKlx
Report: Falcons request second interviews with Mike Macdonald, Anthony Weaver. https://t.co/Y0nbJOo0Xi
Report: Steelers, Raiders request to talk to Rams assistant Zac Robinson. https://t.co/oJN4WFmtuJ
As I reported over the weekend, @Rams offensive assistant Zac Robinson is a person of interest as the @Raiders OC. The Raiders have asked for permission to talk to Robinson https://t.co/vuqDb3iEia
The #Steelers have requested an interview with Zac Robinson, a 37-year-old rising star on the #Rams offensive staff. https://t.co/ZdPNeJkbR6
Robinson would be an interesting option for a couple of Panthers HC candidates who are reportedly getting second interviews (Ejiro Evero and Raheem Morris): https://t.co/zVZqauStr7
Source: The Steelers and Raiders have put in slips to interview Rams pass-game coordinator Zac Robinson for their OC jobs. Robinson interviews with the Patriots tomorrow, previously interviewed with the Bears.
The #Falcons requested to interview #Ravens DC Mike Macdonald and associate head coach and DL coach Anthony Weaver for second interviews for their vacant HC job, sources say.
The Falcons might be Bill Belichick’s only opportunity to get a new coaching job in 2024 https://t.co/OBm71jXMFk https://t.co/85gtjs5kPT
Falcons front office doesn’t want Arthur Blank to hire Bill Belichick: Bill Simmons https://t.co/m0mepacVnl https://t.co/rPDVfysovv
New #Patriots HC Jerod Mayo on Mac Jones' rough 2023 season: "The confidence of a player is very fragile... There's enough blame to go around." 👀 (via @TheGregHillShow) Will Jones play QB for the Pats next season? 🤔 #ForeverNE | #NFL https://t.co/LegBla1PH2
Many believe that the Atlanta Falcons are a likely landing spot for Bill Belichick, but one NFL insider says there may be a sticking point to that move. https://t.co/pZDVUkxrPM
Here's the latest on all of the Patriots' coaching searches, according to ... Jerod Mayo. https://t.co/oaamrrtwOW
Patriots, Jerod Mayo 'ready to burn some cash' to help with rebuild - ESPN …I’m not sure he’s using that expression correctly. https://t.co/K4MluB8lo9
"The Falcons are the only team so far that has engaged in heavy conversations with Bill Belichick.. That's crazy to me but right now that's the reality" ~ @AdamSchefter #PMSLive https://t.co/JD6miGMHdX
The Jerod Mayo era in New England is under way. In his latest radio appearance, Mayo had some interesting words regarding QB Mac Jones. https://t.co/zVTY3BbAFu
Timeline: #Falcons search for new head coach https://t.co/R3quRz8s1E
Cowboys defensive coordinator will have a second interview with the Titans on Wednesday, the Seahawks on Thursday and the Commanders on Sunday, per source. All those are in-person, first two will be in Nashville and Seattle, respectively.
"We're ready to burn some cash!" Less than two months from free agency, that is music from Jerod Mayo's mouth to #Patriots fans' ears: https://t.co/hZAvAqrjPD
That makes two NFL teams (Chargers, Falcons) requesting a second interview with Jim Harbaugh. Los Angeles remains the spot to watch here. https://t.co/dFZp9ckW11
News story: First-year head coach Jerod Mayo says the Patriots are ready to 'burn some cash' to bring in talent. (Team ranks at the bottom in cash spending over the last decade, per ESPN Roster Management System.) https://t.co/GaDOcHT9D5
News story: First-year head coach Jerod Mayo says the Patriots are ready to spend cash to bring in talent. (Team ranks at the bottom in cash spending over the last decade, per ESPN Roster Management System.) https://t.co/GaDOcHT9D5
#Cowboys DC Dan Quinn will meet with the #Titans on Wednesday, then the #Seahawks on Thursday, source said. There will be others, too. https://t.co/i8n08HAjaf
Jerod Mayo shares #Patriots early approach to No. 3 overall pick in the NFL Draft https://t.co/D5vlaJQphO https://t.co/Vrk63W4o5g
Jerod Mayo says the Patriots will likely select a player from one of these positions with the No. 3 pick in the NFL Draft. https://t.co/WxqEa1gggU
Today was not the first time Jerod Mayo raised QB, WR, OL as the #Patriots top targets at No. 3 overall. Mayo told Channel 5 last Wednesday, the same day he gave the quote to WBZ that some folks ran with, claiming he'd revealed the Pats would take a QB. https://t.co/GVe7w01ZPk https://t.co/A3swn07amb
Jerod Mayo: We'll bring in talent, burn some cash this offseason. https://t.co/LnJZkq1rel
"We're bringing in talent 1,000%. We have a lot of cap space — and cash! We're ready to burn some cash!" — Jerod Mayo on whether Robert Kraft has given him assurances the #Patriots will spend in free agency
"We're bringing in talent, 1,000%. We have a lot of cap space and cash. We're ready to burn some cash!" -- Jerod Mayo, to @TheGregHillShow, when asked if he's been given assurances by Robert Kraft that the team will spend
Jerod Mayo on whether the team failed to support Mac Jones last year: "There was enough blame to go around." He said Mac and the coaching staff both made mistakes. "We were trying to help him with that confidence."
Jerod Mayo raises player leadership in tough times and gets asked about Mac Jones. Mayo says Mac has talent, then notes "the confidence of a player is very fragile" and adds "you know these guys can play football. They're here for a reason."
Jerod Mayo confirms Nick Caley will interview for the OC position. He says he's in charge of hiring coaches and Matt Groh and Eliot Wolf contribute. Mayo also calls Steve Belichick and Brian Belichick "great coaches," and confirms they can stay in NE. (via @TheGregHillShow)
Spoke with Coach Bill Belichick at the last owner’s meeting in Arizona. He’s had two interviews for the #Falcons open head coaching vacancy. https://t.co/C8B1vuvHFG
AJC EPaper: #Falcons interviewed #Texans OC Bobby Slowik and #Lions OC Ben Johnson for open head coach position on Sunday. https://t.co/iSiq77F3KS https://t.co/AHYkBeJFpp
.@Lions OC; Ben Johnson; is a few steps ahead in his play calling in every area that helps this offense keep rolling. Have a look. #BaldysBreakdowns https://t.co/uZJ0L5Yycs
Who could become the next offensive coordinator of the New England #Patriots? A look at some candidates -- with a few updates! https://t.co/6brN34RFZP
Bill Belichick 'uncomfortable' with Atlanta Falcons chief as new problem emerges for next NFL job https://t.co/DMxSOZqDfE
Panthers, Falcons plan second interviews with Ejiro Evero. https://t.co/lAtXBjPqjw
More competition for Bill Belichick, as Houston offensive coordinator interviews for Falcons head coaching job https://t.co/8d0hLtc71G
Over the last 72 hours, Ben Johnson had five virtual head-coaching interviews and helped the Lions to their first divisional playoff win in 32 years. Casual.
#Falcons complete interviews with Bobby Slowik, Ben Johnson —Offensive coordinators for #Texans and #Lions https://t.co/KL6AbZ3vJ3 https://t.co/3AUQrnjoPw
The #Falcons did indeed interview Ben Johnson tonight, beating the deadline to be allowed a second interview during the Super Bowl bye week if Detroit advances that far. And four interviews in 48 hours before kickoff clearly didn’t distract Johnson or his offense today. https://t.co/uEKEuY2cJl
The #Falcons have interviewed #Lions OC Ben Johnson for their vacant head coaching vacancy. https://t.co/KL6AbZ3vJ3 https://t.co/vPc9LD2AK0
The Falcons have interviewed Lions OC Ben Johnson. The interview took place shortly after the Lions win today, and it allows them the chance for a second interview with Johnson next week. They got in the initial interview just before the midnight deadline.
We have interviewed Lions Offensive Coordinator Ben Johnson for our head coach opening
Falcons request second interview with Ejiro Evero https://t.co/Mp0gc10a48
And another one: The #Falcons requested a second interview with Ejiro Evero for their head coaching job, per source. https://t.co/6W3MHbFgbH
𝗥𝗨𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗦: Multiple teams are “quietly considering” making a run at former #Patriots HC Bill Belichick, who isn’t currently the front runner for the #Falcons job just yet, per @ProFootballTalk “At least one of those teams has a head-coaching vacancy. At least one currently… https://t.co/U9DSEaJXJK
#Falcons set to interview Lions OC Ben Johnson on Sunday night after big win over #Bucs https://t.co/KL6AbZ3vJ3 https://t.co/oZNMMNYLgO
Pretty strong job by Lions OC Ben Johnson and DC Aaron Glenn after having multiple HC interviews Saturday.
Lions coordinators Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn are two of the hottest coaching candidates this cycle. With the win, they aren’t eligible to participate in a second interview with any team this upcoming week. Focus is all on the Niners.
Aaron Glenn deserves a head coaching job. That was a heck of a coaching job he did today.
This Ben Johnson guy is pretty good. His play design and ability to get his guys open when they need it most is impressive.
Ben Johnson gets his guys open. Whoever hires him as an HC (cough, Washington) is gonna have a pretty bright future.
Texans OC Bobby Slowik set for 3 more head-coach interviews https://t.co/TjGdKdgHha https://t.co/SsR85WC9WI
Bill Belichick facing Falcons competition in ‘wide open’ coaching search https://t.co/ldB7wUx40n https://t.co/ICIx390gdl
Patriots’ Mac Jones impressing Jerod Mayo amid uncertain future https://t.co/bzotLVbB3v https://t.co/Gy2e2UV4LK
That was good for Ben Johnson to design a play with a WR and nobody guarding him after that near interception.
Great play call by Ben Johnson... Little Bow concept hook up Saint Brown underneath and run the basic over the top of that on the end Line.
#Lions OC Ben Johnson interviewed for four head coaching jobs in the past 48 hours, but ran out of time for the #Falcons, who still hope to speak with him tonight if Detroit wins. https://t.co/tqGFpOqPG1
Giants OC Mike Kafka and Cowboys DC Dan Quinn on the very long list of coaches getting a second interview in Seattle. 👇 https://t.co/tXOgEMkfuf
Evero getting a second interview: https://t.co/CgQ1vY3Qef
The #Seahawks are setting up second interviews with head coaching candidates, including #Panthers DC Ejiro Evero, #Raiders DC Patrick Graham, #Giants OC Mike Kafka, #Rams DC Raheem Morris and #Cowboys DC Dan Quinn, per sources. There likely will be others too. A thorough process.
Saints request interview with Jerrod Johnson for offensive coordinator https://t.co/EkQPkapup2
𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧: Josh McDaniels could follow Bill Belichick to the Falcons as their offensive coordinator if they do decide to make Belichick the HC, per @RapSheet. https://t.co/xG6aS0UWXw
“Bill Belichick” called into the @kirkminshow to give some insight as to why the Atlanta Falcons are his top destination to coach next year. https://t.co/nqFMSa6gnt
Patriots reportedly tab Rams assistants as first interviews for offensive coordinator vacancy https://t.co/2USK9L7a6i https://t.co/vSc8HSnlAI
Patriots set to interview Nick Caley, Zac Robinson for offensive coordinator. https://t.co/cnKPPzxdUd
Sources: Patriots coach Jerod Mayo will interview Rams assistants Nick Caley and Zac Robinson for New England's OC job this week. Caley interviews tomorrow, Robinson interviews on Tuesday. Caley coached in New England from 2015-22. Robinson played for the Patriots in 2010.
Falcons search for head coach is reportedly still ‘wide open’: https://t.co/rOJu3NQx4M
Falcons search for head coach is reportedly still ‘wide open’ https://t.co/DP1pIc2LZ6
So Bill Belichick has interviewed TWICE now in Atlanta and he STILL isn’t the Falcons’ coach? Maybe somebody down there needs to remember that they are, ya know, the Atlanta Falcons.
Saints request interview with Jerrod Johnson for offensive coordinator. https://t.co/NktJD9BiLA
Bobby Slowik set to interview with Commanders, Falcons, Seahawks Sunday. https://t.co/8IcSKPjWQ0
Jerod Mayo has opened the #Patriots offensive coordinator search with a familiar face: https://t.co/qqT9xYOgFs https://t.co/SI8lVt31qJ
The Patriots' offensive coordinator search will get underway tomorrow with a familiar face. https://t.co/WfD8OVIzT2
Another rising young offensive mind, Saints’ latest OC candidate Jerrod Johnson is on a branch from the Kyle Shanahan tree because he worked under Bobby Slowik this year in Houston. But he previously worked for the Vikings last year and Colts before that. https://t.co/h58LA2Rjs3
The Saints have requested permission to interview Texans quarterbacks coach Jerrod Johnson for their vacant offensive coordinator position, source says.
Schefter: Falcons head coach search is 'wide open' https://t.co/jk4TwKYMYR
Patriots reportedly schedule first interview for offensive coordinator vacancy with former assistant https://t.co/4jCV1FO2RD https://t.co/L0zHX6mzA6
To give his 'instinct' about the Patriots new head coach a chance to succeed, Robert Kraft needs to back Jerod Mayo with his wallet https://t.co/XrTPLfOhTx
#Falcons owner Arthur Blank thinks big in hunt for new coach. Bill Belichick has had two interviews. What did he learn from his failed pursuit of Bill Parcells after the traumatic 2007 season? https://t.co/ABdTmHM8Ne https://t.co/OuMQ6fZfDj
COLUMN: Is lack of other interviews a warning for the #Falcons about Bill Belichick? — By @ksugiuraajc https://t.co/KTkXAh9irS
Rams’ TE coach Nick Caley is scheduled to interview for New England Patriots’ offensive coordinator job Monday, per source. Caley interviewed last year with the Jets and Texans, and he now becomes the newest Sean McVay assistant in line for a potential promotion.