EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka will also serve as the team’s assistant head coach after Brian Daboll rounded out his staff Wednesday. Kafka, who has run the Giants’ offense the past two seasons, has interviewed for several NFL head coaching positions during the last two offseasons. He also coached the West squad to …
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Patrick Mahomes tight-lipped about his dad’s arrest ahead of the Super Bowl
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes said Monday night his father was “doing good” after his arrest for driving while intoxicated, but otherwise was tight-lipped about the situation. “It’s a family matter, so I’ll keep it to the family,” Mahomes said at Super Bowl opening night. “That’s all I have to say.” Mahomes will try to …
Read More »Kentucky assistant Liam Coen agrees to be Buccaneers’ offensive coordinator, AP source says
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have agreed to hire Kentucky assistant coach Liam Coen to be their offensive coordinator, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Saturday because a contract hadn’t been finalized. Coen would replace Dave Canales, who left to become Carolina’s head …
Read More »Analysis: Bill Belichick was passed over this coaching cycle but don’t count his career over yet
On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. For more On Football analysis, head here. ___ Bill Belichick has won more Super Bowls than any coach and more games than everyone except Don Shula. Still, he didn’t land a new job. An iconic coach who built a two-decade dynasty in New England and teamed with …
Read More »Raiders hiring Kliff Kingsbury as offensive coordinator, AP source says
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders are hiring former Arizona Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury to be their offensive coordinator, a person informed of the decision told The Associated Press on Thursday night. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal hasn’t been finalized. This is the first major hire for new Raiders coach Antonio Pierce, who …
Read More »Senior Bowl features well-traveled QBs, other top prospects
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — The Senior Bowl quarterbacks are a well-traveled group, most of whom have moved from one Power Five program to another. Led by Washington’s Michael Penix Jr. and Oregon’s Bo Nix, all seven have spent this week leading up to Saturday’s Senior Bowl working on their next landing spot. The game will culminate a week of scrutiny …
Read More »Seahawks hope they’ve found a disruptor who can again make them contenders in coach Mike Macdonald
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — There wasn’t anything personal with John Schneider’s heavy rooting interest for the AFC championship game last weekend and wanting to see Kansas City, and not Baltimore, in the Super Bowl. The Seattle Seahawks general manager was simply thinking about the future of his organization and the desire to finally get an interview with Mike Macdonald. It …
Read More »Former Bucs and Texans tight end Antony Auclair announces retirement
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Houston Texans tight end Antony Auclair has announced his retirement. Auclair hadn’t appeared in an NFL game since 2021, when he caught five passes for 47 yards and a touchdown with the Texans. He had played for the Buccaneers from 2017-20 and spent part of the 2022 season on the Tennessee Titans’ practice squad. “After …
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