Jukester Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Rams insider Jim Thomas of the Post Dispatch was on the morning talk show here in St. Louis and here’s what he dished regarding the Rams: 1. Talks with Jim Bates for DC have fallen through. It seems Bates wanted more than the Rams were willing to pay - $1 mil plus. 2. Greg Olson is just about wrapped up as the OC 3. Jim McNally was mentioned by Rams brass when discussing O-line coaches. Thought I’d pass it along. Sean Payton in New Orleans has also targeted McNally for his O-line coach. Man I sure hope ML and DJ hold on to McNally. As for Bates, I don't think RW will pay that kind of money for a coordinator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarkinBanks Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Rams insider Jim Thomas of the Post Dispatch was on the morning talk show here in St. Louis and here’s what he dished regarding the Rams: 1. Talks with Jim Bates for DC have fallen through. It seems Bates wanted more than the Rams were willing to pay - $1 mil plus. 2. Greg Olson is just about wrapped up as the OC 3. Jim McNally was mentioned by Rams brass when discussing O-line coaches. Thought I’d pass it along. Sean Payton in New Orleans has also targeted McNally for his O-line coach. Man I sure hope ML and DJ hold on to McNally. As for Bates, I don't think RW will pay that kind of money for a coordinator. 581525[/snapback] I am pretty sure McNally is under a new contract right now that was extended right before Mularkey resigned. Of course Jauron would have to want to keep him but I can't imagine a better option out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jukester Posted January 24, 2006 Author Share Posted January 24, 2006 I am pretty sure McNally is under a new contract right now that was extended right before Mularkey resigned. Of course Jauron would have to want to keep him but I can't imagine a better option out there. 581540[/snapback] Yeah, that's what I thought. Just surprised that there was so much interest in someone that wasn't really available. Is there something that we don't know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobblehead Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 I am pretty sure McNally is under a new contract right now that was extended right before Mularkey resigned. Of course Jauron would have to want to keep him but I can't imagine a better option out there. 581540[/snapback] Unless, unless that Sherman story was right, and Ralph was ready to pay him what he wanted, then I could see Ralph deciding to use that money on Bates, since Jauron is not going to command as much as Sherman needed. My only questions are: 1) whether or not Bates is on Jauron's radar. and 2) were the Caldwell and Lofton interviews really for coordinator positions, and just "officially" head coaching interviews? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadBuffaloDisease Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 McNally can't go anywhere, unless they make him OC. Not even giving him the "AHC" title will work. But if teams are looking at him, it's possible the Bills gave him permission to find a new team. If so, I'm really going to be pissed. Oh and thankfully Olson isn't coming here. He's done nothing in the NFL to warrant making him an OC, IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jukester Posted January 24, 2006 Author Share Posted January 24, 2006 Oh and thankfully Olson isn't coming here. He's done nothing in the NFL to warrant making him an OC, IMHO. 581561[/snapback] I'll concur with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 McNally can't go anywhere, unless they make him OC. Not even giving him the "AHC" title will work. But if teams are looking at him, it's possible the Bills gave him permission to find a new team. If so, I'm really going to be pissed. Oh and thankfully Olson isn't coming here. He's done nothing in the NFL to warrant making him an OC, IMHO. 581561[/snapback] You know, i may be wrong and may need some clarification, but I think that the rule where any caoches could move it was deemed a promotion is no longer the case, except for a move to head coach. I have been reading alot where the Lions new HC , who was the D-Line coach, had several inquires about becoming a DC, but the Bucs refused to let him interview as he was under contract, even though the DC would have been a promotion. Same thing happening now as that guy wants to hire his son in law, now the linebackers caoch at Tampa, to be his DC, and the bucs are denying permision Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattypro89 Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 So as of now who are our candidates for possible OC and DC. I heard that maybe the Colts OC would get the job but other than that I've got no idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tomcat Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 I'll concur with that. 581575[/snapback] I concur with your concurring.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramius Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 You know, i may be wrong and may need some clarification, but I think that the rule where any caoches could move it was deemed a promotion is no longer the case, except for a move to head coach. I have been reading alot where the Lions new HC , who was the D-Line coach, had several inquires about becoming a DC, but the Bucs refused to let him interview as he was under contract, even though the DC would have been a promotion. Same thing happening now as that guy wants to hire his son in law, now the linebackers caoch at Tampa, to be his DC, and the bucs are denying permision 581591[/snapback] Yah i remember hearing something similar. The only time a team cant deny interview permission is if the promotion will be a head coach. If a team wants to swipe another assistant for a coordinator or somethng, the need permission. I believe this was done to prevent a new HC from raiding his old team to put together his new staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Yeah, I'd hate to lose McNalley considering what a great job he did with our OL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadBuffaloDisease Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Yah i remember hearing something similar. The only time a team cant deny interview permission is if the promotion will be a head coach. If a team wants to swipe another assistant for a coordinator or somethng, the need permission. I believe this was done to prevent a new HC from raiding his old team to put together his new staff. Exactly, and using the "assistant head coach" BS title thing to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadBuffaloDisease Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Yeah, I'd hate to lose McNalley considering what a great job he did with our OL. You have anyone better in mind? And with the news about TD being such a control freak, I can't say that McNally was able to do what he wanted, with WHO he wanted, on the O-line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realist Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Yeah, I'd hate to lose McNalley considering what a great job he did with our OL. 581615[/snapback] I don't know why everyone is so high on McNally. He hasn't done crap with our OLine. I'd almost like to see him gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirly5 Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Yeah, I'd hate to lose McNalley considering what a great job he did with our OL. 581615[/snapback] Thank you. I am tired of everyone praising McNally as a genius on the o-line. What has he done in the two years he has been here? Our o-line has been below average during his tenure. I realize the talent hasnt been very good either but McNally was hailed with being able to fix any line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in San Diego Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 McNally can't go anywhere, unless they make him OC. Not even giving him the "AHC" title will work. But if teams are looking at him, it's possible the Bills gave him permission to find a new team. If so, I'm really going to be pissed. Oh and thankfully Olson isn't coming here. He's done nothing in the NFL to warrant making him an OC, IMHO. 581561[/snapback] Why what has Jim McNally done to really impress you ? Our O-Line has sucked bad the entire time. He hasn't elevated their play at all. Good bye McNally ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jukester Posted January 24, 2006 Author Share Posted January 24, 2006 Why what has Jim McNally done to really impress you ? Our O-Line has sucked bad the entire time. He hasn't elevated their play at all. Good bye McNally ! 581655[/snapback] Are you kidding me. He took a bunch of no-names and had one of the better running games in the league at the end of 2004. Remember how everyone was enthralled with Willis at the time. Well he needed a good line to do what he did. I agree he's no miracle worker but he's right up there as far as O-line coaches go. Otherwise he wouldn't be garnering so much interest. It's easy to say good-bye but who are you going to replace him with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvermike Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 \It's easy to say good-bye but who are you going to replace him with? 581671[/snapback] Sometimes, when you do that, you get Dick Jauron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBTG81 Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 McNally is a genius at his position. There is no better OL coach in the league. Look at what he did he the G-men. If McNally is given some control, we WILL have one of the better o-lines in '06. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 1) whether or not Bates is on Jauron's radar. 581554[/snapback] Forget Bates. He's gone on record as saying that he's going to the highest bidder, which we know RW will never go for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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