Prepping for Black Monday

[Kevin Greene]

I want nothing to do with Trestman.

Chicago is a total disaster.

He had success in the CFL true, but before that his claim to fame was running Gruden's offense in Oakland, Gruden won't be the HC in Carolina next year.

[Mr. Scot]

Not entirely, not sure that he is accurate enough, nor has the desire to throw to "spots".

However, more experience, and notably, better coaching may cover that issue.

I believe we desperately need changes to the offensive and special teams areas, but I'm not sure we'll get them.

I still think Rivera should be let go too but I'm not optimistic on that front.

[CatMan72]

Trestman can go back to the CFL where he belongs.

[bigskypanthersguy]

I believe we desperately need changes to the offensive and special teams areas, but I'm not sure we'll get them.

I still think Rivera should be let go too but I'm not optimistic on that front.

 

Let's focus all of our positive energies on offensive changes.

 

Helmet teams (because they're not just regular special) aren't as important---field position can be overcome by a competent offensive coordinator.  Shula's idea of coordination resembles a quadriplegic elephant.

[Paa Langfart]

At this point my bet is that with a couple of minor assistants our coaching staff will not change.

 

Rivera has learned a lot this year

 

shula 's play calling dumped 40 on the taints and always remember

 

its a process

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

now I think I will go throw up

 

[Mr. Scot]

One thing to note, re: offense.

The last time we hired an OC, Rivera's candidates included a WCO guy (Pat Shurmur).

That fact led me to question whether or not Rivera actually took the kind of system they would run into consideration.

He most definitely should, but it's possible he won't. A defensive guy like Rivera might just think 'hey, offense is offense', but that's not really true.

Given his track record, I'm worried about Rivera botching any new hires.

[Kevin Greene]

Nice look at top 10 potential HCs and Harbaugh situation on NFL.com

 

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000448364/article/jim-harbaugh-leads-top-10-headcoaching-candidates

[!stUp]

Atlanta has hired a 'consultant' too (Joe Banner). Probably doesn't speak well for Mike Smith and could be bad news for Thomas Dimitroff too.

Meanwhile, reports say the University of Michigan is in touch with Jim Harbaugh.

 

Interesting.....I wonder if old Mikey has sweatty palms about now while watching tape of our game vs NO.

[MadHatter]

Never thought about DeCamillis. You could be on to something there. The only area the Jets were acceptable in.

DeCamillis is with Chicago....not the Jets

[Cyberjag]

One thing to note, re: offense.

The last time we hired an OC, Rivera's candidates included a WCO guy (Pat Shurmur).

That fact led me to question whether or not Rivera actually took the kind of system they would run into consideration.

He most definitely should, but it's possible he won't. A defensive guy like Rivera might just think 'hey, offense is offense', but that's not really true.

Given his track record, I'm worried about Rivera botching any new hires.

 

I'm not sure that a good OC couldn't implement any offense.  So much of what they do is wrapped around play-calling and preparation, and all of them run elements of the three major offensive systems at any given time.  I think that if I'm the HC and looking for my coordinators, my first thought is to someone who can effectively run his unit on game day.

 

Basically my way of saying that I would cut RR a lot of slack for looking at a WCO guy--he knows more about what he needs than any of us here.  But with that said, if he did I would probably spend a lot of time trying to understand why.

[PandaPancake]

NFL AM has Da Raiders and Michigan lined up at Harbaugh's front door.

Harbaugh with Rex as a DC in Oakland would be epic.

Spend 10 million plus per year for a HC and DC? I think the Raiders are tired of losing.

Would the Raiders trade for him or could they just assume his contract?

[Frizzy350]

I believe we desperately need changes to the offensive and special teams areas, but I'm not sure we'll get them.

I still think Rivera should be let go too but I'm not optimistic on that front.

 

I'm going to wait to pass judgement on Rivera.  If he has a good showing in the playoffs (and I'm counting the Falcons game as a playoff game) I'd at least give him another year.

 

I don't even necessarily think Shula should go.  As bland as our offense can be, I think it could actually become a dominant, simple offense considering our roster youth.  Solidify that line and acquire another weapon and I think we'd have enough talent to consistently move down the field.

[cardiackat88.]

One thing to note, re: offense.

The last time we hired an OC, Rivera's candidates included a WCO guy (Pat Shurmur).

That fact led me to question whether or not Rivera actually took the kind of system they would run into consideration.

He most definitely should, but it's possible he won't. A defensive guy like Rivera might just think 'hey, offense is offense', but that's not really true.

Given his track record, I'm worried about Rivera botching any new hires.

Would the Getti have more say so in hirings?

[thefuzz]

Would the Getti have more say so in hirings?

 

Not only him, but JR as well....unfortunately.

 

 

That said, JR does seem to give DG a little extra wiggle room.  Example: Steve Smith