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The Buffalo Bills have interviewed former quarterback Philip Rivers for their vacant head-coaching job, marking Rivers’ first coaching consideration at the NFL level despite having no pro or college coaching experience. It remains unclear how seriously Buffalo will take him, but his quarterback pedigree and game awareness could keep him on teams’ radars if he doesn’t land the job.
The Las Vegas Raiders have reportedly hired Luke Getsy as their new offensive coordinator. Getsy, who previously served as the offensive coordinator for the Chicago Bears, has also interviewed with the New England Patriots and the New Orleans Saints. With a background in college football and coaching experience with the Green Bay Packers and Mississippi State, Getsy brings a wealth of knowledge to the Raiders. He also has ties to Raiders' star Davante Adams from their time together in Green Bay.
Kliff Kingsbury, the new offensive coordinator for the Las Vegas Raiders, brings a wealth of experience as a former NFL player and successful college coach. With a history of working with notable quarterbacks, including Patrick Mahomes and Kyler Murray, Kingsbury's hiring aligns with the trend of the Raiders bringing in former NFL players and head coaches under coach Antonio Pierce.
Jerod Mayo hired Alex Van Pelt as the Patriots' new offensive coordinator after interviewing a dozen candidates, including former Browns offensive coordinator Luke Getsy and Rams tight end coach Nick Caley. Van Pelt, who previously coached in Cleveland and Green Bay, brings extensive experience with different quarterbacks and a West Coast offensive system to New England, where he will play a key role in revamping the team's offense and potentially finding a new quarterback.
Brian Keefe has been named the interim head coach of the Washington Wizards for the remainder of the season, bringing over 17 seasons of coaching experience to the team. He previously served as the lead assistant for the Wizards and has had coaching stints with various NBA teams, including the Brooklyn Nets, Oklahoma City Thunder, Los Angeles Lakers, and New York Knicks. The Wizards plan to conduct a comprehensive head coach search in the offseason.
Curt Cignetti is a strong candidate for the Indiana football head coaching job, with a proven track record of success at various levels of college football. He has turned around programs and led them to winning seasons, including James Madison, which dominated the FCS and now the Sun Belt. While he hasn't held a power five job since his time at Alabama, his experience and success make him a compelling choice for Indiana.