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Saturn5
12-30-2006, 09:05 AM
Top-10
1) Mike Martz/Offensive Coordinator/Detroit Lions - He wants to be head coach again and he's seen as the the top or one of the top offensive minds in the NFL. Those who know him well say for him to be successful as a head coach again he must stay out of personnel decisions and has to just coach the offense.
2) Ron Rivera/Defensive Coordinator/Chicago Bears - He was a finalist for the St. Louis Rams head coaching job earlier this year and also interview for the Green Bay job. Rivera is seen in league circles as the top head coaching candidate beside Martz.
3) Bobby Petrino/Head Coach/University of Louisville - He turned down the Oakland Raiders last year more than once to be their head coach. Petrino was the offensive coordinator for one year with the Jacksonville Jaguars so he has experience at the NFL level. It's not a secret that Petrino was the first choice of Raider senior personnel executive Mike Lomarbi to be their head coach, not Art Shell.Petrino has done a great job at Louisville and is seen as an innovative offensive mind.
4) Gregg Williams/Assistant Head Coach-Defense/Washington Redskins - He signed a three-year extension earlier this year but that doesn't preclude him from taking a head coaching job with another team. Williams didn't do a good job the first time he was a head coach with the Buffalo Bills but those who know him well say he's learned from his mistakes and is ready to be a head coach again. He's seen as one of the top defensive minds in the league.
5) Jim Haslett/Defensive Coordinator/St. Louis Rams - Despite his problems with the New Orleans Saints in the last years in his tenure as head coach, Haslett is well respected in league circles. He interviewed for the Detroit Lions head coaching opening before Rod Marinelli got it and Haslett also received interest from the Buffalo Bills about their opening but he never interviewed with them.
6) Ken Whisenhunt/Offensive Coordinator/Pittsburgh Steelers - He interviewed with the Oakland Raiders for their head coaching opening earlier this year but Whisenhunt wanted full control of his coaching staff and personnel so Oakland wound up not offering him the job. It's believed that he has the edge on Russ Grimm if head coach Bill Cowher decides not to return.
7) Mike Sherman/Assistant Head Coach-Offense/Houston Texans - His detractors say that he did a bad job as the general manager of the Green Bay Packers but it should be pointed out Sherman did a very solid job as their head coach. However, Sherman's other knock on him is that his players seemed to tune him out in the end because of his demanding style.
8) Tony Sparano/Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Line/Running Game - Although the team doesn't have a title of offensive coordinator, a league source points out that head coach Bill Parcells handed over the play calling duties to Sparano this season. Sparano, despite the team's recent offensive struggles, has done a solid job of orchestrating their offense as well as helping QB Tony Romo (http://story.scout.com/Tony'http://scout.Scout.com/a.z?s=211&p=8&c=1&nid=2492761) make the transition from backup to start this season. The league source also points out that Sparano was a very successful collegiate head coach on the division II level and his offenses averaged over 30 points/game.
9) Russ Grimm/Assistant Head Coach-Offensive Line/Pittsburgh Steelers - The Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, and New Orleans Saints all requested permission to interview him for their then vacant head coaching job earlier this year. Grimm is seen as one of the best offensive line coaches in the league but the knock on him, as it is with many offensive line coaches whether it's correct or not, is that they're not good play callers.
10) Mike Singletary/Assistant Head Coach-Defense/San Francisco 49ers - He interviewed for the vacant Detroit Lions head coaching job earlier this year. Singletary is well thought of by many in the NFL but he just started coaching in the league in 2003 (Baltimore Ravens).
Other Possibilities
Bob Bratkowski/Offensive Coordinator/Cincinnati Bengals - NFL owners love offense and Bratkowski is seen as one of the top-five offensive play callers in the league. He's done a great job also with QB Carson Palmer and has made small adjustments to play to his strengths.
Cam Cameron/Offensive Coordinator/San Diego Chargers - He has done a great job of designing and scheming their offense with a combination of a power rushing attack and a solid intermediate passing game. Cameron has also done a terrific job with current starting QB Philip Rivers and former starting QB Drew Brees. Cameron has head coaching experience from the college level with five seasons at Indiana University.
Jim Fassel - The former New York Giants head coach and most recently offensive coordinator of the Baltimore Ravens probably has seen his star tarnished a bit after being fired in both of those positions. Fassel interviewed for the St. Louis Rams and Kansas City Chiefs head coaching openings earlier this year. He did take the 2000 New York Giants to the Super Bowl. Fassel is best known for his work with veteran quarterbacks Kerry Collins, Boomer Esaison, and John Elway.
Hue Jackson/Wide Receivers Coach/Cincinnati Bengals - As a league source pointed out this week, Jackson has done a remarkable job with the Bengals' top receivers Chad Johnson and T.J. Houshmandzadeh and Jackson is known as a really good teacher of position. He also was the Washington Redskins offensive coordinator in 2003 under then head coach Steve Spurrier. Jackson also an offensive coordinator for five seasons at the collegiate level.
Jim Schwartz/Defensive Coordinator/Tennessee Titans - He's seen as one of the top defensive assistants who many in the league feel will be a head coach some day. A league source points out Schwartz doesn't get enough credit because it's head coach Jeff Fisher's scheme.
Wade Phillips/Defensive Coordinator/San Diego Chargers - Phillips has done a very good job with their defense the past few years and has plenty of head coaching experience with the Denver Broncos and Buffalo Bills. His critics say he did a poor job in Buffalo with the quarterback controversy between Rob Johnson and Doug Flutie (http://story.scout.com/Doug'http://scout.Scout.com/a.z?s=211&p=8&c=1&nid=1911188) and is a better assistant than head man. He interviewed for the Green Bay Packers head coaching job before Mike McCarthy got the job.
http://story.scout.com/a.z?s=126&p=2&c=604707
ddsells97
12-30-2006, 09:11 AM
I wouldn't touch Gregg Williams with a 10 foot pole. Look at the Redskins defense and tell me he's a defensive genius. Even the Cardinals have put up better defensive numbers than this goober. I also don't think he's a player's coach, seems more in line with trying to make the players fit his schemes instead of playing to the players' strengths.
I wouldn't touch Gregg Williams with a 10 foot pole. Look at the Redskins defense and tell me he's a defensive genius. Even the Cardinals have put up better defensive numbers than this goober. I also don't think he's a player's coach, seems more in line with trying to make the players fit his schemes instead of playing to the players' strengths.
He has good blitz packages but he's not a good coach/teacher. I also would avoid Jim Haslett as he's too soft.
ARZCardinals
12-30-2006, 11:21 AM
He has good blitz packages but he's not a good coach/teacher. I also would avoid Jim Haslett as he's too soft.
He's ran out Lavar and now Adam Archuleta...he has poor people skills, is that what you want in a coach? HECK NO!!!
ItsInTheCards
12-30-2006, 11:31 AM
Top-10
1) Mike Martz/Offensive Coordinator/Detroit Lions - He wants to be head coach again and he's seen as the the top or one of the top offensive minds in the NFL. Those who know him well say for him to be successful as a head coach again he must stay out of personnel decisions and has to just coach the offense.
2) Ron Rivera/Defensive Coordinator/Chicago Bears - He was a finalist for the St. Louis Rams head coaching job earlier this year and also interview for the Green Bay job. Rivera is seen in league circles as the top head coaching candidate beside Martz.
3) Bobby Petrino/Head Coach/University of Louisville - He turned down the Oakland Raiders last year more than once to be their head coach. Petrino was the offensive coordinator for one year with the Jacksonville Jaguars so he has experience at the NFL level. It's not a secret that Petrino was the first choice of Raider senior personnel executive Mike Lomarbi to be their head coach, not Art Shell.Petrino has done a great job at Louisville and is seen as an innovative offensive mind.
4) Gregg Williams/Assistant Head Coach-Defense/Washington Redskins - He signed a three-year extension earlier this year but that doesn't preclude him from taking a head coaching job with another team. Williams didn't do a good job the first time he was a head coach with the Buffalo Bills but those who know him well say he's learned from his mistakes and is ready to be a head coach again. He's seen as one of the top defensive minds in the league.
5) Jim Haslett/Defensive Coordinator/St. Louis Rams - Despite his problems with the New Orleans Saints in the last years in his tenure as head coach, Haslett is well respected in league circles. He interviewed for the Detroit Lions head coaching opening before Rod Marinelli got it and Haslett also received interest from the Buffalo Bills about their opening but he never interviewed with them.
6) Ken Whisenhunt/Offensive Coordinator/Pittsburgh Steelers - He interviewed with the Oakland Raiders for their head coaching opening earlier this year but Whisenhunt wanted full control of his coaching staff and personnel so Oakland wound up not offering him the job. It's believed that he has the edge on Russ Grimm if head coach Bill Cowher decides not to return.
7) Mike Sherman/Assistant Head Coach-Offense/Houston Texans - His detractors say that he did a bad job as the general manager of the Green Bay Packers but it should be pointed out Sherman did a very solid job as their head coach. However, Sherman's other knock on him is that his players seemed to tune him out in the end because of his demanding style.
8) Tony Sparano/Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Line/Running Game - Although the team doesn't have a title of offensive coordinator, a league source points out that head coach Bill Parcells handed over the play calling duties to Sparano this season. Sparano, despite the team's recent offensive struggles, has done a solid job of orchestrating their offense as well as helping QB Tony Romo (http://story.scout.com/Tony'http://scout.Scout.com/a.z?s=211&p=8&c=1&nid=2492761) make the transition from backup to start this season. The league source also points out that Sparano was a very successful collegiate head coach on the division II level and his offenses averaged over 30 points/game.
9) Russ Grimm/Assistant Head Coach-Offensive Line/Pittsburgh Steelers - The Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, and New Orleans Saints all requested permission to interview him for their then vacant head coaching job earlier this year. Grimm is seen as one of the best offensive line coaches in the league but the knock on him, as it is with many offensive line coaches whether it's correct or not, is that they're not good play callers.
10) Mike Singletary/Assistant Head Coach-Defense/San Francisco 49ers - He interviewed for the vacant Detroit Lions head coaching job earlier this year. Singletary is well thought of by many in the NFL but he just started coaching in the league in 2003 (Baltimore Ravens).
Other Possibilities
Bob Bratkowski/Offensive Coordinator/Cincinnati Bengals - NFL owners love offense and Bratkowski is seen as one of the top-five offensive play callers in the league. He's done a great job also with QB Carson Palmer and has made small adjustments to play to his strengths.
Cam Cameron/Offensive Coordinator/San Diego Chargers - He has done a great job of designing and scheming their offense with a combination of a power rushing attack and a solid intermediate passing game. Cameron has also done a terrific job with current starting QB Philip Rivers and former starting QB Drew Brees. Cameron has head coaching experience from the college level with five seasons at Indiana University.
Jim Fassel - The former New York Giants head coach and most recently offensive coordinator of the Baltimore Ravens probably has seen his star tarnished a bit after being fired in both of those positions. Fassel interviewed for the St. Louis Rams and Kansas City Chiefs head coaching openings earlier this year. He did take the 2000 New York Giants to the Super Bowl. Fassel is best known for his work with veteran quarterbacks Kerry Collins, Boomer Esaison, and John Elway.
Hue Jackson/Wide Receivers Coach/Cincinnati Bengals - As a league source pointed out this week, Jackson has done a remarkable job with the Bengals' top receivers Chad Johnson and T.J. Houshmandzadeh and Jackson is known as a really good teacher of position. He also was the Washington Redskins offensive coordinator in 2003 under then head coach Steve Spurrier. Jackson also an offensive coordinator for five seasons at the collegiate level.
Jim Schwartz/Defensive Coordinator/Tennessee Titans - He's seen as one of the top defensive assistants who many in the league feel will be a head coach some day. A league source points out Schwartz doesn't get enough credit because it's head coach Jeff Fisher's scheme.
Wade Phillips/Defensive Coordinator/San Diego Chargers - Phillips has done a very good job with their defense the past few years and has plenty of head coaching experience with the Denver Broncos and Buffalo Bills. His critics say he did a poor job in Buffalo with the quarterback controversy between Rob Johnson and Doug Flutie (http://story.scout.com/Doug'http://scout.Scout.com/a.z?s=211&p=8&c=1&nid=1911188) and is a better assistant than head man. He interviewed for the Green Bay Packers head coaching job before Mike McCarthy got the job.
http://story.scout.com/a.z?s=126&p=2&c=604707
if they go offensive
Cam Cameron
Ken Whisenhunt
Russ Grimm
defensive
Rex Ryan (by far the most qualified, but the name will hurt him)
Mike Tomlin
Ron Rivera
if they feel the need to go to college
Bob Stoops
He's ran out Lavar and now Adam Archuleta...he has poor people skills, is that what you want in a coach? HECK NO!!!
He's not a gut I'd think can sculp a rookie into being a dominating player and that's why the teams he's been on tend to go after veterans as he's hoping that he can plug guys in and play them. That's the reason why I wouldn't touch the guy as a coach.
If you can't draft a talented player and help make him great or draft an okay player and help make him good you don't deserve to be named COACH.
KidStallyn
12-30-2006, 01:20 PM
Mike Martz shouldn't even be on that list....what did he ever do to become TOP COACH? In a single word NOTHING. He took a Superbowl calibur winning team and ran it into the GROUND during his tenure. That's not somebody I want here........If the only choice was Denny or Martz...I'd take DENNY in a heartbeat......
MARTZ IS ******* TERRIBLE.....Rank him right up there with BARRY SWITZER in my book!
ddsells97
12-30-2006, 01:38 PM
my thoughts
Top-10
1) Mike Martz/Offensive Coordinator/Detroit Lions - no thank you
2) Ron Rivera/Defensive Coordinator/Chicago Bears -interesting
3) Bobby Petrino/Head Coach/University of Louisville - not a big fan of his, plus coaches in a cush conference.
4) Gregg Williams/Assistant Head Coach-Defense/Washington Redskins - Look above
5) Jim Haslett/Defensive Coordinator/St. Louis Rams - I think he got shafted and worth a look
6) Ken Whisenhunt/Offensive Coordinator/Pittsburgh Steelers - Not leaving Pittsburgh. Taking over
7) Mike Sherman/Assistant Head Coach-Offense/Houston Texans - pass
8) Tony Sparano/Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Line/Running Game - pass
9) Russ Grimm/Assistant Head Coach-Offensive Line/Pittsburgh Steelers - take a look
10) Mike Singletary/Assistant Head Coach-Defense/San Francisco 49ers - I'm biased towards him. Maybe just because of his playing days, how could you not like/respect the guy. Although very iffy on coach experience.
Other Possibilities[/U]
Bob Bratkowski/Offensive Coordinator/Cincinnati Bengals[/B] - don't know
Cam Cameron/Offensive Coordinator/San Diego Chargers[/B] - don't know, although very hyped. We'll see
Jim Fassel[/B] - Pass, pass, pass.
Hue Jackson/Wide Receivers Coach/Cincinnati Bengals[/B] - don't think so
Jim Schwartz/Defensive Coordinator/Tennessee Titans[/B] - riding fisher's coat-tail. Fisher's a great coach.
Wade Phillips/Defensive Coordinator/San Diego Chargers[/B] - Pass, pass, pass
http://story.scout.com/a.z?s=126&p=2&c=604707
WhyNotTheCards?
12-30-2006, 01:46 PM
Where's Pete Carroll?? And how is Cam Cameron NOT in the top 10?!
Where's Pete Carroll?? And how is Cam Cameron NOT in the top 10?!
Pete Carroll will stay put.
JayGee
12-30-2006, 02:03 PM
after reading this list, i'm hoping green stays even more. the only 2 candidates i'd consider strong arent on the list - jim mora jr and bill cowher - and of course they'll have to be relieved of their current head coaching gigs.
otherwise, it's best to stick with denny at least til the end of the terms of his contract. this long list is basically even as far as im concerned and there's no way ALL of them accept head coaching jobs this offseason; in fact MOST of them will probably still be available next year, should we not make the playoffs. why eat the $2.5M? makes no sense. keeping denny, we end up with 2 scenarios:
1) playoffs; extend denny
2) miss playoffs; hire one of these guys
either way, we benefit
The Pirate Bob
12-30-2006, 02:11 PM
That was great info. Thanks for all that. I don't have any preference myself except that we get someone who brings in the very best offensive and defensive coordinators with them. I would probably lean towards a great defensive mind and motivator as head coach. There seems to be more good offensive minds out there and I don't feel our offense will be our problem.
OldDirtMcGirt
12-30-2006, 02:54 PM
I like Ron Rivera. Although Cam Cameron is an appetizing option, I think that our defense needs more work than our offense. Rivera has previously stated that he'd bring the Cover 2 system wherever he went to coach, which is great news. Also, most league sources consider him to be the most qualified assistant coach available for a head coaching gig.
The Pirate Bob
12-30-2006, 04:26 PM
I like Ron Rivera. Although Cam Cameron is an appetizing option, I think that our defense needs more work than our offense. Rivera has previously stated that he'd bring the Cover 2 system wherever he went to coach, which is great news. Also, most league sources consider him to be the most qualified assistant coach available for a head coaching gig.
Well, let's get him then! Who can pick him up at the airport?
For sure no one on this list just jumps right out at ya and says yeah that the guy! But I'd let Denny go in a heartbeat for anyone but Martz, who also has no character!
Sherman would probably be my choice. I like the idea of Singletary as someone who might instill toughness and character back into this group. That's more of a faciful idea than anything else.
What really has me interested in tomorrows game is this is finally the team we thought was going to be on the field game one of the season. We can block well enough to get Edge a 100 yds per game and we have two pro bowl type recievers with a guy who can get them the ball. We appear to have figured out how to run the ball in the endzone inside the 5 yd line, or at the very least it is now a threat. In the first four games of the season it wasn't anything but a foggy notion. To bad it took 15 games of PRACTICE to figure it out! That said, much like UCLA's game with USC, this is our BOWL game, our NON-playoff playoff game. Kind of the losers SUPERBOWL. A win would go a long ways to saving DG's job, much like it did Dorrels at UCLA. While I WOULDN'T keep him, an arguement could be made the team and he had finally turned the corner. Considering what coaches are out there I could see how some might be convinced. I know I'm hoping for a win. We'll see. But again for me, based on character issues I'd fire Denny Green at the end of this game win or lose. IMO he's not the man for the job.
williamsmj84
12-30-2006, 08:02 PM
[QUOTE=Saturn5;232152][B][U]
Top-10
Jim Fassel - The former New York Giants head coach and most recently offensive coordinator of the Baltimore Ravens probably has seen his star tarnished a bit after being fired in both of those positions. Fassel interviewed for the St. Louis Rams and Kansas City Chiefs head coaching openings earlier this year. He did take the 2000 New York Giants to the Super Bowl. Fassel is best known for his work with veteran quarterbacks Kerry Collins, Boomer Esaison, and John Elway
Lets not forget he was offensive coordinator for the Cardinals under Vice Tobin.
getn_jiggy
12-30-2006, 08:45 PM
I think Fassel is a great offensive coach. The Cards went to the playoffs and won with him leading the offense. He left for New York, and so did the Cardinals offense. He knows how to take advantage of his weapons. There's a reason why he stuck with Murrell on the ground, and used Larry Centers as much as possible. But he was the only coach to really contain and mold Jake Plummer into a good QB (When Fassel left, Jake became more reckless...) He was the last NY Coach to take the Giants anywhere but down....
That said, I want to see if Jim Mora in Atlanta will be let go...(rumors that he will...) if so, he's my top pick to lead the team and mold the D into a stellar unit... and I think Fassel will be great O coordinator... Wishful thinking though...:exclamationmark:
williamsmj84
12-30-2006, 08:58 PM
I think Fassel is a great offensive coach. The Cards went to the playoffs and won with him leading the offense. He left for New York, and so did the Cardinals offense. He knows how to take advantage of his weapons. There's a reason why he stuck with Murrell on the ground, and used Larry Centers as much as possible. But he was the only coach to really contain and mold Jake Plummer into a good QB (When Fassel left, Jake became more reckless...) He was the last NY Coach to take the Giants anywhere but down....
That said, I want to see if Jim Mora in Atlanta will be let go...(rumors that he will...) if so, he's my top pick to lead the team and mold the D into a stellar unit... and I think Fassel will be great O coordinator... Wishful thinking though...:exclamationmark:
Nice analysis but I have respectfully disagree. Jim Mora is all wrong for us. He wants to coach the Washington Huskies where he is an alumnus.
CardsFanJoe
12-30-2006, 10:16 PM
if they go offensive
Cam Cameron
Ken Whisenhunt
Russ Grimm
defensive
Rex Ryan (by far the most qualified, but the name will hurt him)
Mike Tomlin
Ron Rivera
if they feel the need to go to college
Bob Stoops
You darn right the name will hurt him. Thanks, but I think we've seen enough Ryan's in these parts. The last one set us back years and years. Too many other options, just say no to Ryan!!!
OldDirtMcGirt
12-31-2006, 01:17 AM
I wouldn't object to Fassel being hired as the OC here since he's currently unemployed and I doubt many people come knocking on his door for a head coaching gig.
Where's Pete Carroll?? And how is Cam Cameron NOT in the top 10?!
I think most feel Cam is staying put and is probably waiting for Marty to retire.
Hollywood
12-31-2006, 09:40 AM
Mike Martz shouldn't even be on that list....what did he ever do to become TOP COACH? In a single word NOTHING. He took a Superbowl calibur winning team and ran it into the GROUND during his tenure. That's not somebody I want here........If the only choice was Denny or Martz...I'd take DENNY in a heartbeat......
MARTZ IS ******* TERRIBLE.....Rank him right up there with BARRY SWITZER in my book!
EXCELENT comparison. yet martz is "genius" and switzer is an idiot....is not trying to carry a gun onto an airplane all it takes to be a genius?
:Huh:
Cardz81
12-31-2006, 11:34 PM
EXCELENT comparison. yet martz is "genius" and switzer is an idiot....is not trying to carry a gun onto an airplane all it takes to be a genius?
:Huh:
1) Mike Martz/Offensive Coordinator/Detroit Lions - He wants to be head coach again and he's seen as the the top or one of the top offensive minds in the NFL. Those who know him well say for him to be successful as a head coach again he must stay out of personnel decisions and has to just coach the offense.
In other words -- He needs to stay an offensive coordinator. That's all he's good for. He is a horrific HC. I'd keep Green in a heartbeat.
1) Mike Martz/Offensive Coordinator/Detroit Lions - He wants to be head coach again and he's seen as the the top or one of the top offensive minds in the NFL. Those who know him well say for him to be successful as a head coach again he must stay out of personnel decisions and has to just coach the offense.
In other words -- He needs to stay an offensive coordinator. That's all he's good for. He is a horrific HC. I'd keep Green in a heartbeat.
If any team can pull a coup and get Martz away from Detroit and keep him as their OC should get lots of respect from that aspect alone.
BullheadCardFan
01-01-2007, 07:42 AM
No way we bring Martz in here .. he can't even coach the Lions offense ... he is a terrible HC and he ran the Rams into the ground ...
I was intereted in Ron Riviera for awhile. I have lost interest in him as I have seen his defense struggle the second half of the season and have seen him not make great adjustments during the game. I wonder why the national media is so high on him?
whythecardinals
01-01-2007, 08:35 AM
What about MoraJr?
ItsInTheCards
01-01-2007, 08:42 AM
What about MoraJr?
I agree. I think he would be a much better coach if he wasn't forced to have to deal with Vick. The Falcons play so much better when Schaub is in there, but Blank sold his soul in making Mike the face of the franchise
ItsInTheCards
01-01-2007, 08:44 AM
I was intereted in Ron Riviera for awhile. I have lost interest in him as I have seen his defense struggle the second half of the season and have seen him not make great adjustments during the game. I wonder why the national media is so high on him?
I'm hoping that they interview Chow to get in compliance with the Rooney rule and leave Rivera alone. Their defense was great in the beginning but has gone down to basically being average. In fact, I would much rather have Mike Tomlin than a guy like Ron Rivera. At least Tomlin is fully responsible for the way that Minnesota's defense has played
kjbad
01-01-2007, 08:47 AM
I'm hoping that they interview Chow to get in compliance with the Rooney rule and leave Rivera alone. Their defense was great in the beginning but has gone down to basically being average. In fact, I would much rather have Mike Tomlin than a guy like Ron Rivera. At least Tomlin is fully responsible for the way that Minnesota's defense has played
That's a truly sad commentary on the NFL that Chow or Rivera might get a look at HC simply because of a Rooney rule...then again, Larry Johnson thinks he plays better for a black head coach. :confused:
What a world.
ItsInTheCards
01-01-2007, 08:53 AM
That's a truly sad commentary on the NFL that Chow or Rivera might get a look at HC simply because of a Rooney rule...then again, Larry Johnson thinks he plays better for a black head coach. :confused:
What a world.
It is. For the past few years, Shell had made himself available to any team wanting to satisfy the requirement. He never expected to leave his league office job, but then Davis thought that he could rekindle lost glory.
kjbad
01-01-2007, 08:58 AM
The rule needs to be removed...plain and simple.
The Cards do not need to beat around the bush anymore. Get the best guy for the job and let's get to work...
Saturn5
01-01-2007, 09:30 AM
How about complying by interviewing Mike Singletary...and then hiring him.
One thing you could 100% count on. There would be no discipline problem with the Cardinals
HAVACARDSFAN
01-01-2007, 09:34 AM
How about complying by interviewing Mike Singletary...and then hiring him.
One thing you could 100% count on. There would be no discipline problem with the Cardinals
I don't see him as head coach..but as DC...possibly.:Cards logo:
DUSK884
01-01-2007, 10:28 AM
ahhhh crapola... I can't get excited about any of the prospects.
Saturn5
01-01-2007, 10:31 AM
I don't see him as head coach..but as DC...possibly.:Cards logo:
He's already an assistant head coach in San Fran so a coordinator's job would probably be a demotion. Not only that but the 49er's could easily restrict him from being hired into that kind of scenario.
BIRDFAN
01-01-2007, 10:38 AM
I thought Grenn would be the Man. This time I'll just sit back and wait.
HAVACARDSFAN
01-01-2007, 10:41 AM
He's already an assistant head coach in San Fran so a coordinator's job would probably be a demotion. Not only that but the 49er's could easily restrict him from being hired into that kind of scenario.
I didn't realize he was higher or equal to DC. I thought he was line or linebacker coach/***'t. head coach, but I could be wrong...have been before. LOL :Cards logo:
HAVACARDSFAN
01-01-2007, 10:44 AM
I didn't realize he was higher or equal to DC. I thought he was line or linebacker coach/***'t. head coach, but I could be wrong...have been before. LOL :Cards logo:
I can't believe I abbreviated "assistant" and was censored. :bluelol: :Cards logo:
ItsInTheCards
01-01-2007, 10:44 AM
I didn't realize he was higher or equal to DC. I thought he was line or linebacker coach/***'t. head coach, but I could be wrong...have been before. LOL :Cards logo:
he is a defensive assistant, but assistant HC, so the only promotion is to be a HC
http://49ers.com/team/coaches_detail.php?PRKey=16
It is. For the past few years, Shell had made himself available to any team wanting to satisfy the requirement. He never expected to leave his league office job, but then Davis thought that he could rekindle lost glory.
That actually annoyed me when he did that to Detroit who wanted Marriucci.
Detroit did not want any other coach black,white or otherwise and Art Shell complained and said that he wanted to be considered and that they had to interview him. I'm actually glad they took the fine on that one and just said no.
He's already an assistant head coach in San Fran so a coordinator's job would probably be a demotion. Not only that but the 49er's could easily restrict him from being hired into that kind of scenario.
By adding the Asst Head Coach title they limit the jobs he can go to, to those that are just of the Head Coaching variety.
JayGee
01-01-2007, 02:15 PM
rod graves just announced these guys have already been contacted and short list of coaching candidates:
jim caldwell
ron rivera
norm chow
mike sherman
rod graves just announced these guys have already been contacted and short list of coaching candidates:
jim caldwell
ron rivera
norm chow
mike sherman
I just mentioned Sherman earlier as I was talking to another friend and his name popped into my head. LOL.
I had also mentioned Sherman yesterday, but in my mind at the moment I think I'd go with Chow. He's had big success where ever he's gone. He's fresh blood. He seems to fly under the radar where ever he goes. He just get's the job done. Obviously his connection to Matt is strong. Sherman hasn't coached in a while, which could be a good thing. Like Vermile, he may have a fresh outlook on things and a recharged battery. On the other hand GB hasn't exactly been on fire of late, so this has ME leaning towards Chow. He's more of a risk then Sherman, having no Pro head coaching experience, but I think his upside may be much greater also.
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