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Oct 19, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael smiles before a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Broncos to hire former Saints OC Pete Carmichael

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The Denver Broncos are expected to hire former New Orleans Saints offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael, NOLA.com reported on Tuesday.

While the exact role for Carmichael is unknown, the move will reunite him with Broncos head coach Sean Payton and potentially offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi.

Carmichael, 52, was fired on Jan. 16 after an 18-year stint with New Orleans, including a significant portion as the offensive coordinator under the then-Saints head coach Payton.

Carmichael initially joined Payton’s staff in 2006 and worked with the team’s quarterbacks and passing game for three seasons. Carmichael has served as New Orleans’ offensive coordinator since 2009 and worked through the coaching transition from Payton to Dennis Allen.

The Saints (9-8) finished 14th in total offense (337.2 average yards per game) and 21st in rushing offense (102.5) in 2023, missing out on the playoffs in a tiebreaker with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the NFC South division title.

–Field Level Media

Sep 4, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets linebacker Charlie Thomas (25) tackles Northern Illinois Huskies running back Harrison Waylee (30) in the second quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jenn Finch-USA TODAY Sports

Rocky Lombardi leads Northern Illinois past Georgia Tech

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Rocky Lombardi threw a touchdown pass and a two-point conversion with 38 seconds remaining to help visiting Northern Illinois stun Georgia Tech 22-21 on Saturday in Atlanta.

Lombardi threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to roommate Clint Ratkovich and the Huskies immediately went for two points and the win. Lombardi found Tyrice Richie along the back line of the end zone for the two-point conversion and the lead. The play was reviewed and the call stood.

Georgia Tech tried a 60-yard field goal from Gavin Stewart with one second left, but it was blocked.

Georgia Tech backup quarterback Jordan Yates scored on a 4-yard run with 6:32 remaining to give Georgia Tech a 21-14 lead. The go-ahead drive began when Wesley Walker caused Northern Illinois’
Harrison Waylee to fumble and Quez Jackson recovered for Georgia Tech at the 25. Three plays later Yates ran for the score.

The Yellow Jackets had tied the game on the previous possession when Dontae Smith scored on a 14-yard run on a fourth-and-1 with 7:44 remaining.

Georgia Tech lost starting quarterback Jeff Sims in the first half. He jammed his left shoulder into the turf while trying to recover a fumble, was taken to the locker room and returned to watch the second half in street clothes.

Northern Illinois scored late in the first quarter, driving 74 yards in eight plays, with the final 35 on a run by Waylee.

The Huskies upped the lead to 14-7 when Michigan State transfer Lombardi threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to Miles Joiner to complete a 12-play, 66-yard drive.

Georgia Tech finally got on the board when Kyric McGowan caught a 22-yard touchdown pass from Yates with 6:47 left in half.

Georgia Tech had won eight straight Saturday night games at Bobby Dodd Stadium, dating back a win over Clemson in 2011.

–Field Level Media