Alternative options for head coach

[Mr. Scot]

So we've asked a generic question about Wilks versus whomever this morning, but I think it would be helpful to better define the "whomever".

If not Wilks, then who do we see as viable alternative candidates?

A couple of names I would start out with...

- Shane Steichen
- Frank Reich 
- Ben Johnson
- Shane Waldron
- Demeco Ryans 

(not necessarily all my preferred choices but viable options nonetheless)

What are the arguments for choosing one of these guys...or someone else?

[Bear Hands]

Steichen and B Johnson are the hot ones.  Obvious crushes for many around these parts and on other HC needy team subs.  

Demeco is league wide wanted, but we're craving the offensive guy right now.

Reich would be respectable, not my top, but could jump on board.  He has the connects and would get a good staff together.

Waldren is interesting but Carrol's crew has not been known to be the best when elevated minus one year for Quinn.  

[Wolfcop]

Reich would be a cool homecoming story. Steichen is obviously a hot name that would likely produce a nice offense with the right QB in place. I don't know enough about the others yet. 

[mrcompletely11]

Harbaugh

[stirs]

If we go 8-9, Wilks has to get the job.  He will have earned it.

Trade down

Pick up a TE, QB(to sit and learn), WR, DE, LB and RB in draft.

[Bear Hands]

Bubba Ventrone is an option.  

[LinvilleGorge]

Is there a college coach out there who is winning a lot of games at a mid-tier program but can't beat any ranked teams and whose coaching basically boils down to being a high school motivational speaker type? Because that's probably our guy.

[t96]

Until it's confirmed they are not an option, Harbaugh and Payton are both in this discussion.

[LinvilleGorge]

Just now, t96 said:

Until it's confirmed they are not an option, Harbaugh and Payton are both in this discussion.

The Payton pipedream has to stop. One, the Saints aren't dealing him within the division. Two, Sean Payton is going to have MUCH better option available.

[1of10Charnatives]

The problem I see with Reich is this:

The lesson of the Pittsburgh Steelers as the franchise with the most Lombardis is that head coach longevity is rarely done in the NFL, but is probably a good idea if your HC is at least competent. 

Given his age, it seems unlikely Reich would reach the kind of tenure that Steelers HC's have enjoyed.

I would prefer someone younger. 

[mrcompletely11]

Just now, LinvilleGorge said:

The Payton pipedream has to stop. One, the Saints aren't dealing him within the division. Two, Sean Payton is going to have MUCH better option available.

Payton with Herbert would be fun to watch

[1of10Charnatives]

4 minutes ago, Bear Hands said:

Bubba Ventrone is an option.  

You're making that up.

That's not a real person.

At least as fake a name as Jim Bob Cooter.

[LinvilleGorge]

2 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

Is there a college coach out there who is winning a lot of games at a mid-tier program but can't beat any ranked teams and whose coaching basically boils down to being a high school motivational speaker type? Because that's probably our guy.

Oh wait... it's Mack Brown. 

[tarheelfan23]

Ken Dorsey?