McCarthy to interview Bronc's DLine coach

[denverYooper]

Per JSO:

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/37230614.html

[HarveyWallbangers]

Is he black? If so, is he the Rooney Rule candidate or would Winston Moss qualify for that?

[denverYooper]

Is he black? If so, is he the Rooney Rule candidate or would Winston Moss qualify for that?

Nope, not black:

http://www.denverbroncos.com/page.php?id=357&contentID=6922

[HarveyWallbangers]

Interesting. Has he coached with Winston Moss or Mike Nolan before?

[Lurker64]

This is the first interview we've heard about, correct? Presumably he is interviewing for the defensive coordinator spot, so the reports of "Moss almost certainly in" and "Nolan almost certainly in" are likely just so much media speculation.

[bigcoz75]

Woo interviewing someone from the 29th ranked defense in the nfl. 26th in sacks 27th in rushing. No thanks. Is MM looking to collect unemployment?

[Lurker64]

Woo interviewing someone from the 29th ranked defense in the nfl. Is MM looking to collect unemployment?

That's likely a misleading statistic. Coaching can only do so much, have you seen the talent (or lack thereof) they have on the defensive side of the ball in Denver?

Moreover, do you suppose that McCarthy is so negligent to not ask "So... you most recently worked on a really bad defense, what's up with that?" during the interview?

Bill Johnson had a reasonable degree of success as the Falcons DL coach from 2001-2006, and presumably that's where the majority of the consideration is coming from. Plus, gotta interview somebody. He's the first interview, I wonder how often in NFL circles does the first interview for a coordinator spot end up getting the job.

[Rastak]

Is he black? If so, is he the Rooney Rule candidate or would Winston Moss qualify for that?

I don't think there is a Rooney rule for coordinators.

[Chevelle2]

Some nuggets on Johnson:

-Johnson's '07 Denver d-line was second in the NFL in takeaways

-As the Falcon's d-line coach from '01 - '06, the team had the seventh highest sack total in the NFL during that time.

-the Falcons reached the NFC Champ. game in '04 and led the league in sacks.

- in 2006, ATL had the ninth rushing D in the NFL, and the Falcons ranked sixth in YPC

-the dirty birds' 47 sacks in 2002 was second most in club history

-Johnson coached Pro Bowlers Coleman and Kearney

[bigcoz75]

looking at his production in Atlanta certainly sheds a different light on it. I guess overall I'm happy the position wasn't just handed over to moss or nolan.

[sheepshead]

Is he black? If so, is he the Rooney Rule candidate or would Winston Moss qualify for that?

I don't think there is a Rooney rule for coordinators.

LOL I dont think so either.

[denverYooper]

Interesting. Has he coached with Winston Moss or Mike Nolan before?

As a graduate assistant under Head Coach Jimmy Johnson at Miami in 1987, Johnson primarily worked with the Hurricanes’ linebackers on a team that went 12-0 and was voted National Champions after a victory over top-ranked Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl.

Winston Moss was a Miami Linebacker. He was drafted in 1987, so he would have been gone by the time Johnson came in.

Winston Moss played for Jimmy Johnson and Bill Johnson was Jimmy Johnson's graduate assistant. Maybe they're gearing up to bring Jimmy Johnson on as DC .

[Chevelle2]

From Lombardi at National Football Post:

I know that Bill Johnson, the Broncos’ defensive line coach, is scheduled to meet with the Saints, Seahawks and Packers this week. And his meeting with the Packers will center on the 3-4. Going back and forth between the 3-4 and the 4-3 is not hard to do if you have someone who can play over center, and the Packers do in Ryan Pickett.

I hear the Packers are committed to becoming a 3-4 defense. This must mean Mike Nolan is coming on board very soon.

http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/2009/01/national-football-post-tavern-talk-91/

[denverYooper]

From Lombardi at National Football Post:

I know that Bill Johnson, the Broncos’ defensive line coach, is scheduled to meet with the Saints, Seahawks and Packers this week. And his meeting with the Packers will center on the 3-4. Going back and forth between the 3-4 and the 4-3 is not hard to do if you have someone who can play over center, and the Packers do in Ryan Pickett.

I hear the Packers are committed to becoming a 3-4 defense. This must mean Mike Nolan is coming on board very soon.

http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/...avern-talk-91/

Do I need a beer in hand before I can read "Tavern Talk"?

[RashanGary]

If we become a 3-4 defense, I hope we put Kampman as a rush LB. 6'4", 265 is about normal for a rush OLB. I know he's a little stiff to drop back, but for the most part he should be the designated pass rusher anyway.