All articles tagged with #coaching hires
The Detroit Lions have four named offensive coordinator candidates—Mike McDaniel, Mike Kafka, Tee Martin, and Jake Peetz—with Martin and Peetz being lesser-known; the piece weighs their fit, charisma, play-calling history, and potential culture fit, while debating whether to hire quickly or wait for a stronger candidate (note: the discussion was recorded before Kafka's news).
Iowa State University announced its new offensive coaching staff for the upcoming football season, led by head coach Jimmy Rogers, including experienced coaches like Tyler Roehl as offensive coordinator and specialists for quarterbacks, tight ends, running backs, wide receivers, and offensive line, all with notable college and NFL backgrounds.
The Atlanta Braves have hired Jeremy Hefner as their new pitching coach and Antoan Richardson as first base coach, replacing Rick Kranitz and Tom Goodwin, respectively, as part of a coaching overhaul following a disappointing 2025 season, with both coaches returning to Atlanta after previous stints with the Mets.
Brian Kelly's tenure at LSU was marked by misjudgments and misalignments, culminating in his firing after a disappointing run, highlighting the risks of coaching decisions in the evolving landscape of college football.
CBS Sports' Candid Coaches series highlights the best college basketball coaching hire of 2025, with Ben McCollum, Will Wade, and Sean Miller leading the poll. The article discusses the recent coaching carousel driven by NIL and transfer portal changes, emphasizing the significance of fit and coaching style in these high-profile hires, and reflects on past successful and unsuccessful coaching decisions.
CBS Sports ranked Nebraska's coaching hires this century, highlighting Mike Riley's 19-19 record from 2015-17 as one of the worst, and also noting Scott Frost's struggles after high expectations. Riley's tenure marked a decline for Nebraska, and Frost's tenure was also considered disappointing, with the list including other notably unsuccessful hires.
CBS Sports ranked former Michigan coach Greg Robinson as the 11th worst coaching hire of the century, citing his poor record as Syracuse head coach and his underwhelming defensive performance at Michigan, which contributed to his career decline.
The Baltimore Ravens announced the hiring of four new coaches to their staff, including Mark DeLeone, Dennis Johnson, Doug Mallory, and Travelle Wharton. As the team heads to the NFL scouting combine, they are looking to fill positions in the offensive line and are considering options in free agency and the draft. The 2024 NFL Draft is expected to have a strong class of offensive linemen and wide receivers, and the Ravens are considering prospects like Troy Fautanu and Malachi Corley. Additionally, the NFL free agency market for offensive linemen is expected to be competitive, with notable players like Tyron Smith and David Bakhtiari potentially available.
Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh announced the hiring of four new coaches to his staff: Mark DeLeone as inside linebackers coach, Dennis Johnson as defensive line coach, Doug Mallory as defensive backs coach, and Travelle Wharton as assistant offensive line coach. The new hires come after the departures of several coaches, including Mike Devlin, who joined the Los Angeles Chargers. Each new coach brings a wealth of experience and expertise to their respective positions, and Harbaugh is confident in their ability to contribute to the team's success in the upcoming season.
The New Orleans Saints have announced the hiring of six new offensive coaches, including offensive line coach John Benton, offensive line coach Rick Dennison, running backs coach Derrick Foster, quarterbacks coach John Janocko, offensive assistant T.J. McGhee, and wide receivers coach Keenan Williams. The new coaching staff brings a wealth of experience from both the NFL and collegiate levels, with a focus on developing and improving the team's offensive performance.
The Dallas Cowboys have made key defensive coaching hires, with Mike Zimmer bringing in Paul Guenther as the run game coordinator and Jeff Zgonina as the new defensive line coach, with Greg Ellis expected to join as Zgonina’s assistant. The move reflects the team's focus on addressing defensive weaknesses, particularly in run defense, following a playoff loss. Guenther and Zimmer have a history of working together, and the addition of experienced coaches signals the Cowboys' commitment to improving their defensive performance.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have officially added three coaches to their offensive staff, including Tom Arth as quarterbacks coach, Zach Azzanni as wide receivers coach, and Mateo Kambui as the new offensive assistant. Kambui previously worked with the Atlanta Falcons, while Arth was with the Los Angeles Chargers and Azzanni with the New York Jets. There may be a new position created for Mike Sullivan, who is also listed as a quarterbacks coach for the team.
The Buffalo Bills have made three coaching hires, bringing on Ronald Curry as quarterbacks coach, Jahmile Addae as cornerbacks coach, and Christian Taylor as a defensive quality control coach. Curry, who previously worked with the Saints, has experience in developing offensive talent and mentoring quarterbacks. Addae, a former defensive back at West Virginia, has coaching experience at various universities, including the University of Miami. Taylor, a former quarterback at William and Mary, has served as an offensive coordinator and running backs coach at his alma mater.
The Commanders have hired Kliff Kingsbury as their offensive coordinator and Joe Whitt Jr. as their defensive coordinator, joining recently appointed head coach Dan Quinn. Kingsbury returns to the NFL after a stint at USC, and his connection to quarterback Caleb Williams may impact the team's draft plans. Whitt, previously with the Cowboys, will reunite with Quinn in Washington.
The NFL coaching carousel for the 2024 cycle saw several notable hires, including Raheem Morris to the Falcons, Dave Canales to the Panthers, Jim Harbaugh to the Chargers, Antonio Pierce to the Raiders, Brian Callahan to the Titans, Mike Macdonald to the Seahawks, and Dan Quinn to the Commanders. The article also discusses big-name coaches who were passed over for head coaching jobs, logistical notes on Super Bowl Week, and the NFL's efforts to reduce injuries.