The end of the 49ers’ season frees up defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans to be hired as a head coach elsewhere. As expected, he’s headed to Houston this week for a second interview. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that “if all goes well” the Texans will name Ryans their new head coach. That was anticipated [more] … [Read more...] about Report: DeMeco Ryans headed to Houston this week, with expectation he will become Texans’ head coach
Sean Payton: “I think in the next week we’re going to know a lot more”
For four teams, the clock keeps ticking toward Threat Level Midnight. Three weeks after the regular season ended, coaches haven’t been hired in Denver, Indianapolis, Arizona, or Houston. Former Saints coach Sean Payton is a factor in three of those places. Appearing on the FOX NFL Kickoff show, Payton addressed his candidacy, in broad terms. [more] … [Read more...] about Sean Payton: “I think in the next week we’re going to know a lot more”
Ron Rivera voices support for Steve Wilks getting another head-coaching opportunity
On Thursday, the Panthers opted not to allow interim coach Steve Wilks to continue to build on his ability to go .500 over 12 games, after the early-season firing of Matt Rhule. Instead, owner David Tepper gave the job to Frank Reich. The lawyer representing Wilks in his lawsuit against the NFL and the Cardinals [more] … [Read more...] about Ron Rivera voices support for Steve Wilks getting another head-coaching opportunity
DeMeco Ryans’ interest in Texans job unaffected by his prior lawsuit against team
When it comes to a history of litigation between prospective employer and prospective employee, the door definitely does not swing both ways. The employer legally cannot hold a grudge; the employee absolutely can. As explained by Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports, the fact that 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans previously sued the Texans does not [more] … [Read more...] about DeMeco Ryans’ interest in Texans job unaffected by his prior lawsuit against team
Report: DeMeco Ryans emerges as top candidate for Texans
Whenever DeMeco Ryans’ season ends with the 49ers, he may have options for his next job. According to NFL Media, Ryans has emerged as a top candidate to be the Texans’ next head coach. A former player for Houston, NFL Media reports Ryans is set to meet with the franchise next week about the job [more] … [Read more...] about Report: DeMeco Ryans emerges as top candidate for Texans