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Curry

It was reported earlier that newly hired Saints offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak did not intend to keep Curry on his staff for the 2024 season, making him free to sign with any team. A former seventh-round pick of the Raiders in 2002, Curry joined the coaching ranks in 2014 and has been with the Saints since 2016. He was promoted to quarterbacks coach ahead of the 2021 season and has remained in that role for the last three years. He’ll presumably take on the same role in Buffalo, where he’ll now get to work with one of the league’s top talents in Josh Allen.

Curry interviewed for the Broncos’ offensive coordinator position earlier this month but will remain with the Saints for the upcoming season. He also received an interview with the Buccaneers for their offensive coordinator role and could be on the market for other opportunities next offseason.

Curry has now drawn interviews from both Denver and Tampa Bay despite not being linked to a gig in January. Sean Payton is reportedly pushing to add quite a few Saints coaches, as one would expect, to his Broncos staff. Curry did not have much to work with last season, but helped Andy Dalton to his highest completion percentage of his career.

Curry is the seventh candidate for the job. Byron Leftwich held the position for four years before being fired at the end of a lackluster season this year. Curry began his coaching career with the 49ers in 2014 but quickly made his way to New Orleans, where he has been ever since. He also spent seven seasons as a receiver for the Raiders.

Curry, 42, will continue to coach New Orleans’ quarterbacks, but he’s adding more to his plate alongside OC Pete Carmichael, who was retained under new coach Dennis Allen. Curry has been on the Saints’ coaching staff since 2016 after ending his playing career in 2009. Curry and Julius Peppers played football and basketball together at North Carolina.

“As Tim says, maybe, maybe we’ve got something [in Curry],” managing general partner Al Davis said. Curry doesn’t belong on any fantasy rosters, but is one of those players you keep an eye on.

Curry has questionable fantasy value despite his hot start. He’s a reserve in a 12-team league at best.

The Raiders will update his condition and Doug Gabriel’s status later today.

The Raiders expect Curry and Doug Gabriel to play despite nagging injuries. Curry is leading the Raiders in receptions, but the team doesn’t plan to start him. That squashes his short-term potential as a WR3.

He’s likely to play this Sunday. He could expose San Diego’s shaky cornerbacks.