Coaching Tree

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I almost think that TT must have directed MM to bring on Dom Capers, since the hiring of a strong, experienced, and successful coach is so out of character for MM.

That may be a bit unfair, Swede. While its entirely possible that TT was in favor of throwing Bob Sanders off a bridge into the Fox River, McCarthy's first choice for DC was Jim Bates. He also interviewed all the name coaches the year he hired Capers.

Packer Update, for what its worth, mentioned last year that one byproduct of McCarthy's relative unknown stature in Head Coaching circles was a hampered asst. coaches search in his first go around. They attributed his success in luring Capers (and Trgovac, Greene and Perry) to his job during the 13-3 year, surviving Favre-a-palooza and having a five year contract. He also clearly has a better reputation now for his skill as an offensive coach and game planner.

For what its worth, Paul Hackett learned the West Coast Offense from Bill Walsh. McCarthy is off that tree. But many of his other philosophies derive from Marty Schottenheimer. He is a root stem hybrid.

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Speaking of coaching trees, did anyone notice that Chuck Cecil has become a rather large branch in TN? He's defensive coordinator after a decade of moving up in the organization. So far, only Gregg William (Buffalo) and Jim Schwartz (Lions) have head coached off that tree, but Williams' stock is obviously a lot higher than is was after Buffalo. But you never know - some guys are destined to be OC or DC lifers...

Chuck better hope to have a better year, this year. Their D struggled in 09.