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GM Candidate: Trent Kirchner


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TRENT KIRCHNER

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CURRENT JOB: Co-Director of Player Personnel, Seattle Seahawks (2015-Present)

PRIOR EXPERIENCE:

- Director of Pro Personnel, Seattle Seahawks (2013-2014)

- Assistant Director of Pro Personnel, Seattle Seahawks (2010-2012)

- Pro Scout, Carolina Panthers (2002-2010)

- College Scouting Coordinator, Washington Redskins (2001-2002)

- Scouting Intern, Kansaas City Chiefs (2000)

AGE: Early 40s

GM INTERVIEWS: Colts, 49ers, Lions, Jets

COLLEGE: Saint Johns Univerity

PLAYING/COACHING: College quarterback

OTHER INFO:

- Currently works with Dan Morgan, Seahawks Director of Pro Personnel

- Withdrew from 49ers GM search

- Very close relationship with Seahawks GM John Schneider

- Started out in public relations (like Marty Hurney)

MEDIA GUIDE LINK:  2016 Seattle Seahawks (Page 38)

VIDEO: Seahawks 2016 NFL Draft: Trent Kirchner Interview

ANALYSIS: The candidate with the most measurable success (part of two Super Bowl appearances and one victory), Kirchner is a rising star who's had a few interviews but no offers. Why?  Could be because he comes off as almost meek to a fault (watch the video) but there's also been some speculation that he's hanging around for a shot at running the Seahawks once John Schneider hangs it up.  He'll likely be a popular choice among fans, but he's not my favorite of the ones I've seen mentioned so far.  I get a vibe that he might be the Seahawks equivalent of Eric DeCosta. Though he has yet to actually turn down an interview, he did pull out of the Niners search. He's in an odd spot as a "co-director" of personnel.  From what I've read, Kirchner handles evaluation of the pro talent while Scott Fitterer is in charge of the college scouting.

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6 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

TRENT KIRCHNER

news-560x315-102722-1484689492.jpg

CURRENT JOB: Co-Director of Player Personnel, Seattle Seahawks (2015-Present)

PRIOR EXPERIENCE:

- Director of Pro Personnel, Seattle Seahawks (2013-2014)

 

- Assistant Director of Pro Personnel, Seattle Seahawks (2010-2012)

 

- Pro Scout, Carolina Panthers (2002-2010)

 

- College Scouting Coordinator, Washington Redskins (2001-2002)

 

AGE: Early 40s

GM INTERVIEWS: Colts, 49ers, Lions, Jets

COLLEGE: Saint Johns Univerity

PLAYING/COACHING: College quarterback

OTHER INFO:

- Currently works with Dan Morgan, Seahawks Director of Pro Personnel

- Withdrew from 49ers GM search

- Very close relationship with Seahawks GM John Schneider

- Started out in public relations (like Marty Hurnry)

BIO: None found

VIDEO: Seahawks 2016 NFL Draft: Trent Kirchner Interview

ANALYSIS: Kirchner is a rising star who's had a few interviews but no offers.  Why?  Could be because he comes off as almost meek to a fault (watch the video) but there's also been some speculation that he's hanging around for a shot at running the Seahawks once John Schneider hangs it up.  He'll likely be a popular choice among fans, but he's not my favorite of the ones I've seen mentioned so far.  I get a vibe that he might be the Seahawks equivalent of Eric DaCosta. Though he has yet to actually turn down an interview, he did pull out of the Niners search.
 

 

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8 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

TRENT KIRCHNER

news-560x315-102722-1484689492.jpg

CURRENT JOB: Co-Director of Player Personnel, Seattle Seahawks (2015-Present)

PRIOR EXPERIENCE:

- Director of Pro Personnel, Seattle Seahawks (2013-2014)

 

- Assistant Director of Pro Personnel, Seattle Seahawks (2010-2012)

 

- Pro Scout, Carolina Panthers (2002-2010)

 

- College Scouting Coordinator, Washington Redskins (2001-2002)

 

AGE: Early 40s

GM INTERVIEWS: Colts, 49ers, Lions, Jets

COLLEGE: Saint Johns Univerity

PLAYING/COACHING: College quarterback

OTHER INFO:

- Currently works with Dan Morgan, Seahawks Director of Pro Personnel

- Withdrew from 49ers GM search

- Very close relationship with Seahawks GM John Schneider

- Started out in public relations (like Marty Hurnry)

BIO: None found

VIDEO: Seahawks 2016 NFL Draft: Trent Kirchner Interview

ANALYSIS: Kirchner is a rising star who's had a few interviews but no offers.  Why?  Could be because he comes off as almost meek to a fault (watch the video) but there's also been some speculation that he's hanging around for a shot at running the Seahawks once John Schneider hangs it up.  He'll likely be a popular choice among fans, but he's not my favorite of the ones I've seen mentioned so far.  I get a vibe that he might be the Seahawks equivalent of Eric DaCosta. Though he has yet to actually turn down an interview, he did pull out of the Niners search.
 

Scot, I really wish the circumstances of your returning were different, but glad to have you here with solid analysis of FO candidates in the difficult time for us diehard fans.

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