Head Coach Exit Watch - Five NFL head coaches who will be fired. Really?

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/08/scot-mccloughan-officially-introduced-as-washingtons-new-g-m/

Scot McCloughan officially introduced as Washington’s new G.M.

Posted by Michael David Smith on January 8, 2015, 6:43 PM EST

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/08/buccaneers-announce-dirk-koetter-is-their-new-offensive-coordinator/

Buccaneers announce Dirk Koetter is their new offensive coordinator

Posted by Michael David Smith on January 8, 2015, 6:49 PM EST

[pbmax]

Washington will get some players, but I hope McCloughan has his life straightened out.

[Guiness]

" Interesting that with all the openings, none have been filled so far." Mad Scientist


It's an important decision that doesn't need to be rushed.

Usually there's a hot name out there that teams are anxious to go after. There are usually a couple after wild card week-end, but not so much this year. Todd Bowles is the only one who got some attention, and it might just be a Rooney Rule interview. Everyone seems to be waiting for Adam Gase to come available.

[smuggler]

Rex Ryan’s incredible run as the Jets’ leading man ended in spectacular, Chernobyl-level disaster. But does anyone doubt he’ll be back — bigger than ever?

For his own sake, I hope he is able to keep the weight off. :)

[QBME]

Washington will get some players, but I hope McCloughan has his life straightened out.

It will be interesting to follow. ESPN The Mag had a pretty good article about him and his situation - http://espn.go.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/12014699/scot-mccloughan-nfl-best-talent-scout-self-employed-living-farm

[Cheesehead Craig]

http://grantland.com/features/rexs-last-stand/

Rex’s Last Stand

" Rex Ryan’s incredible run as the Jets’ leading man ended in spectacular, Chernobyl-level disaster. But does anyone doubt he’ll be back — bigger than ever? "

by: Matt Taibbi on January 6, 2015

Comment woodbuck27:

What do you think?

I think that until Rex gets himself a good OC and stays out of his way, he'll be nothing but a blowhard that the media loves.

[KYPack]

It will be interesting to follow. ESPN The Mag had a pretty good article about him and his situation - http://espn.go.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/12014699/scot-mccloughan-nfl-best-talent-scout-self-employed-living-farm

I like the idea.

Curb your drinking to just beer.

My kinda man.

[woodbuck27]

I think that until Rex gets himself a good OC and stays out of his way, he'll be nothing but a blowhard that the media loves.

Rex seems certainly to be loved.

It might be better if he aims for 'R E S P E C T '.

[woodbuck27]

http://espn.go.com/chicago/nfl/story/_/id/12138227/chicago-bears-hire-ryan-pace-general-manager


Bears hire Ryan Pace as GM


Updated: January 9, 2015, 12:52 AM ET


Ryan Pace, 37, joins the Bears after working 14 seasons with the New Orleans Saints, spending the past 13 years as a member of the player personnel department.

Comment woodbuck27:

The Bears go to youth with this appointment.

[wootah]

I was not impressed by his demeanor in the PC clips nfl.com showed. Obviously that doesn't matter if you draft the right players...

[Guiness]

The Browns are trolling us, right? Charlie Weiss?
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/08/browns-could-be-interested-in-charlie-weis-of-course/

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/10/greg-roman-kyle-shanahan-among-rams-coordinator-candidates/

Greg Roman, Kyle Shanahan among Rams’ coordinator candidates

Posted by Michael David Smith on January 10, 2015, 9:43 AM EST

[woodbuck27]

The Browns are trolling us, right? Charlie Weiss?
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/08/browns-could-be-interested-in-charlie-weis-of-course/

That's a very strange place for playing Pro sports.

The doomed organization...anything might happen in Cleveland.

[pbmax]

Charlie Weiss has been a successful NFL OC. If that is the role, its understandable. If he is interviewing for Pettine's job, then that is trouble.

[pbmax]

Zook is on the short list for Louisiana State DC.

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/ha-ha-clinton-dix-earns-praise-from-packers-coaches-b99422951z1-288129891.html


Assistant special teams coach Ron Zook is being considered by Louisiana State as defensive coordinator, a source told the Journal Sentinel.

The job has been vacant since Dec. 31 when John Chavis took the same job at Texas A&M.

[pbmax]

Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter 5h5 hours ago
Rams requested permission to interview 49ers OC Greg Roman along with former Browns OC Kyle Shanahan for their OC vacancy.

Ian Rapoport ‏@RapSheet 6h6 hours ago
#Browns requested Greg Roman (#49ers), Al Saunders & John DeFilippo (#Raiders) to interview for their OC position. Marc Trestman will, too.

[woodbuck27]

Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter 5h5 hours ago
Rams requested permission to interview 49ers OC Greg Roman along with former Browns OC Kyle Shanahan for their OC vacancy.

Ian Rapoport ‏@RapSheet 6h6 hours ago
#Browns requested Greg Roman (#49ers), Al Saunders & John DeFilippo (#Raiders) to interview for their OC position. Marc Trestman will, too.

I can't help not feeling sad for Marc Trestman. This is a very good man.

Marc Trestman has demonstrated success in his career and he works hard.

[The Shadow]

I can't help not feeling sad for Marc Trestman. This is a very good man.

Marc Trestman has demonstrated success in his career and he works hard.

Unfortunately, he has no leadership skills. The Bears situation turned into a circus.

[woodbuck27]

Unfortunately, he has no leadership skills. The Bears situation turned into a circus.

He certainly had such skills in Canada. Marc Trestman was loved in Montreal as the Alouettes Head Coach. Suddenly in Chicago he loses those skills?

That's a fricken load of bullshit !

I felt early in this season that Marc Trestman was in trouble.

Marc Trestman simply landed himself in a place that had to turn ugly for him. How would you like to coach a team with Jay Cutler as your starting QB? How would you coach a team where star players have had their day !?

One more observation The Shadow and respectfully:

if any NFL fans outside of Bear fans know the situation in the Chicago Bear organization very well. It's Green Bay Packer fans.

Your an informed Green Bay Packer fan.

[The Shadow]

He certainly had such skills in Canada.

Marc Trestman was loved in Montreal as the Alouettes Head Coach.

Suddenly in Chicago he loses those skills?

That's a fricken load of bullshit !

Marc Trestman simply landed himself in a place that had to turn ugly for him. How would you like to coach a team with Jay Cutler as your starting QB? How would you coach a team where star players have had their day !?

He allowed Brandon Marshall to spiral out of control. He did not hold Jay Cutler accountable .
His press conferences were downright embarrassing : after each brutal loss, he would claim the team was in "a good place:, had "great practices" - and worst of all, his players were all wonderfully "compliant".
Very Lombardi-esce.

[pbmax]

Not sure Brandon spiraled out of control until the end, when it was cleat that team had failed and there was not much to play for.

What did Trestman in was his inability to manufacture offense like the year before while Cutler did not play better and his O line played significantly worse. There was no one to raise their game.

[pbmax]

Ian Rapoport ‏@RapSheet 4m4 minutes ago
Two huge names to watch are Adam Gase & Dan Quinn. RT @jkingy21: @RapSheet who is the favorite for the niners?

[woodbuck27]

He allowed Brandon Marshall to spiral out of control. He did not hold Jay Cutler accountable .
His press conferences were downright embarrassing : after each brutal loss, he would claim the team was in "a good place:, had "great practices" - and worst of all, his players were all wonderfully "compliant".
Very Lombardi-esce.

He couldn't say I'm trying to coach a few disfunctionals and overall this team stinks.

[woodbuck27]

The Pittsburgh Steelers Dick LeBeau resigns his DC position.

"I'm resigning this position, not retiring," LeBeau, 77, said. "I had a great run in Pittsburgh. I'm grateful for all the things that have happened to me and thankful for all the support I had in Pittsburgh."

See thread created on this resignation.

[woodbuck27]

It's being reported on the NFL network (Ian Rapaport):

That Rex Ryan has been offered and will accept the HC position with the Buffalo Bills.

and this:

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/12149930/buffalo-bills-hire-rex-ryan-next-head-coach

Bills to hire Rex Ryan as coach

Updated: January 11, 2015, 8:20 AM ET

ESPN.com news services

[ThunderDan]

It's being reported on the NFL network (Ian Rapaport):

That Rex Ryan has been offered and will accept the HC position with the Buffalo Bills.

and this:

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/12149930/buffalo-bills-hire-rex-ryan-next-head-coach

Bills to hire Rex Ryan as coach

Updated: January 11, 2015, 8:20 AM ET

ESPN.com news services

Bad hire if true! They have the D in place. They need someone to improve the O and that certainly isn't Sexy Rexy.

[Carolina_Packer]

He certainly had such skills in Canada. Marc Trestman was loved in Montreal as the Alouettes Head Coach. Suddenly in Chicago he loses those skills?

That's a fricken load of bullshit !

I felt early in this season that Marc Trestman was in trouble.

Marc Trestman simply landed himself in a place that had to turn ugly for him. How would you like to coach a team with Jay Cutler as your starting QB? How would you coach a team where star players have had their day !?

One more observation The Shadow and respectfully:

if any NFL fans outside of Bear fans know the situation in the Chicago Bear organization very well. It's Green Bay Packer fans.

Your an informed Green Bay Packer fan.

This was a sign of trouble back in training camp. http://espn.go.com/chicago/nfl/story/_/id/11311835/martellus-bennett-chicago-bears-suspended-practice-fight-kyle-fuller A lot of strong personalities on that offense, it seems. How was a mild-mannered head coach going to work in that environment? I'm a little surprised that Rex Ryan didn't get more play. Teams seem to hire the opposite of what they had as far as coaching, and Ryan and Trestman are pretty much polar opposites.

[woodbuck27]

This was a sign of trouble back in training camp. http://espn.go.com/chicago/nfl/story/_/id/11311835/martellus-bennett-chicago-bears-suspended-practice-fight-kyle-fuller A lot of strong personalities on that offense, it seems. How was a mild-mannered head coach going to work in that environment? I'm a little surprised that Rex Ryan didn't get more play. Teams seem to hire the opposite of what they had as far as coaching, and Ryan and Trestman are pretty much polar opposites.

http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2015/01/ex-jets_coach_rex_ryan_wants_to_make_marc_trestman_hi s_offensive_coordinator_in_next_job_per_report.htm l

Ex-Jets coach Rex Ryan wants Marc Trestman as his next offensive coordinator, per report. Why?

[pbmax]

Rex should have gone to Atlanta where he could be Marty Schottenheimer at Kansas City for several years. As it is ...

Girth Brooks @Pattric · 1h 1 hour ago
--> RT @fergoe: Rex Ryan goes from a bad situation with no QB to a bad situation with no QB. He must really love the state of New York.

MIGHT NOT HAVE HAD A CHOICE

Ian Rapoport ‏@RapSheet 2h2 hours ago
The offer from the #Bills to Rex Ryan came late last night, source says. There was a thought the #Falcons would jump in. They did not.

[Willard]

It's being reported on the NFL network (Ian Rapaport):

That Rex Ryan has been offered and will accept the HC position with the Buffalo Bills.

and this:

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/12149930/buffalo-bills-hire-rex-ryan-next-head-coach

Bills to hire Rex Ryan as coach

Updated: January 11, 2015, 8:20 AM ET

ESPN.com news services
That has to piss off Schwartz. I wonder where he lands. He is a prick, but a decent DC.

[pbmax]

Baltimore Ravens ‏@Ravens 44m44 minutes ago
Gary Kubiak will remain with the #Ravens.

STORY: http://rvns.co/31a

Bears lose someone at the top of their list.

[woodbuck27]

Baltimore Ravens ‏@Ravens 44m44 minutes ago
Gary Kubiak will remain with the #Ravens.

STORY: http://rvns.co/31a

Bears lose someone at the top of their list.

da Bears ! Ghhheeessh !

Gary Kubiak is a smart man.

[pbmax]

ProFootballTalk ‏@ProFootballTalk 2h2 hours ago
Report: Sean McDermott to interview for Jets head coaching job http://wp.me/p14QSB-9Gop

[woodbuck27]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000457163/article/raiders-eager-for-second-interview-with-jack-del-rio

Raiders eager for second interview with Jack Del Rio

By: Conor Orr ... Around The NFL Writer

Published: Jan. 12, 2015 at 10:56 a.m. ... Updated: Jan. 12, 2015 at 11:21 a.m.

[woodbuck27]

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bills-officially-announce-rex-ryan-hired-coach-152521501--nfl.html

The Buffalo Bills Officially announce the hiring of new Head Coach Rex Ryan.

The rumor:

The Bills are finalizing contract discussions to hire Greg Roman as their offensive coordinator. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because Roman has not yet been signed.

[Teamcheez1]

John Fox let go by the Broncos. I wonder what happened?

[Tyrion Lannister]

John Fox let go by the Broncos. I wonder what happened?

WTF? Elway and his ego.

[Zool]

Manning looked done. Thomas, Thomas and Welker are FA. They are due for a drop. The rats are leaving the ship.

Edit: Also Manning is owed $21m for 2015 alone.

[denverYooper]

Manning looked done. Thomas, Thomas and Welker are FA. They are due for a drop. The rats are leaving the ship.

Edit: Also Manning is owed $21m for 2015 alone.

Ya, they went all in this year and it went thud.

[pbmax]

That could be a tire fire next year. If they don't get it straight and someone respected hired as HC soon, they will lose the coaches AND the players.

[denverYooper]

Vic Lombardi ‏@VicLombardi 5m5 minutes ago
NEW INFO: Entire Broncos coaching staff let go. Not just John Fox. All assistants gone according to several players.

[denverYooper]

That could be a tire fire next year. If they don't get it straight and someone respected hired as HC soon, they will lose the coaches AND the players.

They just dumped a whole lotta gas on it. Elway must be on a bender.

[pbmax]

Vic Lombardi ‏@VicLombardi 5m5 minutes ago
NEW INFO: Entire Broncos coaching staff let go. Not just John Fox. All assistants gone according to several players.

Wow. What the heck is going on there? Now Gase and Del Rio can take entire staffs with them to new jobs. Its almost as if they have somebody lined up to take the job.


http://www.joshmcdanielssucks.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/McDumb_1.jpg

[denverYooper]

Shanny.

My old boss figures Kubiak.

[denverYooper]

That could be a tire fire next year. If they don't get it straight and someone respected hired as HC soon, they will lose the coaches AND the players.

Players are shocked, sounds like

Demaryius Thomas ‏@DemaryiusT 5m5 minutes ago
Cold World...

Terrance Knighton ‏@MrKnighton2u 33m33 minutes ago
Damn

[denverYooper]

Julius Thomas and Demarius Thomas will both be FA. I wonder how much Julius will command...

[denverYooper]

Mike Klis ‏@MikeKlis 5m5 minutes ago
John Elway told John Fox's coaching assistants that they remain under contract with the Broncos but they are free to look elsewhere.

[MadScientist]

And now Fox may end up in Chicago. Hate other teams making it easy for the Bears to upgrade.

[pbmax]

Fox in Chicago should worry me, but he isn't going to solve the problem on offense there.

Best reaction to news:

Doug Farrar ‏@SI_DougFarrar 1h1 hour ago
The man won a playoff game with TIM TEBOW. WTF, Broncos.

[pbmax]

Jason La Canfora ‏@JasonLaCanfora 1h1 hour ago
Doing more digging on Broncos opening - would actually be very surprised if they went in-house, including Gase. Won't be M. Shanahan either

TKP French
‏@french60wasp
@smartfootball Chris Cooley just said on the radio that he thinks Manning will be the head coach. I fell out of my chair.

FURTHER EVIDENCE THAT FOOTBALL CAN AFFECT YOU ABILITY TO COGITATE

Doug Farrar ‏@SI_DougFarrar 58m58 minutes ago
Every year 49ers didn't win the Super Bowl after their 1st, Eddie DeBartolo had to be talked out of firing Bill Walsh. It's a mean business.

ITS ALSO A DUMB OWNER IF HE ACTS ON THAT IMPULSE. IF HE TRULY BELIEVED HE SHOULD, THE REPORTING IT AT THE TIME WOULD HAVE MADE HIS SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF HIS TEAM MORE UNDERSTANDABLE.

[denverYooper]

Mike Klis of the Denver Post has the Broncos as not even considering letting Fox go until they heard the Fox sports report on Sunday morning. They became concerned, apparently, that John Fox's camp "leaked" that information because he wanted to move on. Bizarre.

Denver Post Broncos ‏@PostBroncos 5m5 minutes ago
#Broncos had not considered dismissing Fox, but became concerned by a Fox Sports report Sunday morning http://dpo.st/17BEvOe via @MikeKlis

[Guiness]

Manning looked done. Thomas, Thomas and Welker are FA. They are due for a drop. The rats are leaving the ship.

Edit: Also Manning is owed $21m for 2015 alone.

I don't think his 2015 salary is guaranteed yet.

[woodbuck27]

WOW! A lot going on in Denver!

I'm just trying to comprehend it all and how it may relate to Peyton Manning's decline in the second half of the season. That clearly related to the quad injury to his right leg that was obviously played way down.

Get a load of this:

http://espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs/2014/story/_/id/12154238/peyton-manning-denver-broncos-played-torn-right-quad-last-month-season

" Since the Broncos' Nov. 16 loss in St. Louis, Manning topped 300 yards passing just once -- in a "Monday Night Football" loss in Cincinnati -- over the final six games of the regular season.

Over the final nine games of the regular season, six of those on the road, the Broncos went 6-3 as Manning -- who has two more years left on his contract -- threw 17 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. "

".... "I didn't play as well consistently in the second half of the season," (Peyton) Manning said.

" ..." I can't give you a great reason for that. Played well at times, but probably not as consistently, certainly didn't play as consistently in the second half of the season as I did in the first half." ..."

Comment woodbuck27:

"When first you aim to deceive."

It looks to me as if this is about a mans ego. Well...men EGO's. Surely John Elway knew the full extent of this issue.

In the quote above Peyton Manning tries to cover up...to deceive everyone except those who really knew. They tried their best to keep the TRUTH in a close circle. The TRUTH of the extent of his injury and thus limited ability to perform.

To Peyton Manning and not playing well:

Again..... " I can't give you a great reason for that. " Peyton Manning

How many people did Peyton Manning deceive with his BS!? How many team mates and loyal Bronco fans were let down or deceived? How many NFL fans that have a side related interest ie that great group that bet on the outcome of games?


What a mess of Peyton Manning Bronco shit ! What a mess of John Elway shit !!

This simply stinks really bad.

[KYPack]

I don't think his 2015 salary is guaranteed yet.

He must be on the roster for the 2015 NFL calendar year.

PB posted that date elsewhere.

Mid March, I believe.

Elway may not be as smart as he thinks he is.

It's starting to implode and could get worse.

That roster is pretty old.

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/11/jason-garrett-is-now-a-free-agent/

Jason Garrett is now a free agent

Posted by Mike Florio on January 11, 2015, 4:36 PM EST

Comment woodbuck27:

Things are heating up between the late news out of Denver and now this.

" Owner Jerry Jones recently said he intends to keep Garrett. But other owners can now pursue him. "

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/12/fox-elway-split-was-a-long-time-coming/

Fox, Elway split was a long time coming

Posted by Mike Florio on January 12, 2015, 7:53 PM EST

" Like 49ers G.M. Trent Baalke and former head coach Jim Harbaugh, Broncos G.M. John Elway and coach John Fox weren’t getting along. Unlike Baalke and Harbaugh, Elway and Fox kept the dysfunction under wraps until very recently. "

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/12/report-john-fox-declines-to-interview-with-jets/

Report: John Fox declines to interview with Jets

Posted by Mike Florio on January 12, 2015, 8:49 PM EST

" John Fox won’t be returning to New York.

Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the former Broncos coach already has declined to interview with the Jets. Which means either that Fox has no interest in joining one of the most dysfunctional franchises in the league or that he has something else lined up. "


PFT.COM UPDATE 9:18 p.m. ET:

Schefter now says the Jets have informed him that no request to interview Fox was made. Which possibly is semantics. Especially since Fox said “no thanks.”

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/12/broncos-will-consider-gase-for-head-coaching-job/

Broncos will consider Adam Gase for head-coaching job

Posted by Mike Florio on January 12, 2015, 7:21 PM EST

Comment woodbuck27:

If I was Adam Case I'd be thinking very hard on any real offer the coach that team in 2015.

I'd want to know exactly what John Elway was planning for the next edition of the Peyton Manning Experiment?

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/12/dick-lebeau-may-join-cardinals-staff/

Dick LeBeau may join Cardinals’ staff

Posted by Michael David Smith on January 12, 2015, 4:29 PM EST

Comment woodbuck27:

Somewhere I read a rumor report on this possibility soon after we learned that Dick Lebeau was leaving the Steelers organization.

Here's more credence to that.

[woodbuck27]

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/12150566/nfl-rex-ryan-took-wrong-job-head-coach-buffalo-bill

Rex Ryan took the wrong job

Bills have QB void, so second hiring may mean second firing for ex-Jets coach

Updated: January 11, 2015, 9:12 PM ET

Comment woodbuck27:

A football team has a problem at the starting QB position. That team of all candidates available hires a HC that has a Rep as not dealing well with QB's and a teams offense in general.

All that matters to Rex is he got hired....and rehired really fast.

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/12/reports-dennis-thurman-to-be-bills-defensive-coordinator/

Reports: Dennis Thurman to be Bills defensive coordinator

Posted by Curtis Crabtree on January 12, 2015, 11:15 PM EST

AP

" Jim Schwartz is apparently out. Dennis Thurman is in as defensive coordinator of the Buffalo Bills.

According to Kimberly Jones of NFL Media, Thurman will reunite with new Bills coach Rex Ryan and serve as the defensive coordinator in Buffalo."

[smuggler]

John Fox is such a Dallas hire. (If they change up from Garrett.)

I could also see him in Chicago, which would be a pity for us, since he's a decent coach.

[woodbuck27]

This looks legit;

http://www.syracuse.com/buffalo-bills/index.ssf/2015/01/greg_roman_to_join_rex_ryan_in_buffalo_as_bills_of fensive_coordinator_according.html#incart_related_ stories

Greg Roman to join Rex Ryan in Buffalo as Bills' offensive coordinator, according to report

Comment woodbuck27:

Last we learned on this thread and OC in Buffalo was that Rex Ryan liked Marc Trestman for the job. That's not happening.

[woodbuck27]

http://blogs.denverpost.com/broncos/2015/01/12/broncos-players-fans-shocked-john-foxs-exit-coach/32078/

January 12, 2015, 4:32 pm

Broncos players, others shocked by John Fox’s exit as coach


By: Nicki Jhabvala The Denver Post


Comment woodbuck27:

Obviously John Fox and his coaching staff had an outstanding performance over the course of his four seasons as the Bronco Head Coach. A 46-18 record, four consecutive AFC West titles and a trip to Super Bowl XLVIII is an outstanding record but all the same it comes up short. Life in the Denver Bronco Organization is defined by whether or not your on point in regards to winning the Lombardi Trophy. The John Fox coaching team failed in that endeavour.

This post contains the reactions of various Bronco players etc. to John Fox leaving his position as the Denver Head coach.

Read the comments made by WR Emmanuel Sanders half way down the page. His comments on what is expected in the Denver Bronco Organization; his take on what happened in the crushing loss to the Indy Colts.

I watched that game and it didn't appear to me that Indy's goal to win that game was ever really threatened. Only one team was there on that day to win and it wasn't Denver. It came down to the Broncos executing and as a team they failed miserably before their fans on that day and again failed this season to meet the highest objective.

[woodbuck27]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000455605/article/bucs-hire-dirk-koetter-to-fill-offensive-coordinator-void

Bucs hire Dirk Koetter to fill offensive coordinator void

By: Marc Sessler ... Around the NFL Writer

Published: Jan. 8, 2015 at 07:00 p.m. .... Updated: Jan. 8, 2015 at 09:29 p.m.

" The Tampa Bay Buccaneers went all season long without their hand-picked offensive coordinator. That won't be the case in 2015.

The team on Thursday announced that former Falcons play-caller Dirk Koetter has been hired to lead Lovie Smith's offense. NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported that Koetter agreed to a two-year deal with a team option for a third. A source informed of the situation told Rapoport that Koetter was Tampa's top choice. "

[woodbuck27]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000457394/article/broncos-likely-to-look-outside-denver-for-next-coach

Broncos likely to look outside Denver for next coach

By; Chris Wesseling ... Around the NFL Writer

Published: Jan. 12, 2015 at 08:39 p.m. ... Updated: Jan. 12, 2015 at 09:56 p.m.

" Monday's earth-shattering move (John Fox) was merely the first domino to fall in Denver this offseason. There is much left to unfold."

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/13/jets-falcons-emerging-as-the-finalists-for-todd-bowles/

Jets, Falcons emerging as the finalists for Todd Bowles

Posted by Mike Florio on January 13, 2015, 7:58 AM EST

" Bowles, who has served for two years as defensive coordinator of the Cardinals, has received head-coaching consideration in the past. His work with an Arizona defense that lost several key players from 2013 pushed him to the “A” list this time around. "

[Guiness]

A carousel to be sure. Just guys moving around and around, it's a safer hire for GMs. New face like Chip Kelly sometimes work out, but for every one of those there's a Steve Spurier or that guy who flopped in Tampa waiting to happen. Why take that chance when Ryan, Fox, Mike Smith, etc are out there? No wonder Dick Vermeil's phone probably still rings.

[mraynrand]

A carousel to be sure. Just guys moving around and around, it's a safer hire for GMs. New face like Chip Kelly sometimes work out, but for every one of those there's a Steve Spurier or that guy who flopped in Tampa waiting to happen. Why take that chance when Ryan, Fox, Mike Smith, etc are out there? No wonder Dick Vermeil's phone probably still rings.

And I'll bet it's a rotary land-line.

[woodbuck27]

A carousel to be sure. Just guys moving around and around, it's a safer hire for GMs. New face like Chip Kelly sometimes work out, but for every one of those there's a Steve Spurier or that guy who flopped in Tampa waiting to happen. Why take that chance when Ryan, Fox, Mike Smith, etc are out there? No wonder Dick Vermeil's phone probably still rings.

Wild stuff ! :whaa:

[Joemailman]

Todd Bowles will become the Jets HC tomorrow. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000458689/article/new-york-jets-hiring-todd-bowles-as-head-coach

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/14/philbin-is-still-safe-for-2015/

(Joe) Philbin is (still) safe for 2015

Posted by Mike Florio on January 14, 2015, 1:24 PM EST

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/14/report-raiders-hire-jack-del-rio/

Report: Raiders hire Jack Del Rio

Posted by Josh Alper on January 14, 2015, 4:24 PM EST

" Signs have pointed to Jack Del Rio landing the Raiders head coaching job for a while and now the deal is done.

Adam Schefter of ESPN was the first to report that Del Rio has agreed to a deal to become the 21st head coach in the history of the franchise. No details of the contract have been announced or reported yet."

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/14/report-49ers-set-to-hire-jim-tomsula-as-head-coach/

Report: 49ers set to hire Jim Tomsula as head coach

Posted by Michael David Smith on January 14, 2015, 5:09 PM EST

" The 49ers are the only NFL team Tomsula has worked for: He became their defensive line coach in 2007 and has had that job ever since, first under Singletary and then under Jim Harbaugh. Before coaching for the 49ers all of his coaching experience was in NFL Europe, where he rose from a defensive line coach to the head coach of the Rhein Fire in 2006."

Comment woodbuck27;

Nice promotion DL Coach >>> Head Coach without stopping at GO ! and collecting ... $200.00.

Reading the comments I'm not sure many are excited about this move by the powers in San Fran.

[Striker]

The question is, who will these new head coaches find to be their QB? The Raiders at least have somewhere to go with what Carr showed this season. And maybe Kaepernick can be salvaged.

But the Jets/Bills need to find someone to sling the ball around.

[Guiness]

The question is, who will these new head coaches find to be their QB? The Raiders at least have somewhere to go with what Carr showed this season. And maybe Kaepernick can be salvaged.

But the Jets/Bills need to find someone to sling the ball around.

I can't believe Rex took that job, I can't see it working for him. Bills have a damn good defense, how much can he really improve it? There is no offense to speak of in place, and I doubt it will improve by his hand. Maybe he brings in Trestman and it clicks? I don't see how this works out for Rex or the Bills, and think it was a very bad hire.

[woodbuck27]

I can't believe Rex took that job, I can't see it working for him. Bills have a damn good defense, how much can he really improve it? There is no offense to speak of in place, and I doubt it will improve by his hand. Maybe he brings in Trestman and it clicks? I don't see how this works out for Rex or the Bills, and think it was a very bad hire.

http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Greg-Roman-named-offensive-coordinator/390a8200-c5ed-46a9-aac3-7abf15b8c1a4

Greg Roman named offensive coordinator (in Buffalo)

Posted Jan 13, 2015

Comment woodbuck27:

I read that this hire by Buffalo of Greg Norman was likely yesterday.

Marc Trestman was the 49ers OC and QB Coach in 1995-96.:

http://www.ninersnation.com/2015/1/14/7548463/jason-tarver-marc-trestman-could-join-49ers-on-jim-tomsula-coaching

Jason Tarver (as DC), Marc Trestman (as OC) could join 49ers on Jim Tomsula coaching staff

By: David Fucillo  @NinersNation on Jan 14 2015, 3:19 PM

Comment woodbuck27:

The NFL coaching Fraternity. It's a tight club.

[woodbuck27]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000459014/article/is-jack-del-rio-a-good-fit-for-the-oakland-raiders

Is Jack Del Rio a good fit for the Oakland Raiders?

By: Conor Orr .... Around The NFL Writer

Published: Jan. 14, 2015 at 06:25 p.m. ... Updated: Jan. 14, 2015 at 07:56 p.m.

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/14/a-gary-kubiak-hire-could-make-things-awkward-with-peyton-manning/

A Gary Kubiak hire could make things awkward with Peyton Manning

Posted by Mike Florio on January 14, 2015, 11:36 PM EST

" If Kubiak alters his not-this-year stance and ultimately becomes coach of the Broncos, a couple of awkward wrinkles could emerge. '

** Kubiak’s offense requires periodic quarterback mobility that wouldn’t necessarily work with the largely immobile Peyton Manning.

** Kubiak coached the one team that Manning was interested in joining three years ago, but that wasn’t interested in Manning. And Peyton has a long memory; he wanted to play for the Texans, the Texans weren’t interested, and Kubiak’s fingerprints reside somewhere on that decision.

[mraynrand]

Marc Trestman is the hottest commodity for OC. He could be the next Norv Turner.

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/15/mike-maccagnan-picks-todd-bowles-up-at-the-airport-again/

Mike Maccagnan picks Todd Bowles up at the airport — again

Posted by Darin Gantt on January 15, 2015, 10:33 AM EST

[mraynrand]

http://blog.oregonlive.com/nfl/2009/08/brett-favre-vikings-081809.jpg

[oldbutnotdeadyet]

Marc Trestman is the hottest commodity for OC. He could be the next Norv Turner.

Star trek avatar? Nice...

[woodbuck27]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000459130/article/adam-gase-could-fall-to-an-ocneedy-team

Adam Gase could fall to an OC-needy team

By: Conor Orr ... Around The NFL Writer

Published: Jan. 15, 2015 at 09:10 a.m. ..... Updated: Jan. 15, 2015 at 10:23 a.m

Comment woodbuck27:

The best of the rest outside of Denver... Atlanta.

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/9276/adam-gase

[George Cumby]

^^^ where IS Chilly these days? I miss the good times.

[Cheesehead Craig]

I can't believe Rex took that job, I can't see it working for him. Bills have a damn good defense, how much can he really improve it? There is no offense to speak of in place, and I doubt it will improve by his hand. Maybe he brings in Trestman and it clicks? I don't see how this works out for Rex or the Bills, and think it was a very bad hire.

Agree with you. Plus Buff doesn't even have a 1st rounder this year due to a trade to get Sammy Watkins. Orton retired so they have no QB. That team is going to be a mess on offense next year.

[woodbuck27]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000459130/article/adam-gase-could-fall-to-an-ocneedy-team

Adam Gase could fall to an OC-needy team

By: Conor Orr ... Around The NFL Writer

or .....He may stay put to keep Peyton Manning happy:

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/15/broncos-announce-gase-is-interviewing-for-head-coaching-job/

Broncos announce Gase is interviewing for head-coaching job

Posted by Mike Florio on January 15, 2015, 4:13 PM EST

comment woodbuck27:

Is the dog wagging the tail or is it the other way around in Denver?

John Elway doesn't need money to remain strong? He has players to sign and he gets there or he pays for more of what he got from Peyton Manning over the last three seasons.

If I was him the experiment would be over and I'm looking for a long term answer at QB. Let Peyton Manning set his much desired NFL records with some 'Sucker team'.

I'm not a Peyton Manning fan. Too often I've seen him deep in the Red Zone pass for a TD and ignore his RB. He's about the records 'a me first now' NFL player. It's been that way and Peyton Manning for obviously too long. In my view he's now far worse than Brett Favre ever was. He's a busted record pursuing his need of records. A worn out playoff loser and you need to be a part of a team with a common desire before any individual desire.

The Denver Broncos went all in last season and looked marvelous on paper. That failed again and now John Elway needs the good sense to say 'no more' to Peyton Manning. It's that or John Elway and the Denver fans might prepare to witness Peyton Manning's tenth one and done in next season if the Broncos make the playoffs.

On the flip side I say bring him back John ! Show us that your not the GM that Denver needs.

[George Cumby]

Roman isn't going to help Buff's offense. Just ask the Niners.

[Smidgeon]

Why does John Fox in Chicago not scare me?

[Joemailman]

Why does John Fox in Chicago not scare me?

Fox is a solid, if not elite coach, and a clear upgrade over Trestman. He's taken 2 teams to Super Bowls. Yes, he had Manning last year, but he did it with Jake Delhomme as his QB in Carolina. That said, the Bears have a lot of problems. He will have a chance for some success there only if the new GM knows what he is doing.

[mraynrand]

Fox is a solid, if not elite coach, and a clear upgrade over Trestman.

Ryan Pace comes from a pretty successful run in N.O (2002 to present, in control of pro personnel and then scouting the last few years). I anticipate a pretty effective and stable tenure there for Pace and Fox. Rats!

[woodbuck27]

Yes it looks like John Fox 'a winner overall' will be the next Chicago Bears HC.

It's being reported that John Fox might select Kyle Shanahan as his OC. Kyle Shanahan looks like a good choice to work with Jay Cutler.

Evidently in some cases in the NFL QB's still run the show.

[mraynrand]

John Fox might select Kyle Shanahan as his OC.

If so, Fox ain't as smart as I gave him credit for.

[denverYooper]

Ryan Pace comes from a pretty successful run in N.O (2002 to present, in control of pro personnel and then scouting the last few years). I anticipate a pretty effective and stable tenure there for Pace and Fox. Rats!

He has, for the most part, been a good coach at getting a team back to competence (.500). He helped stabilize Denver's defense, though I suspect that he and JDR were both pretty chafed by Elway signing a bunch of names on defense and dropping them into their laps. Defenses (and teams) are best built, not bought, and Chicago's defense is just about out of parts. Kyle Fuller looks like a player, but they have a lot of work to do. His (and Pace's) first year are going to be spent re-stocking and rebuilding the defense to even move that unit back into the 15-20 range.

[denverYooper]

If so, Fox ain't as smart as I gave him credit for.

Mike Shannahan was the guy who picked Cutler originally as the next franchise QB of the Broncos. That's partly a reason this makes sense... Kyle wants to start what his old man started and might have been wily enough to talk his way in to the job.

[George Cumby]

I'm glad Fox is going to Chicago. A worthy opponent is so much better than what they've produced recently.

Still needs to solve that QB issue, though.

[mraynrand]

I'm glad Fox is going to Chicago. A worthy opponent is so much better than what they've produced recently.

Still needs to solve that QB issue, though.

I hear what you're saying, but one of my lifetime fan goals was to see the Packers even the series. The more dysfunctional the Bears the more likely it will happen. But it always feels better to beat a decent foe (2010).

After years of ol george cumby saying he was going to be in the playoffs, only to find out he'd bought tickets, I'm not really anxious to entertain thoughts of Bears domination.
http://packerrats.com/image.php?u=779&dateline=1408667573

[George Cumby]

Domination? Shit. Fox is a good coach, not a great one. We still own them. It just won't be a guaranteed thing.

[QBME]

The Bears officially sign John Fox - www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-bears-hire-john-fox-coach-story.html

I haven't seen the Chicago media and fan base this excited since.....the Jay Cutler signing. :)

[Guiness]

Meanwhile, back on the farm...

Garrett gets a 5yr extension, based on making the playoffs for the first time, on the back of two guys who will get MVP votes, after several years of going 8-8. :whaa: :lol:

[Cheesehead Craig]

Fox is a good defensive coach. He got a HOF QB in Denver that would make anyone look good, so I'm not fully sold on him being a "winner coach". He was hot and cold in Carolina. Unless Jay stops being Jay, I don't see much difference than when Lovie was in Chi and the same pattern will emerge for Fox like in Carolina. A good year followed by a crappy one, then a good year, then 2 crappy ones. Chicago is a lot more of a building project than Denver was.

[denverYooper]

Fox is the guy you hire to right the ship and get some stability back after an out-of-the-box hire.

[Striker]

Fox is an upgrade as a coach, but they need help all over the place in Chicago. O-line and defense need major upgrades.

[pbmax]

He has, for the most part, been a good coach at getting a team back to competence (.500). He helped stabilize Denver's defense, though I suspect that he and JDR were both pretty chafed by Elway signing a bunch of names on defense and dropping them into their laps. Defenses (and teams) are best built, not bought, and Chicago's defense is just about out of parts. Kyle Fuller looks like a player, but they have a lot of work to do. His (and Pace's) first year are going to be spent re-stocking and rebuilding the defense to even move that unit back into the 15-20 range.

I thought the defensive signings worked pretty well? Pass rush seemed to disappear at times at the end of the year, and losing Dumervillhe was an unforced error.

But I just read that DRC and a couple of scrap head Jags actually helped quite a bit after last season's conflagration in the Super Bowl.

[woodbuck27]

^^^ where IS Chilly these days? I miss the good times.

On March 28, 2013, it was announced that Brad Childress would become the new "spread game analyst" for the team.

I believe that's his current position with the Kansas City Chiefs.

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/16/todd-bowles-brings-mike-caldwell-with-him-to-jets-staff/

Todd Bowles brings Mike Caldwell with him to Jets staff

Posted by Darin Gantt on January 16, 2015, 7:46 PM EST

[pbmax]

Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter 60m60 minutes ago
Bears requested permission to interview former 49ers DC Vic Fangio, per source.

I am beginning to believe Fox arranged his exit in Denver due to doubts about long term future with a shorter term contract. His agent might have known Atlanta and Chicago were interested.

In Chicago, rebuilding is happening, he enters it with a five year deal and knows he needs a new QB. In Denver, rebuilding might start this year, and he might need a new QB but won't know until March at the earliest.

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/16/broncos-confirm-vance-joseph-interview/

Broncos confirm Vance Joseph interview

Posted by Mike Wilkening on January 16, 2015, 6:30 PM EST

Note:

The Broncos are reportedly set to interview Ravens offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak as their HC.

Vance Joseph was a member of the Texans’ coaching staff for Kubiak’s final three seasons as Houston’s head coach.

The interview of Joseph comes one day after the Broncos’ meeting with offensive coordinator Adam Gase.

[mraynrand]

In Denver, rebuilding might start this year, and he might need a new QB but won't know until March at the earliest.

Especially if Manning starts crying at a retirement press conference.

[woodbuck27]

NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported Chicago has requested to speak with Tennessee Titans tight ends coach Mike Mularkey for their OC position.

[pbmax]

NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported Chicago has requested to speak with Tennessee Titans tight ends coach Mike Mularkey for their OC position.

He has done some good things. Not sure if he can bury Cutler where no one can find him.

[denverYooper]

I thought the defensive signings worked pretty well? Pass rush seemed to disappear at times at the end of the year, and losing Dumervillhe was an unforced error.

But I just read that DRC and a couple of scrap head Jags actually helped quite a bit after last season's conflagration in the Super Bowl.

Losing Dumerville hurt. He and Von Miller were deadly at times during the Tebow year.

They picked up Pot Roast Knighton last year off of the Jags and he's been a nice addition.

They had DRC last year and basically replaced him with Talib this year, both guys on 1 year deals. They signed TJ Ward and DeMarcus Ware this year, too. A lot of guys commented on Ware's leadership, but wore down at the end of the year and was just not as effective. Talib's been pretty good against lesser opponents but he got run around by Hilton. Part of that is on JDR for not moving Chris Harris over, maybe. TJ Ward has been pretty good but he got lost at times also.

You're probably right that the signings worked out pretty well, although I think their vision was a smothering defense like the Seahawks but they got one that was a slight upgrade over last year (8 v 9 in the FO rankings, though DVOA was ~3% better). It still couldn't get a stop when they needed a stop. I still think that the type of defense they were envisioning takes a few years to build just due to the communication involved and the necessary esprit de corps.

[pbmax]

Losing Dumerville hurt. He and Von Miller were deadly at times during the Tebow year.

They picked up Pot Roast Knighton last year off of the Jags and he's been a nice addition.

They had DRC last year and basically replaced him with Talib this year, both guys on 1 year deals. They signed TJ Ward and DeMarcus Ware this year, too. A lot of guys commented on Ware's leadership, but wore down at the end of the year and was just not as effective. Talib's been pretty good against lesser opponents but he got run around by Hilton. Part of that is on JDR for not moving Chris Harris over, maybe. TJ Ward has been pretty good but he got lost at times also.

You're probably right that the signings worked out pretty well, although I think their vision was a smothering defense like the Seahawks but they got one that was a slight upgrade over last year (8 v 9 in the FO rankings, though DVOA was ~3% better). It still couldn't get a stop when they needed a stop. I still think that the type of defense they were envisioning takes a few years to build just due to the communication involved and the necessary esprit de corps.

Yeah, its hard to go from good but vulnerable to smothering in one year, I see your point.

I actually don't envy Elway this situation. Favre was at least making a decision based on whether he wanted to go through another season. With Manning, there is the additional question of how his arm will heal and hold up.

How long did it take for Tramon to get full use of his arm/shoulder and return to form? It was definitely longer than one year. I want to say 2.5. I remember the second year back he didn't seem right yet. Not sure of that extended to year 3 of recovery.

[Joemailman]

He has done some good things. Not sure if he can bury Cutler where no one can find him.

A combination of Mularkey/Fox might indicate Bears are going to get serious about running the ball. That won't transform Cutler, but it might limit the INT's.

[LP]

A combination of Mularkey/Fox might indicate Bears are going to get serious about running the ball. That won't transform Cutler, but it might limit the INT's.

Uhhh, this is Jay Cutler you're talking about. Pretty sure Jay can hand off to Forte and still throw an interception. He's pretty amazing.

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/18/kubiak-plans-to-take-broncos-job-if-its-offered/

(Gary) Kubiak plans to take Broncos job if it’s offered

Posted by Michael David Smith on January 18, 2015, 10:05 AM EST

Adam Schefter reports that Kubiak plans to accept the Broncos job if offered to him by his old friend and teammate, Broncos G.M. John Elway.

It appears that Kubiak is Elway’s first choice. All signs point to Kubiak getting the job.

[pbmax]

Report out of Denver:

Jersey Al - ALLGBP ‏@JerseyAlGBP 14m14 minutes ago
RT @TheOnion: Report: Peyton Manning Played Entire Season With 38-Year-Old Body http://onion.com/1udB4Sr

[woodbuck27]

Report out of Denver:

Jersey Al - ALLGBP ‏@JerseyAlGBP 14m14 minutes ago
RT @TheOnion: Report: Peyton Manning Played Entire Season With 38-Year-Old Body http://onion.com/1udB4Sr

He's playing it up about as good as he might:

The report today is that Peyton Manning will miss the Pro Bowl.


Anybody here have the rights to take on any bets that Peyton Manning 'won't' return in 2015?

If so that person will win all bets.

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/18/kubiak-plans-to-take-broncos-job-if-its-offered/

(Gary) Kubiak plans to take Broncos job if it’s offered

Posted by Michael David Smith on January 18, 2015, 10:05 AM EST



http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/18/report-broncos-close-to-four-year-deal-with-gary-kubiak/

Report: Broncos close to four-year deal with Gary Kubiak

Posted by Mike Wilkening on January 18, 2015, 9:19 PM EST

[mraynrand]

At least the Packers don't have to worry about losing coaches to other teams.

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/18/falcons-hire-offensive-coordinator-before-head-coach/

Falcons hire offensive coordinator before head coach

Posted by Mike Florio on January 18, 2015, 10:31 PM EST

[Joemailman]

At least the Packers don't have to worry about losing coaches to other teams.

Report that Alex Van Pelt could be in consideration for St. Louis OC job. Also a report that Cleveland may be interested in Clements for OC. That makes no sense to me. Why would Clements want to for to Cleveland for the same job? http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/289050451.html

[woodbuck27]

Report that Alex Van Pelt could be in consideration for St. Louis OC job. Also a report that Cleveland may be interested in Clements for OC. That makes no sense to me. Why would Clements want to for to Cleveland for the same job? http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/289050451.html

RE: Clements to another organization:

More $$$$Money$$$$

More recognition and opportunity.

His resume is impressive and with TT and MM in place maybe Green Bay looks like a Dead End for him? Maybe it's simply time for a change?

" A licensed attorney, Clements worked from 1988-92 for Bell, Boyd & Lloyd (now known as K&L Gates), a Chicago-based law firm. He pursued his law degree during his playing career, graduating magna cum laude from Notre Dame’s School of Law in 1986. In 1994, while on the Notre Dame coaching staff, Clements was an adjunct associate professor of law at the university’s law school, where he taught “Sports and the Law.” ...."

[Joemailman]

RE: Clements to another organization:

More $$$$Money$$$$

More recognition and opportunity.

His resume is impressive and with TT and MM in place maybe Green Bay looks like a Dead end for him?

" A licensed attorney, Clements worked from 1988-92 for Bell, Boyd & Lloyd (now known as K&L Gates), a Chicago-based law firm. He pursued his law degree during his playing career, graduating magna cum laude from Notre Dame’s School of Law in 1986. In 1994, while on the Notre Dame coaching staff, Clements was an adjunct associate professor of law at the university’s law school, where he taught “Sports and the Law.” ...."

If he's worried about dead ends, I don't think he'll go to Cleveland.

[Freak Out]

Has Slocum been fired yet?

[Guiness]

And a name that just won't go away re-enters the arena.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/20/browns-interview-mike-martz-for-offensive-coordinator-job/

He was so successful a decade ago, but doesn't seem to have been able to duplicate any of that success since.

[pbmax]

ProFootballTalk ‏@ProFootballTalk 47m47 minutes ago
Report: Bears hiring former 49ers defensive coordinator Vic Fangio http://wp.me/p14QSB-9GQz

Damn.

[Freak Out]

ProFootballTalk ‏@ProFootballTalk 47m47 minutes ago
Report: Bears hiring former 49ers defensive coordinator Vic Fangio http://wp.me/p14QSB-9GQz

Damn.

Agreed.

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/20/ravens-hire-marc-trestman-as-offensive-coordinator/

Ravens hire Marc Trestman as offensive coordinator

Posted by Josh Alper on January 20, 2015, 3:39 PM EST

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/20/jaguars-hire-doug-marrone-as-assistant-head-coach/

Jaguars hire Doug Marrone as assistant head coach

[woodbuck27]

If he's worried about dead ends, I don't think he'll go to Cleveland.

I'm referring to the TT and MM Alliance.

As OC of the Packers is there any reality of promotion for him?

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/20/bears-hiring-three-assistants-part-ways-with-mel-tucker/

Bears hiring three assistants, part ways with Mel Tucker

Posted by Mike Wilkening on January 20, 2015, 7:53 PM EST

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/20/bears-consider-charlie-weis-adam-gase-for-offensive-coordinator/

Bears consider Charlie Weis, Adam Gase for offensive coordinator

Posted by Michael David Smith on January 20, 2015, 6:06 PM EST

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/20/broncos-hire-joe-decamillis-as-special-teams-coordinator/

Broncos hire Joe DeCamillis as special teams coordinator

Posted by Michael David Smith on January 20, 2015, 7:17 PM EST

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/20/jets-hire-chan-gailey-as-offensive-coordinator/

Jets hire Chan Gailey as offensive coordinator

Posted by Mike Wilkening on January 20, 2015, 7:15 PM EST

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/20/saints-fire-director-of-college-scouting-rick-reiprish/

Saints fire director of college scouting Rick Reiprish

Posted by Josh Alper on January 20, 2015, 5:31 PM EST

[woodbuck27]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000461454/article/baltimore-ravens-hire-marty-mornhinweg-as-qb-coach

Baltimore Ravens hire Marty Mornhinweg as QB coach

By Kevin Patra ... Around the NFL writer

Published: Jan. 21, 2015 at 11:41 a.m. ... Updated: Jan. 21, 2015 at 11:57 a.m.

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/22/bucs-dip-into-college-ranks-for-new-quarterbacks-coach/

Bucs dip into college ranks for new quarterbacks coach

Posted by Darin Gantt on January 22, 2015, 5:47 PM EST

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/22/eric-mangini-expected-to-become-49ers-defensive-coordinator/

Eric Mangini expected to become 49ers’ defensive coordinator

Posted by Michael David Smith on January 22, 2015, 5:21 PM EST

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/22/report-tony-sparano-joining-49ers-staff-as-tight-ends-coach/

Report: Tony Sparano joining 49ers staff as tight ends coach

Posted by Josh Alper on January 22, 2015, 2:42 PM EST

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/22/new-browns-oc-doesnt-know-if-his-starter-is-in-the-building/

New Browns OC doesn’t know if his starter is in the building

Posted by Darin Gantt on January 22, 2015, 1:15 PM EST

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/22/nathaniel-hackett-interviewing-for-rams-offensive-coordinator-on-thursday/

Nathaniel Hackett interviewing for Rams offensive coordinator on Thursday

Posted by Josh Alper on January 22, 2015, 11:37 AM EST

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/22/lovie-smith-dirk-koetter-can-bring-balance-to-our-offense/

Lovie Smith: Dirk Koetter can bring balance to our offense

Posted by Josh Alper on January 22, 2015, 9:24 AM EST

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/22/ed-donatell-joins-vic-fangio-on-bears-staff/

Ed Donatell joins Vic Fangio on Bears staff

Posted by Josh Alper on January 22, 2015, 7:45 AM EST

[woodbuck27]

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/289332681.html

Packers deny permission for teams to interview Alex Van Pelt

By: Tom Silverstein of the Journal Sentinel ........... Jan. 21, 2015

[pbmax]

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/289332681.html

Packers deny permission for teams to interview Alex Van Pelt

By: Tom Silverstein of the Journal Sentinel ........... Jan. 21, 2015

I don't agree with McCarthy on this strategy, though there has been quite a bit of turnover at the QB coach spot.

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/24/jets-tab-pepper-johnson-as-defensive-line-coach/

Jets tab Pepper Johnson as defensive line coach

Posted by Mike Wilkening on January 24, 2015, 12:02 PM EST

[woodbuck27]

http://www.revengeofthebirds.com/2015/1/23/7876807/dick-lebeau-to-cardinals-doesnt-appear-its-going-to-happen-james

Dick LeBeau to Cardinals 'doesn't appear it's going to happen'; James Bettcher likely to be DC

By: Jess Root  @senorjessroot on Jan 23 2015, 6:00a 9

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http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/23/bears-add-loggains-pires/

Bears add Dowell Loggains, Glenn Pires

Posted by Mike Florio on January 23, 2015, 9:03 PM EST

" Dowell Loggains has traded one underachieving pupil for another.

The former Browns quarterbacks coach has been hired for the same position in Chicago, which means that Loggains will shift from Johnny Football to Jay(ke) Cutler."

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http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/23/kris-richard-likely-to-get-a-promotion-somewhere/

Kris Richard likely to get a promotion, somewhere

Posted by Mike Florio on January 23, 2015, 7:24 PM EST

" Earlier this month, Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman lobbied for Seattle defensive backs coach Kris Richard to receive a promotion."

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http://www.google.com/search?q=&rls=com.microsoft:en-US:IE-

Teammate: Manziel was a “100 percent joke” as a rookie

Posted by Mike Florio on January 23, 2015, 3:46 PM EST

"So why aren’t the Browns declaring Johnny Manziel to be the team’s franchise quarterback? Based on a new report from ESPN.com, the reasons are plentiful."

" As one unnamed player told ESPN.com, Manziel’s rookie year was a “100 percent joke.” ..."

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http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/23/jets-hire-kacy-rodgers-as-defensive-coordinator/

Jets hire Kacy Rodgers as defensive coordinator - Bobby April Jr. to oversee ST's

Posted by Mike Wilkening on January 23, 2015, 3:25 PM EST

" The Jets have officially tabbed their defensive and special teams coordinators.

The club said it had hired Kacy Rodgers to run the defense and Bobby April Jr. to oversee the special teams. "

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There was a rumor a couple weeks back that Peyton Manning's first choice as a FA after leaving the Colts was the Houston Texans, but they weren't interested.

Manning has said he plans to return. Broncos have hired Gary Kubiak as HC and Wade Phillips as DC. Same two coaches he would have had in Houston had he signed with the Texans.

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Ian Rapoport ‏@RapSheet 5h5 hours ago
Overnight, the #Falcons reached an agreement in principle for Dan Quinn to be their next coach, source said. It’s a 5-year deal.

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There was a rumor a couple weeks back that Peyton Manning's first choice as a FA after leaving the Colts was the Houston Texans, but they weren't interested.

Manning has said he plans to return. Broncos have hired Gary Kubiak as HC and Wade Phillips as DC. Same two coaches he would have had in Houston had he signed with the Texans.

http://www.recyclereminders.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Reuse-Reduce-Recycling-Sign-S-4984.gif

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I actually think the willingness to recycle coaches shows both that the differences between them is small and that the Owners/GMs really don't have an exact idea of what makes a winning coach.

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Another team we don't have to worry about.

Atlanta Falcons ‏@Atlanta_Falcons 56m56 minutes ago
Arthur Blank says Dan Quinn will have final say in the Falcons 53-man roster. #Quinning

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Another team we don't have to worry about.

Atlanta Falcons ‏@Atlanta_Falcons 56m56 minutes ago
Arthur Blank says Dan Quinn will have final say in the Falcons 53-man roster. #Quinning

the next Belicheat

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Another team we don't have to worry about.

Atlanta Falcons ‏@Atlanta_Falcons 56m56 minutes ago
Arthur Blank says Dan Quinn will have final say in the Falcons 53-man roster. #Quinning

The team that the Green Bay Packers have to worry about most in 2015-16:

The Green Bay Packers.

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http://bleacherreport.com/tb/dfWKH?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=minnesota-Vikings

Report: Former Vikings defensive coordinator Fred Pagac to join Broncos staff

Posted by Josh Alper on February 3, 2015, 11:36 AM EST

"...The Broncos have hired Wade Phillips as their defensive coordinator and he’s reportedly bringing on a former NFL defensive coordinator to assist him with the team’s outside linebackers, and that's Fred Pagac.

The Broncos have already announced the hiring of Reggie Herring as a linebackers coach. Presumably he will be working with the inside backers while Pagac is focused on the outside. ..."

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http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000469240/article/raiders-hire-ken-norton-jr-as-defensive-coordinator

Raiders hire Ken Norton Jr. as defensive coordinator

By: Conor Orr ... Around The NFL Writer

Published: Feb. 6, 2015 at 03:02 p.m. .... Updated: Feb. 6, 2015 at 05:44 p.m.

" ... The Raiders announced Friday that they've hired Seahawks linebackers coach Ken Norton Jr. to be their defensive coordinator.

Outside of the team's dominant secondary, the development of Seattle's fearsome linebacking corps -- a list that includes K.J. Wright, Bobby Wagner and Malcolm Smith -- has been by far the biggest asset to Carroll's defense. ...."

Comment woodbuck27:

Piece by piece...change in Seattle.