A new job for Sherman

[RashanGary]

A new job for Sherman?


Former Packers coach Mike Sherman reportedly is one of the top candidates to be the next football coach at Texas A&M, following the embattled Dennis Franchione's resignation after Thursday's win over Texas.

Among the news outlets mentioning Sherman as a possible successor to Franchione: ESPN.com, the Austin American-Statesman, the Houston Chronicle and the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

An announcement on a new coach is expected next week.

There are plenty of other candidates as well, with Auburn coach Tommy Tuberville also at or near the top of most wish lists.

Sherman, 52, is the Houston Texans' offensive coordinator but has ties to A&M. He was the Aggies' offensive line coach from 1989 to 1993 and in 1995 and 1996.

He then spent two seasons as the Packers' tight ends and assistant offensive line coach under Mike Holmgren, then accompanied Holmgren to the Seattle Seahawks in 1999 as offensive coordinator.

Sherman returned to Green Bay as head coach in 2000 and went 57-39 in six seasons, winning three consecutive NFC North Division titles from 2002 to 2004. However, his teams were just 2-4 in the playoffs. He was fired after the Packers went 4-12 in 2005.

[RashanGary]

I don't know what kind of recruiter he would be, but he seems like a better fit for college ball than pro.

He always seemed biased against young guys. That plays perfectly into the college game. The vets aren't really vets. They are juniors and seniors and any good coach would play those guys. Typically they are the heart of the team. In the NFL the old guys are often times just old and MS stuck with some old duds just for the sake of not going young. I think this will translate better to the college game. There is very little downside to playing seniors.

He also picked pets and stuck with them even if they sucked. In college, by the time his pet is a JR or SR and he can start, Sherman will only have one or two years to stick with him. It basically takes away his ability to shoot himself in the foot.

Sherman also coached a perfectionist style. From everything I read, it was just about getting his plays down and running them to perfection. MM has more flexibility and freedom for the players to make decisions within the offense. That is great on game day. It makes MM look brilliant because the players are able to adjust on the fly based on the defense and go for the juggular. In college, those guys are just figuring things out. Shermans style kept us from becoming great, but in college it might be exactly what is needed.

Ultimately I think Sherm was a bad fit for the NFL game. He had ideas, and he had no flexibility to change his ways. I guess if you are going to go down, you should go down you way. That he did. Anyway, this looks like a good gig for him. I think he could be a good college coach (if he can take his pear shaped rump into living rooms and recruit). His frumpy look might not translate so well to recruiting. You never know though.

[Joemailman]

I'm surprised Sherman hasn't gotten another shot at an NFL job. If stiffs like Dick Jauron and Norv Turner can get another chance, why not him? Sherman's only losing season was one where his offense was decimated by injuries and the loss of his starting guards. Sherman was a fine head coach before he was saddled with the GM job.

[cuqui]

If I remember correctly Sherman was the lead candidate for the Arizona Cardinals job but demanded way too much money.

[Rastak]

I'm surprised Sherman hasn't gotten another shot at an NFL job. If stiffs like Dick Jauron and Norv Turner can get another chance, why not him? Sherman's only losing season was one where his offense was decimated by injuries and the loss of his starting guards. Sherman was a fine head coach before he was saddled with the GM job.

I agree. He wasn't a great game day tactical guy but he always had his teams prepared and his x's and o's were solid.

[KYPack]

Yeah, I hope he gets that gig. the guy is a good coach. GB asked him to do a job (GM) he wasn't prepared to do. He always liked A&M guys, now he can grow 'em himself.

[FritzDontBlitz]

Sherman would be a good college coach. Think about it: his best draft picks all wanted out after 4 years anyway.

Seriously. I think he does well with younger players but I think the honeymoon wears off after 3 or 4 years, similar to his career in Green Bay. I wish him well.

[b bulldog]

I don't think he is open enough for the college kids and the babysitting that is needed wil drive the control freak nuts.

[swede]

I don't think he is open enough for the college kids and the babysitting that is needed wil drive the control freak nuts.

I agree with the notion that he would be an outstanding college head coach on the football field.

B-dog, I think he'd be good at leading young players, but I'm not sure he can recruit them in the first place.

[Badgerinmaine]

I'm surprised Sherman hasn't gotten another shot at an NFL job. If stiffs like Dick Jauron and Norv Turner can get another chance, why not him? Sherman's only losing season was one where his offense was decimated by injuries and the loss of his starting guards. Sherman was a fine head coach before he was saddled with the GM job.

I agree--and how the %^!! is Norv Turner working as a head coach in the NFL? TAMU is a high pressure job, but so is coaching the Packers. I think his personality would work well in the college game. I'd wish him all the best if he took it.

[Scott Campbell]

As a college coach he won't be able to draft a punter in the 3rd round.

[mmmdk]

I'm surprised Sherman hasn't gotten another shot at an NFL job. If stiffs like Dick Jauron and Norv Turner can get another chance, why not him? Sherman's only losing season was one where his offense was decimated by injuries and the loss of his starting guards. Sherman was a fine head coach before he was saddled with the GM job.

Shermy will still need probowlers or, say, a HOF QB to bail him out in the NFL; try Texas A&M dear Shermy. Better work hours too...and time to catch a nappy.

[jvandehey19]

Sherman was a lousy head coach and a disaster as a GM. His playoff record alone should convince anyone that he could not prepare his teams to play. His teams were inconsistent from week to week and half to half. He was incapable of making adjustments. He tried to keep veteran players who required less coaching in favor of promising young players. He drove his better assistant coaches away with a dictatorial management style, and his general incompetence. He was totally an excuse maker and buck passer. If he were ever to get a college head coaching job, his tenure would play out like Bill Calllahan at Nebraska.

[KYPack]

If I remember correctly Sherman was the lead candidate for the Arizona Cardinals job but demanded way too much money.

Didn't TT extend Shermy 3 yrs before he canned him?

If so, we are paying him something thru next season. He won't really need a gig 'til after next season.

[cpk1994]

I'm surprised Sherman hasn't gotten another shot at an NFL job. If stiffs like Dick Jauron and Norv Turner can get another chance, why not him? Sherman's only losing season was one where his offense was decimated by injuries and the loss of his starting guards. Sherman was a fine head coach before he was saddled with the GM job.

Im not. More than a few of his assistants after they left GB did not have kind words for him in the press. It was also well known that he did not take criticism from assistants well and possibly in the case the Jeff J., fired him for it. That shoots up a big red flag to GMs.