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So you know the face of every GM, HC, OC & DC.
NFL 2016 Coach/GM News - Rumors, Firings, Hirings
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Yes.
GreyWind
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That's good because I'm rusty, what with all the promotions that have happened you can show me all the new GM, HC, OC & DCs.
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It happens when your team makes playoffs, easy to lose track when you've got other things to do...
You mean the unemployed guy? Yeah terrible idea to release him.
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Lost for words with this coaching appointment.
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What a bunch of malarkey.
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So he is one of 13 coaches to have three different head coaching gigs and his win percentage is about 30%
Sweeeeeeeet
Sweeeeeeeet
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Yeah, except that's not the criticism.
The criticism is that he did absolutely nothing to replace any of the older offensive linemen that he had. Thought he could just roll scrubs out there and succeed. Hubris.
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Dolphins hired Clyde Christensen as offensive coordinator.
Christensen had been with the Colts since 2002, serving as the offensive coordinator in 2010 and 2011. He also coordinated the Bucs offense in 2001. With Adam Gase expected to call the plays, Christensen's main role will be to help with the game plan.
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Christensen had been with the Colts since 2002, serving as the offensive coordinator in 2010 and 2011. He also coordinated the Bucs offense in 2001. With Adam Gase expected to call the plays, Christensen's main role will be to help with the game plan.
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
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It seems odd how so many people who were fired for being ordinary get picked up again to do the same job elsewhere.
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Change of scenery, change of rosters, change of working colleague....sometimes those things can work. Also, the NFL coaching world is still a pretty exclusive club.
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Colts considering signing Brian Schottenheimer as QBs coach.
Oh dear.
Oh dear.
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It's ridiculous. It's a given that a team signs a poor coach and are surprised when their team does just as poorly.
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Agree, all the coaching appointments are so 'meh''
Thats why i brought up Jim Harbaugh's name despite having a massive contract with Michigan. Surely he would be the most wanted man not currently coaching in the NFL?
Josh McDaniels has had his papers stamped if he can't get a look in with this crop of appointments.
Thats why i brought up Jim Harbaugh's name despite having a massive contract with Michigan. Surely he would be the most wanted man not currently coaching in the NFL?
Josh McDaniels has had his papers stamped if he can't get a look in with this crop of appointments.
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Coaching news of a sadder kind
Ted Marchibroda dies at age 84
INDIANAPOLIS -- Former NFL coach Ted Marchibroda charmed players with his soft-spoken personality and innovative concepts.
Fans appreciated his down-to-earth descriptions and ability to win games.
On Saturday, the NFL lost one of its great innovators. After confirming the death with his family, the Indianapolis Colts announced that Marchibroda died at age 84.
He coached the Colts twice, for five years in Baltimore and four years in Indianapolis, and is the only man to have coached both Baltimore franchises, the Colts and Ravens. He was probably one of the few who could have been accepted by both communities after the Colts' move from Baltimore.
"Ted was as humble as they come, and he represented the Colts and our community with class both off the field and on," Colts owner Jim Irsay said in a statement. "He was beloved by many, and will be sorely missed."
Marchibroda was a masterful coach.
He accepted the Baltimore Colts job in 1975 and immediately led them to three consecutive AFC East titles. He lost that job after the 1979 season, but his career was still taking off.
Marchibroda bounced around the NFL for almost a decade as an assistant with the Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions and Philadelphia Eagles. In 1987, he was hired by Marv Levy in Buffalo, which is where Marchibroda introduced the groundbreaking K-Gun offense. The Bills used that version of the no-huddle offense to win four straight AFC championships, and the principles are still used in today's more modern offenses.
In 1992, the Colts, now in Indy, gave Marchibroda a second chance, and he again had instant success. The Colts went 9-7 in his first season, after going 1-15 in 1991. In 1995, Marchibroda almost pulled off a seemingly impossible run through the playoffs by leading the Colts to wins at San Diego and Kansas City before losing at Pittsburgh after Jim Harbaugh's Hail Mary pass fell incomplete on the game's final play.
Marchibroda went 71-58 in nine seasons with the Colts and 2-4 in the playoffs. He was the first head coach inducted into Indy's Ring of Honor.
In 1996, Marchibroda returned to Baltimore, this time to lead the Ravens, becoming their first head coach.
There, he was not as successful, going 14-31-1 in three seasons, but he was just as appreciated by those in the locker room and around the organization.
"Ted is a founding father of the Ravens," Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome said in a statement. "He was a tremendous competitor and a tough man with a gentle soul. In a way, he set the Ravens' path. He wanted players who owned what he called 'a football temperament.' Those are players who love all aspects of the game: the mental part, lifting weights, practice and the physicality."
Marchibroda returned to Indianapolis in 1999 and spent the next seven seasons working the Colts' radio broadcasts, where he became a fan favorite.
Marchibroda's legacy goes far deeper than wins and losses. In 1975, he hired Bill Belichick as an assistant for $25 per week.
"It's with a real heavy heart that I stand here," the New England Patriots coach said after a 27-20 playoff victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. "I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for Ted Marchibroda. He gave me a great opportunity. I learned so much from him, a lot of X's and O's, but it really isn't about the X's and O's."
In 1953, Marchibroda was Pittsburgh's first-round draft pick, No. 5 overall. The promising young quarterback served in the Army in 1954, and when he returned in 1955, he had to beat out Johnny Unitas for a roster spot.
Marchibroda won that battle but never played another down after 1957.
Still, his short playing career led to another career that would keep him in football for decades -- coaching.
Marchibroda started out as a backfield coach with Washington from 1961 to 1965. He joined George Allen's staff with the Los Angeles Rams in 1966 and moved with Allen to the Redskins in 1971.
After spending four seasons as the offensive coordinator, Marchibroda got the Colts job.
"The guys like me who played for Ted here in Baltimore will always be tied together," former running back Lydell Mitchell said. "Whenever we got together, we had a great time as teammates, and Ted was a big part of that. We will sorely miss him."
Marchibroda played college football at St. Bonaventure and the University of Detroit and led the nation in total offense in 1952 with Detroit.
He finished his NFL playing career by completing 172 of 385 passes for 2,169 yards with 16 touchdowns and 29 interceptions with the Steelers and Chicago Cardinals.
He is survived by his wife, Ann; daughters Jodi and Lonni; and sons Ted Jr. and Robert.
"He had a proud history not just with the Colts, but also as a player, coach and broadcaster for over half a century with the NFL," Irsay said. "Ted was an innovator."
Ted Marchibroda dies at age 84
INDIANAPOLIS -- Former NFL coach Ted Marchibroda charmed players with his soft-spoken personality and innovative concepts.
Fans appreciated his down-to-earth descriptions and ability to win games.
On Saturday, the NFL lost one of its great innovators. After confirming the death with his family, the Indianapolis Colts announced that Marchibroda died at age 84.
He coached the Colts twice, for five years in Baltimore and four years in Indianapolis, and is the only man to have coached both Baltimore franchises, the Colts and Ravens. He was probably one of the few who could have been accepted by both communities after the Colts' move from Baltimore.
"Ted was as humble as they come, and he represented the Colts and our community with class both off the field and on," Colts owner Jim Irsay said in a statement. "He was beloved by many, and will be sorely missed."
Marchibroda was a masterful coach.
He accepted the Baltimore Colts job in 1975 and immediately led them to three consecutive AFC East titles. He lost that job after the 1979 season, but his career was still taking off.
Marchibroda bounced around the NFL for almost a decade as an assistant with the Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions and Philadelphia Eagles. In 1987, he was hired by Marv Levy in Buffalo, which is where Marchibroda introduced the groundbreaking K-Gun offense. The Bills used that version of the no-huddle offense to win four straight AFC championships, and the principles are still used in today's more modern offenses.
In 1992, the Colts, now in Indy, gave Marchibroda a second chance, and he again had instant success. The Colts went 9-7 in his first season, after going 1-15 in 1991. In 1995, Marchibroda almost pulled off a seemingly impossible run through the playoffs by leading the Colts to wins at San Diego and Kansas City before losing at Pittsburgh after Jim Harbaugh's Hail Mary pass fell incomplete on the game's final play.
Marchibroda went 71-58 in nine seasons with the Colts and 2-4 in the playoffs. He was the first head coach inducted into Indy's Ring of Honor.
In 1996, Marchibroda returned to Baltimore, this time to lead the Ravens, becoming their first head coach.
There, he was not as successful, going 14-31-1 in three seasons, but he was just as appreciated by those in the locker room and around the organization.
"Ted is a founding father of the Ravens," Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome said in a statement. "He was a tremendous competitor and a tough man with a gentle soul. In a way, he set the Ravens' path. He wanted players who owned what he called 'a football temperament.' Those are players who love all aspects of the game: the mental part, lifting weights, practice and the physicality."
Marchibroda returned to Indianapolis in 1999 and spent the next seven seasons working the Colts' radio broadcasts, where he became a fan favorite.
Marchibroda's legacy goes far deeper than wins and losses. In 1975, he hired Bill Belichick as an assistant for $25 per week.
"It's with a real heavy heart that I stand here," the New England Patriots coach said after a 27-20 playoff victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. "I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for Ted Marchibroda. He gave me a great opportunity. I learned so much from him, a lot of X's and O's, but it really isn't about the X's and O's."
In 1953, Marchibroda was Pittsburgh's first-round draft pick, No. 5 overall. The promising young quarterback served in the Army in 1954, and when he returned in 1955, he had to beat out Johnny Unitas for a roster spot.
Marchibroda won that battle but never played another down after 1957.
Still, his short playing career led to another career that would keep him in football for decades -- coaching.
Marchibroda started out as a backfield coach with Washington from 1961 to 1965. He joined George Allen's staff with the Los Angeles Rams in 1966 and moved with Allen to the Redskins in 1971.
After spending four seasons as the offensive coordinator, Marchibroda got the Colts job.
"The guys like me who played for Ted here in Baltimore will always be tied together," former running back Lydell Mitchell said. "Whenever we got together, we had a great time as teammates, and Ted was a big part of that. We will sorely miss him."
Marchibroda played college football at St. Bonaventure and the University of Detroit and led the nation in total offense in 1952 with Detroit.
He finished his NFL playing career by completing 172 of 385 passes for 2,169 yards with 16 touchdowns and 29 interceptions with the Steelers and Chicago Cardinals.
He is survived by his wife, Ann; daughters Jodi and Lonni; and sons Ted Jr. and Robert.
"He had a proud history not just with the Colts, but also as a player, coach and broadcaster for over half a century with the NFL," Irsay said. "Ted was an innovator."
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Eagles hired Jim Schwartz as defensive coordinator.
He hasn't put pen to paper yet but an agreement is in place. Schwartz last coached in 2014 when he served under Doug Marrone as the Bills' defensive coordinator. Steve Spagnuolo was also considered for the job but the Giants wouldn't give the Eagles permission to interview him. Schwartz interviewed for the Jaguars' defensive coordinator opening on Monday but ultimately chose to team up with Doug Pederson in Philadelphia. The Eagles will transition into a 4-3 scheme under Schwartz.
Source: Don Banks on Twitter
He hasn't put pen to paper yet but an agreement is in place. Schwartz last coached in 2014 when he served under Doug Marrone as the Bills' defensive coordinator. Steve Spagnuolo was also considered for the job but the Giants wouldn't give the Eagles permission to interview him. Schwartz interviewed for the Jaguars' defensive coordinator opening on Monday but ultimately chose to team up with Doug Pederson in Philadelphia. The Eagles will transition into a 4-3 scheme under Schwartz.
Source: Don Banks on Twitter
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49ers will interview Texans LBs coach Mike Vrabel for their open defensive coordinator position.
Reports surfaced Monday saying there was a "strong possibility" current DC Eric Mangini would be retained, but San Francisco is apparently still looking at other options. A First-Team All-Pro and three-time Super Bowl champ as a linebacker with the Patriots, Vrabel has been the LBs coach in Houston since 2014. With just two seasons of position coach experience in the NFL, hiring Vrabel as coordinator would be a shocking move.
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Reports surfaced Monday saying there was a "strong possibility" current DC Eric Mangini would be retained, but San Francisco is apparently still looking at other options. A First-Team All-Pro and three-time Super Bowl champ as a linebacker with the Patriots, Vrabel has been the LBs coach in Houston since 2014. With just two seasons of position coach experience in the NFL, hiring Vrabel as coordinator would be a shocking move.
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Chiefs promoted Brad Childress to offensive coordinator.
He'll replace Doug Pederson, who moved to Philadelphia to become the Eagles' head coach. "Chilly" turns 60 this offseason and has spent the last three seasons as the Chiefs' "spread game analyst," or an offensive consultant. He last coordinated the Browns' offense in 2012, a year in which Cleveland finished 24th in points scored and 25th in total yards. Andy Reid will continue to call plays and lead the Chiefs' offense in 2016.
He'll replace Doug Pederson, who moved to Philadelphia to become the Eagles' head coach. "Chilly" turns 60 this offseason and has spent the last three seasons as the Chiefs' "spread game analyst," or an offensive consultant. He last coordinated the Browns' offense in 2012, a year in which Cleveland finished 24th in points scored and 25th in total yards. Andy Reid will continue to call plays and lead the Chiefs' offense in 2016.
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NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports the Lions will retain Jim Bob Cooter as offensive coordinator.
This was widely expected after the team retained coach Jim Caldwell. In fact, the opportunity to keep Cooter and DC Teryl Austin likely was a factor in the decision to keep Caldwell around. Cooter worked magic with Matthew Stafford after taking over as coordinator. Stafford had 19 touchdowns to just two interceptions in the team's final eight games.
Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter
This was widely expected after the team retained coach Jim Caldwell. In fact, the opportunity to keep Cooter and DC Teryl Austin likely was a factor in the decision to keep Caldwell around. Cooter worked magic with Matthew Stafford after taking over as coordinator. Stafford had 19 touchdowns to just two interceptions in the team's final eight games.
Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter
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Titans hired Terry Robiskie as offensive coordinator.
The 61-year-old has been on an NFL coaching staff for all but one season since 1982. He coordinated the Los Angeles Raiders offense from 1989-1992 and had a one-year stint as coordinator with the Browns in 2004. He had been the Falcons WRs coach since 2008. Robiskie is a well-respected position coach, but this is yet another underwhelming coaching hire for the Titans. The staff under Mike Mularkey has the look of a one-and-done group.
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Source: Paul Kuharsky on Twitter
The 61-year-old has been on an NFL coaching staff for all but one season since 1982. He coordinated the Los Angeles Raiders offense from 1989-1992 and had a one-year stint as coordinator with the Browns in 2004. He had been the Falcons WRs coach since 2008. Robiskie is a well-respected position coach, but this is yet another underwhelming coaching hire for the Titans. The staff under Mike Mularkey has the look of a one-and-done group.
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Source: Paul Kuharsky on Twitter
David Shaw would be another college coach highly sought after.
