Last week, reports emerged that the Miami Dolphins requested to interview Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard for their vacant head coaching job. Now that interview has been scheduled. According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, Sheppard will interview in-person for the Dolphins head coaching gig on Monday. First off, it’s important to not read […] Last week, reports emerged that the Miami Dolphins requested to interview Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard for their vacant head coaching job. Now that interview has been scheduled. According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, Sheppard will interview in-person for the Dolphins head coaching gig on Monday. First off, it’s important to not read too much into the fact that it’s an in-person interview. While in some cases that may indicate an increased level of interest, it’s worth noting that Sheppard has family in southern Florida and regularly spends his offseasons there. He also played for the Dolphins from 2014-15 in the prime of his career. That said, this is obviously a significant opportunity for Sheppard, who only began his coaching career in 2020 as a director of player development for LSU. Since then, he’s been with the Lions organization, starting as outside linebackers coach (2021), then was promoted to linebackers coach (2022-24) before taking over for Aaron Glenn as the defensive coordinator last season. While the defense did take a step back this year under Sheppard, he has been largely praised by his players for his leadership and communication qualities, and Dan Campbell has complimented his ability to adjust and learn on the fly. “I think with any first-time coordinator, first-time coach, you go through a lot,” Campbell said in December. “You learn along the way. You make adjustments. You find things that you believe in. You throw other things to the side that don’t fit you. You find ways to adjust, and it’s just part of the process. I think Shep’s done a damn good job. There’s always going to be things that you learn from this job, but I like Shep.” Sheppard has a lot of competition for the Dolphins job, including—but not limited to—Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley (who is considered the favorite), 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh, Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula, and Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak. Check out our 2026 Detroit Lions coaches tracker for all the latest news and rumors on the team’s coaching staff. See More:
Lions DC Kelvin Sheppard to interview for Dolphins head coach job
Eagles, Brian Daboll will reportedly meet for offensive coordinator interview
The Philadelphia Eagles are expected to interview former New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll for their vacant offensive coordinator position, according to a report from NFL insider Adam Schefter. It was previously reported that Daboll and Mike McDaniel are the two names “at the top of [the Eagles’ offensive coordinator candidate] list.” Daboll, 50, […] The Philadelphia Eagles are expected to interview former New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll for their vacant offensive coordinator position, according to a report from NFL insider Adam Schefter. It was previously reported that Daboll and Mike McDaniel are the two names “at the top of [the Eagles’ offensive coordinator candidate] list.” Daboll, 50, shares connections to both Nick Sirianni and Jalen Hurts after overlapping with them at different stages of his career. At his best, Daboll was the play-caller for these Buffalo Bills offenses: 2018 — 30th in yards, 30th in points 2019 — 24th in yards, 23rd in points 2020 — 2nd in yards, 2nd in points 2021 — 5th in yards, 3rd in points Of course, one can wonder how much Josh Allen had to do with the Bills’ success. Buffalo has not exactly struggled since Daboll left! 2022 — 2nd in yards, 2nd in points, 2023 — 4th in yards, 6th in points 2024 — 2nd in yards, 10th in yards 2025 — 4th in yards, 4th in points Daboll was on and off as a play-caller with the Giants, who’ve clearly lacked talent for a long time now. But here are those numbers from his tenure with New York: 2022 — 18th in yards, 15th in points 2023 — 29th in yards, 30th in points 2024 — 30th in yards, 31st in points 2025 — 13th in yards, 17th in points (fired after 10 games) Something else to wonder about is how Daboll’s fiery personality will fit on the Eagles. We already know Sirianni can get pretty animated. Seems like there could be some explosive potential on the sidelines. The Eagles could do worse than Daboll. They could also probably do better. See More: Philadelphia Eagles News
Ex-NY Giants coach Brian Daboll interviewing for Eagles’ coordinator job
Former New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll will interview for the Philadelphia Eagles’ vacant offensive coordinator job, per ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter. Daboll ending up with the Eagles and facing the team that fired him twice a year as mastermind of the Philadelphia offense would be an ironic twist to come out of this NFL hiring cycle. Daboll, 20-40-1 (.336 winning percentage) as Giants’ head coach, recently interviewed for the head-coaching vacancy with the Tennessee Titans. It is believed that Daboll could be sought after by a number of teams as an offensive coordinator before the hiring cycle concludes. Before becoming Giants’ head coach in 2022, Daboll had been offensive coordinator of the Cleveland Browns, Miami Dolphins, Kansas City Chiefs, and Buffalo Bills. Mike Kafka, the Giants’ offensive coordinator who went 2-5 as interim head coach after Daboll’s firing, has also interviewed for the Philadelphia job. Philadelphia fired offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo after a Wild-Card playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers. See More: New York Giants News
Eagles News: Philadelphia has 2 of the top 31 ranked free agents
Eagles Question of the Day: Of the rumored offensive coordinator candidates, who do you want the Eagles to definitely NOT hire? Head over to The Feed and weigh in with your answer and explanation! Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links … Ranking the Top 40 NFL Free Agents of 2026 – The […] Eagles Question of the Day: Of the rumored offensive coordinator candidates, who do you want the Eagles to definitely NOT hire? Head over to The Feed and weigh in with your answer and explanation! Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links … Ranking the Top 40 NFL Free Agents of 2026 – The Ringer3) Jaelan Phillips. The Eagles got away with highway robbery by acquiring Phillips from the Dolphins for a third-round pick at the trade deadline in November. His first two games in Philly came against two of the league’s better offensive tackles, the Packers’ Zach Tom and the Lions’ Penei Sewell, and Phillips still made his presence felt right away, with 12 pressures and a sack in his first two games. He has an ideal frame, great strength, and terrifying explosiveness, making him a dream fit as a stand-up rusher who can line up anywhere in Vic Fangio’s defense. Phillips can blow through and by tackles, and he often manhandles tight ends into the backfield when given the opportunity. He’s tied for fourth in total pressures (41) since joining the Eagles in Week 10. […] 31) Nakobe Dean. Injuries have hindered Dean’s development since before he was drafted. He fell to the third round because of a pectoral strain. He only played 47 snaps as a rookie, and then missed a lot of the 2023 season with a Lisfranc injury. He finally started 15 games for Philadelphia in 2024, but he didn’t play beyond the wild-card round in the playoffs because of a torn patellar tendon that caused him to begin the 2025 season on the sidelines. He eventually returned to the starting lineup over the second half of this season, but he missed the Eagles’ Week 17 matchup against the Bills with a hamstring injury. Health is the biggest, and perhaps only, question with Dean as he heads to free agency. He’s a tenacious run defender with great explosiveness and sideline-to-sideline range. He’s a difference-maker on three downs with his ability to play the run and rush the passer. He leads all linebackers with at least 30 pass-rush snaps in PFF’s pass-rush win rate (28.6 percent). Dean isn’t a complete liability in coverage, either, which is more than you can say about most starting linebackers in the NFL right now. It’s hard to project what Dean will command on the open market given just how much of his career has been impacted by injuries. When healthy, he’s as valuable as players like Jamien Sherwood and Nick Bolton—both of whom signed three-year, $45 million deals last offseason. But will Dean have to sign for less purely because of the injury concerns? Probably. An initial look at the Eagles’ 2026 free agents – PhillyVoice EDGE Jaelan Phillips: The acquisition of Phillips was the Eagles’ big trade deadline move this season, and for a change it worked out, as Phillips played well, as a pass rusher and against the run. Phillips seemed to be Vic Fangio’s top edge defender, as he consistently out-snapped Nolan Smith and Jalyx Hunt. That could be an indication that the Eagles make re-signing Phillips a priority. Eagles, Brian Daboll will reportedly meet for offensive coordinator interview – BGN The Philadelphia Eagles are expected to interview former New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll for their vacant offensive coordinator position, according to a report from NFL insider Adam Schefter. It was previously reported that Daboll and Mike McDaniel are the two names “at the top of [the Eagles’ offensive coordinator candidate] list.” Daboll, 50, shares connections to both Nick Sirianni and Jalen Hurts after overlapping with them at different stages of his career. Eagles reportedly request to interview Colts OC Jim Bob Cooter for same coaching role – Stampede Blue While at face, this is a lateral move, and it will be interesting to see if Indianapolis grants permission. It could at least be somewhat of a promotion, as Steichen consistently handles the offensive play-calling for the Colts. If that job would go to Cooter in Philadelphia, then it theoretically would be an elevation in offensive coaching duties. With Cooter’s coaching assistance last season, the Colts ranked 8th in most points per game (27.4 avg. ppg), and that was despite losing starting quarterback (and Pro Bowl alternate) Daniel Jones for the last four starts of the regular season due to a season-ending torn Achilles injury. Until Jones’s fractured fibula and then torn Achilles after midseason, the Colts were a historically elite NFL offense. Even with the unit’s diminished production down the final stretch, star workhorse Jonathan Taylor still rushed for 1,585 total rushing yards and 18 total rushing touchdowns (*leading the league) on 323 total carries. Roob’s Observations: Has an Eagle ever had a worse playoff game than A.J. Brown? – NBCSP I keep hearing people say Tyler Steen wasn’t any good this year and bring back Mekhi Becton if the Chargers release him, blah, blah, blah. Where is this coming from? Guess what. Steen was fine this year and I don’t know why people are so down on him. He had a better year than Becton, and he was certainly better than Landon Dickerson and Cam Jurgens. Out of 66 guards who played at least 500 snaps, Steen’s Pro Football Focus grade of 73.4 ranked 14th, which isn’t bad at all. He was the Eagles’ 2nd-most consistent offensive line starter, behind Jordan Mailata. Maybe the Eagles can do better and I don’t think anybody would be surprised if they drafted a guard-tackle pretty early in April to begin preparing for life after Lane. But you could do a lot worse than Steen did this year. Eagles
PFF Grades and Data: Key insights for Texans-Patriots, Rams-Bears
PFF’s media research team has been hard at work this week, preparing for kickoff by pulling data-driven insights and talking points for our broadcast partners around the league. Now, we’re sharing those same nuggets with you. So, whether you’re looking to hit on your bets or just get smarter about the game, these are the key storylines to know for every divisional round contest. PFF Grades and Data: Key insights for Texans-Patriots, Rams-Bears The NFL postseason is here, and with it comes a fresh wave of advanced data and analysis. PFF’s media research team has been hard at work this week, preparing for kickoff by pulling data-driven insights and talking points for our broadcast partners around the league. Now, we’re sharing those same nuggets with you. So, whether you’re looking to hit on your bets or just get smarter about the game, these are the key storylines to know for every divisional round contest. Want the same insights trusted by all 32 NFL teams and our broadcast partners? Subscribe to PFF+ and get everything you need to win your fantasy season and gain an edge at the sportsbook. Houston Texans @ New England Patriots The Texans offense will need a clear plan to handle New England’s interior pass rush. This season, the Patriots rank first in the NFL in both pass-rush win rate (21.1%) and pressure rate (15.7%) from players lined up between the tackles. Interior defender Cory Durden has been the catalyst, posting an 18.2% pass-rush win rate inside, the second-highest mark among all interior defenders. Interior pass protection was a major weakness for Houston a season ago, but that unit has taken a significant step forward in 2025. After allowing a 17.2% pressure rate from the interior offensive line last season (29th in the NFL), the Texans have cut that figure down to 12.3% this year, ranking 10th league-wide. On the other side of the matchup, the left side of New England’s offensive line is anchored by rookies Will Campbell and Jared Wilson, both of whom struggled in last week’s wild-card win over the Chargers. Campbell surrendered a season-high five pressures, including a sack, while Wilson tied his season highs with six pressures allowed and two sacks conceded. That duo now faces one of the NFL’s most dominant defensive lines, led by edge rushers Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter. The Texans’ star pairing combined for 176 total pressures this season — the most by any pass-rushing duo in the league. Los Angeles Rams @ Chicago Bears One of the best schematic matchups of the weekend features the Rams’ man/duo run game against the Bears defense. Sean McVay and company lean on this concept at the highest rate in the league, calling man/duo on 41% of their designed rushing attempts. That commitment has produced strong results: the Rams are averaging 4.5 yards per carry and 2.0 yards before contact per attempt, the latter ranking third among all offenses. Chicago, however, has been one of the league’s toughest units to run against when facing man/duo. The Bears allow just 3.1 yards per carry on the concept, the second-lowest average in the NFL, and they rarely give up explosive gains. Their 4.9% explosive run rate allowed against man/duo ranked seventh-best during the regular season. Beyond the run game, this matchup also sets up a potential downfield passing battle. Matthew Stafford leads all quarterbacks this season, including the playoffs, in pass attempts traveling 20 or more yards downfield, with 91. Caleb Williams is close behind with 84 such attempts, ranking second overall. The production has followed the volume. Williams’ 12 deep touchdown passes lead all quarterbacks, while Stafford’s 11 are tied for the second-most. Which defense can better withstand these vertical attacks may ultimately swing the matchup. Chicago has been vulnerable at times, allowing 12 touchdowns on passes of 20 or more yards downfield — the second-most in the regular season — compared to nine allowed by the Rams. However, the Bears’ secondary has also been opportunistic, leading the league with 10 interceptions on deep attempts and picking off a staggering 15% of deep passes faced, the second-best rate among all teams. Los Angeles has quietly defended the deep ball well, surrendering an 80.8 passer rating on throws of 20-plus yards, the 11th-lowest mark in the league. With two aggressive quarterbacks and defenses capable of producing splash plays, the battle downfield could be decisive.
Amarius Mims wants Dalton Risner back
For as long as Joe Burrow has been in the NFL, the Cincinnati Bengals have been trying to get their offensive line right. From band-aid tackles to what seems like a revolving door of guards, the better part of the last six years has left fans hoping for improvements in the offseason. Despite Burrow missing […] For as long as Joe Burrow has been in the NFL, the Cincinnati Bengals have been trying to get their offensive line right. From band-aid tackles to what seems like a revolving door of guards, the better part of the last six years has left fans hoping for improvements in the offseason. Despite Burrow missing time with a turf toe injury, the Bengals quietly had their best offensive line of the Burrow era. Ted Karras was a strong, reliable force in the middle, just as he’s always been. Dylan Fairchild gave us a lot to look forward to after his rookie year. Despite getting older, Orlando Brown Jr. was solid overall on the left side. Former first-round pick Amarius Mims flashed All-Pro potential, especially late in the season. All four of those players are under contract in Cincinnati next season. The one who isn’t? Guard Dalton Risner. Risner was signed by the Bengals in late August before being forced into game action when Lucas Patrick went down with an injury in the season opener. Risner wasn’t quite in football shape yet, it would appear. He would move back to the bench in favor of rookie Jalen Rivers for a few weeks before making his way back into the starting lineup and not looking back. When James Rapien asked Mims about his growth this year, he gave Risner tons of credit for his success. Mims made it extremely clear that he wants Risner back and even joked that he would sign him to the contract himself if he could. “I feel like he’s one of the best right guards in the NFL,” Mims said in the full conversation. “He’s helped my game tremendously. As you can see, once we step down beside each other, each week you can see us getting better and better beside each other. I fully stand behind him. I fully support him. I want him back. I want him to be my right guard next year. I won’t rest until he is my right guard next year.” Mims also took to his personal Twitter account to vouch for his teammate. Mims wants Risner back. The vast majority of fans do as well. It would make sense to have continuity on an offensive line that finally put it together for the 0ft-injured face of the franchise. But both sides have to want that to happen. As far as Risner goes, he has also made it very clear that he wants to return to Cincinnati. He went as far as to say he hopes the Bengals reward him with a new contract before free agency in March. This feels like a layup. The Bengals can appease their fans, appease their fanbase, and keep a quality player in their building, likely for a hometown discount (to an extent). Time will tell if the two sides come to an agreement, but there certainly appears to be momentum for a deal to get done, something the two sides can make happen at any time. See More: Cincinnati Bengals free agency
Dolphins set for busy Monday with three interviews
NFL rules restrict coaches under contract with a team from having an in-person interview with another team to fill a vacancy until January 19. The Miami Dolphins have been patient, conducting virtual interviews over the past week as they waited for the restriction to be lifted on Monday, and they are now set to have […] NFL rules restrict coaches under contract with a team from having an in-person interview with another team to fill a vacancy until January 19. The Miami Dolphins have been patient, conducting virtual interviews over the past week as they waited for the restriction to be lifted on Monday, and they are now set to have a busy day with multiple interviews as soon as permitted. According to multiple reports, Miami has three interviews scheduled tomorrow. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Dolphins are set to meet with Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard on Monday morning. Sheppard, a former NFL linebacker, retired from playing the game in 2018 after an eight-year career including two seasons with the Dolphins, and moved into coaching in 2021 as the Lions’ outside linebackers coach. He moved up to the linebackers coach in 2022 and assumed the defensive coordinator position this year. NFL Insider Josina Anderson reported earlier in the week that Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham was planning to fly to Miami on Sunday to be ready for a Monday interview as well. Graham has been the defensive coordinator for the Raiders since 2022, following a two-year stint as the New York Giants defensive coordinator and assistant head coach. In 2019, Graham served as the Dolphins’ defensive coordinator. He has also coached for the Green Bay Packers, New England Patriots, Toledo, Notre Dame, Richmond, and Wagner in his career. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley is scheduled to interview with the Dolphins on Monday as well. Hafley is seen as the frontrunner to become Miami’s next head coach, but he has an interview with the Tennessee Titans scheduled for Tuesday. The interviews with Sheppard and Graham would meet the NFL’s Rooney Rule, which requires teams to interview two minority candidates for head coaching or general manager positions. If Hafley is their choice for the position, they could look to end Monday’s interview with the coach signed and announced as the team’s replacement for Mike McDaniel. Hafley has spent the last two seasons as the Packers’ defensive coordinator following a four-year stint as the head coach at Boston College. He has worked at both the NFL and collegiate levels throughout his career, primarily focused on defense. In the NFL, he has worked with the Packers, San Francisco 49ers, Cleveland Browns, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. See More:
Falcons hire Kevin Stefanski for head coaching vacancy
The Miami Dolphins are set to hold at least one virtual head coaching interview on Sunday, meeting with Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady. They are also preparing their schedule for in-person interviews next week, moving into the second round of talks with potential hires. They lost one available candidate on Saturday, however, as the […] The Miami Dolphins are set to hold at least one virtual head coaching interview on Sunday, meeting with Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady. They are also preparing their schedule for in-person interviews next week, moving into the second round of talks with potential hires. They lost one available candidate on Saturday, however, as the Atlanta Falcons announced they were hiring Kevin Stefanski to fill their head coaching vacancy. Stefanski interviewed with Miami last Wednesday. The Cleveland Browns head coach was fired after the season and was therefore free to interview in person and sign with another team. Under NFL rules, coaches who are still under contract with a team cannot conduct in-person visits until January 19. Coaches of playoff teams cannot conduct in-person interviews until their team is eliminated or during the bye week before the Super Bowl. Nine teams around the league have been looking for a new head coach this offseason. That number is now down to seven with the Stefanski hiring in Atlanta and former Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh signing with the New York Giants. Stefanski spent six years with the Browns and was named the NFL Coach of the Year twice. The rest of his NFL career, from 2006 to his hiring by Cleveland in 2020, was with the Minnesota Vikings, where he worked from assistant to the head coach through multiple offensive coaching roles, including serving as offensive coordinator in 2019. “In Kevin Stefanski, we have found a coach with the right vision, focus and demeanor to lead our team into the future,” Falcons owner Arthur Blank said in the press release announcing Stefanski’s hire. “From all our research and a wonderful visit with him tonight, I believe he is the right coach to take the talent on our roster to a new level and to work with Matt, our new GM and all our football personnel to build on the strong foundation in place and take it to new heights. He has a great plan for his staff, and he’s learned many things during his stops in Cleveland and Minnesota that have prepared him for this moment. Our objective is to win games and contend for championships every year and that is where our shared focus will remain. We are committed to putting all necessary support and resources around Coach Stefanski to achieve that success and the work has already begun.” Falcons President of Football Operations Matt Ryan said, “We’re thrilled to land a lead-by-example leader in Kevin Stefanski who brings a clear vision for his staff, our team and a closely aligned focus on building this team on fundamentals, toughness and active collaboration with every area of the football operation. Coach Stefanski is a team-first leader who puts a premium on accountability for everyone and a player-driven culture. His experience in Cleveland and Minnesota has given him a great understanding of the importance of working in sync with scouting, personnel and the rest of the football staff to maximize talent across the roster and in doing everything possible to put our players in the best position to succeed. Kevin’s style of leadership, combined with the staff and infrastructure in place here in Atlanta, gives us confidence in our shared vision for the team and we are excited to have him as the leader of our football team.” The Dolphins had requested a second interview with Stefanski, keeping him among their possible hires. Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley is believed to be the front-runner to be Miami’s next head coach, but no decisions have been made and the team is expected to hold several more interviews before making an offer. See More:
Discussion: Who should Detroit Lions fans root for in Rams vs. Bears, Texans vs. Patriots?
Another day of NFL playoffs, and another day of exciting football games. The Buffalo Bills suffered another heartbreaking postseason loss in overtime to the Denver Broncos in a controversial finish that will likely lead to days of debating about officiating. I almost made this Question of the Day about the enforcement of pass interference, but […] Another day of NFL playoffs, and another day of exciting football games. The Buffalo Bills suffered another heartbreaking postseason loss in overtime to the Denver Broncos in a controversial finish that will likely lead to days of debating about officiating. I almost made this Question of the Day about the enforcement of pass interference, but I think I’ve stated my case about making it a 15-yard penalty max enough times. We don’t even need to talk about the 49ers vs. Seahawks slaughtering. So, instead, let’s turn to Sunday’s slate of games, where we could be in for another couple thrillers. Early on, the Houston Texans head to Foxborough to take on the New England Patriots, and to close out the Divisional Round, the Chicago Bears host the Los Angeles Rams. Just like on Saturday, I’m going to provide my own rooting guide based on my own preferences. Feel free to tag along or root for whoever you please. Today’s Question of the Day is: Who should Lions fans be rooting for in Sunday’s Divisional Round playoff games? My answer: Texans vs. Patriots For me, this is all about historical success. While this version of the Patriots is far less obnoxious than the Tom Brady/Bill Belichick one, it’s still the same organization and fans. The Boston area simply does not need any more sports success than they’ve already had. Spread the love a little bit. Meanwhile, the Texans are fun and exciting, and they’re certainly a model of how a team with a dominant defensive front can still win in this league. They have never made a Conference Championship game since their creation in 2002, and while it would be mildly embarrassing if a franchise so new were to get to the Super Bowl before the Lions, I still root for underdogs like them. Rams vs. Bears This should be a relative no-brainer for Lions fans, but I just cannot root for a division rival in the playoffs. Not to mention the viewing frustration of a team that regularly plays terrible football for three quarters and somehow pulls themselves out of it every time. They just can’t keep getting away with it. But here’s the part where I know I’ll lose some Lions fans: I want Matthew Stafford to win another Super Bowl, and I want him to make the Hall of Fame. While I’m always a fan of the Lions above everything else in the NFL, I’m also a fan of individual players in this league. I have long admired Stafford for his toughness, his physical gifts, and extremely competitive spirit. He’s funny (when he wants to be), he cunning, and during his 12 years in Detroit, he never whined, complained, or did anything even close to stir up controversy. In short, I respect the hell out of him, and I like to see good people and great players rewarded. Will it sting a bit to see him inducted into the Hall of Fame with most of his success being in Los Angeles? Yeah, sure. But that moment isn’t about me. It’s about a damn good player who was—and still is—extremely fun to watch. See More:
NY Giants news: Cleveland Browns might wreck plan to hire Todd Monken as OC
New York Giants coach John Harbaugh (it is still nice to write that) is expected to want to bring Todd Monken, his offensive coordinator the last three seasons with the Baltimore Ravens, to the Giants to work with quarterback Jaxson Dart. The Cleveland Browns, though, appear to be an obstacle. Monken will interview in-person on Tuesday for the Browns vacant head-coaching job, according to ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler. Monken has already has a virtual interview with the Browns, who fired Kevin Stefanski at the end of the season. Monken, 59, was head coach at Southern Miss from 2013-2015, but has never been an NFL head coach. Monken was offensive coordinator of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2016-2018, and held that same role with the Browns in 2019. He was offensive coordinator at Georgia from 2020-2022 before returning to the NFL with the Ravens. When Monken was hired to run Harbaugh’s offense in Baltimore, he laid out his six pillars for what makes a good offense in a conversation with the Ravens’ official website. Those are: Don’t turn it over Be explosive Score touchdowns in the red zone Be good on third down Don’t have lost yardage plays Have an athletic quarterback who can make off-schedule plays “I don’t care if it’s with a fullback, without a fullback, four wide [receivers], three wide [receivers]. The reality is that there are a lot of ways to skin a cat, but still the principles of how you win are the same,” Monken said at the time. If Monken gets the Cleveland job, Harbaugh will have to go to Plan B. BBV’s Chris Pflum recently listed Mike Kafka, former Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel, Denver Broncos’ quarterbacks coach Davis Webb, and Los Angeles Rams’ passing game coordinator Nate Scheelhasse as other possibilities. See More:
