2025 NFL head coaching search: Kliff Kingsbury to the Bears and opposite fits for five other openings
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Cowboys, Mike McCarthy unable to reach agreement as head coach leaves after five seasons in Dallas
McCarthy and the Cowboys couldn't come to an agreement on a new dealCBS Sports - 1d -
2025 NFL head coach tracker: Cowboys move on from Mike McCarthy; Patriots hire Mike Vrabel
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Predicting the 5 N.F.L. Head Coach Openings, Including a Surprise
Pete Carroll is 73, but he’s the candidate best suited to turn Chicago into a winner, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 2d -
Kliff Kingsbury is content to wait, especially since he's still being paid by the Cardinals
This week, win or lose, Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury will have opportunities to interview for head-coaching jobs.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Latest buzz on Jets' head coaching search: Patriots hiring Mike Vrabel
The latest news and buzz on the Jets' search for a new head coach.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
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Looking at some bad NFL head coach openings, it's not a great year to be a top candidate
Which job opening is the best? How about none of them?Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Thailand trips, relationships and Jayden Daniels: How Kliff Kingsbury got his swagger back in D.C.
The Commanders' first-year offensive coordinator has rediscovered the joy of playcalling and building relationships.ESPN - 5d -
What happens to an NFL coach who is fired? Five share their experiences
On average, 6.5 teams per season have changed their head coach in the Super Bowl era.ESPN - 6d -
‘The right fit’: Graham Potter aims high at West Ham after arrival as head coach
Potter in work for first time since leaving Chelsea He feels club can be ‘consistently successful’ Graham Potter said he and West Ham are the perfect match after taking over as head coach on a ...The Guardian - 6d -
Breer: Patriots head coach search ‘looks like a sham'
The MMQB's Albert Breer ripped the Patriots for their handling of the Rooney Rule in what he believes has been a "sham" of a search for their new head coach.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
2025 NFL playoffs: Ranking the five teams most likely to win their first Super Bowl this postseason
Twelve teams have never won the Super Bowl, and five of them just made the playoffsCBS Sports - Jan. 8 -
Breaking down 5 key questions that will guide Bears’ coaching search. Some candidates ‘will surprise you’
The development of QB Caleb Williams will be a big factor in the decision. But the team will weigh a coach’s offensive background alongside the staff he brings in, the scheme he envisions and the ...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8 -
Cowboys deny Bears permission to interview Mike McCarthy for their head-coaching vacancy, per report
Dallas owner Jerry Jones said Sunday that he didn't know if he was considering making a coaching changeCBS Sports - Jan. 8 -
Cowboys reportedly deny Bears request to interview Mike McCarthy for head coaching job
The Cowboys have Mike McCarthy under contract through Jan. 14.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8 -
NFL coaching carousel: Ranking all six head coaching vacancies, plus providing the best candidates for each
There's some bad jobs out there, but there are only 32 of them, soooooo....CBS Sports - Jan. 7 -
Ranking the 6 NFL head-coaching openings from best to worst after Black Monday
Young quarterbacks? Unstable franchises? Cap space? Considering every factor, here's a ranking of the top job openings in the NFL this offseason.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7 -
Saints head coaching search: Drew Brees reveals which two candidates he wants to coach New Orleans
Brees reveals his picks for head coachCBS Sports - Jan. 7 -
Jets head-coaching search: Rex Ryan meets with team, says he would end Aaron Rodgers 'country club' if rehired
Ryan is more than confident he will get the jobCBS Sports - Jan. 7 -
Grading NFL's first-year head coaches: Jim Harbaugh gets 'A' for leading playoff charge; Dave Canales on rise
Which coaches fared the best in their debut seasons for new clubs?CBS Sports - Jan. 7 -
NFL coaching searches have complicated rules about timing and interviews
The overlap of the NFL playoffs and coaching search season will have many of the league’s top assistants pulling double duty this monthABC News - Jan. 7 -
Bears reportedly request permission from Cowboys to interview head coach Mike McCarthy
Is Mike McCarthy the man to right the ship of the Caleb Williams era in Chicago?Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6 -
Bears coaching search rumors: Chicago requests permission to interview Mike McCarthy, awaits Cowboys response
McCarthy's contract with Dallas doesn't expire until next weekCBS Sports - Jan. 6 -
Bears head coach tracker: Chicago requests interviews with Lions coordinators Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn
Chicago is looking in the division for its next coachCBS Sports - Jan. 6 -
Giants announce Brian Daboll, Joe Schoen will return as head coach, general manager for 2025 NFL season
East Rutherford may be divided over the newsCBS Sports - Jan. 6 -
2025 Patriots head coaching candidates: Mike Vrabel headlines potential replacements for Jerod Mayo
Which big names could be on New England's radar?CBS Sports - Jan. 6 -
Colts' Jim Irsay declares Shane Steichen, Chris Ballard will return as team's head coach, GM for 2025 season
No sweeping changes in Indy for nowCBS Sports - Jan. 6 -
NFL coaching carousel: Ranking 15 NFL head-coaching candidates for 2025 cycle leading into 'Black Monday'
Here's a look at the top names to monitorCBS Sports - Jan. 5 -
NFL teams expected to inquire about Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian, per report
Could Sarkisian make the jump to the NFL?CBS Sports - Jan. 5 -
Jets coaching rumors: New York eyeing these two assistants for potential 2025 head coach interviews
Gang Green's interviews are already underwayCBS Sports - Jan. 4 -
Breaking down the Jets head coaching candidates as their search begins
The Jets need to find the right coach. The search for him is underway. We’ll break down each candidate as we learn the full list.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3 -
NFL hot seat index: which coaching jobs will open on Black Monday?
There are already three openings – the Jets, the Saints and the Bears – and Black Monday will probably see at least four new vacancies. Whose seats are the toastiest?Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3 -
NFL hot seat index: which coaching jobs will open on Black Monday?
There are already three openings – the Jets, the Saints and the Bears – and Black Monday will probably see at least four new vacancies. Whose seats are the toastiest?. The NFL’s coaching carousel ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Commanders' Kliff Kingsbury would like to be head coach again 'at some point,' shares what he'd do differently
The OC says he likes it in Washington, but won't comment on if he will interview for other open positionsCBS Sports - Jan. 2 -
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Best Fitness Trackers of 2025 for Peak Performance
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Dillon Gabriel NFL Draft 2025: Scouting report, prospect outlook, NFL team fits and more for Oregon QB
How does the two-time national champion stack up as an NFL Draft prospect?CBS Sports - Jan. 1 -
New Year's Day: Top five juiciest NFL stories for 2025, from NFC North race to unpredictable coaching cycle
Which headlines will draw the most attention?CBS Sports - Jan. 1 -
Jon Gruden landing spots: NFL teams eyeing former coach for 2025 openings, per report
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Our Favorite Fitness Apps for 2025, Tested and Reviewed
These fitness apps will help you turn New Year's resolutions into real results.Wired - Jan. 1
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