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Report: Panthers interviewing 2 former NFL head coaches for QBs coach job

According to Joe Person at the Athletic, today Rhule is interviewing two former NFL head coaches for the team’s quarterbacks coach job.

The Carolina Panthers’ new coaching staff under Matt Rhule is going to have a mix of college and pro experience. According to Joe Person at the Athletic, today Rhule is interviewing two former NFL head coaches for the team’s quarterbacks coach job: Ben McAdoo and Mike McCoy.

McAdoo’s first job in the NFL was with the Saints as their offensive quality control coordinator in 2004. Then, he held the same position for the 49ers as well as coaching the offensive line. From there, he moved to Green Bay, where he served as tight ends coach for six years before moving up to quarterbacks coach. He was hired as the Giants’ offensive coordinator in 2014 promoted to head coach in 2016.

After a strong first season which saw New York go 11-5, McAdoo’s Giants started out the year 2-10 in 2017, leading to his firing.

As for McCoy, he has extensive experience with the Panthers. He was with the organization from 2000-2008, working in a variety of roles on offense. McCoy then moved on to be the Broncos offensive coordinator, followed by a head coach gig with the-then San Diego Chargers from 2013-2016.

McCoy compiled a 27-37 record as their coach.

Neither one will be expected to lead the whole team, so those records are irrelevant. If one gets hired, what will matter is what they get out of Cam Newton in what promises to be an innovative Joe Brady offense.

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7 coaches who could replace Brian Daboll as Bills’ offensive coordinator

The Buffalo Bills may need a new offensive coordinator, should the Cleveland Browns hire Brian Daboll. Here are seven potential candidates.

The Buffalo Bills may soon commence an unexpected search for a new offensive coordinator.

Current Bills’ offensive play-caller Brian Daboll is reportedly one of three finalists for the Cleveland Browns’ head coaching vacancy, impressing Cleveland brass with a “strong interview,” per ESPN.

Though Buffalo’s offense largely struggled under Daboll’s watch, his departure would leave a glaring hole on the team’s coaching staff. Quarterback Josh Allen impressed under Daboll’s tutelage, evolving from a project into a serviceable NFL starter with an incredibly high ceiling.

Replacing Daboll would be no easy task for the Bills. Here are seven candidates they should look at, should the Browns ultimately poach Daboll.

Chad Hall

Buffalo Bills wide receivers coach Chad Hall (Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports)

Though unknown to a large portion of the Buffalo faithful, Chad Hall would perhaps be a front-runner for the team’s potential vacancy at offensive coordinator.

A former NFL wide receiver, Hall has been part of head coach Sean McDermott’s coaching staff since his arrival at One Bills Drive in 2017. Hall initially joined the staff as an offensive assistant, primarily aiding in the wide receivers room.

He retained that title in 2018 before being promoted to wide receivers coach in 2019, helping the Bills’ receiving corps construct an overall productive year in which John Brown caught a career-high 72 passes for 1,060 yards and six touchdowns.

With just three years of NFL coaching under his belt, Hall is still relatively inexperienced. He’s yet to call a play in the NFL, and at just 33 years of age, he’d be the league’s third-youngest offensive coordinator.

Yet, there’s something to be said for continuity. He’s well-liked within Buffalo’s front office, this made evident by his promotion to wide receivers coach last offseason. He’s also been around throughout McDermott’s entire stint as Bills’ head coach, already understanding his demands and offensive preferences.

Though the leap to offensive coordinator after just one year as a position coach could be steep, it’s one that Buffalo may be confident that Hall could handle.

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