Jaguars Tony Pauline of EssentiallySports reports that league insiders expect the Bears to be interested in the Jaguars’ impending free agent RB Travis Etienne. Pauline’s sources think Etienne is a better fit for Jacksonville’s offense compared to Chicago’s, given he’s suited for HC Liam Coen‘s offense as a pass-catching threat. The Jaguars announced they hired Mathieu Araujo … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Tank Dell, Robert Saleh, Jaguars, Texans, Titans
Falcons Hiring Tanner Engstrand Offensive Pass Game Coordinator
Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the Falcons are hiring former Jets OC Tanner Engstrand as their new offensive passing game coordinator. According to Rapoport, Engstrand had multiple options since he was recently fired by the Jets, but it looks like Kevin Stefanski was able to lure him to Atlanta. Engstrand, 43, began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at the … [Read more...] about Falcons Hiring Tanner Engstrand Offensive Pass Game Coordinator
Raiders Complete Second Interview With Klint Kubiak For HC Job
The Las Vegas Raiders officially completed their second interview with Seahawks OC Klint Kubiak for their head-coaching vacancy on Saturday. Kubiak is also in the running for the Cardinals’ head-coaching job, but all eyes are on the Raiders for Kubiak. Here’s the list of candidates for the Raiders job: Bills OC Joe Brady (Bills) Former Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel … [Read more...] about Raiders Complete Second Interview With Klint Kubiak For HC Job
Mike Rutenberg ‘Leading Candidate’ For Titans’ DC Job
New Titans head coach Robert Saleh has found an offensive coordinator in Brian Daboll, but the team’s D-coordinator position remains open. That may change soon, though, as Falcons defensive pass game coordinator Mike Rutenberg has emerged as a “leading candidate” to take over as the Titans’ DC, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 reports. The Titans requested an interview with Rutenberg … [Read more...] about Mike Rutenberg ‘Leading Candidate’ For Titans’ DC Job
Nick Blankenburg Out With Illness
Tied with the New York Islanders at the time of writing, the Nashville Predators are without one of their most underrated defenseman tonight. The Predators announced that Nick Blankenburg would miss tonight’s contest due to illness. Already setting career-highs across the board, Blankenburg sits eighth on the team in scoring with six goals and 21 points in 43 games.[SOURCE … [Read more...] about Nick Blankenburg Out With Illness