Byron Leftwich joins Seahawks OC hunt
Byron Leftwich, a former NFL quarterback, two-time Super Bowl winner and recently Tom Brady’s offensive coordinator with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, interviewed for the same job with the Seahawks recently. CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones reported that Friday.
This week a couple more names have been added to the ongoing search, including one that just came in. According to a report by Jonathan Jones at CBS Sports, the Seahawks have also interviews former Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich for their open OC position.
Things are heating up precipitously for the Seattle Seahawks in their search for an offensive coordinator. The team has already held interviews with Thomas Brown, Hank Fraley, and Byron Leftwich. Seat
Since 2003, the NFL’s Rooney Rule has been in place to ensure that minority candidates receive consideration for coaching vacancies (later expanded to include certain front-office positions). As Fox NFL insider Jordan Schultz sees it,
According to NFL Network, Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn has declined an interview request from the Patriots.
The Patriots are reportedly set to interview the apparent frontrunner for the team’s head coaching vacancy. MassLive’s Mark Daniels reported on Tuesday that the Patriots will interview Mike Vrabel this week — joining what is expected to be a crowded crop of suitors for the ex-Titans coach’s services.
Minnesota Vikings assistant Grant Udinski has reportedly advanced to the second round of the Seattle Seahawks' offensive coordinator search.
It didn't take long for the New England Patriots to make their first major move of the offseason. Shortly after Sunday's season finale vs. the Buffalo Bills, Patriots owner Robert Kraft announced the team parted ways with first-year head coach Jerod Mayo.