With the end of the NFL season last week, there became six open head coaching positions. With the news that Mike Vrabel was taking the job in New England, the list was expected to come down to five. But literally at the same moment as Mike Vrabel was being introduced as the Patriots next head coach, another NFL job opened up. The Dallas Cowboys have entered the chat. Sources: … [Read more...] about Just as one NFL head coach opening is filled, another opens up
Patriots find their new head coach, removing themselves from Raiders competitors
Most looked at the list of teams with head coach openings this offseason and figured the Patriots were the team that could pretty much pick whomever they wanted. So, as long as they were still looking for a head coach, the other teams — including the Raiders — would seem to take a backseat to them. Not anymore. The Patriots have agreed to terms with Mike Vrabel to ge their next … [Read more...] about Patriots find their new head coach, removing themselves from Raiders competitors
Beating the Raiders earned the Chargers right to get throttled by the Texans
This time a week ago, the Chargers were set to face the Raiders in Las Vegas with something to play for. They had already clinched a playoff spot, but a win or a loss would decide whether they got the fifth or sixth seed. The lower seed would have meant the headed to Baltimore to face the three seed Ravens. The higher seed would mean a trip to Houston to face the four seed … [Read more...] about Beating the Raiders earned the Chargers right to get throttled by the Texans
Raiders TE Brock Bowers named AP first team All Pro
One season. One AP First Team All Pro nod. Brock Bowers’ meteoric rise to the NFL best tight end is official. It wasn’t a great surprise. Bowers led the NFL among tight ends in receiving (1194), receptions (112), and yards after the catch (596). Those numbers were also historic. With him breaking a 63-year-old rookie tight end receiving yards record, setting a new rookie … [Read more...] about Raiders TE Brock Bowers named AP first team All Pro
Top head coach candidate emerging as name to watch for Raiders job
After a virtual interview with the Raiders on Friday, Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is rapidly moving to the forefront in Las Vegas’ head coaching search. According to insider Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, the Raiders are reportedly “enamored” with the Lions’ Ben Johnson. Rapoport reports that Johnson has quickly emerged as the candidate to watch in the … [Read more...] about Top head coach candidate emerging as name to watch for Raiders job