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Potential Candidates For Vacant Memphis Showboats Coaching Job
Apr 22, 2022; Birmingham, AL, USA; New Jersey Generals head coach Mike Riley grins as he talks with New Jersey Generals quarterback De'Andre Johnson (1) in the first half at Protective Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports
The United Football League has begun its search for a new Memphis Showboats head coach after the league announced that John DeFilippo has stepped down. We are truly grateful for Coach DeFilippo’s contributions to the Memphis Showboats, UFL, and Legacy USFL. We wish John all the best in his future endeavors.UFL Executive VP Daryl Johnston UFL 2024 head coaches, whose contracts expired on June 30, are not guaranteed to return in 2025. However, many are still operating under the assumption of an unwritten agreement that they'll be back once the league's payroll clock restarts on Jan. 1. The caveat is whether or not they choose to return because life and career circumstances could change the equation. The Showboats are headed for wholesale changes with not only DeFilippo gone but also general manager Dennis Polian, who stepped down last month. The centralized aspect of the UFL sees the league's football operations at the helm of a hiring process. There are many possibilities as to who the UFL can seek to take ov

This article first appeared on UFL on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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