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Vic Fangio comments on Broncos hiring Mike Shula as new QBs coach

“What’s most impressive is Mike’s proven track record coaching quarterbacks at many different stages of their careers,” Vic Fangio said.

The Denver Broncos hired Mike Shula as their new quarterbacks coach on Tuesday. The son of Don Shula, the winningest coach in NFL history, Shula spent the last two years as the New York Giants’ offensive coordinator under Pat Shurmur.

Shurmur joined Vic Fangio‘s staff as Denver’s new offensive coordinator earlier this month and the team brought Shula in to serve under him. Fangio released a statement on the hiring of Shula on Tuesday.

“Mike is a well-respected coach around the league, especially when it comes to developing quarterbacks,” Fangio said. “The familiarity he has with Pat is an added bonus, but what’s most impressive is Mike’s proven track record coaching quarterbacks at many different stages of their careers.

“We’re fortunate to add someone with his depth of experience, coaching ability and unique perspective to our staff.”

Shula was a three-year starter at Alabama from 1984-1986, leading the Crimson Tide to wins in the Aloha Bowl and the Sun Bowl. He then spent one season as a backup QB with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before transitioning to coaching, joining Tampa Bay’s staff as an offensive assistant.

Shula has been an offensive coordinator or QBs coach with five NFL teams. Before coaching under Shurmur in New York, he spent seven years with the Carolina Panthers and helped Cam Newton win league MVP honors in 2015. He will now work with Drew Lock, Denver’s 23-year-old QB.

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Broncos hire Mike Shula as new quarterbacks coach

The Broncos have hired Mike Shula to be their new quarterbacks coach.

The Denver Broncos have hired former New York Giants offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Mike Shula to be their new quarterbacks coach, according to KUSA-TV’s Mike Klis. Denver had an opening at the position after moving on from T.C. McCartney, who coached the team’s quarterbacks in 2019.

This marks the second change to the offensive coaching staff the Broncos have made this offseason. Earlier this month, Denver fired offensive coordinator Rich Scangarello and replaced him with former Giants head coach Pat Shurmur. The Broncos then fired McCartney, clearing the way for Shula to follow Shurmur to Denver.

Broncos coach Vic Fangio clearly wanted to make improving the team’s offense a priority this offseason.

Shula, 54, is the son of former coach Don Shula, the winningest coach in NFL history. Don Shula won the Associated Press’ Coach of the Year award four times during his 35 years as a coach.

Mike Shula has been coaching in the NFL since 1988. Before a two-year run with the Giants from 2018-2019, Shula coached the Carolina Panthers’ quarterbacks (2011-2012) and then was their offensive coordinator (2013-2017). He has served as a QBs coach or offensive coordinator for five NFL teams.

Playing under Shula last season, New York quarterback Daniel Jones completed 61.9 percent of his passes for 3,027 yards with 24 touchdowns against 12 interceptions in 12 starts. Shula will now get to work with Denver’s young quarterback, Drew Lock, who won four of the five games he started last season.

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Report: Ex-Giant Mike Shula likely to re-join Pat Shurmur in Denver

Former New York Giants OC Mike Shula is expected to re-join Pat Shurmur on the staff of the Denver Broncos.

There seemed to be a substantial disconnect between former New York Giants head coach Pat Shurmur and offensive coordinator Mike Shula during their two years in blue, but as the saying goes, perceptions can be deceiving.

Shurmur and Shula apparently had a better working relationship than was let on during press conferences because Shula is currently working out a deal to re-join Shurmur in Denver.

Mike Klis of 9News reports that the Broncos are Shula are finalizing a deal to make him the team’s next quarterbacks coach.

Incoming Giants head coach Joe Judge did interview Shula for the team’s offensive coordinator role, but that ultimately went to Jason Garrett.

Prior to joining the Giants, Shula served as the Carolina Panthers’ offensive coordinator from 2013-2017. He was also the head coach at Alabama from 2003-2006.

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Broncos interview Mike Shula for quarterbacks coach opening

The Broncos are interviewing Mike Shula for their open quarterbacks coach position.

When the Broncos fired offensive coordinator Rich Scangarello, they had a replacement candidate in mind: former Giants head coach Pat Shurmur. When they team fired quarterbacks coach T.C. McCartney, they probably had a replacement in mind for him, too, likely from Shurmur’s former staff.

Former New York offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Mike Shula is in Denver interviewing for the team’s open QBs coach position, according to multiple media reports. Ryan O’Halloran of The Denver Post was the first to report the news Thursday.

Shula, 54, was likely the Broncos’ top choice for the job after they brought in Shurmur. Shula, the son of legendary NFL coach Don Shula, coached under Shurmur with the Giants over the last two seasons.

Before landing in New York, Shula served as the Panthers’ quarterbacks coach (2011-2012) and offensive coordinator (2013-2017). Under Shula, Carolina quarterback Cam Newton had a career year in 2015, claiming league MVP honors after scoring 45 total touchdowns.

More recently, Shula worked with Giants quarterback Daniel Jones in 2019. Jones completed 61.9 percent of his passes for 3,027 yards with 24 touchdowns against 12 interceptions in 13 games last season. He threw for over 300 yards and four touchdowns in three different games.

Shula is clearly the favorite to become Denver’s next QBs coach.

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Report: Giants’ Joe Judge interviews Mike Shula for OC job

New York Giants head coach Joe Judge has interviewed Mike Shula for the team’s offensive coordinator job.

The New York Giants still are without an offensive coordinator, but newly hired head coach Joe Judge is making strides in that area with a series of interviews currently ongoing.

One of the first to interview for the position was Mike Shula, who remains on staff in East Rutherford after serving as Pat Shurmur’s offensive coordinator over the previous two seasons.

Although Shula served as the Giants offensive coordinator for multiple seasons, it was essentially in name only. Shula did not call offensive plays and primarily worked with quarterbacks, at times even expressing some level of disconnected from what Shurmur was doing.

Prior to joining the Giants, Shurmur served as the Carolina Panthers’ offensive coordinator from 2013-2017. He was also the head coach at Alabama from 2003-2006.

Given that Shula remains on staff, it makes sense that Judge would give him the courtesy of interview, but that doesn’t necessarily mean he’s a front-runner for the job or even a serious candidate.

Expect additional interviews to take place throughout the week.

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Mike Shula may interest Broncos

Broncos offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur might have interest in bringing Mike Shula to Denver.

After moving on from Rich Scangarello, the Denver Broncos are expected to make former New York Giants head coach Pat Shurmur their new offensive coordinator. It wouldn’t be surprising to see Shurmur have some of his old coaching staff join him in Denver.

Mike Shula, who served as New York’s offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach from 2018-2019, is presumably available after Shurmur’s departure. The Giants are expected to hire Jerry Schuplinski as their new QBs coach, which might be a sign that Shula won’t be brought back for the 2020 season.

The Athletic’s Nicki Jhabvala noted on Twitter on Monday that Shula “spent a good bit of time” with quarterback Drew Lock at Missouri’s pro day last year. If Shurmur wants one of “his guys” coaching Denver’s quarterbacks, Shula would make sense.

It’s also possible that the Broncos could stick with current QBs coach T.C. McCartney, who joined Denver’s staff last year. McCartney has five years of coaching experience in the NFL. He worked for the San Francisco 49ers and Cleveland Browns before joining Vic Fangio’s staff in 2019.

So far, Scangarello is the only coach the Broncos haven’t brought back.

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4 candidates who the Jags should consider for their OC vacancy

The Jacksonville Jaguars and offensive coordinator John DeFilippo decided to mutually part ways Monday morning, which means the Jags now have a new vacancy alongside the two they already had on offense. That means head coach Doug Marrone will be …

The Jacksonville Jaguars and offensive coordinator John DeFilippo decided to mutually part ways Monday morning, which means the Jags now have a new vacancy alongside the two they already had on offense. That means head coach Doug Marrone will be commencing a new search immediately for a replacement.

Here are some names that make sense for the Jags to consider:

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New York Giants Mike Shula quarterback coach Mike Shula

Like Garrett, Shula has a ton of experience as both a quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator. In fact, Shula has been coaching in the NFL since the late 80s and has over 30 years’ worth of coaching experience.

He’s technically still employed by the Giants despite his boss Pat Shurmur getting fired after the 2019 season, but new head coach Joe Judge may have a new quarterbacks coach in mind and likely won’t hold Shula back if he wants to move on.

As we pointed out in our list of quarterback coach candidates, Shula has also groomed young talent before in Daniel Jones and Cam Newton, which, of course, is huge for Minshew. He also has coached in Jacksonville before under Jack Del Rio and may be open to coming back to Northeastern Florida.

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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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Giants Coordinator Corner: Nothing but love, appreciation for Eli Manning

The New York Giants coordinators met with the media on Thursday and it was a completely warranted Eli Manning love fest.

The New York Giants (4-11) face the Philadelphia Eagles (8-7) this Sunday at MetLife Stadium in a game that might have more significance to the Giants then it does to the Eagles, who are on the apron of the NFC East title.

The Giants’ three coordinators could all be facing their final games in East Rutherford and on Thursday spoke to the media about the upcoming game against the Eagles.

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Offensive coordinator Mike Shula

Sunday being the last game of the 2019 season is also the final game of veteran quarterback Eli Manning’s current contract. The Giants, with Daniel Jones now the new franchise quarterback, will not be re-signing Manning, so he’ll be suiting up for the final time in Giant Blue.

Shula talked about what is was like to coach a consummate pro such as Eli Manning.

“I feel really lucky. I feel really lucky to be here for a lot of reasons, with our ownership, with Coach Shurmur, with Dave (Gettleman), but especially coaching a guy like Eli,” said Shula. “I’ve coached a lot of really good players. I’ve been really fortunate to be around, and he is really special for a lot of the reasons that won’t ever go down on a stat sheet, in my opinion. The kind of guy he is, the way he handles things, watching him how he is with you all, with his teammates, with coaches, handling the situation earlier this year. It’s just unbelievable. I’ll never forget it. I’ve learned a lot from him in all areas of my life.”

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Giants Coordinator Corner: Coaches focused on rookie improvements

The New York Giants coordinators are focused on rookie improvements entering Week 16 of the regular season.

It’s been a long season for the New York Giants, but things are winding down. Not much has been accomplished thus far — just three wins in the first 14 games — but the players keep going and the coaches keep working.

This week, the Giants will travel down to Washington to face the Redskins, another 3-11 team seeking a path back to respectability. The game has some meaning to it. The winner gets to stay out of the NFC East basement while the winner betters their lot in the 2020 NFL Draft.

The Giants’ three coordinators briefed the media on their respective units as the next to last regular season game approaches.

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Offensive coordinator Mike Shula

Rookie wide receiver Darius Slayton (44 receptions, 690 yards and three touchdowns) was considered a player who could “stretch the field’ out of college but the fifth-round draft pick out of Auburn has shown he is much more than that.

Shula was asked about Slayton’s route running and how surprised the Giants are at how advanced he is.

“I think Tyke (Tolbert) has done a great job with him. I think we probably didn’t give him enough credit as a route-runner coming out of college,” Shula said. “I know those guys are well-coached down there at Auburn. They have a little bit different offense than we do, but they still run a lot of the same routes. We saw a lot of big plays, just like everybody did, when he was coming out in the draft. But he’s really good at really running all of the routes for a young guy. For example, one of the easiest things, you would think it’s easy, but a lot of the time, especially for young guys, just getting the proper depth.

“He’s probably as good as any rookie as I’ve ever seen, as little as that is, at just getting depth because as we know, the timing is so important. If you’re short, the quarterback is going to be late with the ball. He’s done a good job with that.”

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