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Vikings Defensive Coordinator Leslie Frazier in the Running for Multiple Coaching Positions

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Leslie Frazier, the defensive coordinator of the Minnesota Vikings, has emerged as a top candidate for multiple NFL head coaching positions, including the Denver Broncos, St. Louis Rams, and Detroit Lions. Frazier's résumé has been boosted by the endorsement of Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh, who has praised Frazier's coaching abilities and called him a "tremendous X's-and-O's coach." Despite being a finalist for the Broncos job, Frazier remains in contention for the Rams position, which he is scheduled to discuss with officials on Tuesday. Frazier's potential departure from the Vikings would leave coach Brad Childress in need of a new defensive coordinator, a position he has filled three times since becoming the head coach in 2006.

Key Takeaways:

  • Leslie Frazier is a finalist for the Denver Broncos head coaching position.
  • Frazier is also being considered for the St. Louis Rams head coaching position, despite not having a preliminary interview.
  • He remains a candidate for the Detroit Lions head coaching position, but it appears they might be going in a different direction.
  • Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh has endorsed Frazier, calling him a "tremendous X's-and-O's coach" and praising his ability to motivate and organize players.
  • Frazier's potential departure from the Vikings would be his third defensive coordinator hire since coach Brad Childress took over in 2006.
  • The Rams General Manager, Billy Devaney, interviewed Frazier last winter for the Atlanta Falcons coaching job, which has given Frazier an advantage in the interview process.
  • Frazier left a good impression on Devaney, who was hired by the Rams last February.

Statistics:

  • 32-year-old Josh McDaniels has been selected as the Denver Broncos head coach.
  • Frazier is scheduled to meet with Ram officials on Tuesday in Los Angeles.
  • The interview process for the Atlanta Falcons coaching job has given Frazier an advantage in the interview process for the Rams position.
  • Mike Tomlin was with the Vikings one year before being hired by the Pittsburgh Steelers as their head coach.

Sources:

  • ESPN
  • St. Louis Post-Dispatch
  • Denver Post
  • Baltimore Post-Dispatch

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