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For the second straight year, Ben Johnson is returning to the Detroit Lions. In both years he was available as a coaching option, Johnson was a strong favorite for many teams. As the architect behind the Lions’ devastating offense, Johnson was considered a near-lock to be a coach. Both years, though, Johnson instead returned to […]

The pursuit might not be over. Despite not getting the Las Vegas Raiders’ offensive coordinator position, Chip Kelly could still be in play for an NFL vacancy. And it would bring him back to the NFC East, where he would match up against the team that fired him almost a decade ago. “UCLA head coach […]

A new look for the 2024 season is what the Washington Commanders are gunning for. They started off by getting Dan Quinn which prompted new changes in their staff. The first of which is to help their defense gain some identity and direction. Joe Whitt Jr. was a big candidate for any big role on […]

There were eight NFL head coaching jobs that came open this season, and now they’re all filled up, giving all 32 teams their head coach for the 2024 season. Out of those eight hirings, the biggest name out of those is Jim Harbaugh coming from the University of Michigan to join the Los Angeles Chargers […]

The Washington Commanders were the final team with a head coaching vacancy this offseason, and they managed to fill the position by bringing in former Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn. While stealing away the leader of the Cowboys defense is already one thing, Jahan Dotson wants to take it one step further. Back in […]

The Washington Commanders decided to hire Dan Quinn as head coach, allowing the franchise to enter a new era. Although that’s true, reports indicate the franchise showed some interest in Bill Belichick before making a final decision. Some of the decision-makers in Washington reportedly wanted to hire Belichick for the job, according to Dianna Russini […]

The Washington Commanders were the final team looking for a new head coach, and on Thursday morning, they finally picked who their new leader will be. After an extensive hiring process, the Commanders have picked former Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn to be their new head coach, meaning all 32 teams in the NFL […]

With Mike Macdonald becoming the Seattle Seahawks next head coach, only the Washington Commanders have an opening. But if the Commanders were to offer their job to Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, Washington would have a new head coach. Quinn is expected to accept the Commanders offer should they choose him for their next […]

While the Washington Commanders had been linked to Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, the news that Johnson is staying put in Detroit means that the Commanders will have to look elsewhere for their next head coach. Johnson’s name started circulating more after the Lions lost to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC title […]

There are a lot of rumors surrounding the head coaching openings with the Washington Commanders and the Seattle Seahawks, with Ben Johnson heavily connected to the Commanders, and Dan Quinn heavily connected to the Seahawks. Many believe that those hires are nearly foregone conclusions, but ESPN insider Adam Schefter poured some cold water on that […]

The Detroit Lions’ surprising season came to an end with a tough loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship Game. Now, the rumors will pick up again regarding Aaron Glenn and Ben Johnson as both coordinators have been popular names in the head coaching cycle. The Washington Commanders appear to be the […]

The Baltimore Ravens saw their season end in the AFC Championship Game at the hands of the Kansas City Chiefs. But for Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald, an ending can just be the beginning in his NFL coaching career. Macdonald is scheduled to meet with Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris, Adam Peters and high ranking […]

The Washington Commanders are playing the long game in search of their newest head coach. Two candidates still in the picture are Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald. Washington is casting a wide net, although ESPN insider Adam Schefter mentions Johnson is seen as the favorite to land […]

The Washington Commanders are a team desperately searching for success. The team hasn’t made the NFL playoffs since 2020 and finished an extremely disappointing 4-13 during the 2023 season. The franchise is on a search for a new head coach and new leadership, as the team parted ways with Ron Rivera in 2023. While the […]

The NFL coaching carousel continues to turn this offseason, with team’s like the Seattle Seahawks and Washington Commanders still looking for their next head coach. But, according to Jeff Howe of The Athletic, legendary coach Bill Belichick is a longshot for either of those jobs: “Bill Belichick is currently viewed as a long shot for […]

Holding the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, it’s no secret that the Washington Commanders are targeting their quarterback of the future. But the quarterback the Commanders end up selecting may not be the player fans expected, at least to Mel Kiper Jr. LSU sensation Jayden Daniels went to Washington at No. […]

Over the previous two NFL offseason’s, Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn has toyed with the idea of leaving America’s Team multiple times. In 2022, Quinn interviewed with the Denver Broncos, Chicago Bears, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, and New York Giants for their head coaching vacancies, and then last January, Quinn took part in interviews […]

The 2024 Washington Commanders are going to look much different than the 2023 version. Already the team has let go of head coach Ron Rivera and hired Adam Peters from the San Francisco 49ers to serve as the team’s GM, and major roster changes surely will follow. Twenty players from this season’s roster are slated […]

In a significant development for the Washington Commanders, the team’s search for a new head coach has taken an optimistic turn with the interview of assistant Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator, Eric Bieniemy. Sources close to the team reported to Bleacher Report (per Jordan Schultz) that the meeting, which took place this week, showcased Bieniemy’s […]

Houston Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik continues to be one of the hottest names in the coaching carousel. Slowik has already interviewed for the head coach position of the Carolina Panthers and Tennessee Titans and now has three more opportunities lined up for him. He plans to interview for the vacancies of the Atlanta Falcons, […]

Washington Commanders fans are trapped in a time machine, forced to relive an era of football that is but a cruel reminder of the unfulfilled hopes and dreams that come with being a modern supporter of the franchise. Jay Gruden and Robert Griffin III are doing everything in their power to keep them stuck there. […]

Ron Rivera is 62 years old and has already accumulated a 102-103-2 record as a head coach, but if the recently fired head coach of the Washington Commanders had it his way, his coaching career would not yet be coming to an end. “I have several opportunities right now,” Rivera told John Keim of ESPN. […]

The Washington Commanders have hired Adam Peters to become the team’s new general manager, and Peters released a statement and got into his mission for the franchise after accepting the job. “I am incredibly grateful to Josh Harris and the Washington Commanders ownership group for this once in a lifetime opportunity,” Adam Peters said, via […]

The Washington Commanders are coming off a rough 2023-24 season. Washington finished last in the NFC West. Thus, the team parted ways with head coach Ron Rivera. New GM Adam Peters agreed to a long-term contract with the Commanders amid their search for a new coach. The Commanders lock down leadership in search of a […]

As rumors swirl about the future of Dan Quinn and Mike McCarthy, Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys will hang onto at least one key piece of their upper administration: VP of Player Personnel Will McClay. ESPN’s Todd Archer’s report that McClay would not be moving on to a new organization early Friday afternoon quiets one […]

The Washington Commanders have hired a new general manager, bringing in the San Francisco 49ers assistant GM Adam Peters, and with that hiring, the rumors that Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson will be the Commanders’ next head coach are heating up. “The expected hire all the way through. Peters will now work to tab […]

The Washington Commanders have crossed off the first major item on their offseason check list after hiring Adam Peters to be their new general manager, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The executive has been instrumental in helping the San Francisco 49ers build arguably the most impressive roster in the NFL. Commanders owner Josh Harris earnestly hopes […]

With Bill Belichick no longer with the New England Patriots, chatter has been buzzing throughout the NFL as to which team will hire the future Hall of Fame head coach. One team many believe are interested are the Washington Commanders, but the latest rumors suggest that might not be the case. Amid finding a new […]

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce had some unsolicited advice for the Washington Commanders as the team undergoes yet another head-coaching search: don’t let Eric Bieniemy out of the building. Kelce stumped for his former offensive coordinator in Kansas City, remarking that “I think the Commanders should give (Bieniemy) a chance,” courtesy of Wave […]

Black Monday has arrived, and for some, it arrived much sooner than expected. Just after the stroke of midnight, the Atlanta Falcons announced they were firing Arthur Smith just hours after the team lost to the New Orleans Saints 48-17, making another NFL head coaching vacancy. The Washington Commanders were a little more courteous and […]

The Washington Commanders are searching for their next head coach and there is no shortage of candidates. Ron Rivera was dismissed after four seasons in charge and Washington will now appoint its sixth head coach since its last playoff win in 2005. Odds have been updated and there’s a new leader in the clubhouse as […]

When Daniel Snyder sold the Washington Commanders to the new ownership group led by Josh Harris and Magic Johnson, it was widely expected that they would put their imprint on the franchise and look to make changes. After a 4-13 season, those expected changes in Washington are beginning to take shape. Both head coach Ron […]

The Washington Commanders continue to mold the future of the franchise following the dismissal of head coach Ron Rivera. Under new ownership, the Commanders are in search of a new head coach and head of football operations and could be turning to one of the best franchises in the NFL for the latter. Washington has […]

Ron Rivera successfully transformed from a solid player into a decorated head coach in the NFL for the Washington Commanders before the Commanders fired Rivera in January 2024. In fact, from becoming a Super Bowl XX champion as a player, Rivera eventually became a two-time NFL Coach of the Year winner years later as the […]

The Washington Commanders are wasting little time in beginning their pivotal offseason. With Ron Rivera now officially out, the organization is quickly compiling a list of head coaching candidates. Evidently, the search will also be conducted in-house, with offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy due to draw consideration for the position. “{Owner Josh Harris} says he wants […]

Ron Rivera’s net worth in 2024 is $10 million. One of a few coaches in history of Puerto Rican descent, Rivera was a trailblazer in the football world as the head coach of the Washington Commanders until he was fired at the end of the 2023-24 season. Let’s look at Ron Rivera’s net worth in […]

The Washington Commanders decided to part ways with head coach Ron Rivera after four seasons with the organization. Rivera took to X to give a statement in regards to his departure from Washington and handled the situation with tremendous class. He gave thanks to members of the Commanders organization but also made sure to share […]

The Washington Commanders have plenty of items on their checklist, including finding a new head coach after the franchise parted ways with Ron Rivera on Monday. The search for Rivera’s successor has also apparently begun, with Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network reporting that Washington is eyeing both Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and […]

Magic Johnson is still a big figure in the world of sports. While his playing days are long behind the Basketball Hall of Famer now, the former Los Angeles Lakers superstar is still busy with professional sports. For one, he is a co-owner of the NFL’s Washington Commanders. And with Washington in for what should […]