Head Coach interviews thread

[Alex]

I’ve done exactly 5 minutes of research and I have made my choice.

Dan Campbell. Smart, tough, TE coach (and assistant HC) for the saints, who also played TE for parcels. Straight up. No drama. Will earn the respect of players, IMO.

Of course there’s not a chance in hell Murphy will hire him. But he’s the one I want.

I'd prefer him if Lafleur isn't the choice. But I don't think either of them are getting the job unfortunately.

 

[Alex]

Belichick probably deserves most of the credit for it though.

Why? He manages the defensive side no? From my understanding McDaniels calls the offensive plays, and being that successful with some pretty poor QB's is impressive, especially considering what we've seen out of McCarthy when Rodgers isn't on the field.

 

[NorwegianPacker]

The Seattle v Dallas game is the perfect example of why I want a stud offensive, creative playcaller as our next HC instead of a player's coach or a motivational dude, or a defensive HC who will then have to scramble for great assistants. You could instead end up getting Schottenheimer as your OC and turn this into an even bigger shitshow.

It's easier to find better defensive coordinators than actual, creative offensive coordinators given every team on the planet is trying to find the next McVay and poaching all the decent OCs.

 

[Dantés]

The Seattle v Dallas game is the perfect example of why I want a stud offensive, creative playcaller as our next HC instead of a player's coach or a motivational dude, or a defensive HC who will then have to scramble for great assistants. You could instead end up getting Schottenheimer as your OC and turn this into an even bigger shitshow.

It's easier to find better defensive coordinators than actual, creative offensive coordinators, which is why so many teams are hiring them as their HCs instead.

Yeah, who wants Pete Carroll??

 

[NorwegianPacker]

Yeah, who wants Pete Carroll??

Pete Carroll hiring Schottenheimer probably cost them an extended playoff run despite their great defense he assembled.

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[Dantés]

Pete Carroll hiring Schottenheimer probably cost them an extended playoff run despite their great defense he assembled.

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Passing up a Pete Carroll for a Jason Garrett simply because the latter fits some sort of preconceived mold would be highly stupid. Hire the best man for the job.

 

[Deleted member 6794]

Why? He manages the defensive side no? From my understanding McDaniels calls the offensive plays, and being that successful with some pretty poor QB's is impressive, especially considering what we've seen out of McCarthy when Rodgers isn't on the field.

There's no doubt Belichick is the mastermind behind the Patriots success. Just take a look at how most of his disciples have fared without him, McDaniels included.

 

[Mondio]

There's no doubt Belichick is the mastermind behind the Patriots success. Just take a look at how most of his disciples have fared without him, McDaniels included.

Exactly, BB is the man making that machine go. McD may have had a couple times with lesser QB's to work with, but it's not like the offense just rolled on. The team did, the offense didn't. Outside of Jimmy G, but then he has proven to be a decent QB before injury. I remember a game they played against the Texans a couple years ago, I swear the QB did absolutely nothing, and neither did the offense really. Their defense gave them great field position and held the Texans to pretty much nothing all day. They had 2,3 big runs and a handful of completed passes that day, and won anyway. BB is the man putting that all together.

 

[coachal89]

This is what I'm looking for in the new HC, and does any of them fit this mold:

1. FIRE RON ZOOK

2. Leader of Men - Command the room

3. Respected by his past players - Would they come play for the guy if they were free agents.

4. Coaching Staff - Who is he wanting to bring in, is he the OC or DC. Will he require the OC or DC to be on the field?!

 

[GB2016]

This is what I'm looking for in the new HC, and does any of them fit this mold:

1. FIRE RON ZOOK

definitely

 

[PackerfaninCarolina]

There's no doubt Belichick is the mastermind behind the Patriots success. Just take a look at how most of his disciples have fared without him, McDaniels included.

To me, too many fans are buying into McD because he's become a household name brand, and done so from riding the Brady Bellichek train.

There is no evidence at all that he can take UDFA or low drafts talent and turn it into star power.

Bottom line, you can stick a monkey out there to call plays for Bellichek and Brady and the offense wouldn't miss a beat. McDaniels has not done anything close to being a genius by being the clipboard holder.

 

[PackerfaninCarolina]

Why? He manages the defensive side no? From my understanding McDaniels calls the offensive plays, and being that successful with some pretty poor QB's is impressive, especially considering what we've seen out of McCarthy when Rodgers isn't on the field.

None of his coordinators do a damn thing without getting their marching orders from him.

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

Due to Mike McCarthy being the HC for long time, I never paid much attention to "coaching trees". But I have been reading more about them lately. The Trees I would be shaking are Walsh and Parcels and the big one under the Walsh tree is the Mike Holmegren tree. Seems like his 2 best "saplings", Andy Reid and Jon Gruden are the next trees to jump to.

https://www.ninersnation.com/2019/1...lsh-bill-parcells-coaching-trees-49ers-giants

https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2018/sports/nfl-coaching-trees-connecting-every-active-coach/

 

[McKnowledge]

With Seattle getting knocked out last night, I think Green Bay should go after Darrell Bevell for HC. He was on GB staff during the Favre era. Has clearly had success in Seattle. Able to transition scheme according to personnel. Would revive the run game. Plus, imagine working with a better O-Line in GB than Seattle ever had. I would be interested in Bevell for Green Bay's next HC.

 

[ls1bob]

I thought Brian Schottenheimer was O.C. with Seattle now?

 

[longtimefan]

With Seattle getting knocked out last night, I think Green Bay should go after Darrell Bevell for HC. He was on GB staff during the Favre era. Has clearly had success in Seattle. Able to transition scheme according to personnel. Would revive the run game. Plus, imagine working with a better O-Line in GB than Seattle ever had. I would be interested in Bevell for Green Bay's next HC.

Ummm

He was gone from Seattle Jan of last year.. And wasn't hired by anyone..

He isn't HC material

 

[Packer Fan in SD]

Bevell was fired by Seattle in January.

 

[longtimefan]

I thought Brian Schottenheimer was O.C. with Seattle now?

Maybe Mr knowledge should change his name?

 

[McKnowledge]

Maybe Mr knowledge should change his name?

Who is Mr. Knowledge?

 

[McKnowledge]

Bevell was fired by Seattle in January.

I know

 

[McKnowledge]

Ummm

He was gone from Seattle Jan of last year.. And wasn't hired by anyone..

He isn't HC material

Because?

 

[PackAttack12]

@Dantés I’m thinking John Harbaugh might be on the table tomorrow especially if they get shut out the remainder of this game.

 

[longtimefan]

Who is Mr. Knowledge?

ok typo..

mc knowledge..with that name, you should know he was fired.

 

[ARPackFan]

@Dantés I’m thinking John Harbaugh might be on the table tomorrow especially if they get shut out the remainder of this game.

I was thinking the same thing.

 

[longtimefan]

Because?

I think he is more of an OC, i dont think he has the "it" to be a HC.. Dont forget, he called the play in the SB that was intercepted at the goal line-while that took some balls, it still was a horrible call