The Next Head Coach

[UNCrules2187]

After hearing what JR had to say, I'm really hoping Rivera and him bringing along the SD QB coach to be his OC.

[Catalyst]

I'm going to assume the reports that we're not interested in Harbaugh are accurate and just move on. The Charlotte Observer is also reporting Russ Grimm has been ruled out. So... our likely options for a new HC are:

Mike Mularkey (Falcons O.C.)

Greg Williams (Saints D.C.)

Perry Fewell (Giants D.C.) - Already interviewing

Sean McDermott (Eagles D.C.)

Marty Mornhinweg (Eagles O.C.)

Pat Shurmur (Rams O.C.)

Brian Schottenheimer (Jets O.C.)

Mike Pettine (Jets D.C.)

Mike Zimmer (Bengals D.C.)

Rob Ryan (Browns D.C.)

Mike McCoy (Broncos O.C.)

Ron Rivera (Chargers D.C.) - Already interviewing

Hue Jackson (Raiders O.C.)

Unless I'm missing somebody, one of those guys will be our next head coach. Personally I like Mike Zimmer a lot. He's my first choice, with Rivera second.

[Mr. Scot]

Word now that Marvin Lewis has been officially re-signed as head coach of the Bengals.

Why? good question :nonod:

Also being announced that Pat Shurmur will interview with the Browns.

[mav1234]

Hue Jackson being interviewed by 49ers too, to update the above list.

[Dpantherman]

I'm going to assume the reports that we're not interested in Harbaugh are accurate and just move on. The Charlotte Observer is also reporting Russ Grimm has been ruled out. So... our likely options for a new HC are:

Mike Mularkey (Falcons O.C.) doubtful

Greg Williams (Saints D.C.) doubtful

Perry Fewell (Giants D.C.) - Already interviewing hope not

Sean McDermott (Eagles D.C.) not sold

Marty Mornhinweg (Eagles O.C.) hell no

Pat Shurmur (Rams O.C.) i like

Brian Schottenheimer (Jets O.C.) not sold

Mike Pettine (Jets D.C.) meh

Mike Zimmer (Bengals D.C.) i like

Rob Ryan (Browns D.C.) will NOT happen

Mike McCoy (Broncos O.C.) see my sig (3rd line in quotes)

Ron Rivera (Chargers D.C.) - Already interviewing yes please!

Hue Jackson (Raiders O.C.) i like

Unless I'm missing somebody, one of those guys will be our next head coach. Personally I like Mike Zimmer a lot. He's my first choice, with Rivera second.

my 2 cents (in bold)

[mav1234]

haha could you imagine Rob Ryan doing commercials and being the face of the franchise? bahaha... Bojangles would never be the same!

[Actionman0z]

Im not happy with anyone from that List. I really feel like they were being coy with all of their answers today. Its not like Hurney to put out a lot of quality information. Im not taking it to the bank just yet. Bottom line is, Im done worrying about it until we actually hire one, and Luck does or does not declare.

[Dpantherman]

good grief. Buy our F**king gravy biscuits!! Their F**king great!!! Hell look at my fat a**!

Gotta, wanna get to need to have Bojangles!! :biggrin:

[Mr. Scot]

good grief. Buy our F**king gravy biscuits!! Their F**king great!!! Hell look at my fat a**!

Gotta, wanna get to need to have Bojangles!! :biggrin:

[Mr. Scot]

Gantt tweets that the next name we hear in the head coaching search could be "a big surprise".

(I hope it's a pleasant one)

[Ruff]

Gantt tweets that the next name we hear in the head coaching search could be "a big surprise".

(I hope it's a pleasant one)

I hope it's a pleasant one as well.

But, at this point, what kind of credibility does Gantt have with the "sources"? Hell, Gantt argued with Schefter about how we WERE talking to Harbaugh for "weeks", and as it turns out, no one was.

[C47]

Gantt tweets that the next name we hear in the head coaching search could be "a big surprise".

(I hope it's a pleasant one)

Someone should ask him how big so he can tease the fan base more.....

[Mr. Scot]

I hope it's a pleasant one as well.

But, at this point, what kind of credibility does Gantt have with the "sources"? Hell, Gantt argued with Schefter about how we WERE talking to Harbaugh for "weeks", and as it turns out, no one was.

Historically speaking, Gantt's been right way more often than he's been wrong. And Schefter's not exactly had a great track record when it comes to the Panthers (he had us linked to Cowher for a long time).

What Gantt's been saying about Harbaugh is the kind of thing the team wouldn't want to become known if it were true, so I'm not necessarily taking the denials at face value.

My guess: They have indeed talked to him through intermediaries, but found his requirements to be too much. So now, they'll just say "Jerry Richardson and Marty Hurney haven't talked to him", which may be technically correct, but not necessarily the whole truth.

As far as what happens next, we'll see.

[FuzzyDuck13]

I just don't understand how we're not front and center in the fight for Harbaugh. Anything that increases the chance of Luck wanting to come here should be priority #1.