NEW ORLEANS – Rick Spielman is sticking around with the Jets. The former Vikings general manager, who assisted with the Jets search for a new general manager and head coach, has been hired as a senior football adviser by the Jets, he announced on the “With the First Pick: An NFL Draft Podcast” from CBS… Continue reading Jets hire former Vikings GM Rick Spielman in front office overhaul
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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
The Vikings’ Coaching Staff and a New Hire That Makes Sense
Nov 24, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell shake hands after the game at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports The Vikings’ coaching staff has been getting a lot of attention for who could get subtracted (Brian Flores, Josh McCown,… Continue reading The Vikings’ Coaching Staff and a New Hire That Makes Sense
Bears Hire Former Vikings Coach
Jul 30, 2010; Mankato, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) runs a drill with running backs coach Eric Bieniemy at training camp at Blakeslee Field at the Minnesota State University. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports The Chicago Bears have been quite the tumultuous organization in the last few years. They can’t… Continue reading Bears Hire Former Vikings Coach
From a no-name hire to the top of the NFL coaching world, Andy Reid goes for ring No. 4
That respect leads to reunions, which started in 1999. Childress was the offensive coordinator for Barry Alvarez at Wisconsin. As a long-shot choice, Reid was hired as coach of the Eagles and he hired away Childress from the Badgers. Childress’ connection with the Eagles’ success got him hired as the Vikings coach in 2006. He… Continue reading From a no-name hire to the top of the NFL coaching world, Andy Reid goes for ring No. 4
3 Different Ways the Bears Hire of Ben Johnson Impacts the Minnesota Vikings
Credit: Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images The offseason has already begun for the Minnesota Vikings. Their unfortunate loss to the Los Angeles Rams kicked off that reality exactly one week ago. While NFL free agency is still over a month away, the coaching carousel is already spinning at breakneck speeds. And just because the Vikings aren’t in… Continue reading 3 Different Ways the Bears Hire of Ben Johnson Impacts the Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Gophers Hire New Coach on Defense
Credit: Alex Martin/Journal and Courier / USA TODAY NETWORK The Minnesota Gophers football season is over, meaning PJ Fleck and his coaching staff are out on the recruiting trail, trying to add talent for future Golden Gophers squads. Every day, this time of year, college football coaches are crisscrossing the country trying to convince high… Continue reading Minnesota Gophers Hire New Coach on Defense
Will an NFL team hire Vikings’ Ryan Grigson, Brian Flores as GM/HC duo?
An intriguing possibility has come up as we enter this year’s NFL general manager/head coach hiring cycle — one that would strip the Vikings of a couple valuable employees. The idea is that Vikings senior vice president of player personnel Ryan Grigson and defensive coordinator Brian Flores could potentially be hired as a GM/HC package… Continue reading Will an NFL team hire Vikings’ Ryan Grigson, Brian Flores as GM/HC duo?
Former Vikings GM Contracted to Oversee New York Jets GM Hire
Credit: Kevin Whitlock / Massillon Independent / USA TODAY NETWORK Life is difficult as a Minnesota Vikings fan. But it could always be worse. There are some sports franchises that are perpetually “down bad.” In the National Football League, the New York Jets are one of them. Thus, it was par for the course when… Continue reading Former Vikings GM Contracted to Oversee New York Jets GM Hire