http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/01/10/denver-narrows-list-of-coaching-candidates/ Adam Schefter Denver narrows list of head-coaching candidates Posted: Adam Schefter | Adam Schefter | Tags: Denver Broncos, Josh McDaniels "At this time last week, in this space, it was suggested that New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels was the leading candidate for the Broncos’ head-coaching job. The point is still valid, only now it’s stronger. Broncos chief operating officer Joe Ellis spent five and a half hours in Massachusetts on Thursday night, conducting a second interview with McDaniels in which he was said to be just as impressive as he was in his first meeting with a full contingent of Denver officials. Now there’s a growing concern in Foxborough, Mass., that the Patriots are on the verge of losing their offensive coordinator, the man who’s in charge of the offense and helped elevate the play of quarterbacks Tom Brady and Matt Cassel. Though the Broncos refuse to say anything, they clearly have McDaniels in their list of a select few finalists. The others are thought to be Vikings defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier and Buccaneers defensive coordinator Raheem Morris. But Denver has been so busy this week that it’s possible, even likely, that it will make its move as early as Monday and introduce the next coach early this week. The Broncos also have made it clear that, even though their defense is in disrepair, they want to hire the best head coach, even if he doesn’t come from the defensive side of the football." If this report is true, the Jets could possibly end up with their choice of either Spags or Ryan. Thoughts?
Ravens' Ryan will interview for Jets' head-coaching job Sunday Associated Press NEW YORK -- The Jets will interview Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Rex Ryan on Sunday about their head-coaching vacancy, a person familiar with the search told The Associated Press. Jets officials, including owner Woody Johnson and general manager Mike Tannenbaum, will speak with Ryan in Baltimore, according to the person, who requested anonymity because the individual wasn't authorized to discuss the search to replace the fired Eric Mangini. The latest NFL Network's Adam Schefter has the latest news about head-coaching searches and other player and personnel issues around the league in his blog. More ... Ryan's stock has steadily risen with the Ravens' postseason success. His defense forced three turnovers in Baltimore's 13-10 victory at Tennessee on Saturday. The Ravens will play at either Pittsburgh or San Diego next week for the right to go to the Super Bowl. Ryan, 46, is in his fourth season leading Baltimore's defense and also is serving as assistant head coach to John Harbaugh this season. Ryan is the son of former NFL coach Buddy Ryan and the twin brother of Oakland Raiders defensive coordinator Rob Ryan. Rex Ryan was a candidate for the Ravens' head-coaching job after Brian Billick was fired last season and also interviewed for the vacant Miami Dolphins and Atlanta Falcons jobs at the time. Ryan will be the seventh known candidate interviewed by the Jets, following Jets assistants Brian Schottenheimer and Bill Callahan, New York Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, fired Boston College coach Jeff Jagodzinski, Arizona Cardinals offensive line coach/assistant head coach Russ Grimm and Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Ron Meeks. No other interviews were scheduled for next week as of Saturday night. The Jets spoke with Meeks on Friday at the team's practice facility in Florham Park, N.J. Meeks, 54, has been in charge of the Colts' defense for the last seven seasons and was a candidate for the Washington Redskins job that went to Jim Zorn last offseason. Meeks was the first minority candidate to speak with the Jets, putting them in compliance with the NFL's Rooney Rule.
I find it interesting that Spagnuolo apparently didn't impress the Broncos enough to be a finalist for that job.
Not sure what thats all about. I know thats what has been rumored from the Jets and the Broncos, but all the Giants players ever talk about is what a great guy and coach Spags is. Perhaps a great interview by Rex Ryan could elevate him past Spags for favorite to be HC?
"The Broncos also have made it clear that, even though their defense is in disrepair, they want to hire the best head coach, even if he doesn’t come from the defensive side of the football." Then they should hire Shanahan.
