Breakfast: Jonathan Gannon and the Cardinals hold their defensive coordinator

By Lucas Vola — February 19, 2023 at 8:54 a.m.

Most of the NFL news for Sunday, February 19, 2023.

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Nick Rallis is the Cardinals’ new defensive coordinator

After their superb season, the Eagles continue to be looted. This time, it’s even a former member of the house who comes to steal their talents. Recently promoted to head coach of the Cardinals, Jonathan Glannonthe former defensive coordinator of Philadelphia is indeed in the process of building its staff. And he obviously opted to recruit people he had worked with in Pennsylvania before. Nick Rallisthe linebacker coach for the Eagles will thus become the new defensive coordinator ofArizona.

At 29, Rallis will also become the youngest coordinator (defensive and offensive combined) in the NFL. He arrives to replace Vance Joseph, in office for 4 seasons and who could bounce back… on the side of the Eagles. It is in any case a good thing done for the Cardinals and Jonathan Glannon. The franchise must now get down to finding an offensive coordinator.

Official for Eric Bieniemy at the Commanders

It’s been in the works for a few days, it’s now official: Eric Bieniemy will be the new offensive coordinator for the Commanders. A press conference is scheduled for Thursday to hear the two-time NFL champion’s first words with the Chiefs. At the same time, he becomes assistant to Ron Rivera in the federal capital.

Welcome, Eric!

Two-time Super Bowl winning coordinator Eric Bieniemy is our new assistant head coach/OC

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— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) February 18, 2023

Seahawks confident on Geno Smith case

This is perhaps the most beautiful surprise of the year. After a few unconvincing seasons, Geno Smith returned to the front of the stage thanks to its very good performances at Seattle. So much so that the Seahawks now want to keep it. For that, he will have to re-sign him because the former Jets is a free agent this summer. On this point, John Schneider seems confident.

Discussions are very good so far. We’re on the case, we’re just trying to do the right thing.

Do not panic therefore for the leaders of Seattle to whom there are several days left before the Free-Agency does not officially start (March 15). And at the same time, we must not drag too much because with his performances, Smith will attract suitors. Starting perhaps with the Buccaneers who have an advantage to bring in the pitcher: Dave Canales.

The very recent offensive coordinator of Tampa Bay indeed arrives from Seattle after having worked more than 10 years in the staff of Pete Carroll. He therefore knows Geno Smith very well and has a good relationship with the quarterback. And given that Tom Brady’s departure has left a gaping hole in that position in Florida, Tampa Bay may be drawn to Smith’s profile to take over.

Dak Prescott expects ’20 or 30 per cent change’ in calling games this season

For the first time since 2019, Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott will see his offensive coordinator change. Kellen Moore, in office for 4 seasons, was dismissed and Brian Schottenheimer arrived to replace him. But perhaps the biggest change is more structural. From next season, Mike McCarthy, the head coach, will be in charge of calling offensive plays. So we will have to adapt for the quarterback.

Mike (McCarthy) told me that there would be between 20 and 30% change compared to last year. I can’t wait, it’s good to be able to make further progress, to adjust new details and to be even better.

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The main signatures of the day: Noah Togiai (TE – Eagles).

And bref

– DeAngelo Hall made the leap into the world of coaching. According to Tom Pelissero, the former cornerback should indeed become an assistant coach for the defensive backs at the Panthers. The multiple Pro Bowl will thus (re) discover the NFL from another angle, five years after retiring.

– Like C.J. Gardner-Johnson shortly before the weekend, Jody Fortson, the tight end of the Chiefs, has also just been fined by the league. The NFL accuses him of contact initiated with his helmet directly towards his opponent’s helmet and claims 4383 dollars from him.