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sports2 years ago

"Detroit Lions Coordinators Seek Head Coach Positions"

Detroit Lions coordinators Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn will be interviewing for head coach positions later this week, despite the team's upcoming playoff game. NFL policy allows virtual interviews during the playoffs, but in-person interviews must wait until after the divisional round. Both coordinators have multiple interview requests and plan to fulfill them, potentially causing distractions for the team. Coach Dan Campbell believes they will be fully prepared for the upcoming playoff game despite the added stress.

sports2 years ago

NFL Owners Implement New Rule for In-Person Head Coaching Interviews

NFL owners have passed a rule change to push in-person head coaching interviews back one week until after all divisional playoff games have been completed, in an effort to slow down the hiring process and create more opportunities for candidates. Commissioner Roger Goodell acknowledged the need for improvement in minority hiring among head coaches and emphasized the league's focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. The league office and teams are 50% diverse, and there are currently six minority head coaches. Additionally, there was no discussion about approving Tom Brady's offer to purchase a percentage of the Las Vegas Raiders, and the league recently changed its gambling policy to increase penalties for betting on the NFL.