Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham told Maxx Crosby not to worry about how any scheme change could affect him.
Vincent Bonsignore
Raiders reporter
Vinny has covered the Raiders extensively in the past, breaking news on their eventual move to Las Vegas and their thwarted return to Los Angeles. Before joining the Review-Journal, he covered the Rams for The Athletic and the Los Angeles Daily News.
Giants’ defensive coordinator Patrick Graham interviewed for the job on Friday and a deal quickly fell into place. Graham previously coached with the New England Patriots.
Nothing personal on either Rich Bisaccia or Josh McDaniels’ end, but there would be awkwardness in a setup with Bisaccia back as special teams coach working for McDaniels.
Sean Desai coached nine years with the Bears, including two seasons as their safeties coach before being promoted to defensive coordinator after the 2020 season.
The Raiders on Wednesday added Chicago Bears assistant director of player personnel Champ Kelly to their front office as assistant general manager.
While Josh McDaniels is expected to call the plays, he will hire an offensive coordinator. On defense, he’s been linked to Don “Wink” Martindale, recently let go by the Ravens.
Derek Carr and Raiders coach Josh McDaniels spoke by phone over the weekend, but nothing has been decided by McDaniels or general manager Dave Ziegler about a contract extension.
Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels will be named Raiders head coach. Dave Ziegler, the Patriots pro personnel director, was named general manager on Sunday.
There are valid reasons why a pairing of Josh McDaniels and the Raiders would succeed and enough red flags to brace for a potential crash and burn.
The Raiders appear headed toward the end of their coaching and general manager searches, and fans want to get the scoop from beat reporter Vincent Bonsignore.
On the same day two NFL teams hired head coaches, the Raiders interviewed the Buccaneers’ Todd Bowles and asked to speak to Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels..
The methodical pace for which the search is unfolding suggests a disciplined commitment by the Raiders to allowing the process to guide them to an ultimate decision.
When Los Angeles opens its arms to the NFL’s crown event in the week leading up to the Feb. 13 game, it will do so under restricted conditions.
Maxx Crosby, Tre’von Moehrig and A.J. Cole earned honors for their play this season from the Pro Football Writers Association.
In a Q and A with the Review-Journal, two NFL execs say while there have been advances in increasing diversity, the Rooney Rule is still a necessary tool that creates frustration and anger.