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[Peak]

Okay...so when a coach is fired we tend to see/hear thinigs from players wishing him well.  I haven't heard a peep from anyone on the team yet in social media.  The most I've seen is this one...

Albright: I can tell you I know a Browns player who directly compared Hue Jackson to Michael Scott

Any guesses? 

 

[Bojang0301]

Interesting that both OC’s who have been fired this year have been replaced with guys who served under BA: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=p6ya-08Ize4

 

[thecardiackid]

Interesting that both OC’s who have been fired this year have been replaced with guys who served under BA: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=p6ya-08Ize4

thx for that.  we need some good karma on the north coast.

 

[Bracie Smathers]

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Who will be the Cleveland Browns next full time Head Coach? (@betonline_ag):

• Sean McVay +200
  
• Lincoln Riley +225
  
• Zac Taylor +550
  
• John DeFilippo +650
  
• Dan Campbell +750
  
• Brian Flores +750
  
• Dave Toub +800
  
• Jim Harbaugh +1200
  
• Bill Belichick +2000
  

11:46 AM - 29 Oct 2018

 

[msommer]

Nothing wrong with swinging for the fences. The last thing you want to do is rehire a failed NFL coach. Failed at HC, OC or DC doesn't matter. Stay velar of recycled garbage. More times than not it is a recipe for mediocrity.  I'm sure the Jeff Fisher weasel is making calls but he's a known loser. Rarely will you ever get a Belicheck. Bring new blood, new ideas into the game.

Technically, the Browns had Belichick already.....

(And this was before his first, and only, failure, the Browns)

? 

 

[DallasDMac]

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Who will be the Cleveland Browns next full time Head Coach? (@betonline_ag):

• Sean McVay +200
  
• Lincoln Riley +225
  
• Zac Taylor +550
  
• John DeFilippo +650
  
• Dan Campbell +750
  
• Brian Flores +750
  
• Dave Toub +800
  
• Jim Harbaugh +1200
  
• Bill Belichick +2000
  

11:46 AM - 29 Oct 2018

Sean McVay? As in coach of the 8-0 Rams? Why would he leave a team where he is having great success to come to the Browns? I have to assume I missed something in the news or whatever? Because this makes zero sense to me.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

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Who will be the Cleveland Browns next full time Head Coach? (@betonline_ag):

• Sean McVay +200
  
• Lincoln Riley +225
  
• Zac Taylor +550
  
• John DeFilippo +650
  
• Dan Campbell +750
  
• Brian Flores +750
  
• Dave Toub +800
  
• Jim Harbaugh +1200
  
• Bill Belichick +2000
  

11:46 AM - 29 Oct 2018

Why is Sean McVay the favorite? 

 

[Random]

Williams is not even being considered?

 

[Bracie Smathers]

Why is Sean McVay the favorite? 

ANY list of potential head coach hires in October for the next season is basically a stupidity tax.  Whoever put out that list probably figured that idiots would recognize McVay and Belichick and think, oh no way would the Browns stand a shot at McVay or Belichick but I'll put $20 on Bill since the return would be $400,000 even if he stands no chance.  The people who put out the list know psychology of the moron betters because they know they'll never pay a dime on any of the sucker bets but you can be sure that a couple of hundred people will lay down something and they deserve to lose their money.

Williams is not even being considered?

He is/will be.   He's got the best shot right now since he's got a half a season and he only has to do better than Hue to get his name in the hat.  

I think he's got a good shot to keep the job if he handles things right.

He's got to keep Baker healthy, he has got to do a better job of clock management to compliment the defense, he simply has to do a better job than Hue of reducing penalties.  

He can do it, he's got a great opportunity.  No one should expect a winning record but if he keeps things close and doesn't lose the team and eaks out a few tough wins, yeah he can force Jimmy to let him keep the job heading into next year.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

ANY list of potential head coach hires in October for the next season is basically a stupidity tax.  Whoever put out that list probably figured that idiots would recognize McVay and Belichick and think, oh no way would the Browns stand a shot at McVay or Belichick but I'll put $20 on Bill since the return would be $400,000 even if he stands no chance.  The people who put out the list know psychology of the moron betters because they know they'll never pay a dime on any of the sucker bets but you can be sure that a couple of hundred people will lay down something and they deserve to lose their money.

But by that logic the McVey odds should be much longer to sucker people in.

 

[Peak]

ANY list of potential head coach hires in October for the next season is basically a stupidity tax.  Whoever put out that list probably figured that idiots would recognize McVay and Belichick and think, oh no way would the Browns stand a shot at McVay or Belichick but I'll put $20 on Bill since the return would be $400,000 even if he stands no chance.  The people who put out the list know psychology of the moron betters because they know they'll never pay a dime on any of the sucker bets but you can be sure that a couple of hundred people will lay down something and they deserve to lose their money.

It's to drum up clickbait and conspiracy.  McVay is an Ohio Guy (born in Dayton and went to Miami University in Oxford, OH).  Every time the CLE HC spot opens up, the top names on the initial lists are composed of OH Guys.  Throw in the fact that prior to the combine earlier this year, Baker was spotted sitting next to McVay on the flight to Indy.  Speculation is there is a bit of a mentor/mentee relationship there after that trip.  Take it for what you will.

On a Southwest flight from L.A. to Indianapolis for the combine, Rams coach Sean McVay took his seat then looked up to see Mayfield standing there smiling, motioning towards the middle seat. They spent the next couple of hours talking ball.

“I don’t know how much I can say here without getting in trouble,” McVay says. “But he’s got a presence and a swag I respect, in terms of being a competitor. You talk about bringing guys with you and raising the level of play, he does that. Didn’t seem like any moment was too big for him. You can see he’s a likable guy, I bet his teammates love him, comfortable swag where it’s not a cockiness. It’s a confidence.”

After the first hour, there was a lull in the conversation. Then McVay turned to Mayfield: “So tell me about this Oklahoma offense.”

Having said that, it's a pipedream designed for clickbait.  New odds that came out last night have McVay moving down the list with the young gun coaches shooting to the top (Riley, Taylor):

Zac Taylor +200
Lincoln Riley +225
John DeFilippo +650
Sean McVay +750
Dan Campbell +750
Brian Flores +750
Dave Toub +1000
Jim Harbaugh +1400
Gregg Williams +1600
Bill Belichick +2000


I like Taylor (Rams QB Coach), Riley, and Toub.  Flip would be interesting, if he's willing to come back.  He had to suffer through another one of our darker times with a HC.

I'm not a big Williams as HC fan.  He's fine for the interim and finish out the year, but I think he's one of those guys who is better suited as a DC than a HC.  With that said, whoever is the new HC will want to bring in his coordinators.  If it's a young college type, then there is a chance Williams stays on as DC.  But those relationships need to be explored a bit prior to hiring/retaining just to make sure they can work together.

 

[Bracie Smathers]

But by that logic the McVey odds should be much longer to sucker people in.

His name at the top with low odds generates interest because people are wondering, hmmn 'Why's his name even mentioned?  And the social media ball gets rolling, clicks/retweets etc.

Twitter went nuts over it and the media picked up on it because of social media to the point where McVay actually had to respond.

Sean McVay: I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else

And YOU are actually asking why he's top name on the list so the list gets passed along and more people see it and are calculating odds whereas if it had boring names and low odds/rates of return it wouldn't spark any movement.

 

[Bracie Smathers]

It's to drum up clickbait and conspiracy.  McVay is an Ohio Guy (born in Dayton and went to Miami University in Oxford, OH).  Every time the CLE HC spot opens up, the top names on the initial lists are composed of OH Guys.

Yep,  they've already thrown out Urben Myer and Josh McDaniels as knee-jerk names that also get kicked around when the Browns make a coaching change.

 

[MAC_32]

His name at the top with low odds generates interest because people are wondering, hmmn 'Why's his name even mentioned?  And the social media ball gets rolling, clicks/retweets etc.

Twitter went nuts over it and the media picked up on it because of social media to the point where McVay actually had to respond.

Sean McVay: I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else

And YOU are actually asking why he's top name on the list so the list gets passed along and more people see it and are calculating odds whereas if it had boring names and low odds/rates of return it wouldn't spark any movement.

That actually wasn't what I was asking at all.  I was asking myself why you copied and pasted that stupid thing I saw in twitter in here.  

 

[Bobcat10]

I just want to know that @wadegarrettis ok still.  Happy Hueday!

 

[Bracie Smathers]

MMQB, Haley was in charge of using and developing and teaching his players, gameplanning and calling his own plays.

Dysfunction in Cleveland That Preceded Jackson and Haley Firings, Rumors Ahead of Trade Deadline

...the fact that Jackson hadn’t been involved in teaching, building or gameplanning the offense all along—a result of giving Haley the autonomy he was promised—led to the players having credibility issues with the head coach.

...Haley just seemed to do his own thing. 

 

[Bobcat10]

Guys, for one day, bury the hatchet and rejoice that Huecifer is gone. You can pick up the feud tomorrow.

We have guests stopping by the thread today, let's put on at least the facade that we all get along. Except @daveR of course

I hear daveR has been busy packing boxes and cleaning out Hue's office.

 

[Peak]

I just want to know that @wadegarrettis ok still.  Happy Hueday!

Saw this yesterday and

The last few days will be cemented in CLE history...Yesterday was Lue's Day, Today is Hue's Day, Tomorrow is Tuesday!

 

[Joe Bryant]

Please drop all the back and forth talk taking shots at each other and keep it focused 100% on Football.

 

[beer 30]

Please drop all the back and forth talk taking shots at each other and keep it focused 100% on Football.

The kids are cool Joe, we do this all the time. Nobody notices because there are like 8 of us and well, the Brown's

See? I told you guys we were having guests over

 

[Joe Bryant]

The kids are cool Joe, we do this all the time. Nobody notices because there are like 8 of us and well, the Brown's

Please don't. There are other people reading the thread reporting it and asking that we keep it on football. I agree 100% with them. 

 

[nittanylion]

Please don't. There are other people reading the thread reporting it and asking that we keep it on football. I agree 100% with them. 

Hi Joe, 

I don't want to step on any toes here, but since the very beginning, one particular aspect of these 'Team Threads' that's different from other threads in the SP, is the banter between homers, which takes all sorts of forms. I've been around for a great long time, and as long as I've been here, no one has stepped in to regulate homers being homers. I know and respect that it's your town, but in a sense, playing the heavy regarding some of the interplay going on between thread regulars who have been engaging in these type of dialogues for such a long time, with no admonition, seems like the town police going into someone's home, and telling them how to behave. Due to how long it's been going on, and how it's the nature of homers both on message boards and IRL (think sports bar conversations), to interact this way...I'm not saying you're being heavy handed, but it feels like a bit of a reach, where it's not as big of a deal as you might think. Sometimes, it might be OK to respond to those complaining by telling them that you appreciate their concerns, but as long as it's just harmless 'homers being homers'' that's part of the dynamic of these particular threads, and unless it starts going over the line, it's OK. Team Threads are unique in that sense, and I think a lighter hand in them , when it comes to how Thread regulars/homers are interacting, might not be the worst idea. Just my 2 cents.

 

[Joe Bryant]

Hi Joe, 

I don't want to step on any toes here, but since the very beginning, one particular aspect of these 'Team Threads' that's different from other threads in the SP, is the banter between homers, which takes all sorts of forms. I've been around for a great long time, and as long as I've been here, no one has stepped in to regulate homers being homers. I know and respect that it's your town, but in a sense, playing the heavy regarding some of the interplay going on between thread regulars who have been engaging in these type of dialogues for such a long time, with no admonition, seems like the town police going into someone's home, and telling them how to behave. Due to how long it's been going on, and how it's the nature of homers both on message boards and IRL (think sports bar conversations), to interact this way...I'm not saying you're being heavy handed, but it feels like a bit of a reach, where it's not as big of a deal as you might think. Sometimes, it might be OK to respond to those complaining by telling them that you appreciate their concerns, but as long as it's just harmless 'homers being homers'' that's part of the dynamic of these particular threads, and unless it starts going over the line, it's OK. Team Threads are unique in that sense, and I think a lighter hand in them , when it comes to how Thread regulars/homers are interacting, might not be the worst idea. Just my 2 cents.

Thanks for the feedback.

I asked the guys "Please drop all the back and forth talk taking shots at each other and keep it focused 100% on Football." That's as nice and light as I know how to do. If that's being "the heavy", not sure what to say. 

Thanks to all contributing for helping make these boards great. We've got a ton of super smart and passionate folks here. Which is exactly why people are asking that we keep it on Football. It's an exciting time especially for Cleveland in particular I think. 

 

[Bobcat10]

Must be some deleted posts up in here.

Glad we weren't in the Demaryus sweepstakes even at that price.  I'll pass on Tate for a 3rd.  Nice work by Lions and Broncos.  I'm probably on a low populated island with this, but I'm still miffed we traded Gordon.  Hopefully we can use that pick to move up when we want to.

 

[thecardiackid]

Thanks for the feedback.

I asked the guys "Please drop all the back and forth talk taking shots at each other and keep it focused 100% on Football." That's as nice and light as I know how to do. If that's being "the heavy", not sure what to say. 

Thanks to all contributing for helping make these boards great. We've got a ton of super smart and passionate folks here. Which is exactly why people are asking that we keep it on Football. It's an exciting time especially for Cleveland in particular I think. 

I was going to comment something very similar to @nittanylion , but he/she nailed it.   Yea, there's a little back and forth between us (8 lol) occasionally, but it's ALWAYS football related.   With all the news and changes in CLE recently, it's understandable there are more "visitors" here now.  I agree all of us should have an open mind in these team threads.  Especially when they're 400+ pages long and growing.

IMO the team threads with their local takes are the best part of the pool. 

 

[MAC_32]

Must be some deleted posts up in here.

Glad we weren't in the Demaryus sweepstakes even at that price.  I'll pass on Tate for a 3rd.  Nice work by Lions and Broncos.  I'm probably on a low populated island with this, but I'm still miffed we traded Gordon.  Hopefully we can use that pick to move up when we want to.

It wasn't ever going to work here with Gordon.  And to spin it to a positive - moving him arguably expedited yesterday's events.  Can't imagine that offense would go south that quickly had he still been around.  Demaryius and Tate are good fits where they ended up and for reasonable prices, but neither of them would have much impact here.  We need someone that does their work down field.  That isn't either one of them.

 

[The Man With No Name]

With the 6th pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, The Cleveland Browns select ..........................

 

[Peak]

Really hoping for Gareon Conley or some DB to help out that depleted unit.  I've heard rumblings of a Dawson reunion and wouldn't be against that either.  The trade values for Cooper, Thomas, and Tate are ridiculously high.  Would've been nice to grab a WR, but don't see that happening.  There's always Garcon.  

 

[Peak]

Conversation in the other Cleveland/Jackson firing thread brought me to post some of these articles here.  Some misinformed people, or those who think the latest conflicts in Cleveland are knee jerk reactions.  For those following, we know this couldn't continue.  For those not following and just saying "Cleveland will be Cleveland", please take some time and get up to speed.

Why did Hue have to go  

Todd's first PC with the Browns - Feb 2018

Signs of issues in Training Camp

SI version of the conflict

Latest article with a few "unnamed sources

I'm sure there are more out there, but hopefully you can see how the personality conflicts were called out when Haley was hired and followed through until yesterday.  There are other sources and comments that add to the narrative, but I think these stand out as pretty good representations of the "infighting".

 

[beer 30]

Thanks for the feedback.

I asked the guys "Please drop all the back and forth talk taking shots at each other and keep it focused 100% on Football." That's as nice and light as I know how to do. If that's being "the heavy", not sure what to say. 

Thanks to all contributing for helping make these boards great. We've got a ton of super smart and passionate folks here. Which is exactly why people are asking that we keep it on Football. It's an exciting time especially for Cleveland in particular I think. 

Easy there big guy, easy...

It wasn't ever going to work here with Gordon.  And to spin it to a positive - moving him arguably expedited yesterday's events.  Can't imagine that offense would go south that quickly had he still been around.  Demaryius and Tate are good fits where they ended up and for reasonable prices, but neither of them would have much impact here.  We need someone that does their work down field.  That isn't either one of them.

I was thinking this yesterday as events unfolded. That was when Dorsey really took control IMO. Gordon had been the untouchable one for so long, that moved signaled to me that Haslam, while he might have had some input, wasn't dictating to the GM. Same as yesterday, rumblings around that Jimmy wanted to keep Hue but ultimately left it up to Dorsey and I'm guessing John couldn't sprint to his office quick enough to have the locks changed on the facility. Jimmy might have said the HC still reports to him but make no mistake, the next guy that doesn't have the interim tag will report to John Dorsey. That's the only way this thing is ever going to work.

 

[Joe Bryant]

Easy there big guy, easy...

I was thinking this yesterday as events unfolded. That was when Dorsey really took control IMO. Gordon had been the untouchable one for so long, that moved signaled to me that Haslam, while he might have had some input, wasn't dictating to the GM. Same as yesterday, rumblings around that Jimmy wanted to keep Hue but ultimately left it up to Dorsey and I'm guessing John couldn't sprint to his office quick enough to have the locks changed on the facility. Jimmy might have said the HC still reports to him but make no mistake, the next guy that doesn't have the interim tag will report to John Dorsey. That's the only way this thing is ever going to work.

Thanks. I think how this shakes out is going to be super interesting. 

 

[amnesiac]

where to begin...

some good natured ribbing should be expected in this thread.  we do, after all, share the trauma of being fans of this dysfunctional franchise. 

i will be the first to admit that while i try to take things in stride for the most part, there probably have been times i’ve gone over the line. 

for that, i do apologize.  you guys are my virtual football family.  

 

[Peak]

where to begin...

some good natured ribbing should be expected in this thread.  we do, after all, share the trauma of being fans of this dysfunctional franchise. 

i will be the first to admit that while i try to take things in stride for the most part, there probably have been times i’ve gone over the line. 

for that, i do apologize.  you guys are my virtual football family.  

Apology not accepted!!!!  

Nah, j/k.  We're usually on the same side in most discussions.  So you're good with me!  

There has to be some debates and tense situations at times, otherwise it'd be a pretty boring forum.  Kind of like the Steelers thread.  

I think we've got some good folks here overall and tend to get along because we're all part of the same dysfunctional virtual football family.

 

[The Man With No Name]

There is misinformed people and information all around. I've seen many player threads where people say he (head coaches name) drafted the player or cut/traded the player, when it's The General Manager that is the only one that can do that. Sure the Head Coach can and does have some input on things like Gruden did when Reggie McKenzie asked him about trading Cooper for a 1st round pick. There is only one Belichick. He does buy the groceries.

 

[ghostguy123]

I would bet any amount of money Greg Williams is not our head coach in 2019

 

[thecardiackid]

I would bet any amount of money Greg Williams is not our head coach in 2019

I think it was the best option available to Dorsey.  Hue was gone, and Haley has consistently proven to be difficult to get along with - both w/ players and peers.  And while not perfect, the D is at least outplaying the O thus far.

RE: Williams.  I'm good with it and if he can manage to put out this dumpster fire and maybe win 4ish games, he will be considered.   I can get past the bounty gate.  I'm sure he wasn't the first, but probably the last DC to do something stupid.  I will say I heard a former Williams player interviewed, and he said he's a hell of a motivator - said his guys would "run through walls" for him, and then another one if asked.  

Let's see how we play next week. 

 

[Peak]

Cross-Posting with the other Hue/Haley thread...

20 years of dysfunction.....

Name Term[N 2] G W L T W% Notes GM Owners
Chris Palmer 1999–2000 32 5 27 0 0.156 Dwight Clark Al Lerner
Butch Davis 2001–2004 58 24 34 0 0.414 Hired by Owner to be HC/GM Butch Davis (2002) Al Lerner, Randy Lerner (2002)
Terry Robiskie 2004 6 1 5 0 0.167 Interim Coach after Butch quit No GM Randy Lerner
Romeo Crennel 2005–2008 64 24 40 0 0.375 Selected by Owner Phil Savage (2005) Randy Lerner
Eric Mangini 2009–2010 32 10 22 0 0.313 Hired by Owner, GM was picked by HC George Kokinis (2009), Tom Heckert (2010) Randy Lerner
Pat Shurmur 2011–2012 32 9 23 0 0.281 Hired by President of Football Ops (Holmgren) Tom Heckert Randy Lerner, Jimmy Haslam (2012)
Rob Chudzinski 2013 16 4 12 0 0.25 Hired by President of Football Ops (Banner) Michael Lombardi Jimmy Haslam
Mike Pettine 2014–2015 32 10 22 0 0.313 Forced onto Farmer by Owner Ray Farmer Jimmy Haslam
Hue Jackson 2016–2018 35 3 36 1 0.088 Hue forced onto both GMs Sashi Brown(2016), John Dorsey Jimmy Haslam


 

Update - Found this on Twitter which goes into a little more detail than I did above....Don't open unless you want to smash your PC in an "OfficeSpace" type montage.  Chart of Sadness

 

[amnesiac]

here's how i imagine it went down:

Dorsey:  "The inmates aren't going to run the asylum anymore."

Haslam:  "Prove it."

Dorsey:  "Hold my beer."

 

[amnesiac]

also, Dorsey had the courage to trade away a guy HE signed just a few months ago.

he's not just going to stand around "hoping" things get better.

i agree with whoever said it earlier, this firing was a statement by Dorsey that he's not accepting mediocrity from anyone, and i believe that includes him, too.

 

[ghostguy123]

I think it was the best option available to Dorsey.  Hue was gone, and Haley has consistently proven to be difficult to get along with - both w/ players and peers.  And while not perfect, the D is at least outplaying the O thus far.

RE: Williams.  I'm good with it and if he can manage to put out this dumpster fire and maybe win 4ish games, he will be considered.   I can get past the bounty gate.  I'm sure he wasn't the first, but probably the last DC to do something stupid.  I will say I heard a former Williams player interviewed, and he said he's a hell of a motivator - said his guys would "run through walls" for him, and then another one if asked.  

Let's see how we play next week. 

Well sure SOMEBODY has to be the coach.

Back to my comment, no way Williams is out head coach in 2019.  I don't care if we make the playoffs this year, I still dont see it.

 

[amnesiac]

Back to my comment, no way Williams is out head coach in 2019.  I don't care if we make the playoffs this year, I still dont see it.

Williams:  "That sounds an awwwwwful lot like a challenge."

 

[ghostguy123]

Williams:  "That sounds an awwwwwful lot like a challenge."

If he goes 8-0, does anyone think Dorsey would hire the guy as the head coach moving forward?

I do not.  

Whether I think he should be or shouldn't be, as I said, I would bet anything he is not our coach in 2019.

 

[Peak]

If he goes 8-0, does anyone think Dorsey would hire the guy as the head coach moving forward?

I do not.  

Whether I think he should be or shouldn't be, as I said, I would bet anything he is not our coach in 2019.

I agree.  If he does have a winning record over the last half of the season, I see that more as being validation that this team had playmakers here who should be winning.  That this team is better than the record they started with in the first half.  That would make Dorsey's day, and set a very appealing picture to help draw top HC candidates to CLE for 2019.

 

[amnesiac]

If he goes 8-0, does anyone think Dorsey would hire the guy as the head coach moving forward?

I do not.  

Whether I think he should be or shouldn't be, as I said, I would bet anything he is not our coach in 2019.

it's extremely unlikely to happen, but if he pulled that off, i'd think you'd have to make him the head coach.  (maybe a two year prove it deal?)

i don't know where that line is though.  if he goes 6-2 i think that would still be pretty impressive.

here's the remaining schedule:

vs Chiefs

vs Falcons

at Bengals

at Texans 

vs Panthers

at Broncos

vs Bengals

at Ravens

looking at that list i think they'll be lucky to win more than two more games.

 

[Random]

Very unlikely but I think if he goes .500 he would/should be offered the head coach position.

 

[Random]

If he goes 8-0, does anyone think Dorsey would hire the guy as the head coach moving forward?

I do not.  

Whether I think he should be or shouldn't be, as I said, I would bet anything he is not our coach in 2019.

This is a joke, right?  If not, I'll take that bet.

I cant imagine they wouldn't offer him the job (or any job for that matter) if he went 8-0.

 

[Peak]

here's the remaining schedule:

vs Chiefs - L

vs Falcons - L

at Bengals - W

at Texans - L

vs Panthers - L

at Broncos - W

vs Bengals - L

at Ravens - W

I'm leaning on 3 more wins this season...and thats being optimistic I think.  If the defense can step up and they tailor the offense to Baker's skillset, then I might switch Falcons and the other Bengals game.  So 5 wins is the best case scenario for me - but realistically probably 2-3 wins before the season is out.

 

[MAC_32]

it's extremely unlikely to happen, but if he pulled that off, i'd think you'd have to make him the head coach.  (maybe a two year prove it deal?)

i don't know where that line is though.  if he goes 6-2 i think that would still be pretty impressive.

here's the remaining schedule:

vs Chiefs

vs Falcons

at Bengals

at Texans 

vs Panthers

at Broncos

vs Bengals

at Ravens

looking at that list i think they'll be lucky to win more than two more games.

Too much will change between now and Cincy to go beyond the next two games.  If Sunday goes well I like our chances against Atlanta though.  

 

[Bobcat10]

2 wins and 2 ties.  Don't forget about the ties.  We like the overtime.

 

[Joe Bryant]

Very unlikely but I think if he goes .500 he would/should be offered the head coach position.

Pure gut feel but I think they want to make sure they get a full run at the coach they want. 

I think part of why Williams was chosen is there seems like very little chance he could get the real job. I think they don't want a situation where the interim guy gets hot and some momentum and then there's public pressure to make him the permanent coach. In other words, they don't want an Ed Orgeron at USC thing. When instead they'd rather pick their guy. But that's purely my guessing.