Potential Head Coaches

[scpanther22]

Oh No Carolina is a rebuilding team you can call it cost cutting or Wateva..But the team is rebuilding any time you start a new Youth Movement you are kind of in a rebuilding Process.We dont have a QB witch We never Had.Like they say if its not working strip it.And thats what carolina bascially did.The team that we have we cant really win a superbowl with it so thats why we cut loses.Now we are Rebuilding to something thats New.And Next year with a New Coach should set the tone 2 things 2 come In carolina. FIRST THING FIRST IS WE NEED TO FIND OUT IF WE ARE GOING TO BE AN GREAT OFFENSIVE TEAM OR AN GREAT dEFENSIVE TEAM. Who ever our coach be will let you know.

I still would not call this a rebuilding team.

when I think rebuilding I think of a team like the Bills. a team with little talent. This team still has talent a lot more than most "rebuilding teams"..IMO

[Mr. Scot]

Thirty pages and counting, approaching a dozen profiles, three or four article length posts on coaching related issues, navigational help on page one, and links out the wazoo...

This thread officially contains more information than anybody outside the organization ever needed to know about the potential coaching search

(and there's still half a season to go)

At this point, if they decide to extend John Fox rather than getting someone new, you'll probably see me run screaming into the night :willy_nilly:

[Catdaddy]

Coach Fox has done more for us than they have at any place

[Mr. Scot]

JASON GARRETT

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CURRENT JOB: Offensive Coordinator / Assistant Head Coach, Dallas Cowboys

HISTORY: Cowboys OC (2007-present, given Assistant Head Coach title in 2008) Dolphins QB Coach (2005-2006)

DOB: 03/28/66 (44)

STRENGTHS: Has fielded strong offensive attacks as Cowboys OC. Teams have been looking at him as a head coaching candidate since after the 2007 season. Helped mold Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo into a productive starter. An outside the box thinker. As a player, served under some great offensive minds in Norv Turner and Ernie Zampese and has been a favorite of legendary Cowboys head coach Jimmy Johnson.

QUESTIONS: Coaching system experience exceeds only that of Sean McDermott (two teams to one). How much of the attention is because of the star on his cap? Offenses haven’t been good enough to see the postseason for the most part and didn’t win when they did get there. Scoring offense this season hasn’t been as effective as past years and the unit has looked horribly undisciplined.

PANTHER CONNECTIONS: Brother Judd Garrett was a runningback that went to training camp with the Panthers in their inaugural 1995 season but didn’t make the squad. Currently is a colleague of former Panthers DB Brett Maxie (Cowboys safety coach) and Skip Peete (RB Coach) the brother of former Panthers QB Rodney Peete. Previously worked alongside former Panthers head coach Dom Capers (special assistant to head coach) and former Panthers QB Dameyune Craig (Special teams Assistant) while at Miami in 2006 and 2005, respectively.

WHO HE MIGHT BRING WITH HIM: Brothers John (TE Coach) and Judd (Director of Pro Scouting) both currently work for the Cowboys. Of the two, John would be the more likely to follow as it’s doubtful the Panthers would make a front office opening to accommodate a new coach (but you never know). Beyond the brothers, the Cowboys coaching staff has some attractive candidates. Chief among them is OL Coach Hudson Houck. Other names include QB Coach Wade Wilson, WR Coach Ray Sherman (possible OC) DL Coach Paul Pasqualoni, DB Coach Dave Campo (possible DC) and the aforementioned Maxie. Unlikely the Cowboys would part easily with any of them 9especially Houck) unless their contracts were up, but even getting just one or two could be a plus. And if you want a really off-the-wall scenario, if Garrett got a head coaching job here and Mike Zimmer came available due to a breakup of the Bengals staff, Garrett could hire Zimmer as his DC. Unlikely, though. The reverse scenario (Zimmer as head coach, Garrett as his OC) is also possible, but unlikely.

WHY WE MIGHT NOT GET HIM: To date, he’s had head coaching offers from the Falcons, Ravens Broncos and Rams. None have managed to lure him out of Dallas and in at least two cases, the offer was made and he turned it down. Conventional wisdom has been that he’s Jerry Jones choice for the next Cowboys head coach. There’s some evidence that particular star might be fading, but it’s Jerry Jones, so who knows?

ODDS AND ENDS: Like Bengals DC Mike Zimmer (who was the Dallas DC for all but one of Garrett’s playing years with the Cowboys) Garrett was on a staff that saw its head coach bolt for the college ranks when Nick Saban left the Dolphins to coach the Alabama Crimson Tide. Has a few things in common with Eagles DC Sean McDermott in that he and McDermott are two of the youngest, have the fewest stops on their resume' and are the only redheads of the bunch (not that it means anything). Is the only former player in the group with experience in the World League (1991) and the CFL (1992, Ottawa Rough Riders).

ANALYSIS: I know Garrett would probably be a popular choice, especially among those who want an offensive coach, but again, I have my doubts. Has Garrett really been deserving of all the head coaching attention he’s been getting, or is it the “Yankee Syndrome” (i.e. how baseball teams often go for guys associated with the Yankees based on star power only to learn they weren’t all they were cracked up to be)? My gut tells me it’s the latter, but I have a more substantial reason than that for not being a Garrett fan.

A lot of it goes back to the Terrell Owens turmoil in Dallas. More than one story indicated that Garrett was in the middle of a lot of it and failed to rein it in. Perhaps even worse, there’s evidence that one of the reasons Wade Phillips has had a tough time asserting any control over his Cowboy charges is that they all know Garrett is the coach in waiting. All speculation? Maybe, but look at how undisciplined the Cowboys are this season? They’re near the bottom of the league in penalty stats. Yes, the Dallas locker room has a history of being an unruly place. And no, that can’t all be pinned on Garrett.

Still, there’s little to indicate Garrett is doing anything about it. There was even a report from the Dallas Examiner in 2009 indicating that Garrett had gone to Jerry Jones and asked for Terrell Owens to be released and for Jones to make him the head coach. If true, he got at least one of those wishes - and that one I can't blame him for - but it still doesn't speak well overall. Other stories have hinted that Garrett has only interviewed with other teams as an attempt to force Jerry Jones into going ahead and giving him the HC nod (the old "jealousy" trick). And then there’s the fact that one of his chief claims to fame is Tony Romo. In my opinion, Romo is overrated, largely because he plays for the Cowboys. And it follows that if Romo is overrated, then the guy in charge of him might be too. Throw in that, similar to Sean McDermott, nearly all of his coaching experience has been in one place, and that place is one where the inmates run the asylum (because the asylum owner lets them).

Bottom Line: I know a lot of fans will say yes, but my gut says no. In fact, it doesn’t just say “no”. It screams it.

In all honestly though, I doubt it matters, because it looks like Garrett will likely stay in Dallas (one way or the other).

READ UP: Cowboys Coaching Bio

WATCH: Garrett Post Game Interview

UPDATE (11/8): Following the firing of Wade Phillips, Garrett assumed the role of interim head coach in Dallas. After some early success, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones petitioned the league for an exemption from the Rooney Rule. It was denied, but even if he is forced to interview a minority candidate, it's a pretty good sign that Jones will want to keep Garrett in place next season. that's bad news for John Fox, who might have seen Dallas as a potential opening next year.

[Mr. Scot]

Aaaaaaaand thanks to the perennial Cowboy hype, quite possibly my longest writeup turns out to be covering a guy whom I'd really rather not see get the job

(big thank you to ESPN, Fox Sports, NBC and the rest of the Cowboy-loving sports media for that) :incazzato:

[brandon_87]

As long as we get an offensive minded coach I'm happy, but I hope we keep Meeks

[PantherFan52]

Aaaaaaaand thanks to the perennial Cowboy hype, quite possibly my longest writeup turns out to be covering a guy whom I'd really rather not see get the job

(big thank you to ESPN, Fox Sports, NBC and the rest of the Cowboy-loving sports media for that) :incazzato:

I agree. I don't want that cowboy scum near this franchise!!!

[Bj-monster56]

Twitter!.RT @vwesr: @SI_PeterKing who's coaching the Panthers next season? ... My guesses: 1. Jim Harbaugh; 2. Brian Schottenheimer; 3. Chip Kelly.

about 22 hours ago via TweetDeck

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[Dpantherman]

Twitter!.RT @vwesr: @SI_PeterKing who's coaching the Panthers next season? ... My guesses: 1. Jim Harbaugh; 2. Brian Schottenheimer; 3. Chip Kelly.

about 22 hours ago via TweetDeck

Retweeted by 12 people

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you can thank me for that..:

SI_PeterKing

Keep in mind its Peter King, and his predictions are usually garbage (unless he knows something), but I thought Id ask and pass it along anyway.

http://www.carolinahuddle.com/forum/carolina-panthers/48279-so-i-asked-peter-king-who-he-thinks-will-coach-the-panthers-next-season.html#post2757178

[bababoey]

JASON GARRETT

...

CURRENT JOB: Offensive Coordinator / Assistant Head Coach, Dallas Cowboys

HISTORY: Cowboys OC (2007-present, given Assistant Head Coach title in 2008) Dolphins QB Coach (2005-2006)

DOB: 03/28/66 (44)

STRENGTHS: Has fielded strong offensive attacks as Cowboys OC. Teams have been looking at him as a head coaching candidate since after the 2007 season. Helped mold Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo into a productive starter. An outside the box thinker. As a player, served under some great offensive minds in Norv Turner and Ernie Zampese and has been a favorite of legendary Cowboys head coach Jimmy Johnson.

QUESTIONS: Coaching system experience exceeds only that of Sean McDermott (two teams to one). How much of the attention is because of the star on his cap? Offenses haven’t been good enough to see the postseason for the most part and didn’t win when they did get there. Scoring offense this season hasn’t been as effective as past years and the unit has looked horribly undisciplined.

PANTHER CONNECTIONS: Brother Judd Garrett was a runningback that went to training camp with the Panthers in their inaugural 1995 season but didn’t make the squad. Currently is a colleague of former Panthers DB Brett Maxie (Cowboys safety coach) and Skip Peete (RB Coach) the brother of former Panthers QB Rodney Peete. Previously worked alongside former Panthers head coach Dom Capers (special assistant to head coach) and former Panthers QB Dameyune Craig (Special teams Assistant) while at Miami in 2006 and 2005, respectively.

WHO HE MIGHT BRING WITH HIM: Brothers John (TE Coach) and Judd (Director of Pro Scouting) both currently work for the Cowboys. Of the two, John would be the more likely to follow as it’s doubtful the Panthers would make a front office opening to accommodate a new coach (but you never know). Beyond the brothers, the Cowboys coaching staff has some attractive candidates. Chief among them is OL Coach Hudson Houck. Other names include QB Coach Wade Wilson, WR Coach Ray Sherman (possible OC) DL Coach Paul Pasqualoni, DB Coach Dave Campo (possible DC) and the aforementioned Maxie. Unlikely the Cowboys would part easily with any of them 9especially Houck) unless their contracts were up, but even getting just one or two could be a plus. And if you want a really off-the-wall scenario, if Garrett got a head coaching job here and Mike Zimmer came available due to a breakup of the Bengals staff, Garrett could hire Zimmer as his DC. Unlikely, though. The reverse scenario (Zimmer as head coach, Garrett as his OC) is also possible, but unlikely.

WHY WE MIGHT NOT GET HIM: To date, he’s had head coaching offers from the Falcons, Ravens Broncos and Rams. None have managed to lure him out of Dallas and in at least two cases, the offer was made and he turned it down. Conventional wisdom has been that he’s Jerry Jones choice for the next Cowboys head coach. There’s some evidence that particular star might be fading, but it’s Jerry Jones, so who knows?

ODDS AND ENDS: Like Bengals DC Mike Zimmer (who was the Dallas DC for all but one of Garrett’s playing years with the Cowboys) Garrett was on a staff that saw its head coach bolt for the college ranks when Nick Saban left the Dolphins to coach the Alabama Crimson Tide. Has a few things in common with Eagles DC Sean McDermott in that he and McDermott are two of the youngest, have the fewest stops on their resume' and are the only redheads of the bunch (not that it means anything). Is the only former player in the group with experience in the World League (1991) and the CFL (1992, Ottawa Rough Riders).

ANALYSIS: I know Garrett would probably be a popular choice, especially among those who want an offensive coach, but again, I have my doubts. Has Garrett really been deserving of all the head coaching attention he’s been getting, or is it the “Yankee Syndrome” (i.e. how baseball teams often go for guys associated with the Yankees based on star power only to learn they weren’t all they were cracked up to be)? My gut tells me it’s the latter, but I have a more substantial reason than that for not being a Garrett fan.

A lot of it goes back to the Terrell Owens turmoil in Dallas. More than one story indicated that Garrett was in the middle of a lot of it and failed to rein it in. Perhaps even worse, there’s evidence that one of the reasons Wade Phillips has had a tough time asserting any control over his Cowboy charges is that they all know Garrett is the coach in waiting. All speculation? Maybe, but look at how undisciplined the Cowboys are this season? They’re near the bottom of the league in penalty stats. Yes, the Dallas locker room has a history of being an unruly place. And no, that can’t all be pinned on Garrett.

Still, there’s little to indicate Garrett is doing anything about it. There was even a report from the Dallas Examiner in 2009 indicating that Garrett had gone to Jerry Jones and asked for Terrell Owens to be released and for Jones to make him the head coach. If true, he got at least one of those wishes - and that one I can't blame him for - but it still doesn't speak well overall. Other stories have hinted that Garrett has only interviewed with other teams as an attempt to force Jerry Jones into going ahead and giving him the HC nod (the old "jealousy" trick). And then there’s the fact that one of his chief claims to fame is Tony Romo. In my opinion, Romo is overrated, largely because he plays for the Cowboys. And it follows that if Romo is overrated, then the guy in charge of him might be too. Throw in that, similar to Sean McDermott, nearly all of his coaching experience has been in one place, and that place is one where the inmates run the asylum (because the asylum owner lets them).

Bottom Line: I know a lot of fans will say yes, but my gut says no. In fact, it doesn’t just say “no”. It screams it.

In all honestly though, I doubt it matters, because it looks like Garrett will likely stay in Dallas (one way or the other).

READ UP: Cowboys Coaching Bio

WATCH: Garrett Post Game Interview

Not no. But HELL NO!!! If he can't get a offense to be any more displined than they are on now no way I would let him coach a whole team.

[scpanther22]

Aaaaaaaand thanks to the perennial Cowboy hype, quite possibly my longest writeup turns out to be covering a guy whom I'd really rather not see get the job

(big thank you to ESPN, Fox Sports, NBC and the rest of the Cowboy-loving sports media for that) :incazzato:

I am not for or really against Garrert but I do realize that when a lot stuff comes out and people cite "sources" thats its wrong and made up.

It would be hard to find out whats true and whats false with all the reports that come out about the cowboys.

[Dr.H]

I'm surprised nobody has put down Chris Petersen, HC for the Boise State Broncos. Say what you will about that team playing inferior competition, when they play big teams its always a game and they usually win. Also, he brings a lot of discipline as a head coach. He's an offensive minded coach, but has shown that he can coach defense pretty well too. I think he might also add a spark to this Panthers team. Just another coach to possibly look at.

Won the Paul "Bear" Bryant Award for National Coach of the Year in 2006 and 2009. *possibly another one this year??*

56–4 overall record and 34-1 conference record. That means he had a pretty decent record against non conference schools.

[Dpantherman]

Coach Fox has done more for us than they have at any place

Fox knows nothing about Quarterbacks.

[Mr. Scot]

I'm surprised nobody has put down Chris Petersen, HC for the Boise State Broncos. Say what you will about that team playing inferior competition, when they play big teams its always a game and they usually win. Also, he brings a lot of discipline as a head coach. He's an offensive minded coach, but has shown that he can coach defense pretty well too. I think he might also add a spark to this Panthers team. Just another coach to possibly look at.

Won the Paul "Bear" Bryant Award for National Coach of the Year in 2006 and 2009. *possibly another one this year??*

56–4 overall record and 34-1 conference record. That means he had a pretty decent record against non conference schools.

It's a name I've heard mentioned. But honestly, I'm not looking much at college coaches outside of Harbaugh for a couple of reasons.

The Panthers front office generally hasn't gone that route. The only college coach they've ever really looked at was Spurrier (interview went badly). In truth, a lot of teams aren't looking much to the college ranks these days. That's primarily due to a couple of yahoos named Saban and Petrino.

It's not like the old days when teams regularly looked to successful college teams for potential coaches. To rise from the college ranks today, you need some kind of NFL connection. Pete Carroll was able to do it because he'd coached inthe NFL before. Harbaugh might be able to do it because he was well known as a player and worked as a position coach, but even with that it'll be tough.

Pulling someone from the college ranks with no pro connections at all? Yeah, it could happen, but I'd be shocked.

(really shocked)