Buffalo Bills running backs coach Anthony Lynn will interview with the San Francisco 49ers for their offensive coordinator opening, according to sources.
Monthly Archives: January 2016
Browns | Josh Gordon applies for reinstatement
Cleveland Browns WR Josh Gordon has applied for reinstatement to the league, confirmed a source with knowledge of the process who requested anonymity because of the league’s confidentiality rules. Gordon’s fate will be known within 60 days of the receipt of his application, per rules of the reinstatement process. He is under the Browns’ control for 2016. If reinstated, Gordon can become a restricted free-agent in 2017.
Dolphins | Jim Washburn to join Miami staff
Jim Washburn will join the Miami Dolphins as a senior defensive assistant to work with the defensive line according to a team source. Washburn was previously with the Detroit Lions, where he worked with DL Ndamukong Suh.
Eagles | Philly hires John DeFilippo to coach QBs
The Philadelphia Eagles hired free-agent offensive coordinator John DeFilippo (Browns) to serve as their quarterbacks coach Tuesday, Jan. 19.
Redskins | Greg Manusky set to coach OLBs
The Washington Redskins are expected to hire former Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Greg Manusky as their new outside linebackers coach, a source said Tuesday, Jan. 19.
Redskins | Washington kicks tires on Ziggy Hood
Free-agent DT Ziggy Hood (Jaguars) worked out for the Washington Redskins late last week.
NFL | Ray Rice still wants to return
Free-agent RB Ray Rice (Ravens) continues to train and remains hopeful of landing a spot to resume his NFL playing career in 2016. ‘Honestly, I’m never going to give up. You don’t want to give up something you started. You want to finish the right way,’ Rice said Tuesday, Jan. 19.
Footballguys View: Nothing would surprise us, but it just doesn’t seem like Rice is going to play in the NFL ever again.
Eagles | Kiko Alonso likely on weak side
Philadelphia Eagles LB Kiko Alonso is likely to shift over to weak-side linebacker with defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz. Schwartz envisioned Alonso on the weak side when they were together with the Buffalo Bills before the linebacker suffered an injury.
Footballguys View: Alonso can be a productive player no matter where he lines up in the NFL. Injuries and lack of durability are the biggest concern with the veteran linebacker.
Patriots | James White pricey per touch
New England Patriots RB James White posted one carry for five yards and two receptions for 39 yards on three targets last weekend against the Kansas City Chiefs, and now he’ll face the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship Game Sunday, Jan. 24.
Patriots | Several New England WRs could shine
New England Patriots WRs Danny Amendola, Keshawn Martin and Brandon LaFell each recorded at least two receptions last weekend in the win over the Kansas City Chiefs, but their production combined did not come close to that of WR Julian Edelman or TE Rob Gronkowski. Now they move on to face the Denver Broncos Sunday, Jan. 24.