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  • Bears have made John Fox their next head coach, the team announced. NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported Fox signed a four-year deal. Chicago has also requested to speak with Titans tight ends coach Mike Mularkey for its offensive coordinator position, Rapoport reported. The Titanslater denied Mularkey permission to speak with the Bears, Rapoport reported.

    San Francisco 49ers


    The 49ers promoted defensive line coach Jim Tomsula to head coach. San Francisco chose Tomsula over hiring Broncos offensive coordinator Adam Gase. With Bill Callahan as the Redskins' O-line coach, former Washington coach Chris Foerster will join the Niners in the same role, per Rapoport.


    Oakland Raiders

    The Raiders have hired Jack Del Rio to be their next head coach, the team announced on Thursday. Oakland and the former Broncos defensive coordinator have agreed to a four-year deal, per Rapoport and NFL Media's Albert Breer. The Hayward, California, native was last a head coach with the Jaguarsin 2011. Mike Tice is joining Del Rio in Oakland as the Raiders' offensive line coach, NFL Media columnist Michael Silver reported.





    Buffalo Bills

    The Bills announced on Monday that Rex Ryan is their new coach. His first official hire was bringing aboard 49ersoffensive coordinator Greg Roman for the same position, the team announced.

    Ryan and the Bills tabbed Dennis Thurman as defensive coordinator on Thursday. Rapoport reported that former Bears OC Aaron Kromer will be Buffalo's offensive line coach, while David Lee will coach up the quarterbacks.

    New York Jets
    The Jets announced the hiring of Todd Bowles as head coach. NFL Media's Albert Breer reports it's a four-year deal. Bowles is expected to bring in Chan Gailey as offensive coordinator, Rapoport reported. Bowles is also expected to bring in Dolphins defensive line coach Kacy Rodgers as his defensive coordinator.


    The Jets also named Mike Maccagnan their new general manager on Tuesday. Maccagnan previously served as the director of college scouting for the Houston Texans.

    New York Giants

    The Giants have brought back Steve Spagnuolo as defensive coordinator, the team announced.

    Dallas Cowboys




    Owner Jerry Jones announced that coach Jason Garrett was given a new five-year deal. NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported it's worth $30 million. Jones also announced that defensive coordinator Rod Marinelliand Scott Linehan -- who was promoted to offensive coordinator -- both received three-year deals.

    Pittsburgh Steelers

    Pittsburgh announced that Keith Butler has been named the team's new defensive coordinator, replacing Dick LeBeau. Butler previously served as the Steelers' linebackers coach.

    Tampa Bay Buccaneers
    The Buccaneers signed Dirk Koetter to be their offensive coordinator, replacing Jeff Tedford and Marcus Arroyo. Koetter previously served as the Falcons' offensive coordinator.

    Vacant head-coaching jobs

    Denver Broncos

    Reported interviews:
    Gary Kubiak, Ravens offensive coordinator
    Adam Gase, Broncos offensive coordinator
    Vance Joseph, Bengals defensive backs coach

    Potential candidates:
    Dan Quinn, Seahawks defensive coordinator
    Teryl Austin, Lions defensive coordinator
    Doug Marrone, former Bills head coach





    Notes: Kubiak is a former teammate of GM John Elway and is interviewing for the position on Sunday. He is the clear favorite, per Rapoport. ... Denver was supposed to interview Austin on Friday, Rapoport reported, but the interview was cancelled, and it has not been rescheduled yet. ... Denver was scheduled to interview Marrone on Saturday, but the former Bills coach cancelled on Friday, Rapoport reported.



    Atlanta Falcons
    Reported interviews:
    Dan Quinn, Seahawks defensive coordinator
    Josh McDaniels, Patriots offensive coordinator
    Doug Marrone, former Bills coach
    Teryl Austin, Lions defensive coordinator
    Keith Armstrong, Falcons special teams coordinator

    Notes: Rapoport reports the Falcons have told people that they plan to hire Quinn over Austin. ... Austin had a second interview with the Falcons on Thursday, per Rapoport.



    Other vacancies

    Philadelphia Eagles

    Reported general manager interviews:
    Chris Polian, Jaguars director of pro personnel
    Brian Gaine, Texans director of pro personnel
    Chris Grier, Dolphins director of pro personnel


    Notes: Gaine will receive a promotion instead of leaving for the Eagles GM job, NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per a source with knowledge of the Eagles' situation. Gaine interviewed with the Eagles twice, and it is unclear what his new title will be in Houston, Rapoport added.

    Washington Redskins

    Reported defensive coordinator interviews:
    Raheem Morris, Redskins defensive backs coach
    Vic Fangio, ex-Niners defensive coordinator
    Joe Barry, Chargers linebackers coach

    Notes: NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported the Redskins eliminated defensive coordinator finalist Raheem Morris on Wednesday and were set to hire Joe Barry as defensive coordinator. Then Vic Fangio became available, and now he's under consideration. He'll interview this weekend.


    Cleveland Browns


    Reported offensive coordinator interviews:
    Marc Trestman, former Bears coach
    John DeFilippo, Raiders quarterbacks coach
    Al Saunders, senior Raiders offensive assistant

    Notes: NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport noted that DeFilippo chatted with the Browns on Friday.





    St. Louis Rams

    Potential OC candidates:
    Kyle Shanahan, former Brownsoffensive coordinator

    Notes: St. Louis has requested to interview Broncos offensive coordinator Adam Gase, Rapoport reports.

    Jacksonville Jaguars

    Reported offensive coordinator interviews:
    Greg Olson, Raiders offensive coordinator
    Kirby Wilson, Vikings running backs coach
    Adam Gase, Broncos offensive coordinator

    Notes: Olson is set to interview with the Jags on Wednesday, according to Ian Rapoport. Broncos OC Adam Gase will interview for the opening on Sunday morning, according to NFL Media columnist Michael Silver.


    Firings

    Buffalo Bills: The team terminated the contract of defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz.

    Denver Broncos: John Fox and the Denver Broncos have agreed to part ways. Fox informed NFL Media's Jeff Darlington about the move.

    Chicago Bears: The team announced on Dec. 29 that coach Marc Trestman and general manager Phil Emery have been fired.

    Atlanta Falcons: The team announced on morning of Dec. 29 that coach Mike Smith was fired after six seasons.

    New York Jets: On morning of Dec. 29, owner Woody Johnson informed coach Rex Ryan and general manager John Idzik that they would not be returning in 2015.


    San Francisco 49ers: Technically, Jim Harbaugh was not fired. He and the 49ers mutually decided to part ways after struggling to share in their success. Harbaugh quickly landed at Michigan.

    Jacksonville Jaguars: The team fired offensive coordinator Jedd Fisch on Dec. 30, meaning Blake Bortles will learn a new offense in 2015.

    Washington Redskins: Washington announced Dec. 31 that the team and defensive coordinator Jim Haslett "mutually agreed" to part ways.

    New York Giants: Perry Fewell won't return as defensive coordinator for the Giants next season, the team announced.

    Cleveland Browns: Offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan resigned after one season, the team announced.

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Broncos finalizing a four-year deal with Gary Kubiak
  • By Kevin Patra
  • Around the NFL writer
  • Published: Jan. 18, 2015 at 09:26 p.m.
  • Updated: Jan. 18, 2015 at 09:32 p.m.

John Elway believed he needed a new coach to get the Denver Broncos to the " next level." The executive vice president trusts his former backup quarterback to take them to that promise land.

NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported Sunday the Broncos are finalizing a four-year contract with Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak to become Denver's new head coach, according to a Broncos source. The Denver Post first reported the story.

The 53-year-old Kubiak emerged as Elway's top choice since the team parted ways with John Fox after a disastrous playoff exit. Kubiak spent his entire nine-year playing career as a backup quarterback to Elway in Denver.

In Kubiak, Elway has found a close confidante that believes in similar philosophies. That starts with a dynamic running game and zone blocking scheme that helped Elway win two titles as a player. In Denver, Houston and then Baltimore, Kubiak' scheme has helped running backs produce massive numbers.

With C.J. Anderson, Ronnie Hillman and Montee Ball on the Broncos roster, Kubiak should have plenty of options to ride in Denver. NFL Media's Albert Breer confirms Kubiak will likely hire Ravensquarterbacks coach Rick Dennison as the Broncos' offensive coordinator.

After a year coaching quarterbacks in San Francisco, Kubiak followed Mike Shanahan to Denver where he spent 11 seasons as the team's offensive coordinator. The coordinator helped Elway capture two Super Bowl Championships in 1997 and 1998.

In eight seasons in Houston, Kubiak compiled a 61-64 regular-season record. Just three of Kubiak's teams in Houston earned a record above .500. However, he led the Texans to two playoff victories in franchise history and 10-plus wins in 2011 and 2012

The bigger question mark is with the quarterback position, where all eyes will turn to Peyton Manning's decision regarding his future. The 38-year-old quarterback doesn't have the mobility generally needed to run Kubiak's West Coast style of offense, but any decent coach would welcome tailoring his offense to a futureHall of Fame quarterback.

While Manning's decision is pivotal, Elway still has a roster built to win now. He didn't view Fox as the man to push them over that hill and onto the Super Bowl platform. He trusts Kubiak can.