mcdermott thinks he's ready to be head coach

[PiratePanther189]

The only good thing that would come of this would be that he POSSIBLY would take Shula with him

[csx]

Oh well

Steve Wilks was Riveras first choice supposedly. He came to the staff a year later.

McDermott thinking hes ready doesnt mean someone hires him. It took years for Rivera.

[Servant of Cthululelei]

Frankly, I think we might be in a Peyton Manning-like situation here defensively. Luke Keuchly should be able to cover-up for a sub-par defensive coordinator for most of his career.  So while I'd like for McDermott to stay, I don't think we'll see a big drop-off in production if he goes (unless of course we lose the Kraken too).

[prowler2k8]

Leslie Frazier anyone?

 

^I can see this happening if McD decides to pursue on of the numerous HC vacancies after the season. McD doesn't strike me as HC material - a very good DC with the potential to be great, but I'm not sure he's quite ready yet. That's JMO which doesn't mean much. We could do worse than Leslie Frazier, as he's another coach that is better as a DC. Let's not forget that Steve Wilkes, current DB, has also been mentioned as a DC in waiting, and has a great working relationship with Rivera. If that happens, I could see Frazier coming in as a DB coach, if he's willing to take a position job.

 

On the offensive side, I would like to see us bring in Norv Turner (if he decides to leave the mess in Cleveland) as a consultant and possible OC in waiting. I know Shula needs the players (especially on the OL and WR) to make his system work, but his play calling is too conservative for a QB with Newton's talents and doesn't inspire a lot of confidence. Again, this is JMO.

[PantherWake]

Meh if he leaves, Frazier is there for the taking 

[Porn Shop Clerk]

i heard tampa bay has an opening

[philw5289]

i'm also ready

[PantherBoy95]

Goodness. Is there any possible way to keep a staff together these days!?!

[The Huddler]

I would be happy if he's gone. Hes a good defensive coach, but I know for damn sure Rivera has ALOT to do with our defense.

Wilks will get promoted to DC, the fella that Rivera wanted in the first place but was stuck in SD. I believe it would be an upgrade. The dude is a secondary genius.

On another note, Chud didnt work out just because hes an asshole, but its time to build up that coaching tree that stems from Rivera. I want people 30 years from now talking about the Rivera coaching tree and how great it was.

[Awesomeness!!]

Ron Rivera has a legitimate coaching tree.

[csx]

Ron Rivera has a legitimate coaching tree.

It has one branch that just broke off.