Just watching a lot of the Gettleman interviews from the past week or so and the most telling quote I thought was during his interview with papa when he said “most great head coaches have usually been defensive guys, let’s be honest...”
I think Wilks’ ability to command the locker room, teach and demand physicality will be the #1 thing that Gettleman looks for. During Wilks’ press conference after the Bills game, he said “nobody attacks the ball like we do, and we demand it” I thought that was awesome.
Gettleman has also made numerous statements regarding defense winning championships and the head coach having a good handle on everything. Wilks’ demeanor seems like he is that kind of guy.
With McDaniels and Shurmur most likely being the other top candidates available, them being offensive guys and not exactly having great success in their first stint, I think Wilks will be the choice.
Patricia is the wildcard, but I just don’t see Mara hiring this guy as the face of the team. My money is on Wilks and I think if Carolina loses, he could be hired by Tuesday or Wednesday or so.
Wow, he was QB coach for Drew Brees, he must have been great! He was OC for a Detroit offense that was a whopping 19th in yards and 22nd in points, and then fired 6 games into the following year.
If they’re going to hire a neophyte defensive coach as HC, I would hope they would get a very experienced OC, preferably one with HC experience, not someone living off his grandfathers name.
1. Extensive experience as a coordinator at NFL level
2. Head coaching experience at some level (college or NFL)
3. Flexible and creative enough to tailor system to best utilize players available
4. Innovative in system and play design
5. Advanced strategic and tactical thinker
6. Good feel for game and play calling to take advantage of in-game opportunities
7. Effective leadership skills
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Agreed
We don't know if any of the canidates will make a good head coach. So why use that line of argument against Wilks?
By your criteria most of the HC candidates are unsuitable. Wilks does have HC experience if you count his year as a HC in the college ranks and is currently the assistant HC for Carolina. Besides, hiring any HC is a risk. If it wasn't there would be no HC openings.
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coupled with no HC experience makes it risky choice despite the Gettleman connection.
By your criteria most of the HC candidates are unsuitable. Wilks does have HC experience if you count his year as a HC in the college ranks and is currently the assistant HC for Carolina. Besides, hiring any HC is a risk. If it wasn't there would be no HC openings.
Some not most have NFL HC experience.
I’d rather hire her husband Norv.
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The guy is not a proven head coach and he was a first year coordinator. We just had to deal with another guy who just got a job as a coordinator then in the blink of an eye was promoted to head coach.
I am sure Wilks would do a better job than McAdoo but I am sorry but my bar is set a little higher than that.
The guy is not a proven head coach and he was a first year coordinator. We just had to deal with another guy who just got a job as a coordinator then in the blink of an eye was promoted to head coach.
I am sure Wilks would do a better job than McAdoo but I am sorry but my bar is set a little higher than that.
Well aside from Belichick or Saban (both extremely unlikely), this is what is out there. This is why looking for a HC sucks & stability is the answer.
Back in 2013, the ONLY coach who was hired that still has a job is Andy Reid. It’s not easy. McDermott got the Bills to the playoffs his first year. Tomlin was a risky pick. It’s tough to predict.