Assistant Coach Options

[scpanther22]

Dave mcginnis seems like the hot name.

[Kurb]

Interesting mix of young and vet coaches.

I am pretty satisfied thus far.

[The Saltman]

I'm excited. *** the haters

[Mr. Scot]

Dave mcginnis seems like the hot name.

And connected to Rivera, but would the Titans let him go?

Former Eagles LB Coach Bill Shuey is connected to McDermott and was a student of Jim Johnson. He could also be a good choice.

[Mr. Scot]

Apparently nobody wants Brad Childress though. The Bengals have said he's not a candidate for their OC spot.

Wonder of they'll give it to Zampese as a way to make nice with Palmer.

(I think he's really serious about the retirement threat, though)

[scpanther22]

And connected to Rivera, but would the Titans let him go?Former Eagles LB Coach Bill Shuey is connected to McDermott and was a student of Jim Johnson. He could also be a good choice.

I wonder about this. if Munchak gets the job would he be comfortable keeping the guy that almost had his job with McGinnis

[Mr. Scot]

I wonder about this. if Munchak gets the job would he be comfortable keeping the guy that almost had his job with McGinnis

Or the flipside: Would McGinnis be comfortable staying where he had a shot at the head coaching spot but lost it to a colleague?

Lotsa variables there. Impossible to know how it'll come down.

I suspect we have no shot at McGinnis until he hers one way or the other on the Titans HC gig though.

[Mr. Scot]

Well, here's an interesting development: Munchak becomes first of three to interview for Titans' top job

Munchak, a Hall of Fame player who's liked by Titans owner Bud Adams, is widely considered the favorite for the job, but the team also has other interviews scheduled. The Titans will talk to offensive coordinator Mike Heimerdinger at 10 a.m. ET Tuesday, and former Dallas Cowboys receivers coach Ray Sherman later in the week, most likely Thursday, according to a league source.

Notice whose name is absent from the list of head coaching candidates?

Granted, it's from LaCanfora, and he gets things wrong sometimes. If he's right though, interesting :sosp:

[ncbobcat]

Okay, LB coach aside because we all know this group will be Rivera's side project, who is the hot name for arguably our strongest position, that being RBs?

Any solid leads?

[Mr. Scot]

Possibilities:

- Edgar Bennett (RB Coach, Packers)*

- Tim Spencer (RB Coach, Bears)*

- Anthony Lynn (RB Coach, Jets)

- Jimmy Raye (former OC, 49ers)

- Gene Huey (former RB Coach, Colts)

There are others out there, for sure. These are the names I know of, right now.

Rivera had indicated in his presser that we were waiting on at least one offensice coach from a playoff team, but the only one we've hired that fits that profile wasn't actually expected to be available (Matsko).

That's what makes me think we were waiting on someone from one of the final four teams, but at this point, hard to say for sure.

[ncbobcat]

Possibilities:

- Edgar Bennett (RB Coach, Packers)*

- Tim Spencer (RB Coach, Bears)*

- Anthony Lynn (RB Coach, Jets)

- Jimmy Raye (former OC, 49ers)

- Gene Huey (former RB Coach, Colts)

There are others out there, for sure. These are the names I know of, right now.

Rivera had indicated in his presser that we were waiting on at least one offensice coach from a playoff team, but the only one we've hired that fits that profile wasn't actually expected to be available (Matsko).

That's what makes me think we were waiting on someone from one of the final four teams, but at this point, hard to say for sure.

I'm wondering if they are consulting with any of the players *cough* D-Will *cough* to get a feel of a preferance since Skipper wasn't retained. Let's say taking a page from the Smitty-Graves reunion.

[Mr. Scot]

In fairness, there are good reasons to hire Graves other than just as a favor to Smith.

[ncbobcat]

In fairness, there are good reasons to hire Graves other than just as a favor to Smith.

True, but it sure appears that it will go a long way keeping Smitty in the fold here in Carolina.

My point being, Williams was the most adament about Skipper's retention and since he wasn't, I wonder if they would bring in a sentimetal choice for DeAngelo since he is a free agent after all. The organization just booted his mentor, so there is going to be some toes stepped on. Again, if there is an apeasement hire out there, I wonder if Rivera/Hurney consider that coaching prospect to mend fences.

[Mr. Scot]

True, but it sure appears that it will go a long way keeping Smitty in the fold here in Carolina.

My point being, Williams was the most adament about Skipper's retention and since he wasn't, I wonder if they would bring in a sentimetal choice for DeAngelo since he is a free agent after all. The organization just booted his mentor, so there is going to be some toes stepped on. Again, if there is an apeasement hire out there, I wonder if Rivera/Hurney consider that coaching prospect to mend fences.

I disagree with Gantt in that his assessment of the Skipper interview was that it was just so they could say "hey, we tried". I think Rivera was willing to give him an honest chance, but as he made clear in the presser, it's "his way or the highway" on philosophy. My guess: For whatever reason, Skipper just didn't fit.