Let’s start the discussion! Who is your pick? Who do you like?
Obviously this list is not perfect, and many names are not good fits or unrealistic. Itis compiled from several different sources.
Matt Eberflus-Colts defensive coordinator
Matt Rhule-Baylor University head coach
Mike McCarthy-former Packers head coach
Kris Richard-Cowboys defensive passing coordinator
Eric Bieniemy-Chiefs offensive coordinator
Dave Toub-Chiefs special teams coach/assistant head coach
Jim Harbaugh-University of Michigan head coach
PJ Fleck-University of Minnesota head coach
Robert Saleh-49ers defensive coordinator
Josh McDaniels-Patriots offensive coordinator
Bret Bielema-Patriots defensive line coach
Shane Waldron-Rams passing game coordinator
Kellen Moore-Cowboys offensive coordinator
Greg Roman-Ravens offensive coordinator
Brian Daboll-Bills offensive coordinator
Kevin Stefanski-Vikings offensive coordinator
Nick Sirianni-Colts offensive coordinator
Mike Pettine-Packers defensive coordinator
Mike Groh-Eagles offensive coordinator
Nick Saban-University of Alamaba head coach
Pepper Johnson-XFL defensive coordinator
Dan Campbell-Saints tight ends coach/assistant head coach
Duce Staley-Eagles running back coach/assistant head coach
Byron Leftwich-Buccaneers offensive coordinator
Todd Monken-Browns offensive coordinator
Lincoln Riley-Oklahoma University head coach
David Shaw-Stanford University head coach
Scott Frost-University of Nebraska Head coach
Ed Orgeron-Louisian State University head coach
Dino Babers-Syracuse University head coach
Chris Petersen-University of Washington head coach
Gary Patterson-TCU head coach
Brian Kelly-University of Notre Dame head coach
Dabo Swinney-Clemson University head coach
Jimbo Fisher-Texas A& M University head coach
Don Martindale-Ravens defensive coordinator
Mike Leach-Washington State University head coach
Leslie Frazier-Bills defensive coordinator
Jack Del Rio-former Raiders head coach
Mike Smith-former Falcons head coach
Matt Campbell-Iowa State University head coach
Pete Carmichael Jr.-Saints offensive coordinator
Chip Kelly-UCLA head coach
Rick Dennison-Vikings offensive line coach/offensive run game coordinator
Urban Meyer-former Ohio State University head coach
Steve Sarkisian-University of Alabama offensive coordinator
Not trying to sound like a dick but I'm really not interested in anyone else. Don't want a lifelong coordinator, don't want someone who is "up and coming" with no HC experience. Don't want someone who is the next QB guru guy. I want someone who demands respect and has a history of turning around a franchise or program or having a record of contending for championships.
Matt Eberflus
Robert Saleh
That is my short list
He needs to go as well
I liked Shaw years ago but he runs an ancient offense that is predicated dominating people up front that isn't going to happen at this level.
Eberflus would be interesting as well.
The Giants will not do that.
The Giants will not do that.
To forward thinking and it is definetly worth the risk. The potential is through the roof.
He does control the best defense in the league though....
Kris Richard
Matt Eberflus
Dan Campbell
Dave Toub
Nick Sirianni
Matt Rhule
Rhule has had to rebuild a disgraced Baylor program from literally nothing and has gotten them back to a winning program.
That he secretly interviewed with the Colts tells me that he was ready to take his chance at the NFL, but didn't feel Indy was the right fit. He's going to be the hot candidate and you never know how things will work out in Baylor if they struggle next year and his star fades.
Nice call. I'd also get a bit creative and toss in Joe Brady, LSU's offensive coordinator. He has NFL ties and has put together a masterpiece for LSU..
Rhule has had to rebuild a disgraced Baylor program from literally nothing and has gotten them back to a winning program.
That he secretly interviewed with the Colts tells me that he was ready to take his chance at the NFL, but didn't feel Indy was the right fit. He's going to be the hot candidate and you never know how things will work out in Baylor if they struggle next year and his star fades.
Uh, Baylor has NEVER has problems attracting players. Ever. They weren't in the SMU zone...
Kris Richard - Gets high praise from players for his teaching and communication and his approaches to management and philosophy on defense.
Matt Rhule - Fits idea of program builder and manager. My concern is what coaches he’d bring in to attack both sides of the ball. What’s his NFL philosophy.
Jim Harbaugh - High Energy program builder. Also would be a coach for Jones on and off the field. Might be a better pro head coach than college one and I think he could build a better pro staff than college one.
Urban Meyer - Doubtful and concerns as to how his program and psychological methods would work with pro athletes but he’s got an eye for talent and running disciplined systems on both sides of ball.
Chase Blackburn
Kris Richard - Gets high praise from players for his teaching and communication and his approaches to management and philosophy on defense.
Matt Rhule - Fits idea of program builder and manager. My concern is what coaches he’d bring in to attack both sides of the ball. What’s his NFL philosophy.
Jim Harbaugh - High Energy program builder. Also would be a coach for Jones on and off the field. Might be a better pro head coach than college one and I think he could build a better pro staff than college one.
Urban Meyer - Doubtful and concerns as to how his program and psychological methods would work with pro athletes but he’s got an eye for talent and running disciplined systems on both sides of ball.
Don't like Rhule or Richard.
Harbaugh is interesting but there is NFW he and DG could co-exist. NFW.
Meyer could be just like Jimmy Johnson. His only downside is his health.
Matt Rhule
Greg Roman
The fascination with him is one of the oddest things I've ever seen on BBI (and that's really saying something). I understand who his father is, but who knows if he has a modicum of his father's football knowledge. Just because his father is the greatest coach of all-time doesn't mean he has what it takes to be a good coach. I mean look at the Shulas. Hell, what happened to a meritocracy?
I just threw up in my mouth a little bit
My fear is they actually do fire Shurmur but end up hiring someone who’s willing to accept this structure that’s in place and work for DG. And we’ll be in the same spot in 2-3 more years.
I remember Ferentz was a name in 2003 after Fassel was fired. The names tossed around were Coughlin, Charlie Weis, Romeo Crennel, Bob Stoops and Kirk Ferentz.
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Kirk Furentz
I remember Ferentz was a name in 2003 after Fassel was fired. The names tossed around were Coughlin, Charlie Weis, Romeo Crennel, Bob Stoops and Kirk Ferentz.
Have you watched any Iowa games this year? They have some decent talent on that OL and on D.
I sincerely doubt he would be interested in the Giants as things are currently organized. It’s not a very appealing situation to come in and be told that Gettleman is your GM, Chris Mara has joint authority over personnel and Abrams is the GM in waiting, and that’s that.
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Steve Belichick
The fascination with him is one of the oddest things I've ever seen on BBI (and that's really saying something). I understand who his father is, but who knows if he has a modicum of his father's football knowledge. Just because his father is the greatest coach of all-time doesn't mean he has what it takes to be a good coach. I mean look at the Shulas. Hell, what happened to a meritocracy?
He's the DC for the best defense in the league. Yes, he's calling the plays. McVay was an OC for what, two years before becoming a head coach? A whopping 8 years of coaching experience compared to Steve's 7 years.
And if you want to talk about family names, I guess Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay only got their jobs because of their names and prior family history?
Since the Mara's love half measures, I think he's a name to consider as DC when they fire all the assistants but somehow Shurmur survives. They when they fire Shurmur a year late, maybe he's in consideration for for the top job.
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Kirk Furentz
I remember Ferentz was a name in 2003 after Fassel was fired. The names tossed around were Coughlin, Charlie Weis, Romeo Crennel, Bob Stoops and Kirk Ferentz.
Have you watched any Iowa games this year? They have some decent talent on that OL and on D.
For sure. Epenesa, Wirfs, Alaric Jackson...
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Steve Belichick
The fascination with him is one of the oddest things I've ever seen on BBI (and that's really saying something). I understand who his father is, but who knows if he has a modicum of his father's football knowledge. Just because his father is the greatest coach of all-time doesn't mean he has what it takes to be a good coach. I mean look at the Shulas. Hell, what happened to a meritocracy?
He's the DC for the best defense in the league. Yes, he's calling the plays. McVay was an OC for what, two years before becoming a head coach? A whopping 8 years of coaching experience compared to Steve's 7 years.
And if you want to talk about family names, I guess Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay only got their jobs because of their names and prior family history?
Since the Mara's love half measures, I think he's a name to consider as DC when they fire all the assistants but somehow Shurmur survives. They when they fire Shurmur a year late, maybe he's in consideration for for the top job.
And you don't think Lil' Bill has anything to do with that? Look at all the coordinators who come from the Belichick tree and how far they went. Bill O'Brien is like the lone exception and even he's not that great.
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Steve Belichick
The fascination with him is one of the oddest things I've ever seen on BBI (and that's really saying something). I understand who his father is, but who knows if he has a modicum of his father's football knowledge. Just because his father is the greatest coach of all-time doesn't mean he has what it takes to be a good coach. I mean look at the Shulas. Hell, what happened to a meritocracy?
He's the DC for the best defense in the league. Yes, he's calling the plays. McVay was an OC for what, two years before becoming a head coach? A whopping 8 years of coaching experience compared to Steve's 7 years.
And if you want to talk about family names, I guess Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay only got their jobs because of their names and prior family history?
Since the Mara's love half measures, I think he's a name to consider as DC when they fire all the assistants but somehow Shurmur survives. They when they fire Shurmur a year late, maybe he's in consideration for for the top job.
And you don't think Lil' Bill has anything to do with that? Look at all the coordinators who come from the Belichick tree and how far they went. Bill O'Brien is like the lone exception and even he's not that great.
That's not what you said. You wrote him off because of his last name as if someone suggested Chris Mara should be head coach. Nobody would be suggesting him if the Pats defense was garbage.
But it's tops in the league and on pace to be up there with the 2000 Ravens. BB doesn't seem to be the nepotism type so I think it's impressive he thinks so highly of his son and as of right now the results are showing.
Hiring any coach from a successful program is going to have it's risks; I don't think Steve should be written off because of his name, coaching tree, or age. At least bring him in and see what he has to say. A lot of these young guys are holding their own in the league. No retreads.
Lift him out of the quagmire he coaches in now; he's a pro.
Lift him out of the quagmire he coaches in now; he's a pro.
Lou... Jay Gruden doesn't coach the 'Skins anymore. He was fired weeks ago.
Yes
Rhule is an interesting choice, had success with a perennially bad Temple team, and has rebuilt Baylor. His Giants background does suggest that he could be a lead candidate, but we could do a lot worse.
Rhule is an interesting choice, had success with a perennially bad Temple team, and has rebuilt Baylor. His Giants background does suggest that he could be a lead candidate, but we could do a lot worse.
Riley is making $6M/yr at Ok.
Do you think Mara would come close to that number? I saw NFW.
Then hire Jack Del Rio to come in as the DC to bring some old school toughness and fire into the locker room.
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as we've said on BBI before, Rhule checks many boxes for how the Giants operate. Granted he was only with them for 1 season. But Fassel was with the Giants for 2 seasons and Coughlin for 3 as assistants.
Rhule has had to rebuild a disgraced Baylor program from literally nothing and has gotten them back to a winning program.
That he secretly interviewed with the Colts tells me that he was ready to take his chance at the NFL, but didn't feel Indy was the right fit. He's going to be the hot candidate and you never know how things will work out in Baylor if they struggle next year and his star fades.
Uh, Baylor has NEVER has problems attracting players. Ever. They weren't in the SMU zone...
Baylor was a doormat until 2010
1. Saban
2. Meyer
3. Ferentz
If available
Tomlin
Would consider Richard and maybe he can brjng in Dan quinn as DC so he can focus on being HC
Yeah he was. I could see them hiring that milquetoast type like Mike Smith, John Fox, Marvin Lewis or Chuck Pagano
Mara seems to have absolutely no idea what to look for and will go for the safe hire. I don't really think McCarthy is a great coach though and would say he owes Aaron Rodgers a lot for the success he had in Green Bay.
I don’t care that he had Aaron Rodgers
Having watched Pat Shurmur coach for 1.5 seasons, does anyone really believe that if Pat Shurmur had Aaron Rodgers that he can have 9 consecutive winning seasons and win a Super Bowl?
Sustained success is more than one player, even if that player is Aaron Rodgers.