NFL Coaching Changes
On the way to work this morning the classic rock morning show was debating who should be next coach of the Cowboys. After ripping Chan Gailey for about 5 minutes (concluding with "thank God that guy's not coaching anywhere any more") they got down to their list:
1. Cowher (although they recognized they'd never get him out of retirement)
2. Stoops
3. Sneaky Pete Carroll (with the understanding that he's already shown he can't coach in the NFL).
This discussion went on for about 15 minutes and they never mentioned Mack Brown. That really says something that they didn't even think of their hometown coach, and it shows what people think of him down here.
One person not on the list is Lane Kiffin. Personally, I think this could work out well. The guy grew up around the NFL and he's been coaching for 7 years. At 31 he's young enough to have the energy to work 100 hour weeks in order to establish his reputation. The biggest thing against Kiffin is his roster. With Jerry Porter and Randy Moss things are never going to go smoothly, and does anybody really think they've got a QB? If he's lucky he'll be able to keep the defense playing as well as they did this year while finding a way to put some points on the board.
I wonder what Whisenhunt thinks about taking over the Cardinals now? Sure they've got a good offensive nucleus, but I'd rather be coaching the Steelers or Cowboys. Despite the hassles of working with Jerry Jones, I think Dallas is still one of the best NFL coaching jobs. It will be interesting to see what college coaches are interested in making the jump. Whoever gets the job will be taking over a solid playoff contender and should have a good chance for success.
So who gets the Dallas job, and will Kiffin be any good?
Have a nice day,
Fite
1. Cowher (although they recognized they'd never get him out of retirement)
2. Stoops
3. Sneaky Pete Carroll (with the understanding that he's already shown he can't coach in the NFL).
This discussion went on for about 15 minutes and they never mentioned Mack Brown. That really says something that they didn't even think of their hometown coach, and it shows what people think of him down here.
One person not on the list is Lane Kiffin. Personally, I think this could work out well. The guy grew up around the NFL and he's been coaching for 7 years. At 31 he's young enough to have the energy to work 100 hour weeks in order to establish his reputation. The biggest thing against Kiffin is his roster. With Jerry Porter and Randy Moss things are never going to go smoothly, and does anybody really think they've got a QB? If he's lucky he'll be able to keep the defense playing as well as they did this year while finding a way to put some points on the board.
I wonder what Whisenhunt thinks about taking over the Cardinals now? Sure they've got a good offensive nucleus, but I'd rather be coaching the Steelers or Cowboys. Despite the hassles of working with Jerry Jones, I think Dallas is still one of the best NFL coaching jobs. It will be interesting to see what college coaches are interested in making the jump. Whoever gets the job will be taking over a solid playoff contender and should have a good chance for success.
So who gets the Dallas job, and will Kiffin be any good?
Have a nice day,
Fite
Things you learn watching this video:
1. Treat your mother right.
2. Mr. T can't dance.
Posted by
Fite |
January 23, 2007 at 9:50 AM
Here are a few more links for you:
I nominate this guy for tough bastard of the year.
For you lawyers out there, Fulbright is doing something either out of the goodness of their heart, or so that you can now live at the office.
This guy really knows how to go hoggin'.
Posted by
Fite |
January 23, 2007 at 11:02 AM
Going back to reality shows real quick... poker after dark on nbc (comes on at 2 am here in Tucson) is a must-watch this week... matusow, hellmuth, ivey, and farha are at the table (with 2 other guys)... matusow and hellmuth alone are enough to make it interesting... ivey couldn't be more boring if he tried.
And i don't think anyone who's 31 is ready to coach in the nfl, unless you dominated the league as a player yourself.
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stats |
January 23, 2007 at 5:51 PM
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