An unexpected name just popped up in the New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator search. Minnesota Vikings assistant Daronte Jones has been in high demand in this coaching cycle, and the Saints have requested an interview with him, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. He’s previously met with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Chicago Bears, and New York Giants for… Continue reading Saints request DC interview with Vikings assistant coach Daronte Jones
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Saints request interview with Vikings assistant for vacant DC role
The Minnesota Vikings had a very successful 2024 season on both sides of the ball. However, with that success comes the risk of losing coaches and coordinators as other teams look to improve in the offseason. While the team didn’t lose either coordinator, they have lost one key assistant this offseason, and they may yet… Continue reading Saints request interview with Vikings assistant for vacant DC role
Saints Request DC Interview With Vikings Assistant Daronte Jones
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports the Saints have requested an interview with Vikings pass game coordinator/DBs coach Daronte Jones for their DC vacancy. Jones was a candidate for the Jaguars DC job before they hired former Packers assistant Anthony Campanile. Jones, 46, started as a graduate assistant at Lenoir-Rhyne in 2001… Continue reading Saints Request DC Interview With Vikings Assistant Daronte Jones
Patriots reportedly hiring former Vikings assistant as…
The New England Patriots are set to hire Mike Smith as their new outside linebackers coach, according to ESPN’s Mike Reiss on Wednesday. Smith has had a lengthy coaching career that goes all the way back to his work as a linebackers coach in 2009 at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa. He most recently… Continue reading Patriots reportedly hiring former Vikings assistant as…
Jaguars hire Vikings assistant QB coach Grant Udinski as new offensive coordinator
The Jacksonville Jaguars have agreed to terms with Grant Udinski to become the team’s next offensive coordinator, the team announced Wednesday night. This will be the first coordinator position for Udinski, who has rapidly ascended through the coaching ranks with five years of coaching in the NFL under his belt. He has worked in the… Continue reading Jaguars hire Vikings assistant QB coach Grant Udinski as new offensive coordinator
Patriots reportedly hiring former Vikings assistant as OLB coach
The New England Patriots are set to hire Mike Smith as their new outside linebackers coach, according to ESPN’s Mike Reiss on Wednesday. Smith has had a lengthy coaching career that goes all the way back to his work as a linebackers coach in 2009 at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa. He most recently… Continue reading Patriots reportedly hiring former Vikings assistant as OLB coach
Vikings assistant interviews for OC job with the Texans and Jaguars
It continues to be a busy offseason for Minnesota Vikings assistant quarterbacks coach Grant Udinski. Over the past few days, he received two more offensive coordinator interviews with the AFC South. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Houston Texans completed an interview with Udinski on Thursday. The Texans fired Bobby Slowik on Jan. 24… Continue reading Vikings assistant interviews for OC job with the Texans and Jaguars
Texans complete interview with Vikings assistant Grant Udinski
The Texans completed an interview with Vikings assistant offensive coordinator/assistant quarterbacks coach Grant Udinski today, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Udinski has never been a full position coach but has had four offensive coordinator interviews. The Vikings hired him in 2022 as an assistant to the head coach/special projects before he was promoted to assistant… Continue reading Texans complete interview with Vikings assistant Grant Udinski
Jaguars complete interview with Vikings assistant Daronte Jones
The Jaguars completed an interview with Daronte Jones for our defensive coordinator position, the team announced Monday night. Liam Coen is building his staff after his introduction as the Jaguars’ new head coach. Jones, 46, is the Vikings’ defensive pass game coordinator/defensive backs coach. He is in his second stint with Minnesota, having served as… Continue reading Jaguars complete interview with Vikings assistant Daronte Jones
Vikings Assistant Coach Survives First Round of Cuts for Seahawks OC Job
Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images This offseason should be expected to be one of exodus for the Minnesota Vikings. They have a boatload of free agents to make decisions on. Also, multiple coaches are in the process of interviewing for other jobs. After the season they had, it makes sense why Vikings coaches are being… Continue reading Vikings Assistant Coach Survives First Round of Cuts for Seahawks OC Job