Is Dave Wannstedt next?

[rmoneyg35]

If you just watched the news conference that introduced Ron Rivera as our head coach then you probably remember Ron mentioning his name, well ESPN is already speculating that he will be back in the NFL this season and could be coming to Carolina.

Link

One head coaching hire in Carolina has created multiple opportunities for former University of Pittsburgh head coach Dave Wannstedt, according to league sources.

Within the next 24 hours, Wannstedt is expected to talk to his former Dallas Cowboys counterpart and current San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner about succeeding former San Diego defensive coordinator Ron Rivera, who agreed Tuesday to become the Carolina Panthers head coach.

But Rivera also is interested in talking with Wannstedt, who wants to become an assistant head coach. Rivera needs a defensive coordinator and Wannstedt is a candidate for the job.

The Cleveland Browns and Buffalo Bills also have expressed interest in Wannstedt for various coaching roles.

Pittsburgh recently fired Wannstedt, who now appears ready to return to the NFL, where he was a Super-Bowl winning coordinator with the Cowboys and a head coach for the Chicago Bears and Miami Dolphins.

Chris Mortensen is ESPN's Senior NFL Analyst. Adam Schefter is ESPN's NFL Insider.

So it looks like San Diego and Carolina are going to be at the top of his list.

[panther4life]

If I were wannstedt, I'd go to san diego. Sounds like he'd be able to run the D over there vs. being a yes man to Rivera here

[charlottenian]

I would not mind that at all

[rmoneyg35]

If he comes here then he will have to create a good defense where if he goes to San Diego he will inherit the #1 defense that Rivera built. It will be interesting to see his decision.

[bleys]

If I were wannstedt, I'd go to san diego. Sounds like he'd be able to run the D over there vs. being a yes man to Rivera here

what exactly do you think being a yes man looks like?

I'm very interested to see an explanation on EXACTLY how being a DC in SD will be different then here...

let's nip this in the bud, right about now..

[rayzor]

what exactly do you think being a yes man looks like?

I'm very interested to see an explanation on EXACTLY how being a DC in SD will be different then here...

let's nip this in the bud, right about now..

rivera would be running the defense here. DC would be a helper.

the job in DC would be different because he would have a lot more autonomy as the HC doesn't run the defense.

[Jangler]

uuuggghhhh

[Doyle]

rivera would be running the defense here. DC would be a helper.

the job in DC would be different because he would have a lot more autonomy as the HC doesn't run the defense.

Rivera is going to have a lot more on his plate than just D here. I see your point but I dont think that is the case.

[panther4life]

what exactly do you think being a yes man looks like?

I'm very interested to see an explanation on EXACTLY how being a DC in SD will be different then here...

let's nip this in the bud, right about now..

What Rayzor said...consider the bud nipped

[scpanther22]

what exactly do you think being a yes man looks like?

I'm very interested to see an explanation on EXACTLY how being a DC in SD will be different then here...

let's nip this in the bud, right about now..

Well I would think in SD he could run the defense by himself here on the other hand Rivera will be very hands on.

and when I generally think yes man I think a younger guy willing to be molded and take notes from Rivera.

[panthers55]

It is probably a lot more about how well he gets alongs with Rivers versus Turner and the San Diego staff. It is more likely which one he would prefer to work and which one is more compatible with his views. Money and length of contract wont hurt either.

[zebrainz]

Wannstedt (as the Bears HC) gave Rivera his first job in coaching. I don't think "yes man" accurately decribes how that realtionship would work here. They are more likely to agree on the basics because of a belief in similar principles. As an aside, a crusty old DC can be very succesful in this league.

[bleys]

rivera would be running the defense here. DC would be a helper.

the job in DC would be different because he would have a lot more autonomy as the HC doesn't run the defense.

What Rayzor said...consider the bud nipped

Well I would think in SD he could run the defense by himself here on the other hand Rivera will be very hands on.

and when I generally think yes man I think a younger guy willing to be molded and take notes from Rivera.

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Wannstedt (as the Bears HC) gave Rivera his first job in coaching. I don't think "yes man" accurately decribes how that realtionship would work here. They are more likely to agree on the basics because of a belief in similar principles. As an aside, a crusty old DC can be very succesful in this league.

This was more along the lines of what the relationship would be.. pretty much nailed it on the head. Just because Rivera is going to oversee the defense doesn't mean Wannstedt is the next Mike McCoy..

Wannstedt has a ton of football knowledge, and I would expect Wannstedt will give his input just as much as you all think Rivera will be "hands on"...

At the end of the day, the only real difference will be Rivera has the final say.. but that's hardly a case to bring up "yes man" status (or as some term, "puppet").. it's not eeeeeeeeeeven close..