Neil Stratton @InsideTheLeague
We're hearing #Texans will move GM Rick Smith into upper mgmt role (Pres.?) and elevate Brian Gaine to GM. Timing unclear; may be post-draft
Good for Gaine seemed like a decent guy when he was here....
Neil Stratton @InsideTheLeague
We're hearing #Texans will move GM Rick Smith into upper mgmt role (Pres.?) and elevate Brian Gaine to GM. Timing unclear; may be post-draft
I like Pettine but he ****ed up badly by taking the Cleveland job.
Neil Stratton @InsideTheLeague
We're hearing #Texans will move GM Rick Smith into upper mgmt role (Pres.?) and elevate Brian Gaine to GM. Timing unclear; may be post-draft
so according to MMQB people around the league feel the top 10 candidates (not including college coaches) are.
1.Hue Jackson OC, Bengals
2.Sean McDermott DC, Panthers
3.Josh McDaniels OC, Patriots
4.Doug Marrone AHC, Jags
5.Adam Gase OC, Bears
6.Teryl Austin DC, Lions
7.Matt Patricia DC, Patriots
8.Jim Schwartz
9.Mike Shula OC, Panthers
10.Tom Cable AHC/OL Coach, Seahawks
Many feel that McDaniels and Schwartz have done a good job reinventing themselves and learning from their past failures.
I dont want Austin yet. too limited a time as a DC to know how good he is. Would take Mcdermott any day over him.
People are impressed with Cable's work in Seattle but breaking one of his assistant's jaws in Oakland is something that is a huge red flag.
Impressed with what Austin has done with a defense that lost a lot of players due to FA and injury. People think Teryl Austin is a natural leader.
Many NFL officials actually feel McDermott is the best hire, big question is how he'll handle a defense.
Doug Marrone has his fans and his detractors. How he left Buffalo a huge red flag, and supposedly the Jags don't like him either.
Other guys mentioned by NFL execs...
Todd Haley, Steelers Offensive Coordinator
Vic Fangio, Bears Defensive Coordinator
Mike Shanahan, Unemployed
Paul Guenther, Bengals Defensive Coordinator
Dirk Koetter, Buccaneers Offensive Coordinator
Most NFL execs love David Shaw but the feeling is it would take an astronomical offer that nobody could refuse to get him out of Palo Alto
@JasonLaCanfora: There is going to be a robust market for Adam Gase's services. Dolphins, Browns have done extensive work on him. Expect Eagles interest, too
It is JLC so probably wrong, but I would love this hire
My #1 go to source for coaching rumors said that the Dolphins were interested in Gase, so I believe it.
Was this yesterday?
Gase is not in my top 8 of candidates. However, I would be ecstatic (and selfishly fired up for the debates) if Gase brought a one Mike McCoy with him as his OC. Both worked with each other in Denver.
Top 8? Yes he is Mangini (who 49ers fans thought was a crap DC this year nvm HC)