Potential Head Coaches

[rayzor]

jimmy johnson.

[panthers55]

Why would any pro team want a college coach? Does history not already tell that story?

Other than Spurrier, how many of those college coaches played quarterback in the NFL before going to the college ranks to gain experience. Harbaugh definitely understands the pro player and the schemes.

[rayzor]

Other than Spurrier, how many of those college coaches played quarterback in the NFL before going to the college ranks to gain experience. Harbaugh definitely understands the pro player and the schemes.

he also knows how to relate to them. he's been there and his experience in oakland (as limited as it was) let me know that he isn't going to be impressed by star power. he's someone that can strike a good balance.

[raleigh-panther]

Be careful what is wished for...just because he played Pro QB does not mean anything.

As far as Jimmy johnson, there is an exception to every rule, for every Jimmy Johnson there are at least 5 failed college coaches.

I want someone who lives the pro football world vs. someone who lives the college world.

There is no comparison; but, just like Spurrier was the shinny new toy a decade ago, Mr. Harbaugh is the shiny new toy this year and for my $4.5K per year in PSLs, I want a proven NFL winner, not a college coach who can't even win the Pac 10

[panthers55]

Be careful what is wished for...just because he played Pro QB does not mean anything.

As far as Jimmy johnson, there is an exception to every rule, for every Jimmy Johnson there are at least 5 failed college coaches.

I want someone who lives the pro football world vs. someone who lives the college world.

There is no comparison; but, just like Spurrier was the shinny new toy a decade ago, Mr. Harbaugh is the shiny new toy this year and for my $4.5K per year in PSLs, I want a proven NFL winner, not a college coach who can't even win the Pac 10

First of al a pro quarterback means he understands both defense and offense and is a leader. Those qualities play well in the pros as a player and coach.

Harbaugh isn't the only choice but would be a good one, And he isn't spurrier by a long shot.

As for proven NFL winners, mot guys looking for a job in the pros were fired from their last HC job or are like Cowher and retired. Most guys are either retreads trying to build their reputation back or are coordinators looking to make a name for themselves. The list of proven winners who have never stumbled or gotten fired is very short indeed.

SO there is always risk with a new coach. There are not many can't miss guys, Most so-called experts are putting Harbaugh on the list of guys with great potential who have all the credentials and are likely not to miss.

[Davidson Deac II]

How many head coaches from college have made a direct successful transistion to being a NFL head coach?

Jimmy Johnson

Tom Coughlin

I can't think of any others, although I am sure there are some.

Meanwhile, the number who have failed stands at 4 million.

[panthers55]

How many head coaches from college have made a direct successful transistion to being a NFL head coach?

Jimmy Johnson

Tom Coughlin

I can't think of any others, although I am sure there are some.

Meanwhile, the number who have failed stands at 4 million.

Depends on how you define it. Many successful pro coaches came up through the college ranks. The question is whether they ever had pro professional coaching or playing experience before coming into the NFL at any level.

Guys like Holtz who coached in the pros with no prior NFL experience isn't as common as you believe. Guys like Saban for example coached as a DC in the pros before becoming a head coach. Since most coaches are not successful in their first pro bout it is not unusual that most guys going from college to the pros burn out. Unless they have done it before, they decide to stay in the college ranks instead of keep trying the pro ranks until it works out. Not many guys make the jump and decide to stay in the pro game if it doesn't work out right away.

[magnus]

Harbaugh has more coaching experience than Jack Del Rio did when he came here, or when he left for the Jags, and played just as long. He has pro coaching experience, and head coaching experience. I don't know of any of the heavily failed college guys that have had the same path.

[Miaoww]

Bring in BRIAN SCHOTTENHEIMER so we can be cocky like the JETS! or CHARLIE WEIS, connection with JIMMY CLAUSEN so we can use that first pick for bigger needs. Maybe MIKE McCOY! WHAT didnt we use to have him. LOOK what he doing to ORTON AND LLODY.

I'd hire Weis as the OC.....as long as I didn't have to look at his fast ass on the sidelines. But of course the Chiefs aren't going to let that happen.

[Davidson Deac II]

Depends on how you define it. Many successful pro coaches came up through the college ranks. The question is whether they ever had pro professional coaching or playing experience before coming into the NFL at any level.

Thats why I said direct. Thats how I define it.

Playing experience doesn't mean as much as coaching experience, the requirements are a lot different, even with QB's.

The vast majority of coaches that make the direct jump from college hc to pro hc fail because the requirements are different.

[Davidson Deac II]

Harbaugh has more coaching experience than Jack Del Rio did when he came here, or when he left for the Jags, and played just as long. He has pro coaching experience, and head coaching experience. I don't know of any of the heavily failed college guys that have had the same path.

Spurrier played QB in the NFL, had pro coaching experience, was a successful college coach at two different universities, and still failed miserably as a NFL head coach.

[Bj-monster56]

If Marty Hurney ges after Harbaugh I wouldnt be surprise, he is the best coach that college football has to offer today, But the more an More i think, I can of feel like Perry fewell, Ron Rivera, Russ Grimm,Rob Ryan will be the top People they look at first. But when it all comes down it should be who ever can make Him a Great QB. An who ever that is only God know.

[Davidson Deac II]

Fwiw, I kind of hope its Grimm. He has done well in about every position he has ever held.

[Dpantherman]

Steve Spurrier did not coach in the NFL prior to the Redskins, if he did please tell me where, so I can correct my info