In-season coaching changes rarely pay dividends
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comIn what is often a knee-jerk reaction in hopes of reviving a struggling team, bringing in a new coach or elevating someone from the current staff rarely pays dividends, Len Pasquarelli writes.
Story | Conversation | October 25, 2008Pats possibly bracing for another WR overhaul
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comOnce the Super Bowl is over, the Patriots must turn their attention to a WR corps that could look a lot different in 2008, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | February 01, 2008
Falcons hire Boudreau to coach offensive line
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comTo fill the last major position on his staff, Falcons first-year head coach Mike Smith hired longtime league offensive line coach Paul Boudreau, who was recently fired by the Rams.
Story | Conversation | January 31, 2008Ryan adds assistant head coach title, remains with Ravens
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comRex Ryan, the Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator the past three years, will stay on in the same capacity under new head coach John Harbaugh, the team announced Monday.
Story | Conversation | January 28, 2008Falcons hire ex-Bills head coach Mularkey as offensive coordinator
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comFirst-year Falcons head coach Mike Smith made the second major addition to his fledgling staff, securing the services of former Bills head coach Mike Mularkey as his offensive coordinator.
Story | Conversation | January 25, 2008Jags add veteran assistant Henderson to coaching staff
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe Jaguars have added veteran NFL assistant Donnie Henderson to coach Jack Del Rio's staff in a role that will be defined at a later date.
Story | Conversation | January 25, 2008Falcons tap VanGorder to run defense
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comJust one month after resigning his position as the Atlanta Falcons' linebackers coach to go to South Carolina as Steve Spurrier's defensive coordinator, Brian VanGorder is back with the NFL team, as the first key hire of rookie coach Mike Smith's regime.
Story | Conversation | January 24, 2008Falcons make Jags assistant Smith new head coach
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comSources said the Falcons have hired Mike Smith as coach.
Story | Conversation | January 23, 2008Blank resists urge for high-profile coach and gets it right
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe Atlanta Falcons might have finally gotten something right in hiring Michael Smith.
Story | Conversation | January 23, 2008Bowles joins Sparano's staff in Miami as assistant head coach
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comMiami Dolphins rookie head coach Tony Sparano on Tuesday made the first of what is expected to be several strikes on the staff of his former employers, hiring Dallas Cowboys secondary coach Todd Bowles as assistant head coach.
Story | Conversation | January 22, 2008For Spagnuolo, Falcons delay call on coach until after Super Bowl
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe New York Giants' victory at Green Bay on Sunday in the NFC Championship Game has sent the Atlanta Falcons' search for a new head coach into overtime.
Story | Conversation | January 21, 2008With new coach Harbaugh in place, Ravens set sights on retaining Ryan
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comWith their search for a head coach completed, the Baltimore Ravens hope to move quickly to begin assembling John Harbaugh's first staff, and one name near the top of their wish list is a familiar one.
Story | Conversation | January 20, 2008Bucs agree to multiyear contract extension with defensive coordinator Kiffin
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe Buccaneers reached agreement with legendary defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin on a multiyear contract extension, ESPN.com has learned.
Story | Conversation | January 18, 2008Timing wasn't right for Garrett move
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comJason Garrett opted for sense, not dollars, in staying with the Cowboys, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | January 17, 2008Rams hire Loney to be offensive line coach
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe Rams filled their vacancy for an offensive line mentor by hiring league veteran assistant coach Steve Loney, ESPN.com has learned.
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