What’s next for Bears after filling major coaching positions originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago When the Bears made the decision to fire offensive coordinator Luke Getsy and many of his position coaches, their immediate attention needed to go towards finding their replacements. Within a matter of weeks, that job is done. The Bears may hire some more assistants and …

All eight of this year’s head-coaching jobs have been filled after the Washington Commanders reached a deal to hire Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn on Thursday. Quinn’s move registers as a mild surprise, not only because Washington had initially appeared to be eyeing more of an up-and-coming offensive mind, but because of how many other big names the hire leaves without …

Consider this an update to our previous story on Wisconsin hiring former USC defensive coordinator Alex Grinch as its new safeties coach. The Wisconsin football program officially announced the hiring today. The update: Grinch will also carry the co-defensive coordinator tag. The Badgers’ defense is currently led by Mike Tressel, an experienced defensive coordinator and an assistant under Luke Fickell …

The NFL script writers nailed this one. Have the last pick of the 2022 NFL Draft in Las Vegas go on to star in a Super Bowl in Sin City less than two years later.  You can’t make these things up. Brock Purdy’s career comes full circle in Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas after he was the 262nd overall …

Martin Rogers FOX Sports Insider Super Bowl LVIII is just around the corner, and its arrival in Las Vegas next week will provide confirmation of what we’ve known for a while: pro football in Sin City is having quite the moment.  Approaching four years after the Raiders relocated from Oakland, football’s influence on Vegas still feels fresh. Allegiant Stadium exudes …

Although the Hurricanes do not have a running backs coach in place after Tim Harris Jr.’s departure, Alabama running back Alvin Henderson knows Miami wants him to come to Coral Gables. The rising senior running back out of Alabama’s Elba High took a visit to UM last weekend for their Elite Prospect Day event, and the Hurricanes’ staff quickly followed …

The Super Bowl halftime show is historically the most watched musical performance of the year. This year, global superstar singer Usher will be performing after two quarters of action between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII. Usher has sold over 80 million records in his career, has nine No. 1 singles and has won …

Are Pats trying to replicate Sean McVay’s culture on coaching staff? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston As the New England Patriots work to fill out their coaching staff under new head coach Jerod Mayo, their interview process has featured a notable West Coast flair. The Patriots conducted offensive coordinator interviews with Los Angeles Rams tight ends coach Nick Caley, …

Auburn has landed its next defensive coordinator in DJ Durkin. Durkin brings a wealth of knowledge to the Plains, as he has served as a Power Five coach since 2007, with one exception. He joined the Atlanta Falcons staff as a consultant during the 2019 season before re-joining the college ranks as a defensive coordinator under Lane Kiffin at Ole …

Rob Rang NFL Draft Analyst Last year’s quarterback class was rich, with 14 players at the position being selected, the most since 2016. NFL teams may see this year’s crop as an even greater bounty with USC’s Caleb Williams, North Carolina’s Drake Maye and LSU’s Jayden Daniels all candidates to join last year’s big three of Bryce Young, CJ Stroud …

Is Michael Penix Jr. the most polarizing quarterback prospect ever?  He has a strong case. Appearing on “The Rich Eisen Show,” Bruce Feldman of The Athletic suggested some people in the NFL think he’ll ultimately be a first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Others think — ready for this? — he could go undrafted.  Feldman is one of the most …

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A few years ago, the decision of Boston College coach Jeff Hafley to leave college football to become defensive coordinator of the Packers would have made no sense. Given the ongoing revolution in college football, it makes perfect sense. NIL money changes everything. It will make some programs a lot stronger. It will make plenty of programs a lot weaker. …

When is the 2024 NFL Draft? originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago While the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers prepare for Super Bowl 58, the other 30 organizations have already directed their attention to the NFL Draft. The NFL draft is a three-day event. This year, it spans from April 25-29 and will take place in Detroit, Michigan. …

Getty Images With the 2023 regular season in the rearview mirror, 30 of the NFL’s 32 teams are now done for the year. As for the head-coaching carousel, that has stopped spinning after the Seattle Seahawks hired Mike Macdonald and the Washington Commanders brought aboard Dan Quinn this week. Here’s a look at which jobs have been filled: NFL hirings …