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[CRA]

I can't believe people are actually using the development of Cam as a defense of Rivera. I sometimes wonder if Rivera is actually trying to ruin Cam. We need to get him a real coach who knows how to develop QBs and ditch this terrible excuse of an offense that Rivera and Chud keep trying to force down his throat. These are some of the most important developmental years of a QBs career and we are wasting them with amateurs.

It isn't a Rivera defense....

Just acknowledging his development is likely more important than if you can find a coach that is a slightly better game day manager than what Rivera was in years 1 and 2 of his HC debut.

Also, anyone that is going to try to turn Cam into a "real" QB will ruin him. Newton has accounted for more offense than anyone in NFL history through the first 2 seasons of a career ...him being a complete unstoppable for simply requires time. No way around that. LOL....suggesting Cam first 2 yrs have been wasted is a joke. The lack of talent around him has been the joke. We could of been a playoff team last year with something better than a laughing stock D and ST. This year? Chud got lazy and though Cam could be a one man show to early....they eventually corrected it

[Zithers]

I find it interesting that the big rumor now is Heckert/Reid to Arizona.

Steve Keim would get majorly shafted. I heard from some Cards fans that Keim wanted Cutler/Peterson instead of Leinart/Brown in the draft. Could you imagine? Cutler, AP, Boldin, Fitz all on the same offense. Boy did they go wrong.

I think the only other interview he has at the moment is with San Diego.

[Bj-Monster23]

huh? Shula is an excellent qb coach. Rivera really has little impact.

How do you know Shula is a excellent QB coach? What QB has he turned into a stud in the NFL?

[stankowalski]

So Ken Whisenhunt has been fired but it's still up in the air. Poor fella must be confused as hell.

[carpanfan96]

Heckert isn't being considered in Arizona at all, as of right now the only interview that Arizona still has left is the one with McCoy this weekend.

[Mr. Scot]

Yep. Reports now are that even if Reid is hired, Heckert won't be looked at.

[carpanfan96]

Yep. Reports now are that even if Reid is hired, Heckert won't be looked at.

I think you can officially remove Steve Kiem from your GM candidate list now.

[Mr. Scot]

I think you can officially remove Steve Kiem from your GM candidate list now.

In my mind, I already pretty much expected that he'd not be a prospect.

Still wanna wait till it's official though.

[Mr. Scot]

While I have nothing more to go on other than Gantt's comments, I believe we were in fact interested in Harbaugh. I also believe we were summarily told that he had no interest in us.

I used to think that too, but the further we get from it the more I think maybe Gantt was just given some bad info.

[carpanfan96]

In my mind, I already pretty much expected that he'd not be a prospect.

Still wanna wait till it's official though.

Hmm, I must have missed this one earlier today....

Multiple reports indicate the Chargers have asked for and received permission to interview Colts vice president of football operations Tom Telesco and Cardinals vice president of player personnel Steve Keim. Telesco has been in the Colts organization since 1998 and was promoted to his current position after six years as the team’s director of player personnel.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/01/tom-telesco-steve-keim-will-interview-for-chargers-g-m-opening/

[Marguide]

It isn't a Rivera defense....

Just acknowledging his development is likely more important than if you can find a coach that is a slightly better game day manager than what Rivera was in years 1 and 2 of his HC debut.

Also, anyone that is going to try to turn Cam into a "real" QB will ruin him. Newton has accounted for more offense than anyone in NFL history through the first 2 seasons of a career ...him being a complete unstoppable for simply requires time. No way around that. LOL....suggesting Cam first 2 yrs have been wasted is a joke. The lack of talent around him has been the joke. We could of been a playoff team last year with something better than a laughing stock D and ST. This year? Chud got lazy and though Cam could be a one man show to early....they eventually corrected it

Some of us (specifically me) want Rivera gone because we believe that is the only way we get rid of Chud and some of our other offensive coaches.

Why? You said it yourself in your last sentence.

[CRA]

Some of us (specifically me) want Rivera gone because we believe that is the only way we get rid of Chud and some of our other offensive coaches.

Why? You said it yourself in your last sentence.

Well I called Chud the most overrated aspect of this team last offense when everyone was on his nuts. So I am no Chud fan boy....

I just see the fact some bad is worth it pending you look at Cam's development being big picture the most important thing. Soon, coaches should have much less to do with what Cam and our offense do. Will make Chud and future Chud less impactful in a negative way.

You see Fox calling his bullpoo offense in Denver? OC's aren't big factors once QBs reach beastmode level. I think Cam could be there soon

[ReturnOfPFFL]

I can't believe people are actually using the development of Cam as a defense of Rivera. I sometimes wonder if Rivera is actually trying to ruin Cam. We need to get him a real coach who knows how to develop QBs and ditch this terrible excuse of an offense that Rivera and Chud keep trying to force down his throat. These are some of the most important developmental years of a QBs career and we are wasting them with amateurs.

Wow really? That's crazy. Rivera's been Cam's biggest supporter and he's not the one developing his skills. Rivera's developing his character and leadership qualities and does a fine job knowing how to handle Cam and shield him in front of the press. In addition the best type of person to develop Cam's skills is a new age coach who believes in the spread option. Chud's the man for that job. If Rivera goes, Cam's days will be numbered.

If you truly believe an old school coach like say, Reid or whoever the hell decided to make Michael Vick play in a pro style offense or Fisher who had no clue what to do with Young, I don't know what to tell you.

They may not be as good as Harbaugh, or Carroll, but at least Rivera's inexperience means he's letting Chud run an offense that best suits Cam. The only thing better for Cam would be a college coach and I doubt guys like Urban Meyer are ever coming to Charlotte.

One thing I can say about this coaching staff is that they are very, very open minded and willing to learn. No ego.

[ladypanther]

You see Fox calling his bullpoo offense in Denver?

My guess is that Elway has more to do with that than anyone.