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The San Francisco 49ers’ quest to optimize their elite defense under the guidance of coordinator Steve Wilks has reached its conclusion. In an unexpected conference call with journalists on Wednesday, head coach Kyle Shanahan announced the dismissal of Wilks from his position as defensive coordinator after just one season.

NFL News / Pro Football Talk / February 9, 2024

Vikings add outside linebackers coach to Mike Pettine's title

The Vikings have officially added another duty to assistant coach Mike Pettine's title. Minnesota announced on Friday that Pettine is now assistant head coach and outside linebackers coach.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / February 9, 2024

Vikings hire new defensive line coach, update Mike Pettine's job title

The Vikings have hired Marcus Dixon as their new defensive line coach for the 2024 season. He replaces Chris Rumph, who held the job for the last two seasons.

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The 'First running backs taken in every NFL draft since 2000' quiz

How many of the first running backs selected in the NFL Draft since the year 2000 can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL QBs drafted in the first round since 2000' quiz

The 'Most rushing yards in an NFL season since 2000' quiz

The 'NFL MVPs' quiz

Green Bay Packers News / Zone Coverage / January 30, 2024

How the Packers Can Set Their New Defense Up For Success

The Green Bay Packers’ defensive coordinator position has to be a popular opening. The Packers have their franchise quarterback in the building, an ascending, cheap offense, and a ton of draft capital invested into high-upside players on defense.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Ranking all 32 of the NFL's current QB situations

With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.

Insider shares big Brock Purdy update ahead of start of offseason program

Did latest development change Steelers' opinion of Aaron Rodgers?

Former GM, NFL insider warn Steelers about Rodgers after latest comments

Browns' Joe Flacco discusses when teams should play young quarterbacks

Three potential landing spots for Eagles TE Dallas Goedert

Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / January 26, 2024

How Do You Choose a New Packers Defensive Coordinator?

Every several years we get a new Packers defensive coordinator. The last (at least) four have ended their time on the team as failures. Living through each of these can give you a lot of ideas on what a good defensive coordinator should be.

NFL Draft News

NFC Draft Rumors: Cardinals, Bears, Loveland, Commanders, Coleman, Panthers

Giants reporter hits back at 'overstated' NFL Draft trade idea

Big-name QB reportedly 'piqued' Jets' interest ahead of draft

Big-name QB reportedly 'piqued' Jets' interest ahead of NFL Draft

Saints making calls on path to QB pick; Derek Carr clarity proving elusive

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 4, 2023

Vikings news: Assistant coach leaving for NCAA job, WR signed to PS

Vikings defensive line coach Chris Rumph has been hired by Clemson to coach their defensive ends, the program announced on Monday. Rumph has been on a leave of absence since October, so this won't materially change things for the Vikings.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / July 20, 2022

How can Vikings asst. HC Mike Pettine help against Packers?

How can Vikings assistant HC Mike Pettine help against Packers?

From 2018-2020, Pettine was the Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator. Then, he became a senior defensive assistant with the Chicago Bears. His experience within the NFC North will help the Vikings.

ESPN ranks Vikings' Dalvin Cook as fourth-best running back

Vikings might have found a starting CB opposite Patrick Peterson in Andrew Booth Jr.

Projecting the Vikings' 2022 record

Could Kyle Rudolph return to Minnesota?

Should the Vikings bring back Xavier Rhodes?

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / June 30, 2022

Mike Pettine now with third NFC North team

Examining Mike Pettine's next stop in the NFC North

Mike Pettine is now coaching for his third team in the NFC North.

Examining how Kevin O'Connell earned his way to Minnesota

Vikings' Dalvin Cook is a top-five running back right now

Adam Thielen is the Jordy Nelson of the Minnesota Vikings

Which NFL teams have allowed the fewest points in the 16-game era?

The '50 touchdowns at age 35' quiz

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / February 10, 2021

Bears hire Mike Pettine as senior defensive assistant

Bears hire former Packers DC Mike Pettine as senior defensive assistant

Chicago Bears have hired Pettine as a senior defensive assistant who will advise new defensive coordinator Sean Desai.

Bears promote John DeFilippo to passing game coordinator

Bears growing impatient in Carson Wentz trade talks?

Which NFL teams have allowed the fewest points in the 16-game era?

The 'Chicago Bears retired numbers' quiz

Green Bay Packers News / Yardbarker / January 29, 2021

Packers parting ways with DC Mike Pettine

Packers parting ways with defensive coordinator Mike Pettine

Pettine's departure had been rumored throughout the week after his defense surrendered four touchdowns in less than two-and-a-half quarters of action versus Tampa Bay last Sunday.

Packers ready to move on from Aaron Rodgers?

Coaches, execs believe Rodgers wants out of Green Bay

Packers offered Aaron Jones top-five RB salary?

Forgotten NFL stars of yesteryear: Defense

The 'Green Bay Packers head coaches' quiz