So let's say Ross gets the GM job...

[magnus]

Ross may not have the same opinion.

Crony hiring is pretty common in the league.

For example, what team is our consultant from? And what team is the guy said to be our leading candidate from?

yes, but Ross wasn't hired until after Accorsi left.

FWIW, I put up a quick idea of just such a thing the other day and published it today, here:

http://absolutepanth...ns-with-hc.html

I don't disagree- Cronyism isn't always a bad thing. Guys should know who they're working with, to a point. You should know you mesh. I get that.

That said, I like Ross, and don't like Fewell.

[Argus Plexus]

I don't know where all this "Chip Kelly Chip Kelly!" crap is coming from. What makes you think Chip Kelly will coach here, especially since he wants total control whereas here JR seems to have his hand in everything. Chip Kelly won't be coaching here. He's probably going to San Diego, to be honest.

[Matthias]

I think Bruce Arians should be the favorite for all teams who will be looking for a coach next season. How is it that Chip Kelly is a favorite?

[Kevin Greene]

I think Bruce Arians should be the favorite for all teams who will be looking for a coach next season. How is it that Chip Kelly is a favorite?

Could be the Colts are inspired and playing way over their heads as a ceratain team was by a now dead Middle Linebacker/Coach.

[KJ89]

Just don't want Fewell...don't want ANY DC for that matter.

This.

[magnus]

Arians is not a good choice. I'm surprised he did well as an interim head coach, but it's not like Pagano's circumstances didn't motivate them.

[CarolinaCoolin]

I don't know where all this "Chip Kelly Chip Kelly!" crap is coming from. What makes you think Chip Kelly will coach here, especially since he wants total control whereas here JR seems to have his hand in everything. Chip Kelly won't be coaching here. He's probably going to San Diego, to be honest.

He's either a panther an eagle or a duck. Reid probably goes to San Diego.

[SIGCHI222]

OK, "Ross gets the GM job..."

now what?

[jtm]

All coaches want total control, but few get it. I will be shocked if Kelly is one of them.

[TheMaulClaw]

So Ross knows Fewell. What if Ross knows he isn't HC material? If Ross becomes GM he'll meet Rivera, who's to say that he won't like Rivera? Who's to say Accorsi won't report to him 'wow he really has that locker room, the guys in there love him' 'he's been turning it around, Cam's developing correctly and the D is 8th in the league.' What if Ross decides he has a perfect low risk 1st HC option in keeping a staff which could be very close to putting it all together under the guise of 'giving him an audition year' rather than just tossing everything out as soon as he arrives. Since he's 39 and has never been a GM before. That way he can play both sides so if Rivera and co. work out next year (playoffs at least) then Ross looks great for having faith in the team and seeing 'the full picture' and if Rivera fails (no playoffs) then Ross will have taken a year to get acclimated and be more prepared to bring in a new staff. I think Ross would still be likely to keep Rivera, especially if we win tomorrow. If he gets the choice that is-- JR could just as well decide for him.

This is decent logic here. I actually think the Panthers are going to beat the Saints, because their going be playing for their coach. They know there is a lot on the line.

[Catalyst]

I never wanted Kelly and don't understand why anyone would think Ross would hire him over any other candidate.

[Zithers]

1. perry fewell isn't good. his defenses are meh.

2. jim harbaugh was also a highly coveted college coach who wanted total power. and didn't get it. worked out pretty well for san francisco.

i don't see why a ross/chip combo isn't any less likely than any other duo.

i don't really want ross as the GM anyway. team gamble.

[Zod]

So we should hire a DC that is not as good as Rivera was?

Nah

New GM comes in, keeps Rivera, but the offensive staff house is cleaned.

The defense and new special teams coaching seems to be legit.

[Bj-Monster23]

So we should hire a DC that is not as good as Rivera was?

Nah

New GM comes in, keeps Rivera, but the offensive staff house is cleaned.

The defense and new special teams coaching seems to be legit.

You seem very sure about this. I'm not so sure because I believe Rivera sealed his fate earlier in the season. I just can't see a new GM that comes in and keep somebody who hasn't been that good for the past two years. I mean his record is 2-8 in till the month of December. You think that's worthy of another season? If he is kept what makes you so sure that they will clean the offensive staff out? Wouldn't that be a little risky for Rivera bringing in new people with his job probably on the line for next year? I just can't see that happening, the new GM should be giving his own clean slate and not somebody else.