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Arizona Cardinals
» Cardinals executives flew to Denver on Saturday and spoke with Broncos offensive coordinator Mike McCoy about the team's head-coaching vacancy.
» The team confirmed Tuesday that it plans to speak with Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Jay Gruden about the coaching vacancy on Thursday.
» The Cardinals have requested permission to interview Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Todd Haley for their head-coaching vacancy, a source informed of the team's request told NFL.com's Ian Rapoport on Thursday. That permission was granted, The Arizona Republic reported. Haley was the Cardinals' offensive coordinator from 2007 to 2008, then went 19-26 in three seasons as the Kansas City Chiefs head coach.
» The Cardinals interviewed defensive coordinator Ray Horton a second time Wednesday, and he told reporters afterward that Arizona is his No. 1 choice as a coaching destination. Horton said he likes the franchise and fans and would like to stay, Kent Somers of The Arizona Republic reported.
» Former Chicago Bears coach Lovie Smith also has targeted the Cardinals.
Buffalo Bills
» The Bills agreed to terms with Syracuse's Doug Marrone as their new head coach, NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reported Sunday morning, and made it official Monday. Marrone interviewed with the Bills on Friday and also had drummed up interest from the Cleveland Browns, who reportedly met with him Thursday.
The Bills also interviewed former Chicago Bears coach Lovie Smith, Oregon coach Chip Kelly, former Arizona Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt and Cardinals defensive coordinator Ray Horton.
Carolina Panthers
» The Carolina Panthers will retain head coach Ron Rivera. The team's decision to keep Rivera in his position was announced Saturday after he met with Panthers owner Jerry Richardson to discuss his future.
Chicago Bears
» Special teams coordinator Dave Toub interviewed for the Bears' head-coaching vacancy on Monday, the Chicago Sun-Times reported.
» Minnesota Vikings assistant coaches Mike Singletary and Mike Priefer are on the Bears' interview list for the team's head-coaching vacancy, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reported. Singletary is the Vikings' special assistant to the head coach and linebackers coach, and Priefer is their special teams coordinator.
» The Bears have requested permission to interview Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell, NFL.com's Albert Breer reported Monday.
» NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reported Sunday that the Bears received permission to interview Houston Texans offensive coordinator Rick Dennison, according to sources close to the coach.
» The Bears will interview Montreal Alouettes coach Marc Trestman, two people informed of the Bears' plans told Rapoport on Saturday. Trestman had 17 years of NFL experience in a variety of roles when he took the Montreal job before the 2008 season.
» Fox Sports insider and NFL Network contibutor Jay Glazer reported the Bears interviewed Dallas Cowboys special teams coach Joe DeCamillis on Saturday.
» The Bears are the first team to put in an interview request for Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator Bruce Arians, a source with knowledge of the coach's situation told Rapoport on Thursday. Arians couldn't interview with any teams while the Colts prepared for their wild-card playoff game, which they lost Sunday. The Chicago Tribune's Dan Pompei reported permission has been granted, and the Bears are scheduled to interview Arians next week. The San Diego Chargers also are interested in Arians, according to Rapoport. Arians, who missed the Colts' playoff loss due to a brief hospitalization, is back on the mend.
» New Orleans Saints offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael was set to interview for the Bears head-coaching job Thursday, the Chicago Sun-Times' Sean Jensen reported.
» Rapoport reported that Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Mike Sullivan will interview for the vacancy. Breer reported that Broncos offensive coordinator Mike McCoy will meet with Bears general manager Phil Emery (McCoy's interview took place Sunday). Atlanta Falcons special teams coordinator Keith Armstrong also will meet with the Bears, according to the Sun-Times.
» Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Tom Clements told ESPNWisconsin.com's Jason Wilde that the Packers have granted the Bears permission to interview him.
» Emery apparently wants to watch the Jan. 19 East-West Shrine Game with the Bears' new head coach at his side.
Cleveland Browns
» Citing a pair of league sources, Mary Kay Cabot of The Plain Dealer reported that Montreal Alouettes head coach Marc Trestman of the CFL met with the team in Berea, Ohio, on Tuesday. NFL.com's Ian Rapoport later confirmed the interview, via a source with knowledge of the team's plans.
» A report from The Plain Dealer suggested Monday that Jon Gruden could be a candidate for the Browns, but a report from ProFootballTalk.com quickly shot that down, saying the team has no interest in Gruden. Ron Jaworski said on Philadelphia radio Monday that there are some teams Gruden is interested in, but they haven't contacted him.
» NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reported that the Browns have requested to interview Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator Bruce Arians. The interview could take place later this week. Arians, who missed the Colts' playoff loss due to a brief hospitalization, is back on the mend.
» Oregon booster Phil Knight made a strong push to keep Chip Kelly coaching in Eugene, and NFL.com's Ian Rapoport, citing a Philadelphia Eagles source, reported Sunday that Kelly informed that team he's staying at Oregon. The Browns had been intently pursuing the Ducks coach, along with the Eagles, with whom Kelly had a marathon interview session Saturday.
» While Kelly met with the Eagles on Saturday, the Browns met with Syracuse's Doug Marrone for the second time, two sources told NFL.com's Ian Rapoport. However, Marrone later agreed to terms of a deal with the Buffalo Bills, Rapoport reported Sunday morning.
» Penn State coach Bill O'Brien confirmed Thursday night that he will remain at the school after interviewing for the Browns' head-coaching job earlier in the day. Pennlive.com reported O'Brien received a $1.3 million gift from a prominent donor to bring his total compensation to $3.6 million, according to high-level Penn State sources.
» Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator Ray Horton interviewed with the Browns last week. He's also considered a candidate for the Cardinals head-coaching job.
» Former Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt interviewed with the Browns on Wednesday, league sources told ESPN.
Kansas City Chiefs
» Andy Reid has signed a contract with the Kansas City Chiefs to become the team's next head coach. He was officiallly introduced at a news conference Monday.
» The Chiefs announced Friday that they and general manager Scott Pioli "have mutually parted ways," which could clear the way for the hiring of Tom Heckert, the former Cleveland Browns general manager and a friend of Reid's. NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reported Friday that Reid wants to bring both Heckert and Green Bay Packers director of football operations John Dorsey with him to Kansas City.
Philadelphia Eagles
» The Philadelphia Eagles announced they will interview former Chicago Bears coach Lovie Smith for their head-coaching vacancy Thursday.
» NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reported Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Jay Gruden will meet with the Eagles on Wednesday. The Eagles also confirmed interviews with Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator Bruce Arians and Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator Gus Bradley. Arians, who missed the Colts' playoff loss due to a brief hospitalization, is back on the mend.
» Oregon booster Phil Knight made a strong push to keep Chip Kelly coaching in Eugene, and Rapoport, citing a team source, reported Sunday that Kelly informed the Eagles he's staying with the Ducks. Kelly had a marathon interview session with the Eagles on Saturday.
» The Eagles interviewed Denver Broncos offensive coordinator Mike McCoy on Sunday.
» The Eagles confirmed Thursday night that they had interviewed Bill O'Brien, who decided to remain Penn State's coach and won't further pursue any NFL jobs.
» The Eagles planned to fly to Atlanta on Wednesday night to interview Atlanta Falcons special teams coach Keith Armstrong and defensive coordinator Mike Nolan, team spokesman Derek Boyko told Rapoport.
» Reuben Frank of Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia reported last week the Eagles have no interest in hiring former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Bill Cowher.
San Diego Chargers
» The Chargers are interested in talking to former Chicago Bears coach Lovie Smith about their head-coaching vacancy, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
» Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator Bruce Arians is the name most tied to the Chargers' head-coaching job in the early running, according to NFL Network's Michael Lombardi. Ex-Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt also is interested in the job, according to U-T San Diego. A lot of coaches will be interested because of quarterback Philip Rivers' presence. Arians, who missed the Colts' playoff loss due to a brief hospitalization, is back on the mend.
» It might take a while for true head-coaching candidates to emerge in San Diego. The team plans to hire a general manager first, then have the GM help search for a coach.
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