Steelers request interview with Jeff Hafley for head coach
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The Miami Dolphins are shopping for a new head football coach. Mike McDaniel's firing on Jan. 8 was the first step and the hiring of Jon-Eric Sullivan as the team's new general manager was the second step.
After Mike Tomlin stepped away, it did not just shake the top of the building; instead, the Pittsburgh Steelers are looking for a fresh start with a new head coach. But according to a report, it painted a brutal picture for the coaches who followed Tomlin for years.
Saleh, 46, has been asked to interview with five teams: the Dolphins, Ravens, Titans, Falcons and Cardinals. Though he went 20-36 as head coach of the Jets, Saleh is well-regarded in the league because of his acumen as a defensive coordinator and his leadership skills.
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The Chargers have completed an interview with quarterbacks coach Shane Day for their opening offensive coordinator job, the team announced Thursday.
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens have interviewed former Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel for their coaching vacancy. McDaniel was fired earlier this month after going 35-33 in four seasons with the Dolphins. Miami went 7-10 this season, missing the playoffs for a second straight year.
Packers DL coach DeMarcus Covington received an interview request from the Cowboys for the team's open defensive coordinator job.
McDaniel, 42, is scheduled to interview with Tampa Bay coach Todd Bowles for the offensive coordinator job on Friday, and he would be the No. 1 play-calling target for many NFL teams.
And while some names could return, the Steelers have permitted all coaches to seek employment elsewhere, according to Gerry Dulac. “The Steelers have told all of Mike Tomlin’s assistant coaches they are free to pursue other opportunities and won’t be retained unless the new head coach wants to rehire them,