Archives for January 2017

'Joseph is in his first season as Dolphins defensive coordinator. Before joining the Dolphins, Joseph served as a defensive backs coach with the San Francisco 49ers (2006-2010), Houston Texans (2011-2013) and Cincinnati Bengals (2014-2015).'

'"He had input on the basis of conversations throughout the year, what the problems were," Pegula said. "But did Doug ever say, 'Are we firing our coach, are we keeping our coach?' We never had that conversation. I took it upon myself to tell Rex on the basis of conversations about the games and the aftermath of certain games that, hey, things aren't going well."'

'Belief by ownership by tagging me as the person to lead the head-coaching search. Also knowing that this job and this organization is stewarded by an ownership group that is willing to give the resources to not only myself, but the coach to be the best they can. Add it to the fact that [we have" target="_blank"> a loyal fan base. I just think that all those things combined together with the belief that we're 7-9. We're close; we just have to get over the hump.'

'The Bills are an epic management disaster and as a former Buffalonian and one who cares about the city, I'm bummed for the people there.'

'How did the general manager not have input into the firing of the head coach and is that input he would want as head of the football operation?'

'McDermott has served as the Panthers' defensive coordinator since 2011. From 2012 to 2015, McDermott's defenses were ranked in the top 10.'

'Goodwin has served as the Cardinals' offensive coordinator since 2013. Arizona's offense finished the 2016 season sixth in points (26.1), ninth in total yards (366.8), ninth in passing yards (258.5) and 18th in rushing (108.2).'

'Whaley said the decision to fire Rex Ryan was one made between Terry Pegula and Rex Ryan. He wasn't involved. He says he doesn't know why Ryan got fired when he did. He did not have input on whether Rex should be fired. Whaley also said he got no explanation from the Pegulas on why Ryan was let go.'

'Based on Watkins' statement from Sunday, it's possible that he was advised to have a second surgery on Monday after meeting with the team doctors.'

'When asked what his family has said to him about continuing his playing career, Williams said, "They gave me their honest opinion. They think that it's time to step away."'

'Woods set career highs back in 2014 with 65 catches, 699 yards and five touchdowns. Injuries have prevented him from matching those totals the last two years, but given the way the free-agent market has gone at the wide receiver position the last few years, Woods could get a big pay raise. So what are his priorities in free agency?'

'"We really need a change of culture around here," Lawson said after the Bills lost to the Jets at MetLife Stadium in their season finale Sunday. "I ain't used to losing. We just need to come in and change the culture. Next year, we have to be on the same page and end this drought. We can't go no 18, 19 years of not making the playoffs.'

'Lynn interviewed for the 49ers' head coaching vacancy last year. After the team hired Chip Kelly, Lynn was also interviewed for the offensive coordinator position.'

'"They made a decision last week to sit me for the last game of the season," Taylor said. "Did I believe that was fair? No I didn't.'

'According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, the Jaguars also have some interest in retaining Marrone. According to Rapoport, one former Super Bowl winning coach advised Jaguars owner Shad Khan to promote Marrone to head coach.'