Coaching Interviews: Round Two

[vorbis]

1 minute ago, Krovvy said:

If this was a coveted hire, sure, but we're talking about a retread. A good retread, but a retread. A lot of times a coach taking a job at this point of his life are already set in their ways, and a lot of those ways are not quite with the times. The NFL is ever evolving, and it helps with a coach is younger, not just to be able to better connect with their players, but also because they're more flexible as they're still learning.

There's a reason NFL front offices are seeking the young guns. 

I think the reason NFL front offices are seeking the young guns is based on a few things. I think part of it is the Tomlin/Harbaugh dream, for sure. let's find The Guy and really get rolling.

but also there is a general sense that offense is evolving more quickly than defense in the NFL these days. so they want the bright minds who are on the bleeding edge of that wave. in my heart of hearts I don't think that will last forever, but it's undoubtedly the case right now. there will come a day when everybody's looking for the hotshot defensive candidate.

but also, and, based on my *mumbles* years of watching the NFL, the most prominent reason why they are seeking the young guns, is because the NFL is a copycat league. almost as much as it's a football league, it's a copycat league. and they see a newish model of coach/front office structure work, and work quickly, and they say to their organizations: Go do That.

[bythenbrs]

1 hour ago, CamWhoaaCam said:

I like how the fans don't want Wilks, but the players want him back.

 

 

Sure.  Lots of organizations let the employees choose their supervisor.  

[OldhamA]

2 minutes ago, The Lobo said:

Rapsheet says it’s down to two…..

God, what a pathetic outcome.

I concede - Tepper is a terrible owner. We're screwed.

[PantherKyle]

What a disappointing day of news. 

[shaq]

Speculation, I’ll believe it when we hire someone.

[TheSpecialJuan]

6 minutes ago, The Lobo said:

Rapsheet says it’s down to two…..

any minute now ....

[scratched]

With Reich, you know what your getting. And he can put a really good staff together. I like him over a bunch of guys with no HC experience. Not sure this franchise is in position to roll the dice with someone who has never had HC experience. 

[OldhamA]

2 hours ago, CarolinaRideorDie said:

I think there is legitimate concern as he has talent on offense in Dallas. Dak, Zeke, Pollard, Lamb. Ben Johnson has who? Can Kellen Moore get the same production with less talent? 

Moore made Prescott a very rich man - he's terrible at football.

For the record, Steichen has pretty much the most stacked roster in football to play with.

[Jackie Lee]

8 minutes ago, The Lobo said:

Rapsheet says it’s down to two…..

They're really gonna try to sell Reich as a former Panther QB I bet, can see all the fluff pieces now. They probably want both guys on staff but Joe Person said that's unlikely 

[bythenbrs]

1 hour ago, Jon Snow said:

No, I'm saying you cannot use a candidates age as a determining factor unless it is a legitimate reason.  You not wanting an older coach is not a legitimate reason.  That candidate could sue your ass for discrimination based on that alone, and will win. Its a violation of federal law. I take it you've not been involved in hiring people or you would know this already. 

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[TLGPanthersFan]

Just now, scratched said:

With Reich, you know what your getting. And he can put a really good staff together. I like him over a bunch of guys with no HC experience. Not sure this franchise is in position to roll the dice with someone who has never had HC experience. 

Easy to speculate but I wouldn’t be surprised if Wilks or Reich are on a short leash. 
Like if the Panthers are utterly dreadful next season the coach we hire may be one and done. 
Reich and Wilks hire does seem a too safe hire by an owner not wanting to be snake bit again if it doesn’t work out. 

[Wanderlai]

Such a disappointing start to the off season with either of those two

[Jon Snow]

1 minute ago, scratched said:

With Reich, you know what your getting. And he can put a really good staff together. I like him over a bunch of guys with no HC experience. Not sure this franchise is in position to roll the dice with someone who has never had HC experience. 

There's a lot of truth in what you said. I've kinda leaned this way after seeing the full list of candidates they interviewed. But I did not sit in in the interviews so I didn't know what to expect when it's all said and done. I just watch the games and hope they win. That's the total of my investment in this team.

[methodtoll]

Look, I will support Wilks or Reich if they become the HC BUT Wilks is not my first choice by no means.

Regardless, I just hope either will learn lessons from their last go around and make sound decisions on the offensive side of the ball because otherwise, we will be back in the same position in two years.