Former NFL GM Rod Graves criticized the Patriots' usage of the Rooney Rule by interviewing two black candidates before hiring Mike Vrabel.

The Las Vegas Raiders were hoping to build on Antonio Pierce going 5-4 as their interim coach in 2023. Unfortunately, they finished only 4-13 in 2024, prompting them to move on from Pierce after only one full season.

Successful experienced coaches like Brian Flores remain available as they prepare for playoff games in the coming days. Young offensive-minded individuals like Joe Brady and Josh McCown remain available to talk to. Even Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn remains available and is a projected favorite for the job as well.

For some of those teams, that will involve finding new head coaches and/or General Managers. Three teams fired their head coaches during the season and two more have been dispatched as of 9 a.m. ET on January 6.

Mike Vrabel best fit the attribute “leader of men’’ that the Bears are seeking in a head coach. That job description was so pointed, so specific that it left observers with the sense that former coach Matt Eberflus couldn’t lead men and, further, would have a difficult time leading animals, vegetables or minerals.

Can the Bears convince former Titans head coach Mike Vrabel to instill a winning culture in Chicago as the team's next head coach?

While the search process leaned toward Vrabel all along, having a legit coach, an exciting young quarterback, the No. 4 draft pick, and salary cap space shifts the momentum.

The trio increased the list to 15 coaching candidates to meet with the Jets, who have also conducted 15 interviews for their general manager job.

The New York Jets interviewed Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores for their head coach vacancy.

The New York Jets interviewed Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores on Friday for their head coach vacancy. Flores is the 13th coaching candidate to meet with the Jets, who are also expected to speak to Vikings quarterbacks coach Josh McCown and Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley.

The Chicago Bears have interviewed Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores for their head coaching job.