All articles tagged with #coaching staff
Rashod Bateman and Ronnie Stanley say the Ravens’ first offseason under head coach Jesse Minter has shifted to a detail- and communication-focused approach from top to bottom, a change from the Harbaugh era. Players say the staff emphasizes the small things, teaches them to trust training and calls, and aims to play faster and smarter, with a 2026 season showing whether the new method translates into success.
Dan Campbell says the Detroit Lions' window to contend for a title isn't closed, stressing a sustainable, year-to-year roster approach over chasing a single star after a disappointing 2025 season; following coaching turnover and the appointment of Drew Petzing as play-caller, the team believes its talent and an favorable early schedule can propel a rebound and help reclaim the NFC North.
New York is expected to offer Karl-Anthony Towns a contract extension this offseason, but not a maximum deal, due to his age (31 next season) and the Knicks' growing salary commitments; Towns has been an All-Star in both of his Knicks seasons and played a key role in the title run, with a 2027/28 player option keeping extension timing flexible. Gersson Rosas’ departure was amicable after his contract expired. The coaching staff is not expected to undergo major changes, though there is some uncertainty about whether Jordan Brink will return. With the 2026/27 schedule on the near horizon and focus on Knicks-Sixers matchups, front-office moves and extension decisions will remain under close watch.
Former NFL Pro Bowl WR DeAndre Hopkins is expected to join Georgia Tech’s offensive coaching staff, marking a transition after visits to the Yellow Jackets and prior stints with the Patriots and Ravens; he has a long history with OC George Godsey and has hinted at pursuing coaching as his next career phase.
Veteran wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is expected to join Georgia Tech's offensive staff after a stint with the Patriots during training camp, reuniting with former Texans coach George Godsey. If confirmed, the move could signal the end of Hopkins's playing career, leaving him with 1,006 receptions for 13,295 yards and 85 touchdowns in 195 NFL games over 13 seasons, including a 2023 season with the Ravens (22 receptions, 330 yards, 2 TDs).
Florida State is adding former Houston, Texas, and FAU head coach Tom Herman to its coaching staff as part of a broader offseason reshuffle that also saw Tim Harris promoted to offensive coordinator after Gus Malzahn’s departure. Herman brings extensive head-coaching and offensive experience from his time at Houston, Texas, FAU and various college programs (plus NFL work), in a bid to help the Seminoles bounce back from a 7-17 stretch over the last two seasons under Norvell. His exact role hasn’t been specified publicly yet.
Vegas GM Kelly McCrimmon announced that John Tortorella will not return to the Knights’ coaching staff after the 2025-26 season, thanking him for his leadership since joining in March and noting his experience helped guide Vegas to the Stanley Cup Final.
Two-time NFCA Player of the Year Jordy Frahm returns to Nebraska softball as an assistant coach, bringing elite two-way experience and a history of Nebraska and Oklahoma national success. Frahm, a Papillion native and former Big Ten Player/Pitcher of the Year, helped the Huskers reach the 2026 Women’s College World Series and aided their Big Ten title run, and will contribute across multiple coaching roles under Rhonda Revelle as she continues to grow the program.
Liverpool have reportedly reached terms with Andoni Iraola to become manager, as they begin assembling a largely new backroom staff, with assistants Tommy Elphick and Shaun Cooper set to join; Thiago Alcantara and James Milner are among names linked to Iraola's coaching team as the rest of the staff is finalized.
Liverpool have agreed a two-year contract with Andoni Iraola to become head coach, with an official unveiling expected this week. He is set to bring Bournemouth aides into his staff, including Tommy Elphick, Shaun Cooper, and others, and there is talk of ex-player Thiago Alcantara joining. The deal mirrors his Bournemouth arrangement in terms of length.
Manchester City are bracing for a post-Guardiola era after the manager confirmed he will leave at the season's end, triggering a wide backroom shake-up that could see Enzo Maresca take over and several coaches, including Kolo Toure, depart as the club restructures ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.
The New Jersey Devils announced a coaching staff shakeup: goaltending coach Dave Rogalski has been relieved of his duties, while Sergei Brylin will move into a new role within the organization, and the team has begun searching for replacements.
The Boston Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora and six members of the coaching staff in an unprecedented in-season upheaval, signaling a dramatic shift after a chaotic year. The move breaks with the organization’s historical reluctance to change leadership midseason, and has sparked widespread discussion among Boston reporters about the team’s direction and fallout from the decision.
Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow dramatically reshaped the Red Sox by firing manager Alex Cora and five coaches, citing on-field performance and a push to implement his own development approach, including new Driveline-influenced hitting coaches, leaving Breslow to run the operation his way amid clubhouse tensions.
The Boston Red Sox are reshaping their coaching staff after firing manager Alex Cora and multiple assistants. They announced three interim hires—José David Flores as bench coach, Pablo Cabrera as interim first base coach/outfield instructor, and Jack Simonetty as interim hitting assistant—to help restore a full big‑league staff. Chad Tracy was named interim manager, Chad Epperson became interim third base coach, and Collin Hetzler joined the hitting staff, marking a midseason staffing overhaul with ongoing questions about long‑term roles.