Never heard of him.  That is a name that came out of left field.  Ravens QB coach.

but, it has not helped.   Watson made his trade request/demand official after they made this hire. 

Speaking of Sleeping with  the Enemy....I understand that Julia Roberts is an absolute rude cow to work with. 

@bob806 said:

What I don't understand is why he thinks the team is obligated to consult him?

When he ditched O'Brien the owner's, Janice McNair's, son, Cal McNair, told Watson that they would involve him in FO and HC decisions...

... and then he did not.

Bob McNair, the original owner who brought football back to Houston, died a few years ago.

@tour2ma said:

Not a coach, but Dorsey is heading to Detroit...

https://www.nfl.com/news/lions-adding-ex-chiefs-browns-gm-john-dorsey-to-front-office

I'm guessing that after parting ways with Stafford, they are looking to JD to work his QB Draft magic one more time.

That plus Dan Campbell is defense oriented and I'm guessing they also built on that.

https://www.nfl.com/news/lions-adding-ex-chiefs-browns-gm-john-dorsey-to-front-office

I'm guessing that after parting ways with Stafford, they are looking to JD to work his QB Draft magic one more time.

@tour2ma said:

LMAO...

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/steelers-interview-former-browns-coach-hue-jackson-for-offensive-coordinator-position-per-report/

OMG Please hire him! 

@texasag1969 said:

Just fulfilling NFL policy. No sane club will hire him.

Never thought about it that way.   I guess Rooney rule applies also to coordinators.  

@tour2ma said:

LMAO...

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/steelers-interview-former-browns-coach-hue-jackson-for-offensive-coordinator-position-per-report/

Just fulfilling NFL policy. No sane club will hire him.

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/steelers-interview-former-browns-coach-hue-jackson-for-offensive-coordinator-position-per-report/

@the-gipper said:

found this as to be similar to what the Browns did last season... Urban Meyer was hired 1st as Stef was... Trent Baalke, will have, 1 full week to prepare for scouting bowls.. While the Browns did not hire Andrew Berry until 1-27-2020 & scouting The senior bowl for Eagles

Jacksonville Jaguars hire Trent Baalke

Philadelphia Eagles expected to hire Nick Sirianni

@texasag1969 said:

Played TE at Texas A&M.

Chris Spielman is his boss.   First HS football player to appear on the Wheaties Box. 

@the-gipper said:

LIons hire  Dan Campbell  former Saints offensive asst. coach:

https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-hire-dan-campbell

Played TE at Texas A&M.

https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-hire-dan-campbell

@atom said:

would make me dislike the eiggles even more

I would like to see him succeed.  He grew up down the street from my sister-in-law  in Plain Twp. (Stark Co.).  He would ride his bike in her neighborhood and come trick or treating.  And he was born in Barberton. 

@the-gipper said:

Also.....Josh McDaniels is the leader to get the Eagles job

would make me dislike the eiggles even more

Don't know if he is related to former Browns RB  Herman Fontenot. 

Washington is hiring  Marty Hurney as  GM.

Only GM opening now is Jags. 

Also.....Josh McDaniels is the leader to get the Eagles job.     Always thought he would take over for Belichick, but perhaps he is tired of waiting for BB to step aside. 

@d-bone said:

Staley served the past season as the Los Angeles Rams' defensive coordinator,

McVay already has himself quite a little coach's tree brewing.

Coaches:

Jags hire Urban Meyer

Jets hire  Robert Saleh

Falcons hire Arthur Smith

Chargers  hire Brandon Staley

Lions.....TBD    Hire Dan Campbell

Texans....TBD

Eagles....TBD

GMs

Houston  hires Nick Caserio

Broncos hire George Paton....not to be confused with George Patton

Lions  hire  Brad Holmes

Panthers  hire  Scott Fitterer

Falcons.... hire Terry Fontenot

Jags.....TBD

Washington...  hiring Marty Hurney

Notes:

A.  Eric Bienemy seems certain to nab one of the remaining openings

B.  Note that none of the hires so far have been so called "retreads".  None of the hirees had been an HC previously in the NFL.  And while some retreads  have been interviewed for jobs....some of those, like Marvin Lewis and Raheem Morris seem to be only  Rooney Rule requirement interviews.   I don't know if any of the former coaches are the favorites for any of the openings left. 

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30733020/los-angeles-chargers-hire-rams-brandon-staley-coach

Los Angeles Chargers hire Rams' Brandon Staley as coach

COSTA MESA, Calif. -- The Los Angeles Chargers have agreed to terms with Brandon Staley to become their next head coach, the team announced Sunday night.

He will be formally introduced at a news conference on Thursday.

Staley served the past season as the Los Angeles Rams' defensive coordinator, developing the top-ranked defense in the NFL behind star defensive tackle Aaron Donald and cornerback Jalen Ramsey.

Staley's unit propelled the Rams to a 10-6 season and a wild-card playoff win over the Seattle Seahawks before the team exited the postseason with a loss to the Green Bay Packers on Saturday. In his first year as an NFL coordinator, Staley's defense ranked No. 1 in efficiency, yards allowed per game and points allowed per game.

'The Sean McVay of defense': Former Division III coordinator Brandon Staley the latest coaching wunderkind
With the Chargers, Staley replaces coach Anthony Lynn, who was fired after four seasons and a 33-31 record.

The Chargers are coming off a 7-9 season that resulted in a third-place finish in the AFC West.

However, Staley inherits a roster that includes several cornerstone players, including rookie quarterback Justin Herbert, who became the youngest quarterback in NFL history to throw 30 touchdown passes in single season. Staley also takes over a defensive unit that includes Pro Bowl defensive end Joey Bosa and All-Pro safety Derwin James.

"It's hard to put into words just how excited I am for the opportunity to be the Los Angeles Chargers' Head Coach," Staley said in a statement. "While this is certainly a dream come true, it's also a dream that's just beginning. There's a reason this was probably the most sought after job out there -- from ownership, to the fans, to the city, to the men in that locker room -- it's the total package."

The 38-year-old Staley has quickly risen through the NFL ranks since he first was hired as a position coach in 2017 with the Chicago Bears. He spent two seasons in Chicago under defensive coordinator Vic Fangio before he followed Fangio to the Denver Broncos, where he spent one season as outside linebackers coach before joining the Rams' staff.

Ramsey told ESPN that he has been in touch with James about Staley's hiring and that James was very "excited" about his new coach. Ramsey has been a vocal advocate of Staley's throughout the coach's one season with the Rams.

"He would make a lot of organizations happy because he's a great guy. He's about ball, but at the same time he's a players' coach, and I love that about him, and I hope he's here for a while," Ramsey said last month. "But it wouldn't surprise me at all if this is a one-and-done thing. I would be happy for him."

Prior to coaching in the NFL, Staley coached for three seasons at John Carroll University, a Division III college in University Heights, Ohio, and also spent a season as defensive coordinator at James Madison University.

"His coaching journey to this particular moment is inspiring; if not for the sheer perseverance and determination of it all, then certainly for the dramatic results it has produced for the teams and players he has coached," Chargers president of football operations John Spanos said. "I know it's cliché, but I know Brandon quite literally cannot wait to get to work."

@d-bone said:

John Dorsey, the Eagles front office exec who built two playoff teams

Reuben Frank
Thu, January 14, 2021, 9:04 PM
The Eagles front office exec who built two playoff teams originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia

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But considering Dorsey’s track record and considering the Eagles’ recent track record, it seems like a no-brainer for the Eagles to keep Dorsey around.

All you have to do to understand why is watch the Chiefs-Browns game.

Browns HC Kevin Stefanski was hired Jan. 12th 2020.. (as of today.. 1 year & 3 days on the job)

Andrew Berry was hired by the Browns on Jan. 27th 2020.. Andrew Berry was Scouting for the Eagles, when Day 1 of Senior Bowl practices begun on Jan. 21st of 2020...

Let that simmer & sink in until Sunday  ! !  

@bob806 said:

Sounds like Watson was told he would at least be invited in to listen to the talks/interviews, so it's a breach of faith there.  If that's true, it would definitely be a management error by the Texans.

Regarding Bienemy, he was involved in some controversies (albeit 20+ years ago) at Colorado which might explain some hesitancy in this day & age. Clearly, he has coaching skills and the talent to run it in KC.

Well, I know Bienemy is a prime candidate....but the opportunities are slipping away:

The Atlanta Falcons announced they agreed to terms with Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith to be their next head coach on Jan. 15.

Still Lions, Texans, Chargers, Eagles.    Maybe the DumbAssTexans are holding a spot for him. 

@the-gipper said:

Sounds like Watson was told he would at least be invited in to listen to the talks/interviews, so it's a breach of faith there.  If that's true, it would definitely be a management error by the Texans.

Regarding Bienemy, he was involved in some controversies (albeit 20+ years ago) at Colorado which might explain some hesitancy in this day & age. Clearly, he has coaching skills and the talent to run it in KC.