NFL Daily with Gregg Rosenthal Vikings Fire Adofo-Mensah, Cardinals Hire Mike LaFleur, Rams extend McVay and Snead & More
Feb 2, 2026
Ollie Connolly, British NFL reporter and analyst who breaks down coaching hires and film, joins to dissect the week’s big front-office moves. They discuss Mike LaFleur landing in Arizona, the Vikings parting ways with Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, Rams extending McVay and Snead, and how coaching shifts reshape team fits and playoff dynamics.
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Kubiak Chose Raiders For Clear QB Path
- Clint Kubiak likely chose the Raiders because the job aligned with the organization and offered a clearer quarterback path.
- Patrick Claybon and Gregg Rosenthal note his familiarity with Fernando Mendoza and Tom Brady influenced the decision.
LaFleur Hire Feels Like A Convenience Pick
- Mike LaFleur's hire in Arizona feels like a fallback pick driven by coaching-tree pedigree and availability.
- Ollie Connolly and Gregg Rosenthal argue his Jets play-calling stint raises durability questions for full-team leadership.
Hiring Cycle Skewed Toward Offense And Experience
- This coaching cycle heavily favored offensive coaching trees and previous head-coaching experience.
- Gregg Rosenthal highlights a troubling low count of Black head coaches hired this cycle, underscoring systemic issues.