Mr. Scot

Mac's idea... I'd probably flip it (Reich HC, Wilks DC)

Did see a rumor that current Panthers LB Coach Mike Siravo might wind up being Rhule's DC in Nebraska. He's a longtime Rhule guy so it would make sense.

It's all scattered chatter, but apparently there's some belief that Snow's going to retire. What makes me take it seriously is the fact that while Rhule has already filled several positions on his staff, he hasn't named a DC. If it were Snow, you'd think he'd be there already.

Speaking of Rhule, just did some looking around and apparently word is that for the first time in a long time, he's going to have to do the job without Phil Snow as his DC. I'll be curious to see who he gets instead. There's some speculation he could go after Jim Leonhard since he's now out at Wisconsin. There's talk that some NFL teams might also be looking at Leonhard.

There's no real word on who we might be interested in yet. The only potential future head coach that's being discussed right now is Steve Wilks. Kafka's name is being mentioned in the circles that discuss future head coaches in general.

"You see this bullsh-t Rhule is telling everybody?"

I mean, as a potential bridge / eventual backup option, Jones isn't necessarily that bad. It's also quite possible, depending on how he performs in the next few games, that this role goes to Sam Darnold. Go ahead and say it, Mav

I'd agree that Smith is an excellent example. The guy coaching him is also a potential head coaching candidate for us. (as is the guy coaching Goff)

Yeah, I do. I remember Stafford on the Lions too. Genuinely think that trade benefited both of them. (which I honestly wasn't expecting)

It's reportedly very likely that the team is going to sign a stopgap type veteran. Would that be Jones? Don't know. It's possible, I suppose.

For a free agent?

The thing about Wilks is if you hire him, it's pretty much critical that you get the right OC and offensive staff under him. Can Wilks himself choose the right guys? Don't know, but that's the kind of thing you need to know.

Smith isn't the only analyst to mention it. But if all you look at is stats, you're not necessarily gonna see it. It comes from people watching him play. Goff isn't the point though. He's an illustration, and there are others you could find. The point is that we absolutely have to get the coaching right before we get the quarterback. Otherwise the impact of any draft pick we make is going to be blunted.

He's way better than he used to be.

David Carr is the first guy I think of when this topic comes up. During his first few years in Houston, they didn't even bother teaching him how to read a defense. They just designed to play, told him to throw the ball to a specific spot and left it at that. How the hell do you not teach a professional quarterback how to read a defense?

Goff was playing better than Stafford before he was hurt. But setting Stafford aside, the fact that Goff is playing well at all given his history is a testament to the power of coaching.

Saw this tweet this morning... Goff better than Stafford? Nobody would have said that prior to this season. What's the reason? Coaching. There's massive debate going on right now about what quarterback we need to take, and that's fine. But I'd argue the coaching decision is more important. We're going to need someone who can develop that young quarterback, whoever they may be. Basically, if the Panthers don't get the right offensive coaching in place, we'll be shooting ourselves in the foot...again.

Around the league, and even within the Titans own building, the move is being greeted with... skepticism

Still can't

Not hot... Just bad

Read that a little while ago but hadn't commented on it yet. Nice job

Not that it would have mattered...

Well, if we only talked about things that worked and/or went right for this team, there wouldn't be a whole lot of discussion to be had

Just as several thought they would...