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Don't forget the play calling following the interception in OT vs the Falcons

An outstanding job would have been playing aggressive vs the Bucs in a game that decided the NFC South, not settling for punts and squandering a lead.

I feel like Moore's issue with some is he got hyped up TOO soon. So of course people hold him to higher expectations than they do the others. But he has more play-calling experience than Steichen, Dorsey, and Kafka. And has the success to back up the hype.

Count me in the minority who likes Kellen Moore. He gets way too much disrespect and I really don't understand why. Is he a perfect candidate? Of course not, but if you want the perfect candidate, you will be disappointed. He would be on the same caliber of hire as Zac Taylor, Kevin O'Connell, Matt LaFleur, etc. A young, hot-shot OC who used to be a quarterback who might need some refinement and maybe a year or two to really learn how to connect with players, but the potential is sky-high. The offense has finished 6th or higher in PPG 3 out of the 4 years he's been OC. The one year they didn't finish in the top 6 was in 2020, when Dak got hurt and they still finished 17th in PPG with Andy Dalton largely starting most of the season. Cowboys were 22nd in scoring in 2018 and 14th in 2017. Moore has been the difference maker. He does a great job getting everyone involved, from the WRs to the TEs to both RBs. And he's been able to keep the offense productive despite injuries. He's shown signs of being very creative and I think he's one of the best short-yardage play-callers in the business. My #1 choice? Probably not. But there is way too much trashing of him on this forum. I don't know what more people want. Some of you complain about going for a guy like Payton. But then you don't want to go for a guy like Moore, who has consistently coordinated one of the best offenses in the entire NFL year-in, year-out, and did so by transforming Dak from a conservative QB to someone willing to push it down the field and make plays. If we hire him, he will have my full support. I'd still take Kafka over him, mainly because I love that he learned under Reid and Daboll. Steichen's work with QBs is hard to turn down either. But I think Moore belongs in that conversation with the two of them.

What? Harbaugh did not win 3 conference championships.

I get what you are saying, but I really hate when people call a late 2nd round pick "basically a 3rd". It literally makes no sense. Just call it a late 2nd round pick, because that is what it is. There are a set amount of picks in a round for a reason.

Nobody actually knows. Most are just throwing darts at a blank wall

It’ll be hilarious if Payton takes Denver to playoffs next season and then the narrative is “dumb Tepper taking a risk on a young coach instead of a proven winner”

I agree with you. The Panthers chose the better route.

I'm glad the Panthers didn't tank for Burrow. Would hate to be the Bengals right now.

They had the 30th offense in PPG in 2019 and 29th in 2020. He deserves some credit but he has studs all over the offense with Burrow, Chase, Higgins, Boyd, Mixon, Perine, Hurst. And it isn't like the offensive scheme they run is overly unique. Not to mention who knows how much influence Zac Taylor has. I'm not hating on him. Just explaining why he doesn't have as much interest as others

Bro, I thought Lance sucked as a prospect too. Has little to do with what he’s done in the NFL… although he has sucked so far too. I’m not saying I’m against bringing him in for a 3rd or 4th round pick and see what happens. But my expectations would be extremely low. His accuracy is dreadful.

Trey Lance is terrible.

It is actually crazy how good Jalen Hurts has become. I always liked Hurts in college, especially because he handled the situation with Tua SO well. Nobody else handles that situation as good as he did. So I knew from that he was a phenomenal leader. But there is a reason he got sat for Tua in the first place. He's clearly got one hell of a work ethic because he's come a long way as a passer.

Why? The Giants suck and the Eagles are way better.

5 days later. I want Mike Kafka still

Depends if we get a QB. We don’t have one.

What? They made the playoffs last year and were a win away from making it this year. What more can you expect from a team that is rebuilding post losing their franchise QB? I’d argue the Patriots have GREATLY out performed their talent level. Belichick the coach isn’t the problem, it is Belichick the GM (and the coaches he chooses to surround himself with) that is hurting them.

The best coaches come from the best coaching trees and teams. What's the problem? Growl its time for you to board the Kafka train

Best offensive teams of the last 3 years are the Bills and Chiefs Mike Kaftka learned under Reid (Chiefs) and Daboll (Bills) Get him in here.

A defensive-minded coach who has never coached a top 10 defense in his entire career, who is already 53 years old, who has a 9-19 career record as a HC, who guided a team to a No. 1 Overall pick, is not a "safe hire". Unless by safe you mean it would safely secure our spot in the cellar of the NFC.

I'm sold ALL ABORD THE MIKE KAFTA TRAIN

Lol I forgot how quick the Commanders were to hire Ron Rivera

I don't want Dorsey, but that has less to do with any work that either coach did with Cam and more to do with the scheme differences. Shula ran a very archaic passing scheme. Relied too much on vertical routes and we often didn't give Cam many options underneath. On top of that, he didn't often have the guys who could consistently separate. Led to a low CMP%. Norv Turner wasn't great but his passing game was more modern and gave Newton more options to get the ball out fast.

Man, this city deserves Wemby. As crazy as it sounds, he'd be an even bigger star than Cam Newton. Potential to be the greatest Charlotte pro player ever. Prayers that he can stay healthy at his size though. Knowing our luck though I bet we don't get him.