All Entries in the "AFC West" Category
Raiders Promote Greg Biekert to LBs Coach
The Oakland Raiders announced that Greg Biekert will coach the team’s linebackers. “I’m excited to re-connect with one of the true and great Raiders,” Raiders head coach Hue Jackson said. “His vision and mine are right in line with each other.” Biekert spent nine seasons as a linebacker with the Raiders before finishing his career [...]
Chargers Sign WR Richard Goodman to Futures Contract
The San Diego Chargers announced the signing of wide receiver Richard Goodman to a “Reserve/Futures” contract. Originally signed by the Chargers as an undrafted free agent out of Florida State last April, the 6-0, 189-pound Goodman spent much of his rookie season on the team’s practice squad. Active for three games, Goodman caught one pass [...]
Chiefs Name Bill Muir Offensive Coordinator
The Kansas City Chiefs will name Bill Muir their next offensive coordinator, ESPN’s Chris Mortensen reports. Todd Haley’s coaching staff has had this vacancy since Charlie Weis left the team to take the same position at the University of Florida after the team’s loss to the Baltimore Ravens in mid-January. Muir has coached the Chiefs [...]
Kyle Orton Still in Broncos’ QB Mix
Denver Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton gave way to 2010 first-round pick Tim Tebow late last season, but is still in the mix to start in 2011, Broncos executive vice president of football operations John Elway said. “If we had to go right now (Orton would start), but we’ve got to make a decision about where [...]
Raiders Set to Hire Wylie, Bresnahan
Oakland Raiders head coach Hue Jackson is set to add Bob Wylie and Chuck Bresnahan to his coaching staff, Jerry McDonald reports. Wylie has 15 years of NFL coaching experience, mostly as a tight ends coach with the New York Jets (1990-91), Cincinnati Bengals (1997-98), Chicago Bears (1999-2003), and Arizona Cardinals (2004). Wylie coached offensive [...]
Broncos CB Champ Bailey Named to 10th Pro Bowl
Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey has been named to his 10th Pro Bowl, the team announced on Thursday. Bailey replaces Oakland Raiders cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha. A member of the NFL’s All-Decade team for the 2000s, Bailey was an alternate after totaling 45 tackles, 1 quarterback sack, and two interceptions in 15 starts this season. Bailey’s [...]
Broncos Add Two to Defensive Coaching Staff
The Denver Broncos announced the additions of Ron Milus and Richard Smith to the defensive coaching staff. Denver announced the hiring of defensive coordinator Dennis Allen on Monday. Milus will coach the secondary, while Smith will coach the linebackers, just as they had done since joining Broncos head coach John Fox with the Carolina Panthers [...]
Chargers Hire Tight Ends Coach
San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner announced the addition of Jason Michael to his coaching staff. Michael will coach tight ends, replacing Rob Chudzinski, who left the club to take the offensive coordinator position with the Carolina Panthers. Michaels previously coached tight ends at the University of Tennessee during the 2008 season. Michael has [...]
Broncos to Interview Dennis Allen
New Orleans Saints secondary coach Dennis Allen will interview for the Denver Broncos defensive coordinator position, Jay Glazer of FOXSports.com reports. Allen is also scheduled to interview with the Philadelphia Eagles regarding their defensive coordinator vacancy. The 38-year old Allen has been with the Saints for the past five seasons, and just completed his third [...]
Chargers Sign P Ricky Schmitt to Futures Deal
The San Diego Chargers have signed left-footed punter Ricky Schmitt to a “Reserve/Futures” contract, a source confirmed on Thursday. Schmitt (6-3, 210) played his college ball at Shepherd, a Division II school in West Virginia. Undrafted, Schmitt has had stints with the Arizona Cardinals, San Francisco 49ers, Pittsburgh Steelers, Oakland Raiders, and Tennessee Titans. Schmitt [...]
Chargers Reduce Price on 6,500 Season Tickets
The San Diego Chargers have lowered the price on 6,500 season tickets, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports. “We feel this new pricing gives us the best chance to sell out every home game,” Chargers Executive Vice-President A.G. Spanos said on Tuesday. End zone seats in the View level, which comprise just over [...]
Broncos RB Laurence Maroney Arrested in St. Louis
Denver Broncos running back Laurence Maroney was arrested on unlawful weapons charges in St. Louis on Monday night, KMOV in St. Louis reports. Few details are available, but KMOV’s report says the arrest occurred when Maroney and three other men were pulled over late Monday night. A first-round pick out of the University of Minnesota, [...]
Broncos to Interview Mora
Jay Glazer of FOXSports.com reports the Denver Broncos will interview former Seattle Seahawks and Atlanta Falcons head coach Jim Mora for their defensive coordinator position. Mora has defensive coordinator experience with the San Francisco 49ers from 1999-2003, and was actively involved in defensive game-planning in his two head coaching stints. The Seahawks fired Mora after [...]
Broncos Name Eight Coaches
Denver Broncos head coach John Fox announced eight members of his inaugural coaching staff: Offensively, Mike McCoy will be the coordinator, with Clancy Barone coaching tight ends, Tyke Tolbert coaching the wide receivers, Dave Magazu coaching the offensive line, and Brian Callahan working as an offensive quality control coach. 2010 interim head coach and head [...]
Raiders Fined Tom Cable $120K During Season
Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis fined former head coach Tom Cable during the season, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Schefter reports that Davis began deducting $20,000 from Cable’s weekly paychecks. Cable has filed a grievance with the NFL, who are attempting to determine the exact reasons why Davis levied the fines. The Raiders declined to pick [...]
