There are only 32 of these jobs in the world, and only a few of them open up each year. That alone makes it hard for anyone to turn down any offer to become an NFL head coach, especially if they don't have other options. But that doesn't mean every job is a good one. In fac...
Jackson's hire is the latest in a trend of former NFL players taking HBCU jobs.Coloradocoach Deion Sanders spent three years at Jackson State, Eddie George has led Tennessee State since 2021, and Michael Vickwas hiredas Norfolk State's coach on Friday. Desean Jackson and Delaware State are ...
as this is often a major point of sensitivity among fan bases that don’t seem to understand why every candidate wouldn’t want to betheirhead coach. Sure, there are only 32 of these jobs, but, sometimes not being a head coach is better than setting...
Glenn, who has five interviews for head coaching jobs beginning on Thursday with the New York Jets, declined New England's interest withMike Vrabel as the leading candidateto be the next Patriots coach. Vrabelreportedly interviewed with the Patriotson Thursday, while the team will interview Lions ...
(seven different jobs in the last decade alone). This isn’t to say that Monken wouldn’t be good as a head coach just because he’s on the older side for a first-timer. That’s silly. But cautionary tales this millennium, like Vic Fangio and Rod Marinelli, who were both in a...
and Panthers head coach had an up-and-down year as the 49ers' defensive coordinator. The defense played well in the Super Bowl before Mahomes wore it down. If Wilks can stabilize San Francisco's defense in his second season, he could be back in the mix for head-...
How interested are Texans in Mayo or McDaniels as head coach? ESPN's Dan Grazianopublished a story Friday morningon the vacant coaching jobs, and he mentioned McDaniels during his update on the Las Vegas Raiders' situation. "The Raiders' season just ended...
Head football coaches are often looked at as the guy calling the plays, but in reality, their jobs are far more advanced. In addition to running games, head football coaches must deal with players, assistants and team or school officials, all while providing a face for the team. This is ...
That's part of why there were already three head coaching jobs open with six weeks remaining in the regular season. Another reason: Team owners want a jump on the hiring cycle. With rules in place governing when franchises can talk to coaches who are part of playoff teams and the require...
Doug Marrone, Jacksonville Jaguars | Fifth year as an NFL head coach"When I first became a head coach at Syracuse, I remember how you get the job and you're overwhelmed by the number of people calling looking for jobs. You want to do a good job of trying to get back to everyone ...