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1/23/23
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2023 NFL Coaching Updates: Latest News, Rumors and Buzz
Wednesday, Feb. 8
Texans to Talk to Burke for DC
The Houston Texans will interview Matt Burke for their defensive coordinator job this week, NFL Media reported.
Burke, a defensive coordinator with the Miami Dolphins in 2017-18, is currently the Arizona Cardinals’ defensive line coach.
Bienemy Still Popular
Kansas City Chiefs’ offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy remains a prime candidate for the offensive coordinator jobs with the Washington Commanders and Baltimore Ravens, ESPN reported.
This year, Bieniemy interviewed for the Indianapolis Colts head coaching job, but he doesn’t appear to be a finalist for the job.
Bills Adding Holcomb as Assistant
The Buffalo Bills will hire Al Holcomb as a senior defensive assistant, NFL Media reported.
Holcomb was the Carolina Panthers’ interim defensive coordinator and assistant head coach under Steve Wilks.
Lions Add Pair to Staff
The Detroit Lions have added Scottie Montgomery and Dre Thompson to their coaching staff, the team announced.
Montgomery will be the assistant head coach and coach the running backs. Montgomery will be the WCF minority coaching assistant and be in charge of defensive quality control.
Tuesday, Feb. 7
Colts Head Coaching Decision Coming Soon
The Colts will be making a decision on their next head coach in "days not hours," owner Jim Irsay Tweeted.
We said,as an Organization(Colts)🏈… The Coaching search would be a open minded and a thorough process…and the final decision would be strictly based on,what is best for our Franchise’s success and best for our Fans,of Colts Nation🏈👍🏽..Final decision coming in Days not Hours🏈
— Jim Irsay (@JimIrsay) February 7, 2023
The Colts' process has been one of the longer ones this cycle. They were the second team to begin a head coaching search after firing Frank Reich in November.
Candidates for the Colts' job include New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka, New York Giants defensive coordinator Wink Martindale, Colts interim coach Jeff Saturday, Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan, Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn and Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen.
49ers Plan to Hire Wilks as Defensive Coordinator
The 49ers are planning to hire former Panthers interim head coach Steve Wilks as their defensive coordinator, NFL Media reported. Wilks was let go by the Panthers after they interviewed him for their permanent head coaching job but decided to hire Frank Reich instead.
Wilks, who started the season as Carolina's secondary coach, took over after Matt Rhule was fired in October and led the Panthers to a 6-6 record. Wilks replaces DeMeco Ryans, who became the Texans' head coach.
Also, there is a good chance respected defensive line coach Kris Kocurek stays on, ESPN reports.
Titans Add Coaching Trio
The Tennessee Titans officially hired Tim Kelly as their new offensive coordinator, while Charles London is their new pass game coordinator and quarterbacks coach, NFL Media reported. On defense, Chris Harris is their defensive pass game coordinator and cornerbacks coach.
The team announced it has hired Lori Locust as the first female full-time coach in team history. She will be in charge of defensive quality control.
