The New Orleans Saints will kick off their defensive coordinator search by interviewing Minnesota Vikings defensive backs coach/pass game coordinator Daronte Jones on Saturday, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Jones has also had interviews with the Jacksonville Jaguars and Chicago Bears for their vacant DC positions during this coaching cycle. The Vikings recorded a league-high… Continue reading Saints to interview Vikings DB coach Daronte Jones for vacant defensive coordinator position on Saturday
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A bad loss for Wolves; an apology for ex-Vikings coordinator Ed Donatell?
Host Michael Rand starts with the Timberwolves’ 103-101 loss to a Bucks team that was missing its two best players. Sure, Minnesota is also shorthanded. But this was a loss they couldn’t afford, and it came on a night where Anthony Edwards shot a dreadful 10 for 33. 9:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins… Continue reading A bad loss for Wolves; an apology for ex-Vikings coordinator Ed Donatell?
Grant Udinski to leave Vikings to become offensive coordinator for Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars have agreed to terms with Vikings assistant coach Grant Udinski to be their offensive coordinator, the team announced late Wednesday night. Udinski spent three seasons with the Vikings, starting as an assistant to the head coach/special projects in 2022 before being promoted to assistant quarterbacks coach in 2023 and working alongside Josh… Continue reading Grant Udinski to leave Vikings to become offensive coordinator for Jaguars
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
Defensive coordinator Brian Flores seems likely to stay with Vikings
The scheme helped the Vikings improve from 28th to 13th in points allowed from 2022 to 2023, and Flores oversaw a set of defensive changes before the 2024 season that led to the Vikings signing Jonathan Greenard, Andrew Van Ginkel and Blake Cashman, as well as key role players like Jihad Ward and Kamu Grugier-Hill,… Continue reading Defensive coordinator Brian Flores seems likely to stay with Vikings
Jaguars interviewing Vikings’ Daronte Jones for defensive coordinator on Monday
After hiring Liam Coen as head coach, the Jaguars are beginning the process of filling his first staff. According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, Jacksonville is interviewing Minnesota defensive pass game coordinator/defensive backs coach Daronte Jones for the position. Jones, 46, is in his second stint with Minnesota. He was the club’s DBs coach… Continue reading Jaguars interviewing Vikings’ Daronte Jones for defensive coordinator on Monday
Fastbreak Play as Buccaneers Scramble for New Offensive Coordinator, Chargers’ Brady and Vikings’ Udinski Enter the Red Zone
Buccaneers Begin Search for New Offensive Coordinator The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are on the lookout for a new offensive coordinator following the departure of Liam Coen to the Jacksonville Jaguars. The team has wasted no time in starting the interview process to fill this crucial position. Two Promising Candidates Step Up In their quest for… Continue reading Fastbreak Play as Buccaneers Scramble for New Offensive Coordinator, Chargers’ Brady and Vikings’ Udinski Enter the Red Zone
Vikings Coach Emerges as Bears Coordinator Candidate
Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports The Minnesota Vikings have been on coach watch for weeks as defensive coordinator Brian Flores has drawn some interest from the Jaguars, Bears, and Jets for their vacant head coach spots. However, all three have hired different candidates. While there could be some late traction with the Saints or Raiders, so… Continue reading Vikings Coach Emerges as Bears Coordinator Candidate
Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores' lawsuit against the NFL got stronger on Friday after latest report – AtoZ Sports
Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores’ lawsuit against the NFL got stronger on Friday after latest report AtoZ Sports Miami Dolphins’ former coach, Brian Flores, may be odd man out this NFL hiring cycle Palm Beach Post As head jobs disappear, Brian Flores seems likely to return to Vikings in 2025 Sports Illustrated One Potential Brian Flores Suitor… Continue reading Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores' lawsuit against the NFL got stronger on Friday after latest report – AtoZ Sports
Bears request defensive coordinator interview with Vikings DB coach Daronte Jones
Bears head coach Ben Johnson squared off with the Vikings twice this season in his role as the Lions’ offensive coordinator and he wants to speak to one of Minnesota’s coaches about a job on his staff. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the Bears have requested an interview with Vikings defensive backs coach/passing… Continue reading Bears request defensive coordinator interview with Vikings DB coach Daronte Jones