In the wake of the Raiders firing OC Chip Kelly just 11 games after making him the NFL’s highest-paid offensive play-caller, several reports have emerged detailing the events behind the scenes that led to the decision from HC Pete Carroll. However, NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport says opponents believed Kelly was never really allowed to run his offense. Rapoport talked to defensive … [Read more...] about Significant Internal Dysfunction Led To Raiders Firing Chip Kelly
AFC Notes: Patrick Mahomes, Geno Smith, Broncos, Chiefs, Raiders
Broncos Broncos HC Sean Payton talked about the team signing DL Malcolm Roach to a contract extension and how he and GM George Paton have placed an emphasis on retaining homegrown talent. “When we left for the bye, [general manager] George [Paton] and I talked,” Payton said, via Broncos Wire. “There were a handful of opportunities to at least visit with these guys. Speaking on … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Patrick Mahomes, Geno Smith, Broncos, Chiefs, Raiders
AFC Notes: Chip Kelly, Von Miller, Broncos, Chargers, Raiders
Broncos Von Miller signed on with the Commanders last offseason as an unrestricted free agent, but mentioned that he reached out to the Broncos about a spot on the team before landing in Washington. “I did reach out to the Denver Broncos,” Miller said, via BroncosWire. “I tried to be on the Denver Broncos as well, but it was just a short conversation with me and George … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Chip Kelly, Von Miller, Broncos, Chargers, Raiders
AFC Notes: Chip Kelly, Nick Bolton, Broncos, Chiefs, Raiders
Broncos Broncos HC Sean Payton on K Wil Lutz‘s contract extension: “He’s earned it. … We were able to get Wil done. There’s a few other players we know we’ve reached out to.” (Chris Tomasson) Aaron Wilson reports that prior to signing with the Chiefs, former Texans RB Dameon Pierce had offers from the Bears, Bengals, Broncos, Chargers, Colts, Dolphins, and the … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Chip Kelly, Nick Bolton, Broncos, Chiefs, Raiders
Raiders HC Pete Carroll At Risk For Going One & Done?
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler says there’s real buzz that Raiders HC Pete Carroll will be one-and-done in Las Vegas. Carroll has fired two of his three coordinators before Thanksgiving, letting OC Chip Kelly go this past week and firing ST coordinator Tom McMahon three weeks ago, which Fowler says others around the league are interpreting as a sign of desperation. The Raiders are 2-9 … [Read more...] about Raiders HC Pete Carroll At Risk For Going One & Done?