All articles tagged with #coaching candidates
UNC fans are dreaming of five external coaches for Hubert Davis's job: Todd Golden, Nate Oats, TJ Otzelberger, Scott Drew, and Brad Stevens, each with a proven track record and potential fit for UNC, though leaving current roles would be challenging.
Charlie Weis Jr. has exited the Eagles' offensive coordinator search to remain on Lane Kiffin's Ole Miss staff. With him out, Philadelphia's known targets include Josh Grizzard, Mike Kafka, Jim Bob Cooter, Matt Nagy, Declan Doyle, Jerrod Johnson and Frank Smith, with Brian Daboll still touted as a possibility. The team could interview more coaches as Rams and Broncos assistants become available for consideration.
Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula and GM Brandon Beane say quarterback Josh Allen will have input in selecting the next head coach, and Allen has reportedly been involved from the early interview stage. It’s unclear whether he’s attending in person or via video, but the move signals a quarterback-led hiring approach as the Bills weigh a slate of candidates, including those with prior ties to Allen and veteran coaches who could mentor him.
The Steelers’ head-coach search centers on four names—Chris Shula, Brian Flores, Mike McCarthy, and Nate Scheelhaase—with Scheelhaase emerging as a rising candidate who could also play a role on offense if Shula is hired. Flores remains a favorite due to past ties, though Minnesota’s extension complicates his chances; McCarthy offers stability with Saints-era front-office connections, and Shula brings a young, defensive-minded profile. Anthony Weaver is set for an in-person interview, and Pittsburgh plans to conduct more interviews as the process continues.
Bleacher Report ranks the leading NFL head-coach contenders after Mike McDaniel joins the Chargers, placing Sean McDermott at No. 1 and listing Brian Flores, Mike McCarthy, Klint Kubiak, and Jesse Minter among the top options based on their resumes and fit.
The article discusses the top eight candidates for NFL head coaching vacancies, highlighting their backgrounds, strengths, and potential fit for various teams, with Kevin Stefanski being the most prominent due to recent firing and his offensive expertise.
Michigan is actively searching for a new head football coach, with top candidates including Kalen DeBoer and Kenny Dillingham, while considering other options like Jedd Fisch and potential candidates with NFL ties or from other programs. The process involves evaluating various experienced coaches, with some unlikely or pending negotiations, as Michigan aims to find the best fit for their program.
Penn State is urgently searching for a new football head coach after firing James Franklin, with several potential candidates including interim coach Terry Smith, Iowa State's Matt Campbell, Alabama's Kalen DeBoer, Louisville's Jeff Brohm, and Army's Jeff Monken, amid a challenging recruitment and coaching landscape.
Kentucky has fired coach Mark Stoops after a disappointing season, and several potential replacements are being considered, including Oregon OC Will Stein, Ohio State OC Brian Hartline, UNLV coach Dan Mullen, James Madison coach Mike Chesney, and former LSU coach Brian Kelly, among others. The search is complicated by the recent hiring of Jon Sumrall at Florida, but the job remains attractive due to Kentucky's SEC status and investment in football.
USF is in the process of selecting a new football coach, with potential candidates including Anthony Becht, Jimbo Fisher, Jon Gruden, Willie Simmons, Will Stein, Robert Weiner, and Charlie Weis Jr., as the university seeks a splash hire or a strategic choice to elevate its program.
The Tennessee Titans are considering several coaching candidates for their upcoming head coach position, including Chiefs OC Matt Nagy, Colts DC Lou Anarumo, Dolphins DC Anthony Weaver, and Steelers OC Arthur Smith, with Nagy and Smith being the most prominently mentioned by multiple sources.
Virginia Tech's head coaching vacancy has sparked speculation, but Shane Beamer is unlikely to leave South Carolina due to his current success and contract, leading to consideration of other SEC-connected candidates like Jimbo Fisher, Collin Klein, Ben Arbuckle, Glenn Schumann, Steve Gregory, and a wildcard option, Butch Jones.
The New York Knicks are exploring coaching options, reportedly considering Taylor Jenkins and Mike Brown, while facing restrictions on speaking to current NBA head coaches. Jenkins, a former Memphis coach, and Brown, ex-Kings coach, are top contenders, with the Knicks also showing interest in other candidates like Jason Kidd and possibly Michael Malone, amid ongoing coaching staff changes and organizational questions about recent leadership decisions.
The New York Knicks are currently without a head coach after firing Tom Thibodeau, with initial top candidates like Ime Udoka, Quin Snyder, Billy Donovan, and others declining interest or being unavailable, and the team is taking a patient approach until the Summer League.
The Dallas Stars have fired head coach Pete DeBoer and are considering 10 candidates, including former NHL coaches like Peter Laviolette, John Tortorella, Gerard Gallant, and current AHL coaches and assistants, to fill their coaching vacancy and bring a new direction to the team.