Coaching interview updates

[Jon Snow]

I guess we can infer that since they are scheduling head coach interviews that Fitterer's going to be the GM going forward? 

I'm kind of disappointed that there was no word of an adviser being brought in to help Tepper make those decisions before the season ended.  

Edited January 9, 2023 by Jon Snow

[Bear Hands]

2 minutes ago, Jon Snow said:

I guess we can infer that since they are scheduling head coach interviews that Fitterer's going to be the GM going forward? 

I'm kind of disappointed that there was no word of an adviser being brought in to help Tepper make those decisions before the season ended.  

Yeah I'm pretty sure Tepper admitted that was an omission from the Rhule search that he wouldn't let happen again.  Do wonder if there's anyone helping out of house.

[Bear Hands]

13 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

Reich is set to interview this week. So are Caldwell and Wilks.

Johnson can be hired immediately, which at least potentially gives him a leg up on Steichen, Dorsey, Ryans, maybe Waldron pending tonight's outcome.

General belief is this will be a "wide net" search so it could take a while.

All indications are Harbaugh isn't in play for us, but is for the Broncos and Colts.

yes

[glenwo2]

Best news, at least, is that whomever the next head coach is....it won't be Matt Rhule.

That alone makes the next coach an upgrade.

 

[Mr. Scot]

14 minutes ago, Jon Snow said:

I guess we can infer that since they are scheduling head coach interviews that Fitterer's going to be the GM going forward? 

I'm kind of disappointed that there was no word of an adviser being brought in to help Tepper make those decisions before the season ended.  

From Breer's "coaching carousel" article...

As for Carolina GM Scott Fitterer, I’ve heard he’s been involved in laying groundwork for finding the next coach, so I think Tepper will keep him (I know he likes him) and his personnel staff...

[Jon Snow]

1 minute ago, Mr. Scot said:

From Breer's "coaching carousel" article...

As for Carolina GM Scott Fitterer, I’ve heard he’s been involved in laying groundwork for finding the next coach, so I think Tepper will keep him (I know he likes him) and his personnel staff...

I sure hope he gets this right.  He's got to be better than Hurney, right?

[Aussie Tank]

1 minute ago, Jon Snow said:

I sure hope he gets this right.  He's got to be better than Hurney, right?

He and the next coach will be tied to which ever rookie QB they swing for that will be the judge 

[Jon Snow]

2 minutes ago, Aussie Tank said:

He and the next coach will be tied to which ever rookie QB they swing for that will be the judge 

Of course they will.  That's how it works. 

[rippadonn]

1 hour ago, Mr. Scot said:

Can you find a reliable source saying otherwise right now?

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/jim-harbaugh-nfl-rumors-michigan-coach-talked-with-panthers-but-owner-david-tepper-didnt-initiate-call/

Maybe not but JJ put an article out today and didn't mention that info, why not? That would have been a great way to break that news today.

[FuFuLamePoo]

Could we maybe stickey this as the big coaching search thread instead of seeing 20 new threads pop up each day? 
 

Random gut feeling my money is on Steichen or Johnson

[Mr. Scot]

2 minutes ago, rippadonn said:

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/jim-harbaugh-nfl-rumors-michigan-coach-talked-with-panthers-but-owner-david-tepper-didnt-initiate-call/

Maybe not but JJ put an article out today and didn't mention that info, why not? That would have been a great way to break that news today.

From the article...

Reports out of Minnesota about Harbaugh's interview last year with the Vikings made Tepper wary, sources say. A lengthy interview between the Vikings and Harbaugh last January didn't result in an offer, and sources describe Harbaugh's behavior during the interview as "odd."

From Jones on Twitter, linking this article...

It's not happening 

[FuFuLamePoo]

 

[glenwo2]

Is Steichen any good?

[OldhamA]

3 hours ago, glenwo2 said:

Is Steichen any good?

He's done well with Herbert and Hurts. No idea if he can lead a team though.