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Former Jets interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich was hired to return to his old colleague, Raheem Morrisin Atlanta as defensive coordinator. This threw a wrench into some of the league’s other coaching search plans. Specifically, two teams that saw him as a defensive coordinator candidate will have to look elsewhere to fill the position.

After Ulbrich stepped in for a layoff Robert Saleh In New York he was also considered a replacement candidate for the position of defensive coordinator behind Saleh in San Francisco. The 49ers hope to get Saleh back to his old job as defensive game manager. However, Saleh is still interviewing for several open head coaching positions, and in the event he is unavailable, Ulbrich would seemingly be the second option.

The second team Ulbrich watched was the team that ultimately hired the former Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Johnson had included Ulbrich as a potential defensive coordinator on his first staff as an NFL head coach. Rapoport claims to be a former head coach of the Saints Dennis Allen is the new name to look out for to join Johnson’s first team.

Here are a few more rumors in personnel discussions surrounding the NFL:

  • As more and more hurdles appear Cowboys‘ Pursuit of Colorado’s head coach Deion Sandersit seems like it’s an unlikely scenario that he becomes their next head coach. According to another Rapoport report, the NFL Network reporter claimed he “would be surprised – probably very surprised – if (a formal interview) were actually scheduled.”
  • New Patriots Head coach Mike Vrabel hasn’t said much about how much of New England’s existing staff will be saved, but there seems to be an understanding that, as in most new head coaching situations, Vrabel will likely replace both coordinators. According to ESPN’s Mike Reiss, this is a name to keep an eye on as a defensive coordinator Lions Defensive coach and running game coordinator Terrell Williams. Williams was one of Vrabel’s most trusted assistants during his time as head coach at Tennessee, where Williams also served as associate head coach in addition to his duties as defensive coach. Especially given the likely turnover on Detroit’s defensive staff, it makes sense for Williams to explore the possibility of taking over his first coordinator job.
  • The Panthers They are reportedly transitioning from passing game coordinator Nate CarrollSon of former Seahawks head coach Pete Carrollaccording to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Joe Person of The Athletic confirmed the report and added that the team does not expect Carroll back in any way.
  • Move from coaching staff to front office for a moment, Saints Chief Executive Officer Mickey Loomis addressed staff consistency in the team’s human resources department. Amid questions about job security, Loomis claimed that β€œhe (Vice President/Assistant General Manager – University Staff) Jeff Ireland and (Director of Professional Staff) Michael Parenton in their current roles,” said Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football. Although he expects changes and optimizations in their processes and procedures, Irelend and Parenton’s jobs appear to be secure.

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