If there is a criticism about the new-look Oakland Raiders, it’s that they are inexperienced at key leadership spots. The Raiders continued that trend Monday by naming Stanford co-defensive coordinator Jason Tarver as their defensive coordinator. Tarver is 37. He was the sixth defensive coordinator candidate the Raiders interviewed or tried to interview. He was [...]
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Raiders’ staff is green in key areas
February 6th, 2012 
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February 6th, 2012 afcbeast TOJ would like to welcome our newest writer Matt Fritz, who currently attends Juniata College in Pennsylvania. We are particularly happy to employ individuals from Centennial Conference schools like myself and especially from schools who I scored a touchdown against (what are you mad about this shameless self promotion? Give me a break, I just suffered through [...]
Posted in Around The Web Tags: active, Back Seat, Centennial Conference, College Pennsylvania, defensive coordinator, Fritz, Giants, head coach, Juniata College, More, Music To My Ears, New York Jets, Patriots Super Bowl, playcalling, Rex Ryan, Ryan, Shameless Self Promotion, Share Duties, Super Bowl, Super Bowl Festivities, Toj, touchdown, Two Seasons, Yardbarker No Comments »Rex Ryan Will Resume A More Active Role In Jets Defense
February 5th, 2012 afcbeast Rex Ryan is in town this week, but not for the reason he guaranteed. As the Giants and Patriots prepare to play in Super Bowl XLVI, the Jets coach has been brainstorming ways to improve on this season’s disappointing 8-8 finish. Ryan said he will be a more hands-on coach in 2012, particularly with the [...]
Posted in Around The Web Tags: active, coach, defense, defensive coordinator, Giants, Jets, Jets News, Mike Pettine, More, Newark Star Ledger, NFL, patriots, Red Carpet, Resume, Rex Ryan, role, Ryan, Super Bowl, Whole Life No Comments »Jets outside LB coach Smith returns (Yahoo! Sports)
February 3rd, 2012 afcbeast Score one for the persuasive powers of New York Jets coach Rex Ryan. Ryan and his staff convinced Mike Smith to remain on staff with the NFL team rather than accept the job as West Virginia assistant defensive coordinator, according to an NFL.com report. View full post on Yahoo! Sports – NFL – New York [...]
Posted in Yahoo! Sports Tags: coach, Coach Smith, Coach Sports, defensive coordinator, Jets, job, Lb Coach, Mike Smith, New York Jets, Nfl News, Nfl Team, outside, Persuasive Powers, Returns, Rex Ryan, Score One, Smith, Sports, Sports Nfl, Sports Score, West Virginia, Yahoo, Yahoo Sports, York Jets News No Comments »Sources: Knapp offered Raiders’ OC job
January 31st, 2012 afcbeast Looking to make his first major staff hire, new Oakland Raiders head coach Dennis Allen has found his man. Two sources told FOXSports.com that Houston Texans quarterbacks coach Greg Knapp was offered Oakland’s offensive coordinator position. Knapp held the same position with the Raiders in 2007 and 2008. He also has previous NFL coordinator experience [...]
Posted in Yard Barker Tags: Coach Dennis, Coach Greg, Coordinator Position, defensive coordinator, Dennis Allen, Falcons, Greg Knapp, head coach, High Praise, houston texans, Hue Jackson, Knapp, Matt Leinart, Matt Schaub, Oakland Raiders, Offensive Coordinator, offered, Postseason Appearance, Quarterbacks Coach, Raiders, Rookie Quarterback, Sources, Yardbarker, Yates No Comments »Denied: Broncos block Raiders’ interview request for coach Smith
January 31st, 2012 afcbeast Raiders’ new head coach Dennis Allen speaks during a news conference at the Raiders’ training facility in Oakland, California January 30, 2012. (REUTERS photo/Beck Diefenbach) A week ago, the Denver Broncos played nice. They allowed their division rival, the Oakland Raiders, to interview their defensive coordinator and ultimately hire him away. Enough was enough. The [...]
Posted in Yard Barker Tags: 'Block, Adam Schefter, Afc West, Broncos, coach, Coach Dennis, Coach Richard, Coach Smith, defensive coordinator, denied, Dennis Allen, Denver Broncos, Division Rival, ESPN, interview, Interview Request, Jack Del Rio, John Fox, Linebackers, Oakland Raiders, Prime Candidate, Raiders New Head Coach, Raiders’, Request, Reuters Photo, Richard Smith, Smith, Yardbarker No Comments »Jack Del Rio discusses Denver job
January 31st, 2012 afcbeast Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio addressed the media to discuss his new role. Let’s look at some key parts of the transcript, courtesy of the Denver public relations staff. On his relationship with Denver head coach John Fox: “It’s good to be back with him. He’s a good man. He’s a good coach, [...]
Posted in Around The League Tags: Coach John, defensive coordinator, Denver, Denver Broncos, discusses, ESPN, Good Man, head coach, Jack, Jack Del Rio, job, John Fox, NFL, Public Relations Staff, Relationship, Rsquo No Comments »Colts are ready to move on from Peyton Manning
January 30th, 2012 afcbeast Written by: Matthew Blunk For over a decade now, the Indianapolis Colts have been astoundingly consistent as an elite football team in the NFL. The Colts’ domination culminated in 2006, when Indianapolis beat the Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XLI. And now, five years later, the Peyton Manning Era is set to end. It [...]
Posted in Yard Barker Tags: Architect, Baltimore Ravens, Bill Polian, Blunk, Chicago Bears, Chuck Pagano, Colts, defensive coordinator, Domination, Football Team, from, Head Coach Jim, Indianapolis Colts, Jim Caldwell, Jim Irsay, Manning, Move, Peyton, Peyton Manning, Philosophies, Ravens, Ready, Ryan Grigson, Super Bowl, Super Bowl Xli, Yardbarker No Comments »Arians’ ‘retirement’ ends for unlikely spot
January 28th, 2012 afcbeast Former Steelers offensive coordinator Bruce Arians’ “retirement” lasted eight days. And Arians has landed in an unlikely destination. Arians has agreed to become the Indianapolis Colts’ new offensive coordinator, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. Why is that so unlikely? Well, this move means the Steelers’ offensive coordinator from last season will [...]
Chiefs coach likely to run KC defense
January 28th, 2012 afcbeast The Kansas City Chiefs’ defensive staff has taken shape for the 2012 season. Appearing with me and co-host Jim Miller on Sirius XM NFL Radio, Chiefs general manager Scott Pioli said he expected new head coach Romeo Crennel to double as the team’s defensive coordinator. Crennel handled both duties for the final three games last [...]
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