Speculation surrounds Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator Todd Bowles
Jan 11, 2015, 6:34 PM | Updated: Jan 14, 2015, 12:23 am
As teams around the NFL continue searching for candidates to fill vacancies in their organization, Cardinals fans wait with bated breath to see where Arizona defensive coordinator Todd Bowles may end up.
Bowles has reportedly interviewed with the Bears, the 49ers and the Falcons. But who had the best shot at snagging him?
Here are the latest updates on Bowles’ interviews and potential hirers, according to league reporters:
Tuesday, Jan. 13
Todd Bowles is scheduled to spend the night in NY with him meeting with the Jets and then fly to Atlanta tomorrow
— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) January 14, 2015
Jets HC candidate Todd Bowles now having dinner with team brass, per source. Meanwhile, still waiting on GM announcement. #nyj
— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) January 13, 2015
Cardinals DC Todd Bowles, interviewing for Jets HC today, is scheduled to fly to Atlanta on Weds (if Jets let him out, which they might not)
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 13, 2015
Monday, Jan. 12
– Bowles set for second interview with Falcons (Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Arizona defensive coordinator Todd Bowles, who’s has moved to the forefront of the Atlanta Falcons’ coaching search, has a second interview with the team scheduled for Wednesday, according to a person familiar with the search.
#AZCardinals DC Todd Bowles is leading candidate to get #Falcons HC job, per Atlanta Journal Constitution.
— Kyle Odegard (@Kyle_Odegard) January 12, 2015
confirmed reports Jets, Falcons want to interview Todd Bowles a 2nd time. per source, he did not have 2nd interview w/49ers.
— Kent Somers (@kentsomers) January 12, 2015
Sunday, Jan. 11
Quick coaching search update: At this point, #Falcons appear to narrow their search to Todd Bowles and Dan Quinn. D is the focus.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 11, 2015
A source with ESPN also said Bowles’ interview with the Falcons lasted five hours. The report also said Bowles would have current Cardinals quarterbacks coach Freddie Kitchens in mind for offensive coordinator.
McDaniels is staying in New England. #Falcons might not wait for Quinn. Makes Bowles leading candidate at this juncture.
— D. Orlando Ledbetter (@DOrlandoAJC) January 11, 2015
Rex Ryan, who was also a potential candidate for the spot, will reportedly be the new head coach of the Buffalo Bills.
The 49ers will conduct a second interview with Todd Bowles, who remains in play for the Falcons and Bears HC jobs as well
— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) January 11, 2015
This is, of course, pending whether Bowles remains available.
The New York Jets reportedly are very interested in Bowles as well.
Where do #Jets stand with their coaching candidates: Dan Quinn and Todd Bowles have emerged above the others. May still talk to Gary Kubiak
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 11, 2015
Jets head coach job still comes down to Woody Johnson and if he wants to wait for Dan Quinn. If not, Todd Bowles could be the guy
— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) January 11, 2015
Wherever he goes, the Cardinals may need to find a new defensive coordinator — and reports say former Steelers defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau might be a top candidate.
Two immediate thoughts on Dick LeBeau. He and Bruce Arians are tight. Would be a top option if Todd Bowles gets a head coaching job…
— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) January 10, 2015
