Updated coaching hires as of 2pmPT

[PressureD41]

Published: Jan. 14, 2015 at 11:02 a.m.
Updated: Jan. 14, 2015 at 05:15 p.m.
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Firing season quickly turned to hiring season in the NFL. We'll keep you up to date with all the coaching and general manager interviews here in our coaching tracker:

Hirings

San Francisco 49ers
The 49ers have promoted defensive line coach Jim Tomsula to head coach, NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reports, per a source involved. The Niners chose to promote Tomsula over hiring Broncosoffensive coordinator Adam Gase.


Oakland Raiders


The Raiders have hired Jack Del Rio to be their next head coach. 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 Jaguars in 2011.


Buffalo Bills


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

Ryan is expected to bring on Dennis Thurman as defensive coordinator, according to NFL Media's Kimberly Jones.

New York Jets

The Jets are hiring Todd Bowles as defensive coordinator, NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday. NFL Media's Albert Breer reports it's a four-year deal. Bowles is expected to bring in Dolphins defensive line coach Kacy Rodgers in 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.


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.

Washington Redskins

Washington plans to make Chargerslinebackers coach Joe Barry its new defensive coordinator, per Rapoport.

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


Potential candidates:
Adam Gase, Broncos offensive coordinator
Dan Quinn, Seahawks defensive coordinator
Teryl Austin, Lions defensive coordinator
Gary Kubiak, Ravens offensive coordinator




Is Gase ready to be head coach?


Notes: Broncos GM John Elway and offensive coordinator Adam Gase Ravensoffensive coordinator is a former teammate of Elway. ...On Tuesday Denver put in a request to interview Austin, per Rapoport.



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

Notes: Rapoport reports the Falconshave strong interest in Quinn. ... Rapoport also reported Austin will have a second interview with the Falcons on Wednesday.



Chicago Bears
Reported interviews:
Adam Gase, Broncos offensive coordinator
Dan Quinn, Seahawks defensive coordinator
Doug Marrone, former Bills coach
Teryl Austin, Lions defensive coordinator

Potential candidates:
John Fox, former Broncos coach
Mike Shanahan, former Broncos and Redskins coach



Notes: Chicago hired Ryan Pace as their new general manager. Pace was the director of player personnel for the Saints. ... The Bears Bearshave expressed interest in pairing Pace with a veteran coach, making them a favorite for Fox -- and the interest is mutual, per Rapoport. ... The Bearsannounced on Tuesday that they interviewed Marrone and Austin.


Other vacancies

New York Giants

Reported defensive coordinator interviews:
Steve Spagnuolo, Ravens secondary coach
Pepper Johnson, Bills defensive line coach

Potential DC candidates:
Raheem Morris, Redskins secondary coach

Notes: Spagnuolo was the team's DC in 2007-08. Ravens coach John Harbaughsaid that Spagnuolo will interview with his old club on Wednesday.

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



Cleveland Browns

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

Potential OC candidates:
Chan Gailey, former Bills coach

Notes: NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport noted that Trestman will talk to the Browns on Wednesday, while DeFilippo will chat on Friday.

St. Louis Rams

Potential OC candidates:
Kyle Shanahan, former Browns offensive coordinator

Jacksonville Jaguars

Reported offensive coordinator interviews:

Greg Olson, Raiders offensive coordinator
Kirby Wilson, Vikings running backs coach

Notes: Olson is set to interview with the Jags on Wednesday, according to Rapoport.

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 on Saturday.

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[A55VA6]

So the 49ers promote their D-line coach Jim Tomsula as Head Coach? lol interesting..

 

[PressureD41]

I don't see any connections for Kyle Shanahan. So we might I have a chance for him. When I 1st heard his link to our team I was dubious still I wondered if he might leave quickly to get a HC job. Since he didn't really get a chance, I now hope we can sign him

 

[dieterbrock]

I thought the Jets hired Chan Gailey as OC?

 

[WestCoastRam]

Man, there's a lot of competition for OCs out there. Shanahan might have his pick of jobs... if people think he's that good.

 

[Merlin]

More importantly Shanahan Sr might not get a gig. Given that, he is by far the best OC on the market right now.

But at this point I will take Shanahan Jr and be happy about it tbh. I feel a lot better about him after reading that article someone posted, he does seem to have inherited his father's actual coaching ability.

 

[PressureD41]

I thought the Jets hired Chan Gailey as OC?

ya I think I heard that too, but still not finalized I guess

 

[PressureD41]

Man, there's a lot of competition for OCs out there. Shanahan might have his pick of jobs... if people think he's that good.

So much for K. Shanahan getting calls for HC. Lots of openings and nota call. Which to me would mean we could get him for a few seasons without fear of him getting a HC gig. Where as Chud (my 1st choice by the way) appears to be staying in Indy or will most likely be in demand before kyle for a HC...

 

[CGI_Ram]

Great post! Thanks for putting this tracker up!

 

[Dodgersrf]

Nice run down.

I didn't know the whiners filled their HC vacancy from within.

 

[PressureD41]

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Published: Jan. 14, 2015 at 11:02 a.m.
Updated: Jan. 14, 2015 at 05:15 p.m.
Coaching visits tracker
Around The NFL staff
Firing season quickly turned to hiring season in the NFL. We'll keep you up to date with all the coaching and general manager interviews here in our coaching tracker:

Hirings

San Francisco 49ers
The 49ers have promoted defensive line coach Jim Tomsula to head coach, NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reports, per a source involved. The Niners chose to promote Tomsula over hiring Broncosoffensive coordinator Adam Gase.


Oakland Raiders


The Raiders have hired Jack Del Rio to be their next head coach. 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 Jaguars in 2011.


Buffalo Bills


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

Ryan is expected to bring on Dennis Thurman as defensive coordinator, according to NFL Media's Kimberly Jones.

New York Jets

The Jets are hiring Todd Bowles as defensive coordinator, NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday. NFL Media's Albert Breer reports it's a four-year deal. Bowles is expected to bring in Dolphins defensive line coach Kacy Rodgers in 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.


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.

Washington Redskins

Washington plans to make Chargerslinebackers coach Joe Barry its new defensive coordinator, per Rapoport.

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


Potential candidates:
Adam Gase, Broncos offensive coordinator
Dan Quinn, Seahawks defensive coordinator
Teryl Austin, Lions defensive coordinator
Gary Kubiak, Ravens offensive coordinator




Is Gase ready to be head coach?


Notes: Broncos GM John Elway and offensive coordinator Adam Gase Ravensoffensive coordinator is a former teammate of Elway. ...On Tuesday Denver put in a request to interview Austin, per Rapoport.



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

Notes: Rapoport reports the Falconshave strong interest in Quinn. ... Rapoport also reported Austin will have a second interview with the Falcons on Wednesday.



Chicago Bears
Reported interviews:
Adam Gase, Broncos offensive coordinator
Dan Quinn, Seahawks defensive coordinator
Doug Marrone, former Bills coach
Teryl Austin, Lions defensive coordinator

Potential candidates:
John Fox, former Broncos coach
Mike Shanahan, former Broncos and Redskins coach



Notes: Chicago hired Ryan Pace as their new general manager. Pace was the director of player personnel for the Saints. ... The Bears Bearshave expressed interest in pairing Pace with a veteran coach, making them a favorite for Fox -- and the interest is mutual, per Rapoport. ... The Bearsannounced on Tuesday that they interviewed Marrone and Austin.


Other vacancies

New York Giants

Reported defensive coordinator interviews:
Steve Spagnuolo, Ravens secondary coach
Pepper Johnson, Bills defensive line coach

Potential DC candidates:
Raheem Morris, Redskins secondary coach

Notes: Spagnuolo was the team's DC in 2007-08. Ravens coach John Harbaughsaid that Spagnuolo will interview with his old club on Wednesday.

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



Cleveland Browns

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

Potential OC candidates:
Chan Gailey, former Bills coach

Notes: NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport noted that Trestman will talk to the Browns on Wednesday, while DeFilippo will chat on Friday.

St. Louis Rams

Potential OC candidates:
Kyle Shanahan, former Browns offensive coordinator

Jacksonville Jaguars

Reported offensive coordinator interviews:

Greg Olson, Raiders offensive coordinator
Kirby Wilson, Vikings running backs coach

Notes: Olson is set to interview with the Jags on Wednesday, according to Rapoport.

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 on Saturday.

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[fearsomefour]

So the 49ers promote their D-line coach Jim Tomsula as Head Coach? lol interesting..

Yeah, seems a bit strange. Im sure the players love him, but, big deal.
To me this reeks of an insecure GM wanting a coach he can control.