Could this be the week where the Chicago Bears and other teams find their new head coaches.
Their are a handful of teams searching and interviewing candidates to become their new head coach. The New England Patriots had a short search when they hired Mike Vrabel last week. But it’s been a process for the other teams as many of the candidates have been planning for the playoffs. With the Detroit Lions eliminated, the Chicago Bears were quick to hire Ben Johnson and it wouldn’t be surprising if Aaron Glenn lands a gig soon too. Check out what the Dallas Cowboys, New Orleans Saints, and other NFL teams are talking about in our roundup.
AFC EAST:
New England Patriots (via Pats Pulpit)
Patriots reportedly hire Josh McDaniels as offensive coordinator – Pats Pulpit
The 48-year-old interviewed for the vacancy on Tuesday.
New York Jets (via Gang Green Nation)
Aaron Rodgers provides an update on his future (sort of) – Gang Green Nation
Rodgers spoke but didn’t tell us much.
Buffalo Bills (via Buffalo Rumblings)
Buffalo Bills will face Kansas City Chiefs in AFC Championship game – Buffalo Rumblings
All the broadcast details for Bills-Chiefs next weekend
AFC NORTH:
Baltimore Ravens (via Baltimore Beatdown)
Staff Reactions: Ravens lose to Bills in Divisional Round, 27-25 – Baltimore Beatdown
The Baltimore Beatdown staff react to the Ravens’ 27-25 loss to the Buffalo Bills.
Pittsburgh Steelers (via Behind the Steel Curtain)
Cam Heyward understands the frustration from Steelers fans – Behind the Steel Curtain
The Steelers’ captain says no one quit.
Cincinnati Bengals (via Cincy Jungle)
The Cincinnati Bengals’ tag options with Tee Higgins entering NFL Free Agency 2025 – Cincy Jungle
A breakdown of how what the Bengals could keep Tee Higgins as NFL free agency nears.
Cleveland Browns (via Dawgs By Nature)
Myles Garrett speaks about the Browns future, playoff hopes – Dawgs By Nature
Browns DE Myles Garrett would seek a trade if rebuilding but sees NFL playoff hopes
AFC SOUTH:
Houston Texans (via Battle Red Blog)
Texans vs. Chiefs NFL Playoffs Divisional Round results, scores, highlights – Battle Red Blog
A hard fought game goes the other way again.
Tennessee Titans (via Music City Miracles)
We are going to find out who was right between Mike Vrabel Amy Adams Strunk – Music City Miracles
Mike Vrabel has full control with the Patriots. Will it work out?
Jacksonville Jaguars (via Big Cat Country)
Jaguars 2025 head coach candidate profile: Raiders DC Patrick Graham – Big Cat Country
What makes Patrick Graham an attractive candidate?
Indianapolis Colts (via Stampede Blue)
Report: Colts to hire Lou Anarumo as their defensive coordinator – Stampede Blue
Indianapolis lands its new defensive coordinator in Lou Anarumo.
AFC WEST:
Denver Broncos (via Mile High Report)
The journey to sustained success for the Denver Broncos starts now – Mile High Report
The Denver Broncos put together their best season in years in 2024, but a lot of work is still needed to make them Super Bowl contenders. This offseason will be crucial to improve the team’s prospects in 2025 and beyond.
Los Angeles Chargers (via Bolts from the Blue)
Chargers Offseason: How Jim Harbaugh and Joe Hortiz should handle free agency/NFL Draft – Bolts From The Blue
Jim Harbaugh and Joe Hortiz must decided how to build the Chargers roster for year two via a strong cap situation and eight current draft picks.
Las Vegas Raiders (via Silver and Black Pride)
Raiders 2025: Is staring quarterback even on roster? – Silver And Black Pride
Former Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce regretted decision to make Gardner Minshew the starting quarterback over Aidan O’Connell in 2024
Kansas City Chiefs (via Arrowhead Pride)
Kareem Hunt excited to ‘write the rest of his story’ with Chiefs – Arrowhead Pride
Kansas City’s veteran running back will finally play for an AFC Championship with the team that drafted him.
NFC EAST:
New York Giants (via Big Blue View)
Fifth-year options and the myth of first-round draft success – Big Blue View
What will the Giants do with Kayvon Thibodeaux and Evan Neal?
Philadelphia Eagles (via Bleeding Green Nation)
Saquon Barkley’s former Giants teammates cheer him on at the Eagles-Rams playoff game – Bleeding Green Nation
Several of Barkley’s good friends went to Philly to show their support.
Dallas Cowboys (via Blogging the Boys)
Dallas Cowboys head coach search: Why Kellen Moore is the right man for the job – Blogging The Boys
The Dallas Cowboys just might need a second helping of Kellen Moore to get things going again with Dak Prescott.
Washington Commanders (via Hogs Haven)
Washington Commanders are road underdogs vs the Philadelphia Eagles – Hogs Haven
Road dogs
NFC NORTH:
Green Bay Packers (via Acme Packing Company)
Packers’ Jordan Love’s production matches Aaron Rodgers over 1st 33 starts – Acme Packing Company
Rodgers ranks 12th in ANY/A over his first 33 starts. Love is right behind him at 13th
Detroit Lions (via Pride of Detroit)
Detroit Lions report card, grades: Goff, coaching disappoint vs. Commanders – Pride Of Detroit
The Detroit Lions coaching staff and Jared Goff were big letdowns in the Lions’ playoff loss to the Commanders. Handing out grades for them and the rest of the team.
Chicago Bears (via Windy City Gridiron)
Report: Bears are hiring Ben Johnson as head coach – Windy City Gridiron
Well, that didn’t take long.
As reported by NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero and ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Chicago Bears are set to hire Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as the…
Minnesota Vikings (via Daily Norseman)
An Open Letter To JJ McCarthy – Daily Norseman
A past front page writer pens a note to the future
NFC SOUTH:
New Orleans Saints (via Canal Street Chronicles)
SB Nation Reacts Results: Who would you like to see the Saints hire as their next head coach? – Canal Street Chronicles
45% of Saints fans said…
Atlanta Falcons (via The Falcoholic)
Falcons’ expectations for Jeff Ulbrich, new defensive coordinator – The Falcoholic
Raheem Morris bets on someone he knows well from the past for a brighter future, but will it work?
Carolina Panthers (via Cat Scratch Reader)
Carolina Panthers roster 2025: Current players who can step up next season – Cat Scratch Reader
The Carolina Panthers have a lot of needs on the roster and not enough assets to fill them. Which players already on the roster might they turn to in 2025 instead of spending big in free agency or the draft.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (via Bucs Nation)
Buccaneers’ coach gets a win on Divisional weekend – Bucs Nation
Todd Bowles got a small victory in round two of the postseason.
NFC WEST:
San Francisco 49ers (via Niners Nation)
The 49ers are willing to make Robert Saleh the highest-paid defensive coordinator in the NFL – Niners Nation
The lack of interviews are telling, and the 49ers could very well be playing the waiting game for Robert Saleh and Nick Sorensen
Arizona Cardinals (via Revenge of the Birds)
Over the Cap suggest the Arizona Cardinals could move on from a safety this offseason – Revenge of the Birds
Could the Arizona Cardinals move on from Jalen Thompson this offseason.
Seattle Seahawks (via Field Gulls)
Geno Smith, Tyler Lockett among 6 Seattle Seahawks listed in top 100 cut candidates – Field Gulls
The Seahawks need cap space. Badly.
Los Angeles Rams (via Turf Show Times)
Rams’ Matthew Stafford non-committal on future after loss – Turf Show Times
Rams QB Matthew Stafford says he has football left in him, but won’t commit to any 2025 plans
