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
Tag: daronte
Saints request DC interview with Vikings assistant coach Daronte Jones
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
Saints Request DC Interview With Vikings’ Daronte Jones
The list of candidates for the Saints’ defensive coordinator position continues to grow. Daronte Jones has received an interview request, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports. Jones has worked with the Vikings for the past three years and four overall. His first Minnesota title was that of defensive backs coach, but since 2023 he has worked as the team’s… Continue reading Saints Request DC Interview With Vikings’ Daronte Jones
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
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
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
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