DBAHO Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Jan 2, 2006 -> 12:39 PM) One good candidate is the Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator (was the DC in Miami until Saban took over). Obviously Greg Blache and the Bears Rivera will be contacted as well. That'd be Jim Bates. He's done a good job in Miami and now Green Bay but I think there's other Defensive Co-Ordinators around the league who have a bit more of a higher stock right now such as Greg Williams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Jan 2, 2006 -> 12:44 PM) I don't think Detroit will stick with Jauron. They are going to at least interview candidates. Its too bad Millen is signed for the next 5 years. If he wasn't I'd say the odds are good that he could potentially get canned to, but no way is Detroit going to drop Millen and pay him these next 5 years. Millen really wants Parcells but that ain't gonna happen. Russ Grimm is probably the guy they'll end up taking I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Jan 1, 2006 -> 05:43 PM) I think Ferentz is really going to be in demand this off-season. Teams have seen what Nick Saban has done for Miami, and if Kirk is actually interested in coming to the NFL he could almost have his pick of teams that he wants to coach. I don't doubt it. Especially considering the amount of job openings. Lets just say: Green Bay Houston Oakland Detroit Kansas City Dallas New York Jets (they say Herm Edwards is safe, but anything can happen). Am I missing any others? Thats potentially 7 vacancies and while there are some good candidates out there, at least one of those teams is going to sniff the college ranks and Ferentz and Tedford are the two guys that will get the bulk of the calls. Both will make great coaches wherever they go, imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Jan 1, 2006 -> 05:46 PM) Millen really wants Parcells but that ain't gonna happen. Russ Grimm is probably the guy they'll end up taking I think. He's the tough guy from the Steelers right? IIRC was like an oline coach. I remember the Bears were looking at him either for the head coaching job two years ago or the offensive coordinator position (pretty sure it was the head coaching job). I remember a lot of Bears fans liked the idea of Grimm, but some feared he didn't have enough experience at the time. Maybe I'm thinking of the wrong guy though. Seems like a Millen hire though and Grimm's attitude would probably be liked in a blue collar place like Detroit (it would have been liked in Chicago too). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 There's Herm Edwards as well. I wonder if he'll stick with the Jets or bolt to Kansas City. I think he'd probably like the challenge of fixing up KC's defense, and he wouldn't have to worry about the offense at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Jan 2, 2006 -> 12:47 PM) He's the tough guy from the Steelers right? IIRC was like an oline coach. I remember the Bears were looking at him either for the head coaching job two years ago or the offensive coordinator position (pretty sure it was the head coaching job). Yeah that's right. Millen wants a real hard - ass in there, because apparently Mooch went all soft on everybody hence why the likes of Charles Rogers haven't done much at all. I think it's a pretty good fit for both parties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palehosefan Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 Yep Russ was one of the original "hogs" on the Redskins OL. He brought a great OL to Pittsburgh, although it was down this year by his normal standards. He's an associate head coach for Pittsburgh also, and would be a solid hire. He would fit in well in somewhere like Detroit, Green Bay etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Jan 1, 2006 -> 05:45 PM) That'd be Jim Bates. He's done a good job in Miami and now Green Bay but I think there's other Defensive Co-Ordinators around the league who have a bit more of a higher stock right now such as Greg Williams. Williams won't be in Washington next year. Technically isn't Blache the coordinator while Williams is the assistant head coach - defense or soemthing like that. I mean it was Blache's core and I think Williams was a key addition but at the same time I think he's taking some of Blache's credit. Both are going to get a really good opportunity this off-season and I could see both leaving for a head coaching job. Blache is by far the more risky hire, but he has a positive attitude and gets the most out of his players. I don't think he'll make a good head coach but he's earned a shot at it. I think Rivera is still a little raw to be an NFL head coach but he's going to get some interviews simply because of the NFL's rule on interviewing minority coaches (not saying its not deserved, but that alone will get him plenty of interviews since him and Blache are about the only two deserving of a head coaching position that fit the NFL guidelines). Personally I'd hate to lose Rivera. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Jan 2, 2006 -> 12:46 PM) I don't doubt it. Especially considering the amount of job openings. Lets just say: Green Bay Houston Oakland Detroit Kansas City Dallas New York Jets (they say Herm Edwards is safe, but anything can happen). Am I missing any others? Thats potentially 7 vacancies and while there are some good candidates out there, at least one of those teams is going to sniff the college ranks and Ferentz and Tedford are the two guys that will get the bulk of the calls. Both will make great coaches wherever they go, imo. Jim Haslett is probably going to quit the Saints since he's had enough. Denny Green could be in some trouble in Arizona, and then there's the Rams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Jan 1, 2006 -> 05:47 PM) There's Herm Edwards as well. I wonder if he'll stick with the Jets or bolt to Kansas City. I think he'd probably like the challenge of fixing up KC's defense, and he wouldn't have to worry about the offense at all. Edwards is a good coach. I'd take him on the Bears any day of the week. Are the Titans going to stick with Fisher? I'd like to think they would but sometimes teams just feel a change is necessary. In the case of Edwards and Fisher, if either were fired it wouldn't take em long to find a new team to coach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 I think Rivera will be a hot topic this offseason mainly because of the publicity of the Bears defense this year. He could be an option for the Chiefs or Vikings to help fix their defenses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Jan 2, 2006 -> 12:51 PM) Edwards is a good coach. I'd take him on the Bears any day of the week. Are the Titans going to stick with Fisher? I'd like to think they would but sometimes teams just feel a change is necessary. In the case of Edwards and Fisher, if either were fired it wouldn't take em long to find a new team to coach. If Jeff Fisher became available a lot of team would definitely love to have him. It depends on what owner Bud Adams wants to do, but Fisher isn't in any trouble right now. And the more I think about it, the more Herm Edwards seems like the perfect coach for the Chiefs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Jan 1, 2006 -> 05:51 PM) Jim Haslett is probably going to quit the Saints since he's had enough. Denny Green could be in some trouble in Arizona, and then there's the Rams. I think the guy that took over for the Rams did an admirable job. He went to the run but had a ton of injuries to compete with. Martz is a gonner though. I can't believe how many vacancies there will be. Your right about Haslett. I think he'd get fired if it weren't for the fact that the Saints were in such a s***ty position and Benson has to no that no good candidate will go there (it will have to be a guy whose been waiting and waiting for a shot or thats considered too green by most that they hire early and hope he can develop into a good coach). I definately could see Haslett saying the hell with it, but he won't be finding another head coaching position. Definately see him finding a gig as a coordinator and obviously Mike Martz could get hired as either a HC or a O.C. (he'd be great back in the OC position with a coach who forces him to run the ball enough). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 Martz could be one that the Raiders look at. I think Haslett if he goes could definitely get a head coaching job somewhere else though. I know a lot of teams were impressed with the job he did early on with the Saints keeping them afloat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Jan 1, 2006 -> 05:55 PM) Martz could be one that the Raiders look at. I think Haslett if he goes could definitely get a head coaching job somewhere else though. I know a lot of teams were impressed with the job he did early on with the Saints keeping them afloat. Personally I think Haslett is a garbage head coach. He's had a talented team for a while (I'm not counting this year cause it was an impossible job) and he's continued to fail to get his talent to gel and play up to its capabilities. At some point the onus falls on the head coach. Martz offensive style would definately fit in nicely on a team with as many offensive weapons as the Raiders have (they have a strong WR core and Lamont Jordan showed quite a few flashes. Of course if I were the Raiders I'd find a defensive minded coach and try to grab Martz as an OC (Al Davis would pay the bucks). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Jan 2, 2006 -> 12:56 PM) Personally I think Haslett is a garbage head coach. He's had a talented team for a while (I'm not counting this year cause it was an impossible job) and he's continued to fail to get his talent to gel and play up to its capabilities. At some point the onus falls on the head coach. Well I think a lot of people thought the Saints were a real talented team. But now almost everyone realizes Aaron Brooks isn't that good of a QB, and their defense ain't too good either besides the D-Line. It goes each way a little, but I think Haslett could get a job somewhere, since the openings could reach up to double figures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Jan 1, 2006 -> 05:58 PM) Well I think a lot of people thought the Saints were a real talented team. But now almost everyone realizes Aaron Brooks isn't that good of a QB, and their defense ain't too good either besides the D-Line. It goes each way a little, but I think Haslett could get a job somewhere, since the openings could reach up to double figures. I definately agree with you that a lot of coaches are going to get 2nd chances since there is going to be a ton of openings. However, if my opinion means anything, I don't see Parcells retiring. I think he'll be back next year and the Cowboys should be a pretty good team next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 Ferentz really should be in hot water because of the housing scandal, but no one cares. :rolly: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodAsGould Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Jan 2, 2006 -> 01:27 AM) No doubt that's where they'll try to upgrade, probably through the draft. It'll be interesting to see what happens with Daunte Culpepper as well although I can't see him leaving. Here's a coaching candidate from left field though, Denny Green. Not really I dont think he is going to leave Arizona to come back to a franchise that fired him after making the playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggsmaggs Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 (edited) FOXSports.com has learned that the Packers have fired head coach Mike Sherman. General Manager Ted Thompson informed his coach that the franchise was heading in another direction early this morning. http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/5214572 Brett will likely go after this, can't wait to see the Pack have more losing seasons with Rodgers trying to be their savior. The NFC North is going to be dominated by the Bears for the rest of the decade. Edited January 2, 2006 by maggsmaggs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 Wow. This is gonna change the face of cheeseland for a while. Rodgers looked more like Joey Harrington than he did Eli Manning when he came in for Brett Favruuuh a few weeks ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg The Bull Luzinski Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 Mr. Magoo is unemployed!! Probably would still have a job if he did not keep sending in the same three plays over and over again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=Aut_...ov=ap&type=lgns Who knows whether they will keep Vitt or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierzynski 12 Posted January 2, 2006 Author Share Posted January 2, 2006 (edited) Saints fire Jim Haslett FOXSports.com has learned that the New Orleans Saints this morning fired head coach Jim Haslett. Haslett was informed of GM Mickey Loomis' decision this morning and then Loomis met with owner Tom Benson shortly after to finalize the details. Haslett will now become a hot candidate in places like Buffalo, St. Louis and possibly in New York if Herm Edwards bolts for the Chiefs. Loomis will begin interviewing candidates immediately. About a month ago the Saints job looked like a bad one but now that the team is heading back to the Big Easy, the opening has been pumped up quite a bit as next year they could end up being the feel-good story in the NFL. The Saints also come with some good personnel and now they have the No. 2 pick in the draft, which could bring USC stud Matt Leinart. The Saints are expected to announce the move later today. Haslett is considered a solid coach but this year, in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, the conditions were too difficult to overcome. Haslett, however, did a solid job in keeping the team together in the face of such adversity. http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/5214670 Edited January 3, 2006 by Pierzynski 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 (edited) Norv Turner is officially out as Raiders coach. Turner needs to go back to being an offensive coordinator. He did a dynamite job of that in Dallas, and he's been a poor head coach everywhere he's gone. Edited January 3, 2006 by Balta1701 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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