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FILE - Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus is shown on the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Indianapolis. Matt Eberflus is the new coach of the Chicago Bears, a person with direct knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press, tasked with turning around a franchise mired in mediocrity for much of the past decade. The person confirmed the move to the AP on condition of anonymity Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, because there had been no announcement by the Bears.(AP Photo/Zach Bolinger, FIle)
Chicago Bears hire Colts DC Matt Eberflus as head coach

By Jay Cohen Jan. 27, 2022 12:02 PM EST

FILE - Dallas Cowboys defensive line coach Aden Durde walks on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Arlington, Texas, Nov. 14, 2021. Durde is the first British-born coach to get a full-time job in the NFL. He is a product of the league's coaching diversity programs. Durde is in his second stint with the Cowboys after starting out as a coaching intern. The London native's first full-time job came under Dan Quinn in Atlanta. Durde joined the Cowboys after Quinn was hired as defensive coordinator. The former NFL Europe linebacker also has done plenty of work in player development in his home country. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
Cowboys' Durde grows as 1st Brit to coach full time in NFL

By Schuyler Dixon Dec. 10, 2021 03:08 AM EST

FILE - Detroit Lions wide receiver Roy Williams questions an official during the team's NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Detroit on Sept. 14, 2008. Williams was traded by the Lions five losses into the 2008 season and the former receiver was not surprised they ended up becoming the NFL's first 0-16 team. Williams says the writing was on the wall. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Winless Lions drawing comparisons to their 0-16 team in 2008

By Larry Lage Nov. 05, 2021 01:09 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr speaks during a press conference after NFL football practice Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021, in Henderson, Nev. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Interim head coach Rich Bisaccia ready to guide Raiders

By W.g. Ramirez Oct. 13, 2021 08:30 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 29, 2021, file photo, Las Vegas Raiders general manager Mike Mayock walks on the sideline during at the team's NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif. After failing to post a winning record in three seasons since Jon Gruden returned as coach, the Raiders know that nothing short of a playoff berth can be considered a success in year four. “We think we’re going to be a pretty good football team,” Mayock said Wednesday, Sept. 1. "We’re not hiding from expectations." (AP Photo/Scot Tucker, File)
Raiders GM Mike Mayock: 'We need to be a playoff team'

By Josh Dubow Sep. 01, 2021 08:33 PM EDT

Marinelli, Turner win pro football writers' Zimmerman award

By The Associated Press Jun. 14, 2021 05:06 PM EDT
Las Vegas defensive line coach Rod Marinelli and San Francisco running backs coach Bobby Turner have been given the Paul “Dr. Z” Zimmerman Award by the...

FILE - AFC defensive coordinator Gus Bradley, of the Los Angeles Chargers, watches during the first half of the NFL Pro Bowl football game against the NFC, in Orlando, Fla., in this Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019, file photo. The Las Vegas Raiders have hired Gus Bradley as their new defensive coordinator with the task of turning around one of the league's worst units. Coach Jon Gruden decided to bring on the experienced Bradley on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, to fill that role Paul Guenther had for the first two-plus seasons on his staff before being fired in December. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Raiders hire Gus Bradley as new defensive coordinator

By Josh Dubow Jan. 12, 2021 02:16 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2020, file photo, Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. The Dallas Cowboys agreed to terms Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, with former Atlanta coach Quinn as defensive coordinator, turning over a unit that was among the worst in franchise history to someone who built his reputation on defense in Seattle. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Cowboys pick ex-Atlanta coach Quinn as defensive coordinator

Jan. 11, 2021 07:52 PM EST

Denver Broncos cornerback Michael Ojemudia (23) forces a fumble by Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Raiders miss playoffs for 3rd season under coach Jon Gruden

By Josh Dubow Jan. 04, 2021 06:05 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) celebrates after tight end Darren Waller (83) scored a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Mariota's magic can't keep Raiders playoff hopes alive

By Josh Dubow Dec. 18, 2020 01:04 AM EST

Las Vegas Raiders strong safety Johnathan Abram (24) tackles Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Raiders missing 4 more defensive starters for Chargers game

By Josh Dubow Dec. 16, 2020 05:10 PM EST

Kicker Mike Badgley #4 celebrates with punter Ty Long #1 of the Los Angeles Chargers after kicking the game winning 43 yard field goal to defeat the Atlanta Falcons 20-17 during a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. Los Angeles Chargers won 20-17. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)
Raiders need quick fix vs. Chargers to stay in playoff hunt

By Josh Dubow Dec. 16, 2020 04:47 PM EST

Raiders host Chargers seeking season sweep

By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2020 02:07 PM EST
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (4-9) at LAS VEGAS (7-6) Thursday, 8:20 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE - Raiders by 3 ...

Quarterback Justin Herbert #10 hugs teammate wide receiver Tyron Johnson #83 of the Los Angeles Chargers after defeating the Atlanta Falcons 20-17 during a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. Los Angeles Chargers won 20-17. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)
Chargers' Herbert faces new challenges with short week

By Joe Reedy Dec. 15, 2020 06:53 PM EST

File-This Dec. 15, 2019, file photo shows then Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Arlington, Texas. Marinelli doesn’t have much time to fix all the problems on the Las Vegas Raiders defense. He was promoted from defensive line coach to interim defensive coordinator after Paul Guenther was fired on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, and has just three days to make his mark before the Raiders host the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)
Marinelli has little time to fix Raiders defensive woes

By Josh Dubow Dec. 15, 2020 06:16 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden speaks to his players during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Gruden: Guenther fired because Raiders D needed 'new voice'

By Josh Dubow Dec. 14, 2020 05:37 PM EST

FILE - In this April 11, 2019, file photo, Oakland Raiders defensive coordinator Paul Guenther attends an NFL local Pro Day at the team's football facility in Alameda, Calif. The Las Vegas Raiders fired Guenther after he failed to make any significant improvement for the unit in nearly three full seasons on the job. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
Raiders fire defensive coordinator Paul Guenther

By Josh Dubow Dec. 13, 2020 10:23 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (13) misses a catch while covered by Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Trayvon Mullen (27) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Raiders fire Guenther after defense's dismal outing vs Colts

W.g. Ramirez Dec. 13, 2020 09:08 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 6, 2020, file photo, New York Giants head coach Joe Judge is greeted after an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle. The Giants started 0-5 and now are leading the NFC East. More significantly, they have made progress everywhere. Of particular note is the accountability Judge and his staff brought. Such culpability was decidedly absent almost since Tom Coughlin left. (AP Photo/Larry Maurer, File)
On Football: Changing cultures a part of new coach's job

By Barry Wilner Dec. 11, 2020 02:53 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2019, file photo, Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli talks to players on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Arlington, Texas. Now with the Las Vegas Raiders, the 71-year-old war veteran known for his salty language on the practice field could be one of the team's most important offseason additions. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman, File)
Rod Marinelli reunites with Jon Gruden on Raiders staff

By Josh Dubow Sep. 01, 2020 02:56 AM EDT