The two AFC East teams with head coaching vacancies have contacted a popular NFC East assistant.
Cowboys defensive backs coach Kris Richard received interview requests from the Jets and Dolphins on Monday, NJ.com’s Darryl Slater and ESPN.com’s Adam Schefter report (Twitter links).
During the 2018 hiring period, the Seahawks fired Richard after he’d spent three years as their defensive coordinator. A year later, it looks like he will have an opportunity to make a big move. The Jets and Dolphins, though, must wait to meet with the Dallas assistant. The Cowboys’ first-round playoff game prevents teams from meeting with Richard this week.
Previously the Legion of Boom’s position coach from 2012-14, Richard played a key role in Seattle’s rare run of defensive dominance. He has since overseen Byron Jones‘ breakout season and helped a Dallas secondary seeking safety help for months manage its current situation. Also serving as the Cowboys’ defensive passing game coordinator, the 39-year-old assistant has improved Dallas’ pass-defense DVOA mark as well.
The Jets choosing a defensive coach would continue a long trend. The franchise has not hired an offensively oriented leader since the mid-1990s.
Cowboys should replace the happy clapper with Richard the day the season ends for them.
Agree
Even if they don’t, there’s a very high chance he’s the favorite for the job within the next 3 years, and I think he knows that. I think he stays put.
Unless Garrett wins the Super Bowl he is finished in Dallas. Richard will be the next HC in big D.
Rod Marinelli is still awaiting his second chance at HC.
Garrett is far from finished in Dallas. Dude is the Marvin Lewis of the NFC. The chances of Jerrah replacing Howdy Dummy with a difference maker of a Coach, a guy who could possibly steal the spotlight from the Big Boss Man are zero. Just clap Baby!