Coaching News From Around the League

[clyde_carbon]

Chris I think this is probably your most impressive thread to date. Nice work.

 

[ChrisPozz]

Chris I think this is probably your most impressive thread to date. Nice work.

Ah, it's nothing. Now if I were the one out there getting a percentage of these scoops/tidbits and bringing them back here then maybe I'd deserve a little something. Had no idea I was going to keep this thread going but it got enough responses I felt so I kept it going.

 

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New OC Gase promises ?pedal to the medal? for Manning | ProFootballTalk

 

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Thomas Goldkamp:

Gators officially announce that linebackers/special teams coach D.J. Durkin will replace Dan Quinn.

 

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Sean Jensen:

Alouettes running backs/ special teams coordinator and admin to head coach Andy Bischoff was in attendance at Halas Hall today.

 

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Jason La Canfora:

Can confirm reports Pete Carmichael will stay with Saints. Loves working with Coach Payton. Working on new contract with New Orleans

With Montreal coach Trestman now in Chicago, shouldn't be long until Montreal GM Jim Popp gets shot. been a finalist for GM jobs 2yrs in row

 

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Darren Urban:

Arians said he will have an OC if he is HC, but he will call plays.

Arians said it's too early in the process to talk about potential staff, including DC Ray Horton.

Little more concerned than I was when I woke up that this is going to happen now.

 

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Bart Hubbuch:

Jeff Lurie sidesteps the question when asked if Chip Kelly has a buyout clause in case he wants to return to the college ranks.

 

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Bart Hubbuch:

Lurie says Jon Gruden told him “he’s not coming back to the NFL.”

 

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Joe Schad:

USC has hired Clancy Pendergast as defensive coordinator according to a source

He was California's DC since 2010 and Arizona Cardinals' DC from 2004-2008 (KC's DC and DB coach in 2009 for one year in between those two).

 

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Arians got ?a heck of a feeling? about Cards job | ProFootballTalk

 

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Alex Marvez:

Nate Kaczor is #Titans new special teams coordinator, a source told @FOXSports.com

 

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Jason La Canfora:

Mel Tucker exploring other options, almost certain he is not back in Jacksonville now. Interviewed 2yrs in row for Jags HC job

 

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Rod Marinelli likely headed to Cowboys as defensive line coach - Inside the Bears

 

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Clarence Hill, Jr.:

Former Cowboys running back coach Skip Peete has accepted the same position with the #Bears.

Sean Jensen:

By the way, Skip Peete is the brother of former Lions QB Rodney Peete. He spent nine years with the Raiders in the same capacity.

 

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Adam Schefter:

Seattle executive John Idzik has emerged as clear frontrunner to become Jets' new GM and could be offered the job as early as tonight.

 

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Rich Cimini:

Heard this on #Jets GM search: signs pointing toward John Idzik. He's hoping to have it resolved by tonight. Could be tough decision for him

 

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Mike Wilkening:

Titans announce they have agreed on a deal with former Lions WR coach Shawn Jefferson to hold the same position in Tennessee.

Tennessee Titans:

The #Titans have agreed to terms w/ Shawn Jefferson as WRs coach, George Henshaw as Tight Ends coach and Sylvester Croom as RBs coach.

 

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Jason La Canfora:

If the Jets hire John Idzik from Seattle as new GM, as expected, look for Seahawks to contact former Denver GM Brian Xanders to replace him

 

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Albert Breer:

Seattle exec John Idzik is expected to be offered the Jets GM job, based on the way things are going now. He'll have a decision to make.