kungfoodude

Well, given where the Texans owner is from and given some past statements, I don't think you can ignore it being a factor. I do think they appear to be committed to hiring a minority candidate, although it appears to be to appease their disgruntled QB moreso than out of a sense of fairness. @ImaginaryKev isn't wrong about the pretty startling statistics in regards to the percentage of the league that is minorities and the lack of head coaches that are. It isn't like you can't point to other sports where that was the case and changed over time, as well. Perhaps Bieniemy and Houston aren't the best example of that being the case but the statistics alone and previous history certainly make a pretty convincing case that the NFL is behind the times in making minority hires.

I mean, I have been saying he was a top shelf QB in the NFL for a while now. People just ignore him because he is on a talented team that never accomplished anything. Well Dan Fouts had that problem, so did Philip Rivers and plenty of other really good QB's that played on dumpster fire franchises. Stafford really is a good QB, IMO. If you put him on a much more successful franchise, we wouldn't be having this discussion at all.

Yeah, fair point, but it has happened to quite a few coaches in the NFL. Some guys just aren't always the best prepared for this process. Look at it this way, if Houston hires Leslie Frazier instead, wouldn't that sort of indicate that maybe it has more to do with EB than it does Houston? And, yes, I realize the guy doing the hiring in that franchise certainly means that racial reasons have to be on the table.

If he wasn't getting the opportunities to get the interviews at multiple places, I'd listen to that argument but why do so many front offices keep passing on him? Maybe he just isn't "there" yet? Didn't Ron have a shitload of interviews before he was prepared enough to ace one?

This is an interesting blurb about it, If this is true, it would explain a lot. Perhaps he really doesn't have a detailed plan on becoming a head coach or at least isn't able to communicate it clearly in an interview. That would be a problem.

That is kind of what I am thinking. If it wasn't him just flat out not wanting these jobs, maybe he is one of these "complete roster control" guys? I know a lot of places that isn't viewed well. Or maybe he just doesn't interview well. Then again, let's be honest.....maybe he really is just a product of Andy Reid? We probably aren't going to know until he finally gets a shot at it.

Same as Teddy. I think that is ultimately the problem with some of these contracts in general. They require a trade and then it becomes who would be willing to take these contracts for average or below average starters in a year the cap is going to drop. Many of these potential moves aren't going to transpire for that reason.

Have you see our current QB's contract? Talking about being stuck with....

Damn....he got him turned quick.

I am curious to see how it all shakes out. Very curious to see which teams enquire, as well. Lots of QB needy teams in the NFL currently.

It's possible for him to jump Trask and Jones. Not likely, perhaps, but possible.

We also have to remember that he doesn't get to pick.

If he does really well in Mobile, he could end up as a late first or 2nd round pick. It's not unheard of for a QB to make a big jump up after the Senior Bowl.

OT, CB or a big-time elite offensive weapon(Pitts or one of the top flight WR's). You have to maximize value with that first pick. Perhaps trade down and take an OL, LB or DB.

His contract is so cheap the next two years, I think the bidding for him might get pretty high.

Tampa: Tristan Wirfs Great young OL player on a rookie deal. Kansas City: Chris Jones Huge contract but the chance to put him next to Brown and Burns makes our DL ferocious for years to come.

I think it all boils down to the fact that we just don't have the assets to trade to be attractive to most of these teams. And the ones that are attractive are part of the reason to be hopeful about this rebuild. None of these trades would make sense for us at the current state of the franchise, TBQH.

How weird is it to come in a month after the original thread and then try to say you were right about something that was dumb and inaccurate in the first place? Talk about rent free space.....this dude has been toting this around for weeks.

I kind of think he was talking more about retirement than leaving Green Bay.

Eh....Twitter is a pretty suspect source, though.