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Thu, 07 Feb 2013 09:25:11 -0800
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced Thursday, Feb. 7, they have hired John Garrett as wide receivers coach, John McNulty as quarterbacks coach, Tony Oden as secondary/cornerbacks coach, Robb Smith as linebackers coach and Dave Wannstedt as special teams coordinator.
Fri, 01 Feb 2013 13:42:44 -0800
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers hired Dave Wannstedt as their special teams coordinator Friday, Feb. 1.
Fri, 18 Jan 2013 10:18:07 -0800
The St. Louis Rams do not appear interested in former Kansas City Chiefs head coach Romeo Crennel, Cleveland Browns defensive coordinator Dick Jauron or former Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator Dave Wannstedt for their defensive coordinator positon.
Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:18:42 -0800
Former Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith and former Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator Dave Wannstedt could be options for defensive coordinator if the team switches to a 4-3 defensive alignment.
Mon, 22 Oct 2012 07:57:33 -0700
Buffalo Bills head coach Chan Gailey said he will not consider any coaching changes on defense during the bye week. Defensive coordinator Dave Wannstedt's unit has struggled this season, ranking 31st in the NFL and allowing 32.4 points per game.
Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:52:58 -0700
Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator Dave Wannstedt could be a candidate for the University of Arkansas coaching vacancy.
Thu, 15 Mar 2012 10:01:25 -0700
One of the selling points for Buffalo Bills LB Mario Williams agreeing to terms with the team is what defensive coordinator Dave Wannstedt could do with him in their 4-3 scheme.
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 04:53:32 -0800
Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator Dave Wannstedt said of the biggest keys for the team's switch to a 4-3 defense will be the line's ability to win one-on-one battles at the line of scrimmage. "The teams that have had the most success with pressure schemes have been the ones that have won the one-on-one battles," Wannstedt said.
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:14:06 -0800
Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator Dave Wannstedt is extremely confident in LB Kelvin Sheppard's ability to man the middle in the team's new 4-3 scheme. "I've got all the confidence in the world ... to me he's about what you're looking for in a 4-3 middle linebacker," Wannstedt said.
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 05:40:04 -0800
Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator Dave Wannstedt said Thursday, Feb. 16, the two biggest reasons for optimism regarding the team's switch to the 4-3 are DL Kyle Williams and DL Marcell Dareus and the team's 2011 rookie class. By the end of last season, the Bills had four rookies with prominent roles on defense.
Mon, 02 Jan 2012 12:59:45 -0800
The Buffalo Bills have named assistant head coach Dave Wannstedt as their new defensive coordinator.
Wed, 21 Dec 2011 07:50:13 -0800
Buffalo Bills head coach Chan Gailey said Tuesday, Dec. 20, he isn't questioning whether changes need to be made to his coaching staff. Gailey said there's enough blame to go around rather than have him single out anyone on a team that has lost seven straight games. "You lose this many games in a row, we all get criticism," Gailey said. "There's nobody that escapes criticism when you're doing what we're doing right now." Gailey denied a report that assistant coach Dave Wannstedt had become more involved in defensive playcalling duties.
Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:38:23 -0800
Buffalo Bills head coach Chan Gailey denied a radio report that stated that defensive coordinator George Edwards was no longer calling the plays during games. The report stated that inside linebacker coach Dave Wannstedt had taken over the play-calling duties.
Sun, 18 Dec 2011 21:37:39 -0800
Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator George Edwards might be in danger of losing his job. In Week 15, assistant head coach Dave Wannstedt was calling the defensive plays, according to the team's broadcast team.
Wed, 02 Feb 2011 10:36:21 -0800
Buffalo Bills general manager Buddy Nix said he expects inside linebackers coach Dave Wannstedt to help with the team's draft preparation because of the knowledge of the college players he acquired while being the head coach at the University of Pittsburgh, reports Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com. "It'll really help us. He's coached some of the guys that were at the Senior Bowl. He's coached against them and he's tried to recruit all of them. So he's got a knowledge that we'll certainly draw from," Nix said.
Sun, 23 Jan 2011 13:15:33 -0800
Buffalo Bills assistant head coach Dave Wannstedt will not be coaching the 2011 Senior Bowl because he will stay at the team's facility to watch game film so he can get a better feeling for the players and the defensive philosophy, reports Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com.
Sat, 22 Jan 2011 09:24:44 -0800
Updating previous reports, Buffalo Bills assistant head coach Dave Wannstedt will also coach the team's inside linebackers this year, reports Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com. Wannstedt has 36 years of coaching experience, including serving as a head coach with the Miami Dolphins and Chicago Bears. Wannstedt will assist defensive coordinator George Edwards in addition to his inside linebacker coaching duties.
Fri, 21 Jan 2011 07:47:00 -0800
Dick Jauron is now believed to be the frontrunner for the Cleveland Browns defensive coordinator job, particularly after the Buffalo Bills hired Dave Wannstedt, according to Alex Marvez, of FOXSports.com.
Fri, 21 Jan 2011 07:30:30 -0800
The Buffalo Bills have hired Dave Wannstedt as the team's assistant head coach and linebackers coach, according to Alex Marvez, of FOXSports.com.
Thu, 20 Jan 2011 19:37:46 -0800
The Cleveland Browns interviewed former NFL and University of Pittsburgh head coach Dave Wannstedt for their defensive coordinator position Thursday, Jan. 20, reports The Associated Press.
Mon, 17 Jan 2011 11:20:21 -0800
Updating a previous report, the Cleveland Browns will interview former University of Pittsburgh head coach Dave Wannstedt for their vacant defensive coordinator position, a source told Mary Kay Cabot, of The Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Mon, 17 Jan 2011 10:25:10 -0800
The Cleveland Browns will speak with former University of Pittsburgh head coach Dave Wannstedt this week about the possibility of becoming the team's assistant head coach, reports Adam Schefter, of ESPN.
Thu, 13 Jan 2011 14:49:27 -0800
The Buffalo Bills met with former University of Pittsburgh head coach Dave Wannstedt Thursday, Jan. 13, reports BuffaloBills.com's Chris Brown. Head coach Chan Gailey said the team has not discussed any possible role Wannstadt would have at this point.
Thu, 13 Jan 2011 13:06:48 -0800
The Dallas Cowboys likely will not be interested in former University of Pittsburgh head coach Dave Wannstedt as their next defensive coordinator because he does not have experience in the 3-4 defense and could have better opportunities, reports ESPNDallas.com's Todd Archer.
Wed, 12 Jan 2011 06:16:10 -0800
Updating a previous report, The Carolina Panthers are expected to interview former Miami Dolphins head coach Dave Wannstedt for their defensive coordinator position, a source told Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com.
Tue, 11 Jan 2011 13:10:40 -0800
Former head coach Dave Wannstedt is generating interest for NFL jobs, according to ESPN's Chris Mortensen and Adam Schefter. Wannstedt is expected to talk to the San Diego Chargers about their vacant defensive coordinator position within the next 24 hours. Wannstedt could also be an option as an assistant coach for the Carolina Panthers. The Cleveland Browns and Buffalo Bills have also expressed interest in him.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004 08:54:05 -0800
Jay Glazer, of Fox Sports, reports on Foxsports.com that former Miami Dolphins head coach Dave Wannstedt is taking over as the head coach at Pittsburgh if all goes well with his meeting with the chancellor Thursday, Dec. 23. If things go smoothly, an afternoon press conference to announce the deal is expected.
Tue, 09 Nov 2004 14:49:20 -0800
Updating ongoing reports, Miami Dolphins head coach Dave Wannstedt officially resigned from the team Tuesday, Nov. 9. "I believe that it's the proper decision at this time in terms of being a professional ... I have too much respect for the players in this organization and the ownership of this organization to allow myself and my situation to be the focal point for the remainder of the football season," Wannstedt said. "There are a number of things that you can point to if you want to look for reasons why I'm here standing in front of you today. Many of those things I had no control over, but those things are not important today. Nobody wants to hear about excuses. Someone has to accept the responsibility, the ultimate responsibility, I'm the head coach, and that falls on me."
Mon, 08 Nov 2004 23:17:18 -0800
Alex Marvez and Craig Barnes, of the Sun-Sentinel, report Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Jim Bates will take over as the team's interim head coach, replacing Dave Wannstedt, who is expected to resign Tuesday, Nov. 9. Bates, 48, has been the team's defensive coordinator since 2000 and is the team's only member of the coaching staff with professional head coaching experience. He held the position with the San Antonio Gunslingers, of the United States Football League in 1985.
Mon, 08 Nov 2004 22:42:30 -0800
NFL.com, citing a report in The Miami Herald, reports Miami Dolphins head coach Dave Wannstedt is expected to resign Tuesday, Nov. 9. Wannstedt has already reportedly met with Dolphins' owner Wayne Huizenga, who confirmed an announcement will be made Nov. 9. "Dave called me and we got together, but I'm not going to comment at this point," Huizenga told The Associated Press. No announcement has been made regarding Wannstedt's replacement.
Sun, 07 Nov 2004 07:10:31 -0800
Alex Marvez, of the Miami Sun-Sentinel, reports the Miami Dolphins Week 9 game against the Arizona Cardinals is a pivotal game for head coach Dave Wannstedt, who is on the hot seat after a 1-7 start to the season and an embarrassing 41-14 loss to the divisional rival New York Jets on Monday night last week. Although Wannstedt was given a vote of confidence by team owner Wayne Huizenga two weeks ago, there is speculation the club could make a coaching change by next week, as the team has a BYE in Week 10. If a change is made, defensive coordinator Jim Bates is considered the leading candidate to step into that role.
Thu, 21 Oct 2004 16:47:16 -0700
According to the Sun-Sentinel, Miami Dolphins owner H. Wayne Huizenga said he was leaning against making any major in-season changes regarding his team, which means coach Dave Wannstedt's job is probably safe for the time being. He did say he was "very disappointed" in the way the team has played this year even when considering all of the misfortunes the team has had to endure during the season.
Mon, 19 Jul 2004 18:28:43 -0700
MiamiDolphins.com reports Miami Dolphins head coach Dave Wannstedt believes the New England Patriots will once again be the team to beat in the AFC East. "They will undoubtedly go into the season as the favorite to win the division," Wannstedt said.
Thu, 24 Jun 2004 08:23:07 -0700
Alex Marvez, of the Sun-Sentinel, reports Miami Dolphins head coach Dave Wannstedt was deposed Wednesday, June 23, in the malpractice and gross negligence case of former Dolphins WR O.J. McDuffie, attorney Herman Russomanno said. McDuffie is suing former Dolphins team doctor John Uribe, current orthopedic consultants Dan Kanell and George Caldwell, foot specialist Robert Mills, radiologist Michael Thorpe, HealthSouth Doctors Hospital and Holy Cross Hospital. The lawsuit revolves around a left big toe injury suffered in November 1999, that eventually ended McDuffie's career.
Tue, 18 May 2004 09:26:17 -0700
The Miami Herald reports in the week since Miami Dolphins running backs coach Joel Collier was reassigned from offensive coordinator by Dolphins head coach Dave Wannstedt because of health concerns, multiple sources have said Collier and quarterbacks coach/assistant head coach Marc Trestman didn't see eye to eye. Wannstedt has strongly denied that a rift between both sides had anything to do with his decision. "I've already emphatically said that the adjustment was made only because of Joel's health situation," Wannstedt said. "Now that it has been made, we're moving forward and concentrating on what we need to do to get ready for this season."
Tue, 20 Apr 2004 01:16:14 -0700
The Palm Beach Post reports Miami Dolphins head coach Dave Wannstedt is recovering from knee surgery. Wannstedt said his knee is fine and it was just a clean up surgery.
Tue, 30 Mar 2004 08:18:01 -0800
The Sun-Sentinel reports Miami Dolphins owner Wayne Huizenga placed more blame on Dolphins PK Olindo Mare than head coach Dave Wannstedt for the Dolphins not making the playoffs last season. "I think a lot of our problems last year were receivers and the offensive line," said Huizenga. "If we would have given him a little more help, I think we would have had a better year. But there again, I go back to if we made two field goals and had two more wins, we'd be in the playoffs." Huizenga never mentioned Mare by name, but it was obvious he was referring to Mare's two missed field goals on Oct. 19, in a 19-13 overtime loss to the New England Patriots.
Mon, 02 Feb 2004 20:20:48 -0800
MiamiDolphins.com reports the Miami Dolphins have named Chris Foerster tight ends coach. Foerster replaces Pat Jones who is now serving the dual role of special assistant to head coach Dave Wannstedt while also working in pro personnel.
Wed, 31 Dec 2003 11:11:27 -0800
The Cleveland News-Herald reports Miami Dolphins running backs coach Joel Collier is a possible candidate for the Cleveland Browns' vacant offensive coordinator position. However, Dolphins head coach Dave Wannstedt said that, as of Tuesday, Dec. 30, he had not received a request to interview Collier from the Browns.
Wed, 31 Dec 2003 11:03:10 -0800
Alex Marvez, of the Sun-Sentinel, reports Miami Dolphins LG Jamie Nails recently expressed his displeasure with the public criticism he received this season from head coach Dave Wannstedt. He said that he felt "singled out." Nails, set to become an unrestricted free agent following this season, said he hopes to re-sign with the Dolphins.
Tue, 30 Dec 2003 06:13:02 -0800
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports Miami Dolphins head coach Dave Wannstedt agreed to give up some responsibility over personnel decisions in exchange for his two-year contract extension. The Dolphins will hire a general manager who will have the final say over the draft and free-agent signings.
Mon, 29 Dec 2003 09:17:11 -0800
Updating previous reports, Miami Dolphins team president Eddie Jones said the team has given head coach Dave Wannstedt a two-year contract extension.
Sun, 28 Dec 2003 12:39:43 -0800
ESPN.com's Len Pasquarelli reports Miami Dolphins sources have said head coach Dave Wannstedt, who has one-year remaining on his five-year deal, will receive a one-season extension through 2005 and remain as the team's head coach.
Sat, 27 Dec 2003 08:19:52 -0800
Alex Marvez and Ethan J. Skolnick, of the Miami Sun-Sentinel, report Miami Dolphins owner Wayne Huizenga has already made his decision regarding the future coaching status of head coach Dave Wannstedt. Huizenga had a two-hour discussion with Dolphins president Eddie Jones about a possible coaching change. Jones did not reveal the decision and an announcement by Huizenga isn't expected until Monday, Dec. 29, at the earliest.
Mon, 22 Dec 2003 07:12:46 -0800
Mark Maske, of the Washington Post, reports the Miami Dolphins are the latest team believed to be interested in Washington Redskins head coach Steve Spurrier. ESPN reported Dolphins owner Wayne Huizenga is comtemplating offering compensation to the Redskins to inherit the remainder of Spurrier's current contract. However, a Dolphins spokesman said there have been no discussions to replace head coach Dave Wannstedt. Spurrier, also linked to several college openings, has continued to assert his plan to return to the Redskins next season.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003 11:12:00 -0800
Alex Marvez, of the Sun-Sentinel, reports Miami Dolphins head coach Dave Wannstedt denied a report that he was contacted by the University of Nebraska for their head coaching job. ESPN.com reported that Wannstedt was one of several NFL coaches to be contacted. Wannstedt said he has not spoken to the school and has no plans to. "My focus is solely on beating the Eagles," Wannstedt said in a statement released by the team. "[Nebraska] is not even on the radar screen."
Mon, 17 Nov 2003 12:32:36 -0800
Miami Dolphins OG Todd Perry (elbow) suffered a hyperextended right elbow in the Week 11 game against the Baltimore Ravens, but head coach Dave Wannstedt said the team would know more on Perry's playing status by Wednesday, Nov. 19.
Mon, 10 Nov 2003 17:18:35 -0800
Miami Dolphins head coach Dave Wannstedt will meet with team owner H. Wayne Huizenga on Tuesday, Nov. 10, to discuss the state of the team. While the Dolphins are a disappointing 5-4, there seems little chance Huizenga will decide to make a coaching change before season's end.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003 09:44:16 -0800
Miami Dolphins head coach Dave Wannstedt said during the Monday press conference that Dolphins FB Rob Konrad (shoulder) suffered a bruised shoulder in Week 9.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003 09:43:58 -0800
Miami Dolphins head coach Dave Wannstedt said during the Monday press conference that Dolphins DT Larry Chester (hamstring/quadriceps) will get limited work Wednesday, Nov. 5.
