Jump to content

  • Welcome!

    Register and log in easily with Twitter or Google accounts!

    Or simply create a new Huddle account. 

    Members receive fewer ads , access our dark theme, and the ability to join the discussion!

     

HC Candidate List

Bear Hands

By Bear Hands,
in Carolina Panthers

 Share

Recommended Posts

AceBoogie Veteran

AceBoogie

Posted
Posted
17 hours ago, Bear Hands said:

To add to OP:

 

Demeco Ryans

ad956e9d94a20b5459ac5e3f20932ac8

Age: 38

Current Gig: 49ers DC

College LB, Pro LB (9 years), Pro-Coach 6 years (2 years DC)

 https://www.49ers.com/team/coaches-roster/demeco-ryans

I have heard on a few outlets that teams love Demeco and he's received very high praise around multiple circles.  He may be one of the types that is an even better HC than simply a defense or offense guy.  Key with him is who his offensive minds would be.

 

Jerod Mayo

/cdn-cgi/mirage/4fda261b88452d690c69ccb78db5a3777ea223836bfbd5ef75904a4094de81fe/1280/https://bdc2020.o0bc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Jerod-Mayo-1.14-61e18df92f66e-scaled.jpg

https://www.patriots.com/team/coaches-roster/jerod-mayo

Age: 36

Current Gig: Patriots LB Coach

College LB, Career Captain, Pro LB (7 years), LB Coach (4 years)

https://nationalpost.com/pmn/sports-pmn/jerod-mayo-one-of-flms-5-under-the-radar-hc-candidates

Didn’t know we were allowed to talk about quality candidates around here. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
AceBoogie Veteran

AceBoogie

Posted
Posted
20 hours ago, Bear Hands said:

I gotta say, this just feels SOOOOOO much more damn promising than the 2019 batch of Mike McCarthy, Matt Rhule, Josh McDaniels, & Rob Ryan

That’s because the NFL fails to engage in diverse hiring practices. Nobody told y’all to look at those bums.  

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Waldo Grand Master

Waldo

Posted
Posted
13 hours ago, Cdparr7 said:

Right now if I had to rank them from my perspective. 
 

1. Steichen

2. Dorsey

3. Johnson

4. Wilks

5. Ryans

6. Reich

7.  Kafka

8. Caldwell

 

Really liking Steichen the more and more I learn about him.

 

I have heard nothing bad about either Steichen or Johnson.

1. Steichen / Johnson

2. Kafka

3. Dorsey

4. Ryans

5. Reich

The rest I just hope are not coaching here next year.

 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
rayzor Grand Master

rayzor

Posted
Posted
20 hours ago, Bear Hands said:

To add to OP:

 

Demeco Ryans

ad956e9d94a20b5459ac5e3f20932ac8

Age: 38

Current Gig: 49ers DC

College LB, Pro LB (9 years), Pro-Coach 6 years (2 years DC)

 https://www.49ers.com/team/coaches-roster/demeco-ryans

I have heard on a few outlets that teams love Demeco and he's received very high praise around multiple circles.  He may be one of the types that is an even better HC than simply a defense or offense guy.  Key with him is who his offensive minds would be.

 

Jerod Mayo

Jerod-Mayo-1.14-61e18df92f66e-scaled.jpg

https://www.patriots.com/team/coaches-roster/jerod-mayo

Age: 36

Current Gig: Patriots LB Coach

College LB, Career Captain, Pro LB (7 years), LB Coach (4 years)

https://nationalpost.com/pmn/sports-pmn/jerod-mayo-one-of-flms-5-under-the-radar-hc-candidates

added to OP

Link to comment
Share on other sites
ForJimmy Grand Master

ForJimmy

Posted
Posted
3 hours ago, AceBoogie said:

Why would that be the ceiling?

It’s the style of play he wants. Wilks is a great leader, but he likes the Fox/Rivera run the ball and lean on your defense (which makes sense since that’s his specialty). He has shown a play not to lose/conservative style which I’m not a fan of. If he can bring a great OC with him then I’m ok with it. I just don’t know if we could retain a great OC.

  • Pie 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Mr. Scot Grand Master

Mr. Scot

Posted
Posted (edited)

Nick Carboni talks to Indianapolis Star reporter Joel Erickson about Frank Reich...

Among the things Erickson mentioned...

- Colts owner Jim Irsay fired Reich specifically because he wanted to hire Jeff Saturday. Erickson says in fact that if Saturday had turned down the job, Irsay would not have fired Reich.

- Erickson further states that the decision to bench Matt Ryan and elevate Sam Ehlinger wasn't made by Reich, but was mandated by Irsay. Ehlinger himself has since admitted that he wasn't really ready to start.

- Asked about what Reich values in an offense, Erickson says he's"multiple". He wants to be able to attack multiple ways so that if one thing isn't working, they can go to something else.

- Also said Reich is "beloved" by players and feels at least some of his failure is attributable to the front office failing to properly support him

- And finally, in regard to the quarterback situations with the Colts, Erickson feels that Reich actually got a lot more out of what he was given than some others could have

...

I'll say this: Reich may not get the head coaching job, but I'd absolutely love to have him on staff as an OC or in some capacity

Edited by Mr. Scot
  • Pie 1
  • Beer 1
  • Flames 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
rayzor Grand Master

rayzor

Posted
Posted
2 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

Nick Carboni talks to Indianapolis Star reporter Joel Erickson about Frank Reich...

Among the things Erickson mentioned...

- Colts owner Jim Irsay fired Reich specifically because he wanted to hire Jeff Saturday. Erickson says in fact that if Saturday had turned down the job, Irsay would not have fired Reich.

- Erickson further states that the decision to bench Matt Ryan and elevate Sam Ehlinger wasn't made by Reich, but was mandated by Irsay. Ehlinger himself has since admitted that he wasn't really ready to start.

- Asked about what Reich values in an offense, Erickson says he's"multiple". He wants to be able to attack multiple ways so that if one thing isn't working, they can go to something else.

- Also said Reich is "beloved" by players and feels at least some of his failure is attributable to the front office failing to properly support him

- And finally, in regard to the quarterback situations with the Colts, Erickson feels that Reich actually got a lot more out of what he was given than some others could have

...

I'll say this: Reich may not get the head coaching job, but I'd absolutely love to have him on staff as an OC or in some capacity

i know people want youth, and to a degree i do too...but what i think is more wanted is adaptability. someone who isn't stuck in their ways and is constantly evolving from where they are. i think that reich is that and if tepper decides that wilks should be the HC, i really hope that reich is the OC because i think that will give us what we've been wanting and lacking. one thing wilks seems to be able to do well is avoid micromanaging. he lets his coordinators do their job their way and trust them to get the job done. because of reich's age, i don't think that there'd be many more people coming after him to HC so we likely wouldn't have to worry about him being poached, which is another issue people have with keeping wilks and making sure he gets a good OC guy.

  • Pie 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • PMH4OWPW7JD2TDGWZKTOYL2T3E.jpg

  • Topics

  • Posts

    • CanadianCat
      Dan Morgan on Pat McAfee

      By CanadianCat · Posted

      awesome interview. Love the guy. 
    • Crixtala
      2026 Mock Drafts

      By Crixtala · Posted

      all the trades and using PFFs draft rankings and Gemini's analysis: This is a high-value mock draft that effectively uses trade-down strategies to rebuild the Carolina Panthers' defensive interior and add depth to a roster with multiple holes. By turning mid-round capital into a volume of picks, you've secured several "sliding" stars and developmental high-ceiling players. Based on 2026 PFF big board trends and player value, here is the analysis: Draft Grade: A- The Top Picks: Interior Dominance  * 19. Peter Woods (DT, Clemson): Getting Woods at 19 is a steal. Heading into the 2025 season, he was viewed as a potential top-5 talent. While his production dipped slightly, his 4.75 40-yard dash at 315 lbs is elite. He provides the Panthers with a versatile disruptor who can play 3-tech or slide outside.  * 63. Dontay Corleone (DT, Cincinnati): "The Godfather" is one of the best pure nose tackles in the class. Pairing him with Woods creates an immediate identity for the Panthers' front seven. PFF loves his "unmovable" anchor. Securing him at the end of Round 2 after trading down from 51/53 is excellent value. The Mid-Round Steals  * 83. Deontae Lawson (LB, Alabama): Lawson is a high-IQ "green dot" linebacker. Many scouts projected him as a late 1st or early 2nd rounder before an ACL injury in late 2024. Getting a 2-time Alabama captain at 83 to lead the defense is a massive win for culture and stability.  * 130. Drew Allar (QB, Penn State): This is the "high-upside lottery ticket" pick. Allar has prototypical size (6'5", 240 lbs) and a massive arm. His stock fell due to a 2025 ankle injury and inconsistency, but at 130, he’s a low-risk, high-reward backup/successor to Bryce Young if the former No. 1 pick continues to struggle. Trade Analysis & Late Round Value Your strategy of "tier-dropping" (trading 51 for 53/121 and 53 for 63/95) allowed you to stay in the same talent bracket while picking up Kevin Coleman Jr. (WR) and Genesis Smith (S).  * 168. Parker Brailsford (OC, Alabama): Great value for a technical center who can compete for a depth spot.  * 169. Tacario Davis (CB, Washington): At 6'4", he is a rare physical specimen at corner. PFF and other boards often have him as a Day 2 talent; getting him in the 5th round (via the 161 trade) is arguably your best value pick of the draft. Summary of Picks | Pick | Player | Position | School | Analysis | | 19 | Peter Woods | DT | Clemson | Elite traits; Top-10 ceiling. | | 63 | Dontay Corleone | DT | Cincinnati | Best run stuffer in the class. | | 83 | Deontae Lawson | LB | Alabama | Vocal leader; sliding due to injury. | | 121 | Kevin Coleman Jr. | WR | Missouri | Speed threat to complement the room. | | 130 | Drew Allar | QB | Penn State | High-ceiling developmental passer. | | 169 | Tacario Davis | CB | Washington | Massive reach/length for a late flyer. | Final Verdict You addressed the trenches aggressively and took advantage of "injury discounts" on Lawson and Allar. The only minor critique is that the roster still feels thin at Edge (until the 211 pick), but the sheer volume of talent added to the interior DL and Secondary compensates for it.
    • NAS
      Panthers NFLPA Report Card

      By NAS · Posted

      But but the concerts    Soccer is not the reason we have turf, soccer players want real grass even more than football players. 
×
×
  • Create New...