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Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:58:21 -0800
The Denver Broncos have denied the Oakland Raiders permission to speak to linebackers coach Richard Smith for their defensive coordinator job.
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:51:00 -0800
Denver Broncos linebackers coach Richard Smith could be a candidate to replace Dennis Allen as the team's defensive coordinator. Allen agreed in principal to become head coach of the Oakland Raiders.
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:15:14 -0800
Denver Broncos linebackers coach Richard Smith could be someone Oakland Raiders head coach Dennis Allen looks to hire as his new defensive coordinator.
Tue, 25 Jan 2011 13:39:20 -0800
The Denver Broncos named Ron Milus as their secondary coach and Richard Smith as their new linebackers coach Tuesday, Jan. 25.
Sun, 16 Jan 2011 11:43:41 -0800
The Denver Broncos will hire Carolina Panthers linebackers coach Richard Smith as their new linebackers coach, a source told Jason La Canfora, of NFL Network.
Fri, 14 Jan 2011 16:25:50 -0800
The Denver Broncos have reached out to Carolina Panthers linebackers coach Richard Smith and special teams coach Jeff Rodgers, sources told Darin Gantt, of the Charlotte Observer.
Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:32:43 -0800
Drew Dougherty, of HoustonTexans.com, reports Houston Texans LB Brian Cushing led the team in tackles for the sixth time this season. Cushing had 10 tackles, a sack and an interception during the game. Defensive coordinator Richard Smith said, "He just keeps getting better and better and better. We keep giving him a little bit more and a little bit more."
Tue, 21 Aug 2007 11:14:25 -0700
Megan Manfull, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Texans defensive coordinator Richard Smith is not happy with the lack of production from the team's defensive line on passing downs this preseason, especially in the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 18, against the Arizona Cardinals. "I'm happy we won the game, but once again, I'm not totally excited about the way we performed. There wasn't enough pressure on the quarterback. We have to go back and look at it, and evaluate it. The run defense I'm pleased with. I'm not pleased in terms of our pass defense. And it comes from a combination of things: pressure on the quarterback and doing a good job of our coverage," Smith said. In the game against the Cardinals, the starters on the defensive line totaled only one tackle and one pass defensed.
Mon, 27 Feb 2006 18:22:54 -0800
Carter Toole, of HoustonTexans.com, reports Houston Texans LB Jason Babin could play some defensive end in the team's new 3-4 scheme, according to defensive coordinator Richard Smith.
Wed, 15 Feb 2006 18:06:53 -0800
Nick Schenck, of HoustonTexans.com, reports Houston Texans defensive coordinator Richard Smith is planning to convert the team's defense to a 4-3 alignment. Smith said, "We feel it's going to fit our personnel extremely well here. Also, we have the ability to be able to run some 3-4, which we will install. We think that's an advantage because this football team has been running the 3-4 for quite a long time here. Because of that, we feel it's harder for an offense to prepare for us. So right now we're building our library."
Thu, 02 Feb 2006 13:17:17 -0800
HoustonTexans.com reports the Houston Texans have named Richard Smith as the team's defensive coordinator.
Wed, 01 Feb 2006 18:20:14 -0800
John McClain, of the Houston Chronicle, reports the Houston Texans will hire Miami Dolphins co-defensive coordinator Richard Smith as their new defensive coordinator. Smith's hiring could become official as early as Thursday, Feb. 2, said a league official who asked not to be named.
Tue, 24 Jan 2006 21:50:22 -0800
Alex Marvez, of the Sun-Sentinel, reports Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Richard Smith may be headed to the Houston Texans. The Houston Chronicle reported that Smith is expected to become the Texans' co-defensive coordinator with Arizona Cardinals assistant coach Frank Bush on new head coach Gary Kubiak's staff. Smith and assistant head coach of defense Will Muschamp essentially served as the Dolphins' co-coordinators in 2005.
Tue, 01 Mar 2005 18:26:20 -0800
Updating a previous report, according to MiamiDolphins.com, the Miami Dolphins have named Richard Smith as their defensive coordinator. Smith spent the last two seasons as the Detroit Lions assistant head coach/linebackers coach.
Tue, 01 Mar 2005 09:19:57 -0800
Alex Marvez, of the Miami Sun-Sentinel, reports the Miami Dolphins have agreed to hire Richard Smith, according to a source. Smith, who spent the past two seasons as assistant head coach/linebackers coach with the Detroit Lions, could be named the Dolphins defensive coordinator or assistant head coach.
Thu, 27 Jan 2005 09:39:40 -0800
Harvey Fialkov, of the Miami Sun-Sentinel, reports the Miami Dolphins conducted a second interview with Detroit Lions assistant head coach and linebackers coach Richard Smith Wednesday, Jan. 26, about their vacant defensive coordinator position.
Tue, 25 Jan 2005 13:04:41 -0800
Jason Cole, of the Miami Herald, reports the Miami Dolphins requested and were granted permission to interview Richard Smith about their defensive coordinator vacancy. Smith served as the linebackers and assistant head coach of the Detroit Lions last year and is a 17-year NFL coaching veteran.
