NFL Coaching / GM News

[Mr. Scot]

Joe Person ‏@josephperson

I'm told Panthers will interview 5-6 GM candidates this week. Paton is well thought of in league circles.

Things are looking better now. This decreases the chances of Beane.

We've got four confirmed (Ross, Gettleman, Dawson, Paton). Wonder who the others might be.

[TylerVagyler]

We've got four confirmed (Ross, Gettleman, Dawson, Paton). Wonder who the others might be.

He is probably including Beane. So that'd be 5 right there.

[MtnJax]

We've got four confirmed (Ross, Gettleman, Dawson, Paton). Wonder who the others might be.

Beane makes 5

I'm really hoping he is just a courtesy interview

[Mr. Scot]

Beane makes 5

I'm really hoping he is just a courtesy interview

I'd expect that to be the case if it happens at all.

[TylerVagyler]

I'd expect that to be the case if it happens at all.

What do you know about Patton?

[Bj-Monster23]

I'd expect that to be the case if it happens at all.

I think it has to come down between Gettleman and Paton now. People are saying Paton is Rick Spielman right hand man and has helped the Vikings build the team they have today. I prefer to have Paton over all the other candidates.

[Mr. Scot]

What do you know about Patton?

Works under a super smart guy in Rick Spielman.

Has past connections with both Rivera and Mike Shula.

Has had prior interviews for GM jobs also.

Name is pronounced like "Payton" (yeesh) :unsure:

And as a side note, I had a couple of chances to meet and talk to his boss's brother - former NFL linebacker and Buckeyes legend Chris Spielman - back when I lived in Ohio (nice guy).

[Boltergeist]

Marc Ross must have really bad breath or something.

Well if Ross wants control over naming a complete coaching staff, then that might be a sticking point with San Diego. The Spanoses want to keep John Pagano and as much of the D staff as possible. We finished 9th with an OK pass rush and DB issues. This is why the Telesco/Arians duo is a clubhouse leader.

[Mr. Scot]

Well if Ross wants control over naming a complete coaching staff, then that might be a sticking point with San Diego.

I don't think that's been reported by a reliable source.

[TylerVagyler]

Although I strongly disagree with Rivera staying, this offseason isn't a complete failure yet. Obviously, it all depends on what happens with the GM and assistants. If we hire the right guy at GM and bring in Norv as OC, I'll be happy (for now).

[TylerVagyler]

James Dator ‏@James_Dator

Based on everything reported the current list for the GM position is: Marc Ross, Dave Gettleman, Brandon Beane, Lake Dawson and George Paton

James Dator ‏@James_Dator

My hunch is that Gettleman is the most likely, my personal preference would be Ross or Paton.

[Growl]

Beane could better be grouped in with the guys who manage the turf rather than the guys who manage the cap

That's how unqualified he is

[Growl]

Of my own personal preference, Im gettleing a feeling that I like Dave the best.

[Boltergeist]

I don't think that's been reported by a reliable source.

The Ross part? As for Pagano, I'm fully on board with his retention as a condition for a new coach. If Ingram makes a 2nd year leap and we get the slightest improvement out of the DBs then Top 10 might be the floor. He'll there's a small part of me that says effit and give him a shot at HC now, even if he's a year or 2 away. The Paganos may end up being the next Harbaughs.