Possible big-time Offensive coordinator candidates could be available this offseason

ILChief · 11-14-2007, 08:18 AM

I think Solari will be gone (or hopefully demoted back to O-line coach where he belongs). Look at who COULD be available after the season:

Brad Childress
Norv Turner
Cam Cameron
Scott Linehan
Charlie Weiss

Any of these guys would be a HUGE upgrade as all have coordinated successful offenses. While they may not be head coaching material, it would be great to have any of them calling our plays and would be great to have with our new young QB. I'm sure all of them won't get fired (Weiss and Cameron are the least likely, IMHO).

**Bwana** · 11-14-2007, 08:23 AM

90% of the people who post on this board would be a "HUGE upgrade" to our boy Solari. I hope they make that change in the off season, even if they hire a potato to put in his position.

**Rausch** · 11-14-2007, 08:25 AM

I'm not big on Childress because I'm not big on the WCO. I think Cameron would be perfect with the talent (Gonzo, Bowe, LJ) we have...

**The Bad Guy** · 11-14-2007, 08:28 AM

I like Linehan a lot as an OC.

Childress won't be fired. They will bring McNabb there next year and fair pretty well.

TEX · 11-14-2007, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

I like Linehan a lot as an OC.

Childress won't be fired. They will bring McNabb there next year and fair pretty well.

Neither will Cameron - I don't know about Turner though. Besides, it won't matter much IMO, with Herm ultimately in charge. Why does this seem to happen to Herm frequently? How many OC's has he had during his tenure as HC here and New York?

People forget that this idiot hired Paul Hacket and Jimmy Raye for the same staff.

Pushead2 · 11-14-2007, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

I like Linehan a lot as an OC.

Childress won't be fired. They will bring McNabb there next year and fair pretty well.

I agree, he is pretty good as a OC.

Chiefnj2 · 11-14-2007, 08:32 AM

I hate the idea of demoting Solari. At the end of the day he didn't do a great job at developing players and that is what the team needs.

As far as OC's go, Herm doesn't strike me as being secure enough for a big name OC or one that isn't ultra-conservative.

TEX · 11-14-2007, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

I hate the idea of demoting Solari. At the end of the day he didn't do a great job at developing players and that is what the team needs.

As far as OC's go, Herm doesn't strike me as being secure enough for a big name OC or one that isn't ultra-conservative.

If it's just "demoting" him back to the O-line Coach position, I'm okay with that. If it's losing him all together I'm not. Gaining Herm was/is not worth losing Saundars and Solari. They were both very good that what they did under DV.

Chiefnj2 · 11-14-2007, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by TEX

If it's just "demoting" him back to the O-line Coach position, I'm okay with that. If it's losing him all together I'm not. Gaining Herm was/is not worth losing Saundars and Solari. They were both very good that what they did under DV.

Other than Waters what young players did Solari develop?

**jjchieffan** · 11-14-2007, 08:54 AM

I wonder if Saunders will be available? And if so, would he come back here? After the way thing have gone in WA this past 2 years he could be gone, and I think he has lost his profile as a top HC candidate. His best options would be either SD or here imho.

TEX · 11-14-2007, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

Other than Waters what young players did Solari develop?

Are you serious? He's been around for the previous 2 coaching staffs before this stint at OC. Developing players is only part of the deal. He coached the OL to make them solid. But I'll play along - How about successfully moving Tait from LT to RT? How about taking an "average" ubdersized center from the Bears, amd making him one of the best at his positions - fitting our offense perfectly. And now we can include said player by the name of Brian Waters that you mentioned. If you don't think that takes coaching - you need to think again.

Chiefnj2 · 11-14-2007, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by TEX

Are you serious? He's been around for the previous 2 coaching staffs before this stint at OC. Developing players is only part of the deal. He coached the OL to make them solid. But I'll play along - How about successfully moving Tait from LT to RT? How about taking an "average" ubdersized center from the Bears, amd making him one of the best at his positions - fitting our offense perfectly. And now we can include said player by the name of Brian Waters that you mentioned. If you don't think that takes coaching - you need to think again.

Tait was supposed to be a left tackle. He failed and was moved to RT. It's a demotion, not a successful move and development.

Pushead2 · 11-14-2007, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by TEX

Are you serious? He's been around for the previous 2 coaching staffs before this stint at OC. Developing players is only part of the deal. He coached the OL to make them solid. But I'll play along - How about successfully moving Tait from LT to RT? How about taking an "average" ubdersized center from the Bears, amd making him one of the best at his positions - fitting our offense perfectly. And now we can include said player by the name of Brian Waters that you mentioned. If you don't think that takes coaching - you need to think again.

I would like him to go back to O-Line coach. Our line was always a solid point, now it has gone to the shitter. ( I am aware of who we lost at the position through out the years)

Mecca · 11-14-2007, 09:02 AM

Herm will hire some schmoe he can tell what to do, not some guy who knows anything or will stand up to him.

Sure-Oz · 11-14-2007, 10:16 AM

Charlie Weiss likely will finish his contract

11-14-2007, 08:18 AM
ILChief MVP Join Date: Jan 2001 Casino cash: $7914831	Possible big-time Offensive coordinator candidates could be available this offseason I think Solari will be gone (or hopefully demoted back to O-line coach where he belongs). Look at who COULD be available after the season: Brad Childress Norv Turner Cam Cameron Scott Linehan Charlie Weiss Any of these guys would be a HUGE upgrade as all have coordinated successful offenses. While they may not be head coaching material, it would be great to have any of them calling our plays and would be great to have with our new young QB. I'm sure all of them won't get fired (Weiss and Cameron are the least likely, IMHO).
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11-14-2007, 08:28 AM	#4
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