*This year this is a true bumper crop of coaching options. We may get lucky despite our ownerships shortcomings as a quality supply of candidates will be greater than demand.
The established big names:
John Harbaugh- Resume speaks for itself in Balty with a SuperBowl win.
Could bring Dennard Wilson as DC who already coached under him.
And imagine McDaniels as OC if fired.
Probably a very long shot but that is a dream team coaching staff.....
Mike Tomlin unlikely gets canned. But also would be phenomenal.
They are not without their flaws, but those are the exact kind of experienced leaders that you want with your team.
Other Former Head Coaches:
Mike McCarthy - former Cowboys and Packers HC Of course everyone knows McCarthy. We interviewed him in the past. Not a fan at all though and think he is a slight floor raiser at best.
Kliff Kingsbury - Commanders OC He's had his ups and downs, mainly as seasons go on. | do believe though, that he is a bright offensive mind and the type of guy that would mesh well in Dart and this young core. | also have a sense he has learned from his mistakes in Arizona while learning from a season coach in Dan Quinn.
Kevin Stefanski - Browns HC Currently the Browns HC, it's looking like Stefanski's days may be numbered. I think he had done a great job in Cleveland, maximizing a lot of the potential there.
I mean, it's a losing job, and he has given them the most success they've seen in ages. A change of scenery could be what he needs. He also had some success in Minnesota with Pat Shurmur (yikes).
Mike McDaniel - Dolphins HC Not going to say too much here. I still think he is a good offensive mind. He had a pretty bad team these past two years. Could be worth a look, but may ultimately be a better OC and maybe he ultimately becomes an OC candidate for us.
Steve Spagnuolo - Chiefs DC | know he's older but he has ties to the team, and he's legit one of the best defensive minds in the league.
Loved by players and the organization, and they seem to love him. Call me crazy, ik his HC tenure was a bust, but I think he should be considered. Learned under Andy Reid the last 6 years too.
Robert Saleh - 49ers DC . Not a fan at all. He's familiar with the market and still seems to be a good coordinator. Also had good things to say about Dart. Maybe a consideration.
Offensive Minded Options :
Getting into some first-time HC options. An offensive-minded HC could always be a good option, and it's essential to help Dart out. Look at what Ben Johnson has done in Chicago.
Joe Brady - Bills OC | know another Bills guy may turn people away, but Brady has been loved by his players and has arguably done a better job than Daboll in Buffalo. Also a big part in success for the Saints and LSU. Sure to be one of the most frequently mentioned names around the league this offseason.
Klint Kubiak - Seahawks OC Kubiak’'s name is heating up for good reason. He has done a spectacular job in Seattle with Darnold and that young core, and was also very productive for a bad Saints team. One of my top choices and feels like a matter of time before he becomes a HC.
Mike Lafleur - Rams OC Just a really big fan of the Rams organization. One of the best run teams and the McVay tree is filled with bright minds. Lafleur is of course related to Packers HC Matt.
Aubrey Pleasant - Rams Passing Game Coordinator See above. Pleasant also has knowledge on the defensive side of things, overseeing the Rams passing game through both lenses. McVay let him coach preseason games twice as well.
Adam Stenavich - Packers OC Another really successful organization. Stenavich has been around the league for some time now, and even was in Michigan shortly. While not the playcaller, he has put together some really successful offenses in GB and helped to develop a talented young group.
Defensive Minded Options :
Seeing as Dart has developed ahead of schedule, | think the door may be a little more open for a defensive HC, as long as he hires a good OC. Some good options here as well.
Jesse Minter - Chargers DC. A hot name in coaching circles. Jesse Minter has led a very successful Chargers defense and Michigan defense before that. He has learned from both the Harbaugh brothers and is a bright, young mind that is sure to be a HC some day soon.
Jeff Hafley - Packers DC Another Packers coordinator. Hafley is over-qualified for the DC spot in GB, having been HC at Boston College previously, and finding success there as well. GB has had a talented defense the past 2 years, and Hafley deserves a lot of credit.
Lou Anarumo - Colts DC Anarumo may not be a name that jumps to mind, but I think he deserves a mention. Did a lot of good in Cincinnati (who's defense has certainly got worse since he's left) and is part of a very successful Colts team this season. Defense has plagued us for years, and maybe this can finally be the move to solidify things, especially given all the talent we have.
Chris Shula - Rams DC Comes from a family of football. Shula has helped to rebuild this Rams defense post-Aaron Donald and seems to be a highly respected name around the league
Wild Card Mention:
Lane Kiffin - Ole Miss HC -I DO think it deserves a mention. Probably the only college HC that we could consider, and I actually could see him taking the job.
Before you say anything: No Jon Gruden is not happening. Neither is Bill Belichick or Brian Flores.
Potential Coordinators:
If we go with a defensive mind as HC (like Spagnuolo)
1. Mike McDaniel could be a very good option for OC if fired.
If we go with an offensive mind as HC (like Kubiak, Joe Brady or Kingsbury)
1. Dennard Wilson-
Guy we went 4 hard after settling on Bowen.
-Wilson had the #1 pass defense with Philly as passing defensive coordinator
-Wilson had the #1 pass defense with Balty as passing defensive coordinator
-#2 pass defense and overall defense in 2024 with Tenn as their DC
Maybe he looks at Dex,Burns, Carter,Thibs along with Adebo and Holland and says sign me up....
Apparently the new coach in Tenn will be bringing his own guys in so he is very likely going to be available
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I think if we put odds it will likely be someone like Hafley or Kubiak.
I think if we put odds it will likely be someone like Hafley or Kubiak.
Kubiak, Brady , or Kinsbury as HC with Dennard Wilson as DC would be quite appealing.
Or Spags or Hafley as HC with McDaniel as OC.
Probably my favorite choices at the moment.
He’s McVay’s assistant head coach. McVay loves him and so does Kevin O’Connell. I think he’s a sleeper.
A potential OC name I don’t hear much is Charlie Weis Jr. He was Dart’s OC in Ole Miss, been with some big time programs, has the pedigree and his dad loves the Giants.
It is entirely timing based. Great for a less mobile QB who likes to get the ball out quick. It would be bad for Dart, as his best ability is his ability to extend plays and make “loose plays”.
Ryan thats not necessarily true.
-Beliichek had a bad first go around
-Pete Carol had a bad first go around
-Quinn had a meh first stint as HC
Spags has learned under Andy Reid the last 5-6 years and would come to a team with a lot more talent than his last HC job.
And he is very interested in becoming an HC again.
It is entirely timing based. Great for a less mobile QB who likes to get the ball out quick. It would be bad for Dart, as his best ability is his ability to extend plays and make “loose plays”.
OK, which offensive mind do you think has the best type of scheme for Dart?
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Is maybe the worst possible for for Dart.
It is entirely timing based. Great for a less mobile QB who likes to get the ball out quick. It would be bad for Dart, as his best ability is his ability to extend plays and make “loose plays”.
OK, which offensive mind do you think has the best type of scheme for Dart?
Kingsbury, Kiffin
He would certainly be one of the older coaches but not the oldest, Carrol is 73 and Reid is 67.
Spags also looks in great shape.
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Is maybe the worst possible for for Dart.
It is entirely timing based. Great for a less mobile QB who likes to get the ball out quick. It would be bad for Dart, as his best ability is his ability to extend plays and make “loose plays”.
OK, which offensive mind do you think has the best type of scheme for Dart?
Kingsbury, Kiffin
How about Kubiak or Brady?
I think either have the creativeness to incorporate more running and scrambling in their systems as well.
And a note about Anarumo for those who may not recall or be aware...he coached the secondary for the Giants under Shurmur.
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Is maybe the worst possible for for Dart.
It is entirely timing based. Great for a less mobile QB who likes to get the ball out quick. It would be bad for Dart, as his best ability is his ability to extend plays and make “loose plays”.
OK, which offensive mind do you think has the best type of scheme for Dart?
Kingsbury, Kiffin
How about Kubiak or Brady?
I think either have the creativeness to incorporate more running and scrambling in their systems as well.
Kubiak could work. Brady I am worried would be more of the same that we had with Daboll. I also don't know who he would have relationships with as DC. Kubiak has extensive experience at the NFL level and is the son of Gary Kubiak
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His days of being a HC are over
He would certainly be one of the older coaches but not the oldest, Carrol is 73 and Reid is 67.
Spags also looks in great shape.
Not the same. Carroll and Reid have long histories of being successful HCs. They could lead a team in their sleep. They’ve been HCs forever. That matters
And a note about Anarumo for those who may not recall or be aware...he coached the secondary for the Giants under Shurmur.
You have less than zero idea of whether Kiffin would coach the Giants. None. Regardless of how many Ole Miss articles you read.
I’m guessing in the end you’re right, he won’t end up with the Giants but that has to do with Mara is not going to pay him what he’s going to be paid by whatever SEC school he ends up at. That said, please stop at like you had dinner with Kiffin last night and he told you all of his inner feelings…
Has a coaching pedegree. Runs the Shanahan system. I like that.
Also I have some interest in Mike Lafleur
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Y'all need to quit fawning over Lane Kiffin. He doesn't want to coach in NJ. If he leaves Ole Miss, it won't be for the northeast.
And a note about Anarumo for those who may not recall or be aware...he coached the secondary for the Giants under Shurmur.
You have less than zero idea of whether Kiffin would coach the Giants. None. Regardless of how many Ole Miss articles you read.
I’m guessing in the end you’re right, he won’t end up with the Giants but that has to do with Mara is not going to pay him what he’s going to be paid by whatever SEC school he ends up at. That said, please stop at like you had dinner with Kiffin last night and he told you all of his inner feelings…
Actually, you're incorrect as to the first part. Not worth an internet pissing match, though. But I did not have dinner with him last night.
Why would he leave OC for the Rams when he has already dealt with NY media as OC for the Jets?
Current GB team is a bunch of frauds.
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Why would he leave OC for the Rams when he has already dealt with NY media as OC for the Jets?
He does not call plays there and McVay controls much of the design, gameplan, and him and Hafley are relatively close.
He would also get to work with Dart here and possibly elevate his stock to get a HC look in next few yrs - the Rams window with Stafford is yr to yr right now.
Mara will f it up big time.
Harbaugh hasn't even won an AFC title with a perennial MVP player at QB. Don't get me wrong I love Harbaugh too, but hello? Why is he so flawless or labeled as great? Why is Payton considered as good yet our boy Mike is average.
It makes no sense to me. I think it's echo chamber crap.
I am so desperate for a decent HC I would do anything to lose in the first round every year, so don't tell me he's going to go 11-6 every year here only to flame out in January. Honestly, that's good enough for now. We need to emerge from the wilderness not double down and go after some unproven idiot from western kentucky.
Look at McDermott's time in Buffalo. Would you sign up for that? Spags > McDermott
Spags with Dart and these pass rushers is a great mix.
I'm not sure how to separate Daboll and Kafka but Spags could take over and leave Kafka and Briscillo (sp) in place.
If Kafka staying on makes your stomach turn, I suspect Spags could land a quality OC as he's earned a ton of respect around the league. Could they retain Briscillo without retaining Kafka?
As far as McCarthy, he brings that George Siefert energy, which is still waaay better than anything we had in nearly 2 decades.
Has a coaching pedegree. Runs the Shanahan system. I like that.
Also I have some interest in Mike Lafleur
Yeah he has been reported to want to be a head coach. He might be the Ben Johnson of this hiring cycle (even over Brady)
What he is doing with Darnold is better than Brady with Josh Allen or Ben Johnson with Goff last year.
Pair him with a Dennard Wilson who has had top 3 passing defenses with 3 different teams now...and keep Bracillo/Ferentz(first good OL coach in 15 years), Tierney, Patterson, Bullen, Ghobriel ...and you FINALLY may have a solid coaching staff.
Look at McDermott's time in Buffalo. Would you sign up for that? Spags > McDermott
Spags with Dart and these pass rushers is a great mix.
I'm not sure how to separate Daboll and Kafka but Spags could take over and leave Kafka and Briscillo (sp) in place.
If Kafka staying on makes your stomach turn, I suspect Spags could land a quality OC as he's earned a ton of respect around the league. Could they retain Briscillo without retaining Kafka?
I absolutely 100% agree here but its harder to get the hot OC because nowadays they all become head coaches. Quinn got lucky getting Kingsbury. Maybe we could get lucky and get McDaniel if he is fired from Miami.
This tells me that he's leaving teams with a positive taste in their mouths.
This tells me that he's leaving teams with a positive taste in their mouths.
Yup, Kubiak feels like the Ben Johnson of this hiring cycle. With Brady not that far behind.
This tells me that he's leaving teams with a positive taste in their mouths.
Nice piece of info, thanks.
x infinity.
The romantics on this board always want people with former NYG ties to come back and make a magic carpet for the team to ride to great victories.
Stefanski found success in a doomed organization. He’ll feel right at home.
Choice A : Kubiak HC/
Dennard Wilson DC
Choice B: Spags HC/McDaniel OC
Choice C: Brady HC/
Dennard Wilson DC
Choice D: Kingsbury HC/ Dennard Wilson DC
Choice E: Kevin Stefanski HC/ Antonio Pierce DC
Stefanski has a good shot of being let go. Schwartz also could be available.