Black Monday 2026: Raheem Morris Sacked

High level coordinators don't typically refuse to re-up with teams. It's not like that blocks them from taking HC jobs. But Flores clearly planned this, he can land a DC job if a HC job doesn't materialize. Which suggests he wants out, which in turn would be a pretty bad look for this org.

comet52 wrote:
High level coordinators don't typically refuse to re-up with teams.  It's not like that blocks them from taking HC jobs.  But Flores clearly planned this, he can land a DC job if a HC job doesn't materialize.  Which suggests he wants out, which in turn would be a pretty bad look for this org.

I don't really think he wants out. I think he just gets to get paid more if multiple teams are competing to sign him.

The Browns requested an interview with Jaguars OC Grant Udinski for their head coaching job, per source.

Just 30 years old, Udinski has risen rapidly through the coaching ranks. Now, his first look for a HC job. pic.twitter.com/oZ9Pof8PzP

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 12, 2026

Harbaugh 5 years 20 per with tbe giants.

JimmyinSD wrote:
Harbaugh 5 years 20 per with tbe giants.

Wonder if he wanted to stay on East Coast? I might have been more tempted to go with Atl if the offers were equal.

purplefaithful wrote:

Wonder if he wanted to stay on East Coast? I might have been more tempted to go with Atl if the offers were equal.

Dart, Nabers, Skattebo, Tracy, and a bevvy of pass rushers with Dexter Lawrence?  I think it was about the defense having more pieces and Dart looking better than Penix if you're starting over with a young QB.

MAD GAINZ wrote:

Dart, Nabers, Skattebo, Tracy, and a bevvy of pass rushers with Dexter Lawrence?  I think it was about the defense having more pieces and Dart looking better than Penix if you're starting over with a young QB.

Agree. He gets to go to a team with an unusual amount of talent for a team with only 4 wins. He has a good offensive line, one of the best front sevens in football, and he gets Skattebo and Nabers back. It would not be surprising at all if he's able to flip that record in one season and get a lot of the credit for it.

Since 2020, NFL teams have hired new head coaches 41 times. Think about how high that number is considering there are 32 teams.

Anyway, 25 of those new coaches were then fired.

ESPN sources: the Atlanta Falcons are finalizing a deal to hire Kevin Stefanski as their new head coach. The two-time NFL Coach of the Year flew to Atlanta on Saturday, and now will stay on to take over the Falcons’ head coaching job. pic.twitter.com/1Kc4MKygos

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 18, 2026

Welcome to Big Blue, Coach Harbaugh pic.twitter.com/Uoa0ds0rdp

— New York Giants (@Giants) January 17, 2026

ESPN sources: former Colts QB and current St. Michael Catholic High School coach Philip Rivers is interviewing today for the Buffalo Bills head coaching job. pic.twitter.com/RVfUr1swK5

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 23, 2026

Sources: Steelers plan to hire former Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy as their head coach. pic.twitter.com/lsaFyBVUjp

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 24, 2026

StickierBuns wrote:
Speaking of Black Monday:

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Paul Allen not on his radio show today.

I'll bet its just winter vacation...

StickierBuns wrote:
After seeing this, I'm ready for some time off lol:

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Shedeur Sanders this season:

- 120/212
- 1,400 passing yards
- 7 TDs
- 10 INTs

Pro Bowler.

Please anybody tell me again that "pro bowl" on a players resume means absolutely anything in regards to their ability.

JimmyinSD wrote:

Please anybody tell me again that "pro bowl" on a players resume means absolutely anything in regards to their ability.

A Pro Bowl selection is a bit of a joke when it comes to QBs, considering how many are elected as replacement players due to injuries (Mahomes, Allen, Jackson, Nix) and continuing play (Maye). And since fans vote on it, it will obviously never be as meaningful as an All Pro selection. Still, a Pro Bowl selection represents a level of achievement for NFL players that is well-represented in contracts and bonuses, so it can't be dismissed entirely. Even comp picks are dialed in by Pro Bowl selections. For example, if Daniel Jones had stayed healthy and was elected to the Pro Bowl, our comp pick would've been much higher.

How does it work officially? Let's say you're the 8th best QB in the pro bowl rankings. 5 of the QBs ahead of you either decline to play or are injured or in the SB or whatever, so now you're in.

How many of those 8 QBs get to declare pro bowler on their resume and for NFL contract purposes?

MaroonBells wrote:

A Pro Bowl selection is a bit of a joke when it comes to QBs, considering how many are elected as replacement players due to injuries (Mahomes, Allen, Jackson, Nix) and continuing play (Maye). And since fans vote on it, it will obviously never be as meaningful as an All Pro selection. Still, a Pro Bowl selection represents a level of achievement for NFL players that is well-represented in contracts and bonuses, so it can't be dismissed entirely. Even comp picks are dialed in by Pro Bowl selections. For example, if Daniel Jones had stayed healthy and was elected to the Pro Bowl, our comp pick would've been much higher.

i simply mean when 2 people ( more often than not you and I  :cool: ) disagree on a players worth or skill level,  and somebody throws out that he was a probowler,  its kind of meaningless anymore IMO,  but I agree in the context of bonuses and picks ( wasnt aware of that connection)

Looks like Joe Brady being elevated to HC in Buffalo. Cross off another open position.

badgervike wrote:
Looks like Joe Brady being elevated to HC in Buffalo.  Cross off another open position.

Could this impact Joe Burrow? 

From SI: Brady is a big reason why Burrow's career took off in his second season at LSU. He was the passing game coordinator and wide receivers coach for the Tigers during their 15-0 season in 2019. Both Burrow and Chase became stars that season.

"Joe and I go way back, way back at this point," Burrow said last month. "He was great for my career. We did some fun things together. We’ve got a great relationship. I look forward to seeing him and talking to him."

badgervike wrote:
Looks like Joe Brady being elevated to HC in Buffalo.  Cross off another open position.

The Buffalo Bills stayed in-house by promoting offensive coordinator Joe Brady as their new head coach on Tuesday, in a move that provides continuity to a Josh Allen-led perennial winner that has accomplished everything short of reaching a Super Bowl.

The team announced the five-year deal.

The 36-year-old Brady just completed his fourth season in Buffalo and his second full season as coordinator. He previously served as quarterbacks coach before taking over the offense after Ken Dorsey was fired midway through the 2023 season.

Brady’s promotion came a little more than a week after Sean McDermott was fired following a nine-year tenure.

He has no previous head coaching experience over eight NFL seasons. Brady broke into the league with the New Orleans Saints by spending two seasons as an offensive assistant under Sean Payton. He left the Saints to serve as passing game coordinator on LSU’s 2019 national championship team.

Considered an up-and-coming head coaching candidate, Brady returned to the NFL by taking over as the Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator before being fired late into the 2021 season.

Brady shared a bond with McDermott, as both played college at William & Mary. Brady played receiver and upon graduating in 2012, he took on a role with the Tribe as linebackers coach.

Brady was the first to interview for the Bills job in a search that began on Jan. 21. Aside from Buffalo, Brady also interviewed for five other NFL openings, including still-existing vacancies in Arizona and Las Vegas.

Buffalo eventually met with nine candidates in an interview process led by general manager Brandon Beane that included Allen. Buffalo was the 10th and final team to have a coaching vacancy, and missed out on interviewing John Harbaugh, who was hired by the New York Giants.

Among the candidates were former Giants coach Brian Daboll, who was Buffalo’s offensive coordinator before landing the job in New York. The Bills also interviewed Jacksonville offensive coordinator Grant Udinski and 44-year-old quarterback Philip Rivers, who removed his name from consideration three days after meeting with Buffalo.

CNN