Assistant Coach Options

[The Total Package]

Proehl to work with the WRs:

http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Proehl-to-serve-as-offensive-consultant/ce7ea2a5-d04d-475f-a188-a9083435565f

[Mr. Scot]

Happy to hear it

[KillerKat]

why not just call him the assistant Wr coach?

[Mr. Scot]

why not just call him the assistant Wr coach?

Only one of two reasons I can figure.

- Proehl wanted a broader title because it would make him look better (more diversified).

- The specific title came with a certain authority or pay grade that the Panthers didn't want to give.

Now, before anyone jumps on that second one and throws a hissy fit, keep in mind Proehl is a first time coach here. He hasn't interned, volunteered, or helped run a single practice. He's starting cold, and it makes sense to evaluate him a little as a coach before handing him the reins.

[ncbobcat]

Only one of two reasons I can figure.

- Proehl wanted a broader title because it would make him look better (more diversified).

- The specific title came with a certain authority or pay grade that the Panthers didn't want to give.

Now, before anyone jumps on that second one and throws a hissy fit, keep in mind Proehl is a first time coach here. He hasn't interned, volunteered, or helped run a single practice. He's starting cold, and it makes sense to evaluate him a little as a coach before handing him the reins.

My thoughts exactly, though not handing him the reins as handing him an earned title without the time or devotion...yet.

[Mr. Scot]

Remember a few weeks back when Jim Mora turned down Fox in Denver (the Eagles too) and said he wasn't interested in coaching right now?

Not that the Titans head coaching job is open, he's changed his mind

Maybe Mora figures anything less than a head coaching offer is beneath him. Funny logic, given that both times he's held that job, he stunk at it.

[Mr. Scot]

So since the current theme of our offensive staff is Coryell guys, I decided to look at which RB coaches could fit that mold.

Going by that clue, the prime candidate would be Bears RB Coach Tim Spencer. he played six years in that system with the Chargers. Throw in that he's a three year coaching colleague of Rivera. But would the Bears let him go? That's the question.

Anthony Lynn worked under Chudzinski for a year in Cleveland, so he'd have the same kind of connect as Fred Graves.

Edgar Bennett has a connection with Ron Rivera, but doesn't appear to have worked in a Coryell style offense.

As far as other options, Sylvester Croom of the Rams has some experience in the system, but I doubt they're letting him walk for a lateral move.

Ollie Wilson of the Chargers would sure be nice, but there's pretty much zero chance of that happening.

Former 49ers OC Jimmy Raye worked alongside Turner for two years in Oakland. He would be available, but he's been available for a while. If they wanted him, why isn't he already here?

Steeler RB Coach Kirby Wilson had a year with Turner's Redskins. Unlikely to be available unless he's out of contract though. Cardinals Tommie Robinson had one year under Zampese.

If you wanted to reach into the college ranks (which would surprise me) there's Oregon State coach Reggie Davis who coaches under Mike Riley and used to play for the Chargers.

Heck, the Coryell/Zampese/Turner tie-ins are good news for Stephen Davis. he was one of the backbones of Turner's Redskins attack and served as a coaching intern for the Panthers last season. Maybe he can get a deal like Proehl got as a consultant/assistant.

Bottom Line: If I were going to bet on who we'd want right now, I'd say Tim Spencer. But it's a big question as to whether we could get him.

[Mr. Scot]

Here's an interesting option...

Texans RB Coach Chick Harris spent three years working as a coach under Ernie Zampese with the Rams. Harris is getting acclaim lately for his work with Arian Foster. Unknown if the Texans would make him available (unlikely) but he'd be a good hire.

If that name sounds familiar, it's because he was the Panthers first runningback coach. He served under both Dom Capers and George Seifert (1995-2001).

There's also Skip Peete of the Cowboys. He worked with Turner out in Oakland, but again, he's not likely to be available. And yes, he is related to Rodney Peete (he's Rodney's brother).

[HSCBandit07]

There's an option for D. Will. He can still call his coach Skip

[Mr. Scot]

Already been determined though that Skipper will not be hired by the Panthers (not the Broncos). At the moment, he's still looking for a job.

Maybe if we get Tim Spencer, the Bears will get Skipper.

[The Saltman]

Fun Fact: Jay Gruden to the Bengals as OC

[Mr. Scot]

Fun Fact: Jay Gruden to the Bengals as OC

Saw that. I find it wickedly amusing that Mike Brown thinks he can pin the Bengals issues on the OC when, in reality, it's that idiot that runs the team (goes by the name of...Mike Brown).

[Mr. Scot]

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DL Coach Baker contemplating return to NFL with Cowboys

Defensive line coach Brian Baker is contemplating a return to the NFL, but it won't be with the Carolina Panthers.

Baker, who was hired as the defensive line coach with the University of North Carolina last month, said Thursday he’s mulling over an opportunity to join the Dallas Cowboys as their defensive line coach, although he’s completely undecided at this point.

I have to sit down and talk with my wife about it when I get back to Charlotte in the next few days,” Baker said.

Sources said the Cowboys first made contact with Baker shortly after his contract expired with the Panthers. Baker called the Panthers out of respect, saying he was considering interviewing with the Cowboys. At that point the Panthers got into the mix, trying to convice Baker to return to join new head coach Ron Rivera’s staff, and some within the organization felt like he would return.

However, despite his immense respect for general manager Marty Hurney, things didn’t work out in Carolina and the Panthers moved on, hiring former Chicago Bears defensive line coach Eric Washington instead on Monday to take Baker’s old spot at defensive line.

Although his goal is to become a college head coach, Baker admits that the lure of “the star” in Dallas is intriguing.

[Mr. Scot]

Per Joe person's Twitter, the Panthers are looking at hiring Georgia LB Coach Warren Belin. The position in question is unknown, though Person speculates it could be for LB Coach.

Belin was a college teammate of Assistant WR Coach Ricky Proehl and worked with DC Sean McDermott for a year at William and Mary in 1998. While at Vanderbilt, he coached Hunter Hillenmeyer, a linebacker who would go on to play in the NFL for Ron Rivera with the Bears.