Broncos hire Del Rio as def. coordinator

Latest NFL News: Broncos hire Del Rio as def. coordinator

Del Rio is the Broncos’ seventh defensive coordinator in seven seasons. Other men who have filled the Mile High musical chair in the last six seasons are Larry Coyer (2006), Jim Bates (2007), Bob Slowik (2008), Mike Nolan (2009) and Don Martindale (2010). Allen was the only one who left for a head coaching job.

“We are thrilled to be able to add such a well-respected defensive coach to our staff,” Fox said in a statement issued through the team’s Twitter account. [...]

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Dolphins add coordinators Sherman, Coyle

Latest NFL News: Dolphins add coordinators Sherman, Coyle

The new coach of the Miami Dolphins hired Philbin as offensive coordinator on Friday, also adding Kevin Coyle as the team’s defensive coordinator. Combined, the 57-year-old Sherman and the 56-year-old Coyle have 68 years of football coaching experience.

“They are exactly what I am looking for in terms of leadership, character, and teaching ability,” Philbin said. “They are both very passionate about the game of football and the players they coach, and that enthusiasm is evident in the meetings rooms and on the field. They are excellent family men and I’m thrilled they are joining the Dolphins’ football family. I can’t wait to get started to work with them.” [...]

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Raiders confirm choice of Broncos’ Allen

Latest NFL News: Raiders confirm choice of Broncos’ Allen

McKenzie made clear at his introductory news conference that that practice would change.

“What I’m going to do is empower the head coach to hire his staff, the best possible staff that he can hire,” McKenzie said. “We’re not going to tie the guy’s hands and tell him he has to hire this guy or this guy. It wouldn’t be fair to the new head coach. The head coach will have the right to hire any coach that he wants.” [...]

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Giants WR Nicks, CB Webster still out

Latest NFL News: Giants WR Nicks, CB Webster still out

The rookie isn’t sure when he was injured in the NFC title game against San Francisco, but there is a lot of soreness.

“Right now, I am just resting,” Williams said. “In a couple of days, I’ll be running. It’s 100 percent I’ll test it in Indy. I won’t miss this; it’s such a big opportunity for me, for the team. I’ll definitely practice next week.” [...]

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Bucs introduce Schiano as new coach

Latest NFL News: Bucs introduce Schiano as new coach

“There’s been several opportunities to go to places that were quote, unquote bigger names or bigger programs.,” Schiano said. “And at times I listened. But when I tried to put myself there, it just didn’t feel good.

“As I went through this process, and pictured myself being the coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, I only felt one feeling that was negative and that was sadness of leaving my players (at Rutgers). Other than that it was tremendous excitement. That’s how I knew this was the one.” [...]

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