JohnNord Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 (edited) You’re the GM of an NFL franchise and about to hire a new coach. But your owner insists on hiring a HC with previous NFLhead coaching experience. Who do you hire and why? Below are a few candidates: Leslie Frazier, Bills DC Josh McDaniels, Patriots HC Jason Garrett, Giants OC Todd Bowles, Bucs DC Dennis Allen, Saints DC Raheem Morris, Falcons DC/HC Romeo Crennel, Texans DC/HC Chan Gailey, Miami OC (just for fun!) Dan Quinn, out of NFL Matt Patricia, out of NFL Marvin Lewis, out of NFL Bill O’Brien, out of NFL Jim Caldwell, out of NFL Jim Harbaugh, out of NFL IMO I would go with Frazier or Bowles. I think both are good leaders that would be a solid defense. Offense is the big question mark with them. Edited December 23, 2020 by JohnNord Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 1 minute ago, JohnNord said: You’re the GM of an NFL franchise and about to hire a new coach. But your owner insists on hiring a HC with previous NFLhead coaching experience. Who do you hire and why? Below are a few candidates: Leslie Frazier, Bills DC Josh McDaniels, Patriots HC Jason Garrett, Giants OC Todd Bowles, Bucs DC Dennis Allen, Saints DC Raheem Morris, Falcons DC/HC Romeo Crennel, Texans DC/HC Chan Gailey, Miami OC (just for fun!) Dan Quinn, out of NFL Matt Patricia, out of NFL Marvin Lewis, out of NFL Bill O’Brien, out of NFL Jim Caldwell, out of NFL Jim Harbaugh, out of NFL IMO I would go with Frazier or Bowles. I think both are good leaders that would be a solid defense. Offense is the big question mark with them. Wade Phillips 11 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills6969 Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Harbaugh. He’s a pro coach more so than college. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnNord Posted December 23, 2020 Author Share Posted December 23, 2020 2 minutes ago, Solomon Grundy said: Wade Phillips Good defensive coordinator but very average HC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Just now, JohnNord said: Good defensive coordinator but very average HC I believe every team he had went to playoffs 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnNord Posted December 23, 2020 Author Share Posted December 23, 2020 Just now, bills6969 said: Harbaugh. He’s a pro coach more so than college. On paper he’s the best choice and he easily had the best record in the NFL. I guess the downside of Harbaugh would be his personality and leadership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manther Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Jim Caldwell he was a good HC and leader at the NFL level with success. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicharito Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 I’m voting for Adam gase to get the head coaching job in New England and St. Doug to get his dream job in New Jersey. That’s all I would want. 8 11 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnNord Posted December 23, 2020 Author Share Posted December 23, 2020 Just now, Solomon Grundy said: I believe every team he had went to playoffs I don’t believe Denver did when he was HC. His overall winning percentage is about 57%. Slightly above average which is how Id categorize him as HC. Wade is also almost 74 years old. Too old to be hired as a HC Just now, Manther said: Jim Caldwell he was a good HC and leader at the NFL level with success. Dan Orlavsky loved Caldwell and said what a good job he did as HC in Detroit. I know he’s been in consideration for other HC jobs recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 (edited) 4 minutes ago, JohnNord said: I don’t believe Denver did when he was HC. His overall winning percentage is about 57%. Slightly above average which is how Id categorize him as HC. Wade is also almost 74 years old. Too old to be hired as a HC Dan Orlavsky loved Caldwell and said what a good job he did as HC in Detroit. I know he’s been in consideration for other HC jobs recently. Like Caldwell too. Wade lost to Raiders in playoffs with Denver Edited December 23, 2020 by Solomon Grundy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 (edited) Wade Phillips. Because the family makes a hellava nice screw driver . Edited December 23, 2020 by HOUSE 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Jason Garrett 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceVilanch Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Harbaugh by a mile. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 3 minutes ago, HOUSE said: Wade Phillips. Because the family makes a great screw driver I mean really who doesn’t want a Son of a Bum?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Jason Garrett, because I'm hiring a Head Coach, not a coordinator. I need someone to be the CEO of the team and set the tone for the organization, not someone worried about calling plays. And out of that list, most of those guys just seem like Coordinators who couldnt hack it as head coaches. Where Garrett is a Head Coach who had his ups and downs. IMO. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Caldwell in a heartbeat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 10 minutes ago, Manther said: Jim Caldwell he was a good HC and leader at the NFL level with success. True, he'd be on my short list with Garrett. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpberr Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Brian Billick. 80-64, Super Bowl winner. I don't know what happened with his career. He never coached again after the Ravens. It's amazing the Ravens have only had three coaches in their history - Marchibroda, Billick and Harbaugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artem Lipatov Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Harbaugh. I don’t understand why he left NFL for college job. He had quick success reaching SB with 49ers and developed Kapernik into star qb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceVilanch Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 2 minutes ago, Artem Lipatov said: Harbaugh. I don’t understand why he left NFL for college job. He had quick success reaching SB with 49ers and developed Kapernik into star qb I think it was a control issue, he got more program control at Michigan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Ferguson Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Jimmy Johnson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man with No Name Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Marvin Lewis. I think he's a guy who can turn a team around. But he can't finish the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenorthremembers Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Harbaugh and its not super close. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 How can anyone interested in winning not consider Gregg Williams?! Might be a helluva delay when you hit the immigration office at the Pearly Gates, but... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97bills Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 That list looks like a bunch of coaches the bills use to hire. So happy for coach McDermott 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProcessTruster Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 omg who cares Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Jim Harbaugh. He has actually seen success as a head coach, and with lackluster QB's to boot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 (edited) Either Marvin Lewis or Harbaugh...Lewis built consistently good programs that made the playoffs almost every year. Regardless of lack of playoff success the reason that team is looking for a head coach is because they can't even make it to the playoffs. Conquer step one before worrying about step 2. Harbaugh was close to winning a super bowl and built one of the best teams in the NFL quickly once he took over. If I am taking a retread I want one that has shown success and making the playoffs not a potentially good one who has learned. Quinn might be interesting as he fits the bill too but he has been bad since the Falcons lost the SB and seemingly had no answers. He looks even worse after Raheem Morris took over and has them playing pretty respectably and actually winning some games. Edited December 23, 2020 by Big Turk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan130 Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 1. Harbaugh 2. Mcdaniels. I am surprised no one really has said mcdaniels. I get their offence sucks this year, but if NE had bill walsh and Andy Reid running that offence, I still don’t think they would have gotten much more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharky7337 Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Seeing this thread gave me PTSD that something happened lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 29 minutes ago, Artem Lipatov said: Harbaugh. I don’t understand why he left NFL for college job. He had quick success reaching SB with 49ers and developed Kapernik into star qb 27 minutes ago, BruceVilanch said: I think it was a control issue, he got more program control at Michigan I think he was just done with the NFL after he got fired without ever having a losing season. He is a bit of a head case and a crazy personality, but he's a really good coach in the NFL. He went 44-19 as head coach of the 49ers. The 49ers hadn't had a winning season in 9 seasons prior to him. He went to the NFC Championship game 3 times and the Superbowl once. He was coach of the year once. Just crazy that the 49ers let him go. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fasteddie Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Chicharito said: I’m voting for Adam gase to get the head coaching job in New England and St. Doug to get his dream job in New Jersey. That’s all I would want. That would guarantee 4 wins a year.😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 9 minutes ago, BillsFan130 said: 1. Harbaugh 2. Mcdaniels. I am surprised no one really has said mcdaniels. I get their offence sucks this year, but if NE had bill walsh and Andy Reid running that offence, I still don’t think they would have gotten much more. He was a head coach already and that didn't work out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsCuse Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 35 minutes ago, BruceVilanch said: I think it was a control issue, he got more program control at Michigan Agree, I think he started having problems with the front office in San Fran and was somewhat pushed out. Stupid on The 49ers in my opinion 35 minutes ago, BruceVilanch said: I think it was a control issue, he got more program control at Michigan Agree, I think he started having problems with the front office in San Fran and was somewhat pushed out. Stupid on The 49ers in my opinion 35 minutes ago, BruceVilanch said: I think it was a control issue, he got more program control at Michigan Agree, I think he started having problems with the front office in San Fran and was somewhat pushed out. Stupid on The 49ers in my opinion 35 minutes ago, BruceVilanch said: I think it was a control issue, he got more program control at Michigan Agree, I think he started having problems with the front office in San Fran and was somewhat pushed out. Stupid on The 49ers in my opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan130 Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Just now, MJS said: He was a head coach already and that didn't work out. I know he was, but Everyone on that list was a head coach that didn’t work out haha which is why they all got fired. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewmylegoff Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Jeff Fisher, if the owner’s not going to actually let me do my job without interfering I might as well watch a clown dancing about in the ensuing dumpster fire. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCbillsfan Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 I thought it worked out just fine. 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st&ten Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 What about that Rex Ryan guy, he sounds pretty Knowledgeable on ESPN ? LOL I think I'd go with Caldwell, anyone who can get Lions into the playoffs must have some talent. I always liked Bowles demeaner on the field but he might be better suited for the defensive coordinator only. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reks Ryan Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Caldwell would be #1 for me. He never should've been fired in Detroit. Frazier, McDaniel, and Dennis Allen all have recently been part of winning organizations and seem to have the temperament (level-headed) and intelligence to have learned from experience and do a good job with their next opportunity. Although, there would be trust issues with McDaniel after he burned Indy and since he is a known and repetitive cheater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddenboy Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 (edited) Jim Schwartz. Some argue that he is not HC material, but as a DC he is in his element. I think he's too talented to not take a shot that he learned tons from his HC failures. Including the need to delegate and be a true HC. I mean, at times it felt like he was the actual leader of the Bills. Edited December 23, 2020 by maddenboy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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