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Your top 3 *realistic* head coach candidates

Posted on 12/31/24 at 10:37 am
Posted by S
RIP Wayde
Member since Jan 2007
169040 posts
Posted on 12/31/24 at 10:37 am
1) Liam Coen
2) Brian Flores
3) Joe Brady
Posted by whatiknowsofar
hm?
Member since Nov 2010
25989 posts
Posted on 12/31/24 at 10:38 am to
Jon Gruden
Joe Brady
Posted by Suntiger
STG or BR or somewhere else
Member since Feb 2007
35708 posts
Posted on 12/31/24 at 10:44 am to
Aaron Glenn
Klint Kubiak
Dennis Allen
Posted by Dueces
Member since Jul 2009
1114 posts
Posted on 12/31/24 at 10:46 am to
Gruden. Veteran and Carr was good for him.
Posted by ElRoos
Member since Nov 2017
7853 posts
Posted on 12/31/24 at 11:04 am to
Dennis Allen
Darren Rizzi
Lesean Payton
Posted by St Augustine
The Pauper of the Surf
Member since Mar 2006
71049 posts
Posted on 12/31/24 at 11:11 am to
For some reason I absolutely think it will be a retread as opposed to a young up and comer.
Posted by S
RIP Wayde
Member since Jan 2007
169040 posts
Posted on 12/31/24 at 11:23 am to
Does Flores count? Pretty sure he got an interview last go round.
Posted by Snipe
Member since Nov 2015
15911 posts
Posted on 12/31/24 at 11:48 am to
I have a feeling Loomis will be eyeing HC that has experience and has a history of success in the NFL. One that may be older and be willing to overlook the current state of the team with the assurance of job security in the near to mid future while the rebuild happens.

I think he will be keeping a close eye on the situation in Dallas. If McCarthy is fired (as many expect will happen) IMO he shoots his shot at bringing McCarthy back to NOLA. IMO McCarthy would be interested in an organization that is hands off relative to Dallas. The question is how long does Jones wait to make that call.

I don't think he'd be the exciting shiny new sports car hire many would want but IMO he'd be the right hire given the state of affairs in New Orleans. I just don't think Mickey wants to gamble with an unknown at this point.

Short of that happening

In order of who I would want that I also believe would take the job.

1) Mike Vrabel
2) Todd Monken
3) Aaron Glenn



Posted by Kool Kaliper
Mansfield, TX
Member since Nov 2018
3020 posts
Posted on 12/31/24 at 12:17 pm to
Gruden
Glen
Brady
Posted by msstate7
Member since Oct 2014
12537 posts
Posted on 12/31/24 at 12:21 pm to
1. Vrabel (assuming we give him decision making power)
2. Brady
3. Lane kiffin. Mainly, I just wanna see my in-state companions melt haha
Posted by GynoSandberg
Bay St Louis, MS
Member since Jan 2006
73976 posts
Posted on 12/31/24 at 12:30 pm to
Never thought I’d be on board for Gruden but he wouldn’t be terrible for our current situation. We need some order and stability returned to the team. Obviously Vrabel would do the same.

I like Coen as far as the new guys go.

This job will eat some of these guys alive
Posted by msstate7
Member since Oct 2014
12537 posts
Posted on 12/31/24 at 12:36 pm to
I don't hate gruden at all, but isn't he suing the nfl? Unless us hiring him gets his lawsuit dismissed, I can't see us making this hire.
Posted by grich31
Youngsville, La
Member since May 2008
2014 posts
Posted on 12/31/24 at 12:37 pm to
Brady
Vrabel
Johnson
Posted by DJ3K
Member since Dec 2011
7393 posts
Posted on 12/31/24 at 12:38 pm to
I want to do what the HBCUs did with Deion, Vick, Patriots with Meyo, Vrable in Tennessee etc.

Completely unknown guy that played about 10 to 15 years ago and see how they do

So....
1. Brees
2. Vilma
3. Fujita
Posted by DUKE87
Covington, LA
Member since May 2021
1614 posts
Posted on 12/31/24 at 1:34 pm to
The organization is so fricked we will re-hire Dennis Allen lol

But I don’t think we will get Ben Johnson, Joe Brady or Aaron Glenn. At least if Loomis is still making decisions.

All 3 are excellent candidates.
Posted by Burmabandit
Member since May 2024
47 posts
Posted on 12/31/24 at 2:00 pm to
Rizzi
Gruden
Glenn
Posted by High Life
Member since Dec 2014
3679 posts
Posted on 12/31/24 at 2:05 pm to
Joe Brady
Posted by NewBeginnings
Member since Feb 2023
313 posts
Posted on 12/31/24 at 3:13 pm to
I suspect my list will not be popular. I’ll share my 3 and then share my do not want coaches.

1. Brian Flores: has been super successful as assistant coach in both NE and Minnesota. Was successful record wise in Miami.
2. Todd Monken: Experienced OC who is known for adjusting scheme to fit players. Has been head coach at a dumpster fire college team and turned it around (USM was 0-12 before he was hired. When he left they were a bowl team).
3.Liam Cohen: McVay system. Can negatively affect Bucs, young and innovative.

Do not want:
1. Joe Brady: Love what he did for the Tigers. But, he has one of the best current players at QB. Hides lots of bad decisions. Can’t get his failure at Carolina out of mind.
2. Kliff Kingsbury: another play caller that is propped up by a generational player (Daniels).
3. Mike McCarthy: I have no confidence that he is innovative, adjusts, or inspires players. I think he uses the same playbook from 2008.
Posted by PhillyTiger90
Member since Dec 2015
11665 posts
Posted on 12/31/24 at 3:14 pm to
Aaron Glenn
Brian Flores
Mike Vrabel
Posted by NewBeginnings
Member since Feb 2023
313 posts
Posted on 12/31/24 at 3:20 pm to
Gruden….seriously!!
Not only is he super overrated ( coaching record is 117-112), but do you really think his comments would not negatively resonate with black players. What player is going to perform their best when they have to wonder if the coach believes disgusting things about them as a human being?
The fact that Gruden can even be mentioned just goes to show that if you win a superbowl as a coach and then go on MNF, you are set for life.
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