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cowboys mike mccarthy: revisiting packers tenure 'won't help us win'
When the Dallas Cowboys return to practice Wednesday, they will hear nothing from coach Mike McCarthy about his tenure with the Green Bay Packers as they prepare to face his former team in the wild-card round of the playoffs Sunday. Before making his return to Lambeau Field last year, McCarthy openly discussed his time in Green Bay that included a Super Bowl victory in 2010 and a street being named in his honor near the stadium. The Cowboys ended up losing that game, 31-28 in overtime.
source: wink martindale to resigns as giants defensive coordinator
The Giants defense ranked 27th overall this past season but tied for the NFL lead with 31 takeaways. They were the team's best unit during a disappointing 6-11 season. Martindale's rocky relationship with coach Brian Daboll was at the heart of the divorce.
titans fire mike vrabel after 6 seasons
Vrabel, 48, led Tennessee to four consecutive winning seasons after arriving in 2018, but the Titans have experienced back-to-back frustrating seasons, finishing multiple games under .500 both times. The Titans finished 6-11 this season. Vrabel finishes his Titans tenure with a 54-45 record. He was 2-3 in the postseason, including in 2019 when he led Tennessee to the AFC Championship Game.
When the Dallas Cowboys return to practice Wednesday, they will hear nothing from coach Mike McCarthy about his tenure with the Green Bay Packers as they prepare to face his former team in the wild-card round of the playoffs Sunday. Before making his return to Lambeau Field last year, McCarthy openly discussed his time in Green Bay that included a Super Bowl victory in 2010 and a street being named in his honor near the stadium. The Cowboys ended up losing that game, 31-28 in overtime.
source: wink martindale to resigns as giants defensive coordinator
The Giants defense ranked 27th overall this past season but tied for the NFL lead with 31 takeaways. They were the team's best unit during a disappointing 6-11 season. Martindale's rocky relationship with coach Brian Daboll was at the heart of the divorce.
titans fire mike vrabel after 6 seasons
Vrabel, 48, led Tennessee to four consecutive winning seasons after arriving in 2018, but the Titans have experienced back-to-back frustrating seasons, finishing multiple games under .500 both times. The Titans finished 6-11 this season. Vrabel finishes his Titans tenure with a 54-45 record. He was 2-3 in the postseason, including in 2019 when he led Tennessee to the AFC Championship Game.
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NFL averages 17.9M viewers in 2023, up 7% from previous year
NFL regular-season games averaged 17.9 million viewers in 2023, tied for the second highest since averages were first tracked in 1995. Buoyed by increases of at least 24% in two of the five packages, the first year of the league's new television contracts saw a total increase of 7% from last season. The highest average on record is 18.1 million from the 2015 season. Hans Schroeder, the league's executive vice president of media distribution, pointed to the number of teams still alive for the postseason going into the final two weeks along with close games throughout the 18-week regular season. Of the 272 games, 113 were decided by six or fewer points, the second-most in league history."Monday Night Football," the NFL's original prime-time package, had its best season since 2000, averaging 17.36 million viewers across ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC for a whopping 29% increase. With no new original fall programming due to the Hollywood writers and actors strikes, ABC broadcast games all 18 weeks of the regular season -- 11 more compared to 2022 -- instead of just nine over eight weeks as originally set when the schedule was announced in early May. Next season, ABC is expected to go back to at least two Monday night simulcasts with ESPN, three exclusive MNF games when there are doubleheaders and the two Saturday Week 18 contests.
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broncos open to russell wilson's return but say no call made yet
Payton said that he met with Wilson for 30 minutes Monday and a scenario where Wilson would return was among the topics discussed but also that any decision would be made in a timely fashion. Payton benched Wilson for the final two games of the season -- Jarrett Stidham started both.
Payton said that he met with Wilson for 30 minutes Monday and a scenario where Wilson would return was among the topics discussed but also that any decision would be made in a timely fashion. Payton benched Wilson for the final two games of the season -- Jarrett Stidham started both.
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Bears, Vikings, Jaguars, Panthers to each host 2024 game in Europe
The NFL has designated the four teams that will give up a home game in 2024 and host a game in Europe instead, the league announced Thursday. The Chicago Bears, Minnesota Vikings and Jacksonville Jaguars will each host a game in London, while the Carolina Panthers will host a game in Munich. Opponents and dates will be announced along with the rest of the NFL schedule in the spring. The NFL will not play in Mexico City due to renovations at Estadio Azteca. But the league previously announced plans to play a 2024 game at Corinthians Arena in São Paulo, Brazil. The NFL has not announced either team for that matchup.
When the NFL shifted to a 17-game regular season in 2021, it created a schedule formula that alternated nine and eight home games between NFC and AFC teams each year. Any team in the conference with nine home games is eligible to be designated to host an international game. The Jaguars, who are in the AFC, have a separate agreement to host home games in London. The Bears, Vikings and Jaguars all have international marketing rights in the United Kingdom, under the NFL's global market program, while the Panthers maintain rights in Germany.
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bill belichick leaving patriots after 24 seasons, six titles
Belichick, 71, leaves New England with 333 career victories (including playoffs), ranking second all time behind Don Shula and his 347. Belichick, George Halas and Curly Lambeau are the only NFL coaches with six championships since the league began postseason play in 1933. Belichick's 24-year tenure was the fifth-longest of any head coach with one team. He had completed his 49th consecutive NFL season in 2023, the most consecutive coaching seasons in league history.
Belichick, 71, leaves New England with 333 career victories (including playoffs), ranking second all time behind Don Shula and his 347. Belichick, George Halas and Curly Lambeau are the only NFL coaches with six championships since the league began postseason play in 1933. Belichick's 24-year tenure was the fifth-longest of any head coach with one team. He had completed his 49th consecutive NFL season in 2023, the most consecutive coaching seasons in league history.
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Most Wins with One Team
Only George Halas had more wins with a single franchise (including playoffs) than Bill Belichick's 296 with the Patriots.
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Most Wins with One Team
Only George Halas had more wins with a single franchise (including playoffs) than Bill Belichick's 296 with the Patriots.
| COACH | TEAM | WINS* |
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| George Halas | Bears | 324 |
| Bill Belichick | Patriots | 296 |
| Don Shula | Dolphins | 274 |
| Tom Landry | Cowboys | 270 |
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christian mccaffery, tyreek hill, fred warner unanimous nfl all-pros
McCaffrey (San Francisco 49ers) made it for a second time following an outstanding all-around season. He ran for 1,459 yards and 14 TDs and caught 67 passes for 567 yards and seven scores. - Hill (Miami Dolphins) made it for the fifth time, fourth as a wideout, after leading the league with 1,799 yards receiving. Warner (San Franciso 49ers) had 82 solo tackles, 2.5 sacks and 4 INT's
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Fourteen players are first-timers. This was the second year for the AP's new voting system. Voters chose a first team and a second team. First-team votes are worth 3 points, second-team votes are worth
McCaffrey (San Francisco 49ers) made it for a second time following an outstanding all-around season. He ran for 1,459 yards and 14 TDs and caught 67 passes for 567 yards and seven scores. - Hill (Miami Dolphins) made it for the fifth time, fourth as a wideout, after leading the league with 1,799 yards receiving. Warner (San Franciso 49ers) had 82 solo tackles, 2.5 sacks and 4 INT's
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Fourteen players are first-timers. This was the second year for the AP's new voting system. Voters chose a first team and a second team. First-team votes are worth 3 points, second-team votes are worth
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jerod mayo hired to replace bill belichick as patriots coach
Mayo becomes the first Black head coach in Patriots history. A linebacker for the Patriots from 2008 to 2015 after being selected in the first round of the draft out of Tennessee, Mayo joined Belichick's coaching staff in 2019, serving as linebackers coach.
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As a player, Mayo was named team captain in his second season, with some players referring to him as Bill Jr. because they viewed him as a future coach who spent countless hours at the team facility, like Belichick himself.
Mayo becomes the first Black head coach in Patriots history. A linebacker for the Patriots from 2008 to 2015 after being selected in the first round of the draft out of Tennessee, Mayo joined Belichick's coaching staff in 2019, serving as linebackers coach.
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As a player, Mayo was named team captain in his second season, with some players referring to him as Bill Jr. because they viewed him as a future coach who spent countless hours at the team facility, like Belichick himself.
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best 2023 nfl rookies: final top 10 rankings, standout stats
Now that the regular season is over, we have arrived at our final top-10 rookie rankings. This ranking takes only the regular season into consideration, so anything that happened this past weekend in the playoffs is off limits and not factored into the top 10.
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No.10: (RB) De'Von Achane, Miami
Stats: 103 carries, 800 rushing yards, 8 rushing TDs; 27 catches, 197 receiving yards, 3 receiving TDs
Drafted: No. 84 overall
2023 recap: The Dolphins' third-rounder was one of the league's most electric players when healthy, averaging 7.8 yards per carry. Achane also acquitted himself nicely as a receiving option out of the backfield, tying Robinson for the most receiving touchdowns by a rookie back (three).
T-8: (WR) Jordan Addison, Minnesota
Stats: 70 catches, 911 receiving yards, 10 TD catches
Drafted: No. 23 overall
2023 recap: With Justin Jefferson's injury, Addison stepped into a big role as a rookie and was more than ready for the moment. He was 89 yards shy of a 1,000-yard season and recorded 10 touchdowns. With the Vikings' offensive woes and quarterback carousel after Kirk Cousins was injured, Addison didn't put up big numbers consistently, but he had a couple of breakout games with two 100-yard performances, including one in a Week 7 win against the 49ers.
T-8: (RB) Bigan Robinson, Atlanta
Stats: 214 carries, 976 rushing yards, 4 rushing TDs; 58 receptions, 487 receiving yards, 4 TD catches
Drafted: No. 8 overall
2023 recap: Robinson entered his first season in the NFL with major expectations. Despite an unclear role and inconsistent involvement in a stagnant Falcons offense, his rookie year involved plenty of flashes. He concluded the season as a candidate for Offensive Rookie of the Year and has proven he has the potential to be a lead back. Robinson has an uncanny ability to break tackles to create new opportunities even if runs aren't always blocked cleanly.
No.7: (RB) Jahmyr Gibbs, Detroit
Stats: 182 carries, 945 rushing yards, 10 rushing TDs; 52 catches, 316 receiving yards, 1 receiving TD
Drafted: No. 12 overall
2023 recap: David Montgomery led the Lions in rushing, but it was Gibbs who left many eager for more. Gibbs consistently flashed his speed and explosiveness -- 14.8% of his carries went for 10-plus yards, and his 18.98 mph max speed when crossing the line of scrimmage while running the ball was the 10th best measured this season, per NFL Next Gen Stats.
No.6: (DE) Will Anderson, Houston
Stats: 45 tackles, 7 sacks
Drafted: No. 3 overall
2023 recap: Anderson's pass rush win rate of 25.8% ranked third in the league, behind only Micah Parsons and Myles Garrett. Anderson plays a disruptive role for DeMeco Ryans' defense and currently is one of the top candidates for Defensive Rookie of the Year. His first-step quickness, power and active hands put him in a position to attack the pocket. He's a developing force with a high ceiling.
Now that the regular season is over, we have arrived at our final top-10 rookie rankings. This ranking takes only the regular season into consideration, so anything that happened this past weekend in the playoffs is off limits and not factored into the top 10.
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No.10: (RB) De'Von Achane, Miami
Stats: 103 carries, 800 rushing yards, 8 rushing TDs; 27 catches, 197 receiving yards, 3 receiving TDs
Drafted: No. 84 overall
2023 recap: The Dolphins' third-rounder was one of the league's most electric players when healthy, averaging 7.8 yards per carry. Achane also acquitted himself nicely as a receiving option out of the backfield, tying Robinson for the most receiving touchdowns by a rookie back (three).
T-8: (WR) Jordan Addison, Minnesota
Stats: 70 catches, 911 receiving yards, 10 TD catches
Drafted: No. 23 overall
2023 recap: With Justin Jefferson's injury, Addison stepped into a big role as a rookie and was more than ready for the moment. He was 89 yards shy of a 1,000-yard season and recorded 10 touchdowns. With the Vikings' offensive woes and quarterback carousel after Kirk Cousins was injured, Addison didn't put up big numbers consistently, but he had a couple of breakout games with two 100-yard performances, including one in a Week 7 win against the 49ers.
T-8: (RB) Bigan Robinson, Atlanta
Stats: 214 carries, 976 rushing yards, 4 rushing TDs; 58 receptions, 487 receiving yards, 4 TD catches
Drafted: No. 8 overall
2023 recap: Robinson entered his first season in the NFL with major expectations. Despite an unclear role and inconsistent involvement in a stagnant Falcons offense, his rookie year involved plenty of flashes. He concluded the season as a candidate for Offensive Rookie of the Year and has proven he has the potential to be a lead back. Robinson has an uncanny ability to break tackles to create new opportunities even if runs aren't always blocked cleanly.
No.7: (RB) Jahmyr Gibbs, Detroit
Stats: 182 carries, 945 rushing yards, 10 rushing TDs; 52 catches, 316 receiving yards, 1 receiving TD
Drafted: No. 12 overall
2023 recap: David Montgomery led the Lions in rushing, but it was Gibbs who left many eager for more. Gibbs consistently flashed his speed and explosiveness -- 14.8% of his carries went for 10-plus yards, and his 18.98 mph max speed when crossing the line of scrimmage while running the ball was the 10th best measured this season, per NFL Next Gen Stats.
No.6: (DE) Will Anderson, Houston
Stats: 45 tackles, 7 sacks
Drafted: No. 3 overall
2023 recap: Anderson's pass rush win rate of 25.8% ranked third in the league, behind only Micah Parsons and Myles Garrett. Anderson plays a disruptive role for DeMeco Ryans' defense and currently is one of the top candidates for Defensive Rookie of the Year. His first-step quickness, power and active hands put him in a position to attack the pocket. He's a developing force with a high ceiling.
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raiders remove interim tag, name antonio pierce head coach
Under Pierce, the Raiders led the NFL in fewest points allowed per game (16.0), defensive touchdowns (4) and fewest penalties (31) while having the 10th-most takeaways (14), being fourth in point differential (62) and tying for third most in sacks (30) from Week 9 through the end of the season.
falcons complete second interview with bill belichick
Belichick has coached in the third-most games all time, with 467, behind Shula (490) and Halas (497) and is also tied with Dan Reeves and Jeff Fisher for the most losses by a NFL head coach, with 165. He holds a 302-165 regular-season record and a 31-13 playoff record -- eight wins better than Andy Reid, in second place with 23.
cowboys mike mccarthy not expected to get extension, sources say
The answer, simply enough, is no. Jones said he believes that a person in the last year of a contract is challenged in a different way, and it often can bring out the best in people -- which he is banking on happening in 2024 with McCarthy. Jones expected and asked the same of McCarthy's predecessor, Jason Garrett, who twice coached into the final year of his contract.
Under Pierce, the Raiders led the NFL in fewest points allowed per game (16.0), defensive touchdowns (4) and fewest penalties (31) while having the 10th-most takeaways (14), being fourth in point differential (62) and tying for third most in sacks (30) from Week 9 through the end of the season.
falcons complete second interview with bill belichick
Belichick has coached in the third-most games all time, with 467, behind Shula (490) and Halas (497) and is also tied with Dan Reeves and Jeff Fisher for the most losses by a NFL head coach, with 165. He holds a 302-165 regular-season record and a 31-13 playoff record -- eight wins better than Andy Reid, in second place with 23.
cowboys mike mccarthy not expected to get extension, sources say
The answer, simply enough, is no. Jones said he believes that a person in the last year of a contract is challenged in a different way, and it often can bring out the best in people -- which he is banking on happening in 2024 with McCarthy. Jones expected and asked the same of McCarthy's predecessor, Jason Garrett, who twice coached into the final year of his contract.
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sources: ron rivera to interview for eagles dc job
Rivera, 62, served as Eagles linebackers coach under Andy Reid from 1999 to 2003 before stints as defensive coordinator for the Chicago Bears (2004-06) and Chargers (2008-10) and as head coach of the Carolina Panthers (2011-19) and Commanders (2020-23).
source: bears hiring ex-seahawks oc shane waldron to run offense
Waldron began his NFL coaching career as an offensive quality control coach with New England in 2008 and later was the Patriots' tight ends coach. After stops in the United Football League and at UMass, Waldron returned to the NFL in 2016 with Washington before spending four seasons with the Los Angeles Rams, where he coached tight ends (2017), quarterbacks (2019) and served as the passing game coordinator.
sources: jags hiring falcons ryan nielsen as new dc
Nielsen spent the past season as the Atlanta Falcons' defensive coordinator after spending the previous six seasons with New Orleans as a defensive line coach, assistant head coach and co-defensive coordinator. Nielsen replaces Mike Caldwell, whom head coach Doug Pederson fired the day after the 2023 season ended.
Rivera, 62, served as Eagles linebackers coach under Andy Reid from 1999 to 2003 before stints as defensive coordinator for the Chicago Bears (2004-06) and Chargers (2008-10) and as head coach of the Carolina Panthers (2011-19) and Commanders (2020-23).
source: bears hiring ex-seahawks oc shane waldron to run offense
Waldron began his NFL coaching career as an offensive quality control coach with New England in 2008 and later was the Patriots' tight ends coach. After stops in the United Football League and at UMass, Waldron returned to the NFL in 2016 with Washington before spending four seasons with the Los Angeles Rams, where he coached tight ends (2017), quarterbacks (2019) and served as the passing game coordinator.
sources: jags hiring falcons ryan nielsen as new dc
Nielsen spent the past season as the Atlanta Falcons' defensive coordinator after spending the previous six seasons with New Orleans as a defensive line coach, assistant head coach and co-defensive coordinator. Nielsen replaces Mike Caldwell, whom head coach Doug Pederson fired the day after the 2023 season ended.
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Experienced officiating crew to work Super Bowl
The NFL has named Bill Vinovich as its lead referee for Super Bowl LVIII, Vinovich's third such assignment and his second in the past five years. The league has kept a tight circle of referees in recent seasons for its most important game of the year. In addition to Vinovich, referee Carl Cheffers has also worked two Super Bowls in that five-year time period, with Ron Torbert receiving the other assignment. Vinovich's regular-season crews typically average the fewest, or close to the fewest, flags per game. In 2023, his crew averaged 13.4 flags per game, tied for the seventh fewest, according to ESPN Stats & Information. Vinovich also worked Super Bowls XLIX and LIV. His full crew for next month's game is as follows:Umpire: Terry Killens
Down judge: Patrick Holt
Line judge: Mark Perlman
Field judge: Tom Hill
Side judge: Allen Baynes
Back judge: Brad Freeman
Replay official: Mike Chase
Perlman, Hill and Chase all have previous Super Bowl experience.
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jim harbaugh leaves michigan to ve chargers head coach
Harbaugh was considered among the most desirable candidates in this coaching cycle because of his success in both the college and professional levels. Since his head-coaching career began in 2006 at the University of San Diego, Harbaugh has had success at Stanford and Michigan, and in the NFL with the San Francisco 49ers.
vic fangio to become eagles' defensive coordinator, sources say
Fangio, 65, worked with the Eagles for two weeks last year as a consultant, helping them prepare for Super Bowl LVII, before eventually joining the Dolphins. The deal will come one day after Fangio left as defensive coordinator of the Miami Dolphins.
Harbaugh was considered among the most desirable candidates in this coaching cycle because of his success in both the college and professional levels. Since his head-coaching career began in 2006 at the University of San Diego, Harbaugh has had success at Stanford and Michigan, and in the NFL with the San Francisco 49ers.
vic fangio to become eagles' defensive coordinator, sources say
Fangio, 65, worked with the Eagles for two weeks last year as a consultant, helping them prepare for Super Bowl LVII, before eventually joining the Dolphins. The deal will come one day after Fangio left as defensive coordinator of the Miami Dolphins.
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associated press unveils finalist for mvp, offensive player of the year
Lamar Jackson, Christian McCaffrey and Dak Prescott are finalists for The Associated Press 2023 NFL Most Valuable Player and Offensive Player of the Year awards. - Bills quarterback Josh Allen and 49ers QB Brock Purdy also are finalists for MVP. Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill and Cowboys wideout CeeDee Lamb are the other two finalists for Offensive Player of the Year.
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The winners will be announced a NFL Honorst on Feb. 8. A nationwide panel of 50 media members who regularly cover the league completed voting before the playoffs began.
Lamar Jackson, Christian McCaffrey and Dak Prescott are finalists for The Associated Press 2023 NFL Most Valuable Player and Offensive Player of the Year awards. - Bills quarterback Josh Allen and 49ers QB Brock Purdy also are finalists for MVP. Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill and Cowboys wideout CeeDee Lamb are the other two finalists for Offensive Player of the Year.
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The winners will be announced a NFL Honorst on Feb. 8. A nationwide panel of 50 media members who regularly cover the league completed voting before the playoffs began.
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joe barry out as packers fefensive coordinator
Barry appeared to be on thin ice as far back as the 2022 season, when the Packers dropped from ninth overall in total defense to 17th. The Packers also finished 17th in total defense this season but climbed into the top 10 in fewest points allowed.
mark davis says new gm tom telesco right 'fit' for ralders
Telesco, who had been the Los Angeles Chargers' GM from 2013 until he was fired last month, was chosen to work with new coach Antonio Pierce because it was the right fit, Davis said.
Barry appeared to be on thin ice as far back as the 2022 season, when the Packers dropped from ninth overall in total defense to 17th. The Packers also finished 17th in total defense this season but climbed into the top 10 in fewest points allowed.
mark davis says new gm tom telesco right 'fit' for ralders
Telesco, who had been the Los Angeles Chargers' GM from 2013 until he was fired last month, was chosen to work with new coach Antonio Pierce because it was the right fit, Davis said.
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falcons hire rams dc raheem morris as head coach
Atlanta hired Raheem Morris as its coach on Thursday, making him the first former NFL head coach owner Arthur Blank has hired in his 20-plus-year tenure. He's also the first full-time Black head coach in the franchise's history. Morris, 47, spent the past three seasons as the Los Angeles Rams' defensive coordinator, winning a Super Bowl in 2021.
panthers hire buccaneers o-coordinator dave canales as coach
The Panthers hope Canales, 42, can do for Bryce Young what he did for quarterbacks Russell Wilson, Geno Smith and Baker Mayfield.
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Canales was the passing game coordinator for the Seahawks in 2020 when Wilson set career highs with 40 touchdowns - Canales was the quarterbacks coach for Seattle in 2022 when Smith passed for a career-high 4,282 yards and 30 touchdowns with a 69.8 completion percentage.- Canales was the offensive coordinator at Tampa Bay this season when Mayfield, who spent the previous season with the Panthers, had a career-high 4,044 yards, 28 touchdowns and 64.3 completion percentage
Atlanta hired Raheem Morris as its coach on Thursday, making him the first former NFL head coach owner Arthur Blank has hired in his 20-plus-year tenure. He's also the first full-time Black head coach in the franchise's history. Morris, 47, spent the past three seasons as the Los Angeles Rams' defensive coordinator, winning a Super Bowl in 2021.
panthers hire buccaneers o-coordinator dave canales as coach
The Panthers hope Canales, 42, can do for Bryce Young what he did for quarterbacks Russell Wilson, Geno Smith and Baker Mayfield.
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Canales was the passing game coordinator for the Seahawks in 2020 when Wilson set career highs with 40 touchdowns - Canales was the quarterbacks coach for Seattle in 2022 when Smith passed for a career-high 4,282 yards and 30 touchdowns with a 69.8 completion percentage.- Canales was the offensive coordinator at Tampa Bay this season when Mayfield, who spent the previous season with the Panthers, had a career-high 4,044 yards, 28 touchdowns and 64.3 completion percentage
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Joe Flacco throws support behind Damar Hamlin for Comeback POY
This year's NFL Comeback Player of the Year is a no-brainer. At least according to one finalist --Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco. Flacco, despite a resurgent season of his own, said during an appearance on the "Zack Gelb Show" on CBS Sports Radio on Friday that he believes Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin should win the award.Hamlin had to be revived on the field last season after suffering cardiac arrest during a Monday night game against the Cincinnati Bengals. He was hospitalized for nine days following the incident. Hamlin played in three games this season, including Sunday's AFC divisional playoff loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Flacco, meanwhile, didn't have an offer to play this season until the Browns signed him in December. He threw for 1,616 yards and 13 touchdowns in six starts, leading the Browns into the playoffs, where they lost 41-14 to the Houston Texans in the AFC wild-card round. Hamlin closed as a -400 favorite to win the award, according to ESPN BET, followed by Flacco (+320), Mayfield (+1100) and Stafford (+10000).
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Sources: Seahawks hiring Ravens DC Mike Macdonald as coach
The Seahawks and Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald have agreed to a deal to make him their next head coach, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Wednesday. Macdonald is receiving a six-year contract, sources told Schefter. The Seahawks moved to hire Macdonald after meeting with him for a second time Wednesday, a day after their initial interview in Baltimore. Macdonald, 36, becomes the NFL's youngest head coach and brings to Seattle a reputation as one of the league's brightest defensive minds, having led the Ravens to No. 1 in points allowed, sacks and takeaways in 2023, his second season as Baltimore's coordinator. Macdonald will become the eighth full-time head coach in Seahawks history.
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