2016 NFL Coaching & GM Carousel

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Now LaCanfora has Elliot Wolf thinking about leaving, especially if the Browns are looking for a GM and his Dad consults for them.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/jason-la-canfora/25428578/inside-football-whos-got-next-in-nfl-11-hot-coordinators-top-list

Hottest GM candidates

If the past holds, many of the most sought-after GM candidates will be content to stay where they are. Nick Caserio of the Patriots and Eric DeCosta of the Ravens certainly fit that description, but as the weeks have gone on I've become much more inclined to believe Eliot Wolf might actually be willing to leave Green Bay for the right job. I've continued to hear a strong buzz about him in Cleveland, among other places (many believe Wolf's father, Ron, will end up consulting for Haslam on the Browns' forthcoming overhaul) and the sense is he will at least explore several options, though the Packers are in his heart and blood.

[texaspackerbacker]

Maybe that would be for the best. The Wolf/Thompson train maybe has run its course or run off the tracks or whatever in Green Bay. I am about ready to consider a whole different philosophy of team building - something beyond getting lucky with a superstar QB then just letting everything else slide as the team wins moderately but does not maximize things.

[Fritz]

Some of the Detroit fans are worried that with the Lions' strong finish - winning five of their last seven - Martha Ford, the owner, will insist that any new GM she hires brings back Caldwell as coach. The new team president says otherwise, but you never know with the Ford family. If she does make that demand, I'd imagine you'd really be narrowing down your GM pool. what kind of GM would be okay with inheriting a coach not named Pete Carroll?

[Joemailman]

Eagles fire Chip Kelly. Just 6 days away from Black Monday.

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Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter 3h3 hours ago
Dallas HC Jason Garrett, the subject of some speculation, is expected to return to Cowboys to coach them in 2016, per league sources.

Ian Rapoport @RapSheet 3h3 hours ago
#Browns coach Mike Pettine lost Jimmy Haslam's confidence. Example: To players losing to KC, he guaranteed victory. They rolled their eyes

Ian Rapoport @RapSheet 3h3 hours ago
Another Pettine example: Before 2nd #Bengals game, he told players Saturday night he might be getting fired & they hadn't done their part.

Ian Rapoport @RapSheet 3h3 hours ago
#Browns GM Ray Farmer may be fired without ever hiring a coach. Had 2 top picks forced on him: Manziel (Haslam's call), Gilbert (Pettine's)

Ian Rapoport @RapSheet 44m44 minutes ago
#Chargers will consider all factors with Mike McCoy, taking the long view: Injuries, close losses, his overall record, the LA cloud

Ian Rapoport @RapSheet 46m46 minutes ago
Discussed on @NFLGameDay: #Lions coach Jim Caldwell far safer than people realize. Fords treat him like he's back. New GM makes the call

Ian Rapoport @RapSheet 1h1 hour ago
On #Bama coach Nick Saban: #Colts may join a LONG list of places that have tried to hire him — pro & college. He always says no. We'll see.

Ian Rapoport @RapSheet 2h2 hours ago
Assuming #Colts part ways with Chuck Pagano, they'll think big on coaches. Expected to make Nick Saban & Sean Payton say no before moving on

Jason La Canfora @JasonLaCanfora 2h2 hours ago
Black Monday began a few months ago, sadly. What's to come across the NFL for coaches and GM: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/...eams-this-week …

Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter 3h3 hours ago
Chiefs OC Doug Pederson expected to be a leading candidate for Philadelphia HC job, per sources. Pederson coached in Philly from 2009-12.

Ian Rapoport @RapSheet 2h2 hours ago
Coaching searches could go faster than year's past. Many potential hot candidates - Gase, Marrone, Pagano, Payton, Austin - not in playoffs

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Rivers McCown @riversmccown 19m19 minutes ago
Guy I'm surprised isn't getting more HC buzz: Bills OC Greg Roman. Built competent pass offenses around Kaepernick and Tyrod Taylor.

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ProFootballTalk @ProFootballTalk 7m7 minutes ago
Plugged-in source just said to keep an eye on Chip Kelly to the Browns.

[Guiness]

ProFootballTalk @ProFootballTalk 7m7 minutes ago
Plugged-in source just said to keep an eye on Chip Kelly to the Browns.

Chip Kelly to the Browns would be an awful decision, especially if Farmer is turfed along with Pettine and Kelly gets full control. There is no foundation there, he will spin his wheels for a couple of years frustrating everyone, from ownership to fans to himself. And two years from now Haslam will blow it all up again

[mraynrand]

Chip Kelly to the Browns would be an awful decision, especially if Farmer is turfed along with Pettine and Kelly gets full control. There is no foundation there, he will spin his wheels for a couple of years frustrating everyone, from ownership to fans to himself. And two years from now Haslam will blow it all up again

If you're right, then this is exactly the move the Browns will make.

The only hope for the Browns is if Haslam learns his lesson, hires a competent GM, and stays away from football operations. Eliot Wolf will only work there if he demands total control - but Haslam probably will still hold the checkbook over his head.

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San Fran also possibly interested in Chip. Reminds me of Pete Carroll's first go around in the NFL. All these leaks are from coach's agents looking to move up (or get re-hired) and publicly airing their preferred destinations to help convince owners to dump the current coach.

Jason La Canfora @JasonLaCanfora 14m14 minutes ago
49ers thinking on Jim Tomsula began to change midweek with firing of Chip Kelly in Philly. Kelly under strong consideration in San Fran...

Jason La Canfora @JasonLaCanfora 13m13 minutes ago
Adam Gase will have tough decision where to take his first interview. CLE, MIA, PHI all have serious interest...

Ian Rapoport @RapSheet 14m14 minutes ago
If the #49ers make a move, worth noting: Last year, a person close to Sean Payton made it known he'd consider the SF job if he was free.

Jason La Canfora @JasonLaCanfora 13m13 minutes ago
Browns owner Jimmy Haslam was very high on Gase and Marrone two years ago. Still is. Can he land one this time around?

Jason La Canfora @JasonLaCanfora 12m12 minutes ago
If Tom Coughlin does retire as many expect, Sea Payton would be very interested. Not sure I see Giants trading for a coach, but strong ties

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Mike loves the 49ers

Michael Silver @MikeSilver 3m3 minutes ago
Among those who have reached out to express interest in a potential 49ers opening: Chip Kelly and Mike Shanahan. Others to come...

[mraynrand]

Please SF, hire Shanny.

[Joemailman]

Mike loves the 49ers

Michael Silver @MikeSilver 3m3 minutes ago
Among those who have reached out to express interest in a potential 49ers opening: Chip Kelly and Mike Shanahan. Others to come...

There were reports last week of another Mike interested in the 49ers job.... He's won a Super Bowl. And lost a couple.

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There were reports last week of another Mike interested in the 49ers job.... He's won a Super Bowl. And lost a couple.

Yep. Someone else mentioned that he is still wet regarded locally even if his national profile seems to have waned. Nothing specific though.

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Yep. Someone else mentioned that he is still wet regarded locally even if his national profile seems to have waned. Nothing specific though.

He did not badly in Seattle, did get them a SB bearth. Cleveland was a train wreck, but then again, so is everyone that goes there. Did he really screw it up, or did the new owner get trigger happy and not give him time to get things going in the right direction?