Potential Head Coaches

[methodtoll]

If in fact what John Clayton claims is true then Richardson wants to go for a young, hot off the press assistant coach that the team can build around for years.

Not that many out there that are considered young except for Brian Schottenhiemer (Sp?), Leslie Frazier, etc...

One name that hasn't been brought up that might could be taken into consideration is Frank Bush, who is currently the defensive coordinator for Houston. Under his direction, Houston's defense has gradually improved since coming into the league.

Honestly though, I don't get the logic that Schottenheimer's name is "over hyped" when Cowhers' and Harbaugh's name is consistently brought up on this forum more.

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Well, regardless of those two, Schottenheimer is still overhyped. I have no idea why he's thought of as a head coach candidate when he's not even a good OC.

[unicar15]

If not Cowher...then Harbaugh. I'm just hoping the Cowboys don't come calling for him. IMO Frazier will be the next Vikings coach so he's not a possibility. Gruden is going to the Browns to coach for Holmgren and Cowher is either waiting for the Giants job, the SD job, or not coming back.

[Mr. Scot]

Gruden gruden gruden!

No. No. And upon further consideration, no :nonod:

[rayzor]

With all the talk of head coaches, who the hell is going to be our next OC?

if we get an offensive minded HC (harbaugh) top of my list is curtis johnson...saints WR coach. i can't think of a better choice to get an offense ready for games.

[rayzor]

i'd actually consider curtis johnson as a HC ahead of a lot of retreads and coordinators that might be available.

sometimes position coaches make better HCs than former coordinators.

[JakeFlake]

I would like to see a John Harbaugh type. Who out there is like him? Anyone?

[rayzor]

I would like to see a John Harbaugh type. Who out there is like him? Anyone?

jim?

[Mr. Scot]

I would like to see a John Harbaugh type. Who out there is like him? Anyone?

Doesn't he have a brother?

[methodtoll]

I still say that Jim Harbaugh is being over hyped. I just don't trust college coaches as NFL head coaches, I'm sorry, I just don't. I know he has NFL experience as a player but the fact remains that he no experience as a coach at the pro level.

Again, the most likely scenario will be us going after an assistant/coordinator like a Frazier or Grimm and knowing how Richardson works, we'll most likely go after someone young and inexpensive.

[Mr. Scot]

I still say that Jim Harbaugh is being over hyped. I just don't trust college coaches as NFL head coaches, I'm sorry, I just don't. I know he has NFL experience as a player but the fact remains that he no experience as a coach at the pro level.

Again, the most likely scenario will be us going after an assistant/coordinator like a Frazier or Grimm and knowing how Richardson works, we'll most likely go after someone young and inexpensive.

Saban and Petrino have ruined it for a lot of guys, but in the past there were a fair number of college guys who succeeded well at the pro level (Jimmy Johnson is a prime example).

What distinguished Harbaugh from others is that he does have experience in the NFL both as a player and a position coach. Minimal on the second front, I'll grant, but it's there.

[JakeFlake]

I could see that one coming. Doh. What I meant was a guy who got a head coaching job the way he did ... a special teams coach or an assistant that everyone in NFL circles knows but is not necessarily a household name among fans.

[Raskle]

Saban and Petrino have ruined it for a lot of guys, but in the past there were a fair number of college guys who succeeded well at the pro level (Jimmy Johnson is a prime example).

What distinguished Harbaugh from others is that he does have experience in the NFL both as a player and a position coach. Minimal on the second front, I'll grant, but it's there.

That, and he's got a "step-on-your-neck-til-it-fuging-bleeds" attitude that we've been missing for years now...

If we get Harbaugh, I'm changing my sig pic to one that has his pic, a Panther, and the slogan "No More Mr. Nice Guy!"

[CarolinaBlue34]

You guys think Herm Edwards is looking to get back into coaching?