Potential Head Coaches

[CatMan72]

Childress has just be fired and Frazier has been named the interim HC, so he may be downgraded as a "potential" HC for us next year - wouldn't be suprised to see the Vikings keep him.

[CatMan72]

Well, I think we can now officially say goodbye to Leslie Frazier as a candidate.

The scenario that's been speculated on for weeks - Childress being fired and Frazier taking over - has now happened.

Unless he completely tanks, he'll probably get to keep the job next season.

(and if he did completely tank and they let him go, why would you want him?)

Safe to say at this point Frazier is off the table.

You beat me to it, LOL

[rayzor]

Well, I think we can now officially say goodbye to Leslie Frazier as a candidate.

The scenario that's been speculated on for weeks - Childress being fired and Frazier taking over - has now happened.

Unless he completely tanks, he'll probably get to keep the job next season.

(and if he did completely tank and they let him go, why would you want him?)

Safe to say at this point Frazier is off the table.

good point.

at this point i just hope he succeeds there, at least this year. of course that means that he would be taken off the table for us, but that also limits the number of teams going after HCs after this year. same with dallas.

[davos]

On a Harbaugh note:

I got the chance to talk to someone with the Stanford staff and it doesn't look like he will be leaving the school next year. He is apparently committed to getting Stanford a national title...but of course this can change if they happen to win the Rose Bowl and Harbaugh somehow has a change of heart. You never know, but this is what I've been told from a reliable source. I'm not expecting people to believe me, but I now am convinced he will not coach the NFL for at least another year or two...so he's off my table.

[jramsey4]

On a Harbaugh note:

I got the chance to talk to someone with the Stanford staff and it doesn't look like he will be leaving the school next year. He is apparently committed to getting Stanford a national title...but of course this can change if they happen to win the Rose Bowl and Harbaugh somehow has a change of heart. You never know, but this is what I've been told from a reliable source. I'm not expecting people to believe me, but I now am convinced he will not coach the NFL for at least another year or two...so he's off my table.

Pick one and only one leave and head to the team that is a prime postion to get your prodigy or stay with Stanford and maybe have a shot at the NC (something that he couldn't do even with Luck)? If Luck stays I don't see him leaving for any NFL job but if he declares he might jump up as well.

Boy wouldn't it suck if after this horrible season we miss out on both Harbaugh and Luck. I would cry hope is the only thing keeping me going right now.

[rayzor]

On a Harbaugh note:

I got the chance to talk to someone with the Stanford staff and it doesn't look like he will be leaving the school next year. He is apparently committed to getting Stanford a national title...but of course this can change if they happen to win the Rose Bowl and Harbaugh somehow has a change of heart. You never know, but this is what I've been told from a reliable source. I'm not expecting people to believe me, but I now am convinced he will not coach the NFL for at least another year or two...so he's off my table.

i don't expect that he would tell anyone with a connection to stanford anything different.

if his QB is gone, it would take longer for him to win that nat'l title. just like luck...you have to strike while the iron's hot.

[davos]

Those are valid points. It would make sense he would talk like that to his employees at Stanford. There still is a decent shot he goes into the NFL, but it may not be as soon as we are guessing. I think he could do great here, I'm just gonna wait it out and see what happens. I also think a lot depends on how Stanford finishes the season.

[rayzor]

if luck declares and the team that he is likely going to be drafted by is looking for a HC i could see that as being a situation too good to pass up.

harbaugh really likes working with luck.

[magnus]

I never thought Locker was as good as the hype, and I've heard plenty of questions about him (even last year).

Luck though? I've seen enough to be sold. Most of the NFL scouts looking at him need to wear bibs to deal with the drooling.

of course, with Locker you weren't QB shopping at the time either.

To be honest, that's not for this thread anyway, but we aren't. The guy who picked our current rooks, is going to be here next year to pick the guy to coach those QBs. We are young enough in the passing game.

[magnus]

On a Harbaugh note:

I got the chance to talk to someone with the Stanford staff and it doesn't look like he will be leaving the school next year. He is apparently committed to getting Stanford a national title...but of course this can change if they happen to win the Rose Bowl and Harbaugh somehow has a change of heart. You never know, but this is what I've been told from a reliable source. I'm not expecting people to believe me, but I now am convinced he will not coach the NFL for at least another year or two...so he's off my table.

that sounds like something you'd say while on campus, but agreed that he seems principled enough to stay for something like that.

I think it's foolish of many here to make the assumption that Luck and Harbaugh are a package deal. A guy like Harbaugh doesn't have to rely on one quarterback for his professional career just because he coached him in college. A guy like that is ready to make his next QB.

[Mr. Scot]

I'd take the "I'm staying" statement more seriously if not for the fact that he interviewed with the Jets last year.

Harbaugh and Luck may not go to the same team, but if the team he does to has the number one pick and isn't locked in on a franchise QB, then I think it happens.

For what it's worth, Gantt predicted Luck as the #1 pick for the Panthers (should they have it). He didn't make it conditional on Harbaugh being the coach.

[Raskle]

Not a package deal, but I'm hoping we get both. If we don't, we don't... but it sure would be nice. I might actually start to believe in our team again.. now that would be a breath of fresh air.

[mav1234]

Last year I had this terrifying dream that Fox was let go and we hired Fisher, and the team imploded. I really hope it doesn't become reality...

[Bj-monster56]

I think the Panthers Only take luck if Harbaugh is the coach. Witch Seems More and more like it wont happen. There has been alot of talk on this board about about harbaugh and Russ Grimm.In my opinion I like Harbaugh as our coach next year with a good chance just to start fresh he is a good coach at stanford an he has his team playing lights out. The only thing that i wonder about is how he will use the QB system with clausen and with the chance to get Luck. I know that you might not agree with me but I believe Clausen is our franchise QB. Now if we do have the chance to get harbaugh and he brings in Luck thats on him. he is the head coach but Right now just my opinion i would stick with Clausen.

As for Grimm i know he would be a good coach, but to me he is just dont seem like he will be the right coach for the panthers. The panthers is going to need somebody to change the direction of the franchise. Right now i dont know who it is but i dont think Grimm is the guy.