Hypothetical Next Coach of the Green Bay Packers

[Pugger]

Caldwell is disqualified on age alone. He's almost 64.

Is 64 old? Yikes.

[call_me_ishmael]

Is 64 old? Yikes.

It is when your job is to inspire and relate to 22-30 year olds.

[Fritz]

After watching what the Eagles, Bears, and Colts defenses did this past weekend, I am of a mind that the Packers should seek a defensive-minded coach to lead things, and then hire some young hotshot quarterbacks coach or Kliff Kingsbury from USC as the new OC.

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After watching what the Eagles, Bears, and Colts defenses did this past weekend, I am of a mind that the Packers should seek a defensive-minded coach to lead things, and then hire some young hotshot quarterbacks coach or Kliff Kingsbury from USC as the new OC.

Not a bad idea at all, especially since a rod is gonna run whatever the hell he wants

[Joemailman]

Not a bad idea at all, especially since a rod is gonna run whatever the hell he wants

Rodgers id the problem? I thought Fat Mike was the problem.

http://packerrats.com/showthread.php...y-Thread/page4

The problem the last few years is the offense, it’s one big mess

Can’t score in the red zone, and there never hardly any continuity, it’s just sit back and wait for a-rod to make a big play

And one of the big problems is the plays and routes we run, relying on all our guys everytime to beat their men

I think Arod had lost faith in MM's system. I think you'll see a different attitude from him with a better OC.

[pbmax]

Deleted for space saving, but I had the same impression as what you post here. Caldwell wasn't on my radar, but after researching him a bit (and finding out he is a native cheesehead) I kinda like him and wouldn't cry if he got the job. Truth is there is no one I love this year like I loved Frank Reich last year unless Gary Kubiak decides he is healthy enough to coach again.

That Packer news article above with quotes about Campbell and Monken has a good summary of the offenses these guys have turned in, though its only in yards and points.

The one negative on Caldwell's resume as an offensive coach is that his offensive scoring without Maning is pretty unimpressive. Gonna be a hard sell.

[pbmax]

There was a sense back then that Philbin had lost the team, and thus Campbell felt he had to change the attitude of the team:

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/1...re-joe-philbin



https://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/...005-story.html



I don't know if Campbell is head coaching material, but I can see where he felt he had to shake things up in Miami. Zac Taylor, who Campbell made his OC, is now a candidate for the Denver HC job.

I get that. Its a fair point that something had to change. But its also undeniable that risking injury in drills that do not involve your QB improving are not going to help your team's focus.

[pbmax]

After watching what the Eagles, Bears, and Colts defenses did this past weekend, I am of a mind that the Packers should seek a defensive-minded coach to lead things, and then hire some young hotshot quarterbacks coach or Kliff Kingsbury from USC as the new OC.

I'd be down with Eberflus, the Colts D coordinator. That defense looked good. He has KYP's stamp of approval. Need to know who is running the offense though.

[pbmax]

Don't forget this guy: Baylor head coach Matt Rhule

He is still in school recruiting, so that will need to be quiet. Also interview Eberflus. Other than Arians, no one else too interesting unless Saban wants to leave Alabama.

Arians wants to interview for Tampa, did he ever interview in Cleveland?

[Fritz]

I like Eberflus - look what that Indy defense did to Houston. And he's got KYP's seal of approval, so we know Eberflus's special teams would also be good. Hire him, and let him find some young hotshot to be his offensive coordinator, and turn 'em all loose.

I also want to ask if anyone else saw the ridiculousness of the JSO's recent reporting on Josh McDaniel? In one headline, he and Gase are the safest choices. In the previous headline, J-Mac is the biggest risk the team could take.

[pbmax]

Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter

Kliff Kingsbury is expected to begin interviewing for NFL HC jobs, as @JayGlazer reported, after USC initially blocked him from doing so. Cardinals and Jets wanted to talk to him, and Kingsbury is square in the HC mix.

[Smidgeon]

Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter

Kliff Kingsbury is expected to begin interviewing for NFL HC jobs, as @JayGlazer reported, after USC initially blocked him from doing so. Cardinals and Jets wanted to talk to him, and Kingsbury is square in the HC mix.

PFT is speculating he resigned at USC after being blocked for interviews. Apparently he underestimated how quickly his star has risen.

By the way, I remember my school playing against him in college. Texas Tech was always a tough game back then.

[pbmax]

PFT is speculating he resigned at USC after being blocked for interviews. Apparently he underestimated how quickly his star has risen.

By the way, I remember my school playing against him in college. Texas Tech was always a tough game back then.

Yep. NFL teams are trying to play catch up quickly. Timing is kinda weird because he got dumped by TT for a poor record.

Wonder if this was short sighted though, he has two interviews. Odds aren't great on a HC gig. Would he settle for OC?

[Smidgeon]

By the way, can we hire the HC already? We need an "Official Fire xxx" thread already.

[Joemailman]

By the way, can we hire the HC already? We need an "Official Fire xxx" thread already.

I think they're done with the 1st round. 2nd interviews should start soon.