I have a very similar experience. I will watch a good match or half of the Sunday / Monday games. But feel no compulsion to watch a match of garbage teams.My fandom for the nfl is waning.
Brady already has an L, losing out on Ben Johnson. Maybe even the greatness of Tom Brady can’t overcome Mork’s reputation.He's got a good connection with Tom Brady apparently.Maybe he will, but why would Kliff leave the best young QB after 1 year for a QB-less job? Maybe the $ is better and Brady/Brock have some appeal, but I don't see it.Kliff Kingsbury is the betting favorite IMO.Ben Johnson was never going to the Raiders. The other job openings were superior. Time for the Raiders to settle for a recycled HC for a year or two before we do it again.It looks like I'm wrong.The Bears and Jags have GMs that should have been fired. I don't see Ben Johnson taking either of those jobs with those GMs in place.
Personally I would be happy with McCarthy.
To be fair; choosing between Caleb, Rome, Keenan & DJ over... Bowers?Brady already has an L, losing out on Ben Johnson. Maybe even the greatness of Tom Brady can’t overcome Mork’s reputation.He's got a good connection with Tom Brady apparently.Maybe he will, but why would Kliff leave the best young QB after 1 year for a QB-less job? Maybe the $ is better and Brady/Brock have some appeal, but I don't see it.Kliff Kingsbury is the betting favorite IMO.Ben Johnson was never going to the Raiders. The other job openings were superior. Time for the Raiders to settle for a recycled HC for a year or two before we do it again.It looks like I'm wrong.The Bears and Jags have GMs that should have been fired. I don't see Ben Johnson taking either of those jobs with those GMs in place.
Personally I would be happy with McCarthy.
Absolutely. Having Brady as the team spokesman is like putting lipstick on a pig.
Sad that I was right but I’d take Caleb Williams/Swift/DJMoore/Allen/Odzune over our collection of meh as well
Couldn’t have said it better myselfTo be fair; choosing between Caleb, Rome, Keenan & DJ over... Bowers?
No brainer, right?
I know.
Sad that I was right but I’d take Caleb Williams/Swift/DJMoore/Allen/Odzune over our collection of meh as well
Couldn’t have said it better myselfTo be fair; choosing between Caleb, Rome, Keenan & DJ over... Bowers?
No brainer, right?![]()
I like it.Pete Carroll and John Spytek are reportedly the leading candidates for the Las Vegas Raiders' head coach and general manager positions, according to Vic Tafur and Tashan Reed of The Athletic. Notably, Spytek was part of the front office that facilitated Tom Brady's move to Tampa Bay in 2020 and was also his college teammate at the University of Michigan, indicating a strong familiarity between the two. Although Pete Carroll will turn 74 next month, his impressive resume, which includes a Super Bowl XLVIII championship, suggests that he is well-equipped to take on the head coach role once again.
They work in 12-19 month increments. He should make that….Very surprised at hiring a 73 year old head coach. Per PFR, he is currently 73 years and 128 days old, turning 74 in September. That means he will surpass the previous oldest head coach in NFL history -- Romeo Crennel, who was 73 years and 199 days old on his last day as a NFL head coach -- by early April.
How long can the Raiders reasonably expect him to coach?
22 months sounds about rightHow long can the Raiders reasonably expect him to coach?
Same thing was said about Lions ownership. Then, IIRC, one of the daughters took over the team and hired Chris Spielman to lead the search for a new GM and HC. We know how that turned out.Personally the owners of the Cowboys and Raiders seem to be the primary stumbling block to producing a top NFL team for their fans. Does the presence of Brady compensate for the owner issues for the Raiders?
thank god, I mean when Goff got hurt they brought in Bridgewater who had spent most of the year coaching high school football over Hooker who had been on the roster all year.Can likely take Hooker’s name out of the thread title as well![]()
If true it's interesting Liam Coen apparently just committed to staying in TB.Raiders have reported hired their GM, John Spytek (former Bucs assistant GM).
They also made him the highest paid Coordinator in the league. So continuity, plus a pay raise, may have been enough for him to kick a shot at a HC job down the road a bit.If true it's interesting Liam Coen apparently just committed to staying in TB.Raiders have reported hired their GM, John Spytek (former Bucs assistant GM).
If true it's interesting Liam Coen apparently just committed to staying in TB.Raiders have reported hired their GM, John Spytek (former Bucs assistant GM).
The Jacksonville Jaguars were left at the altar on Wednesday, with Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator taking his name out of the running for the Jaguars' head coach job on the same day he was supposed to have a second interview with the Jaguars.
On surface, one would think Coen withdrew from a search that he was the clear favorite in because the Buccaneers made him promises about the future -- namely a process to eventually be the repplacement for current head coach Todd Bowles.
But according to Tampa Bay Times' Rick Stroud, the Buccaneers are making no such promises to Coen. Instead, he is getting a raise and nothing more -- a sign that there are serious questions with the Jaguars job.
"No promises were made to Liam Coen by the Bucs. There is no coach in waiting stipulation in his new contract similar to what the Patriots did with Jerod Mayo. Coen simply believed that remaining with the Bucs as offensive coordinator was the best opportunity for his future," Stroud said.
O'Connell<>TraskIf true it's interesting Liam Coen apparently just committed to staying in TB.Raiders have reported hired their GM, John Spytek (former Bucs assistant GM).
The Jacksonville Jaguars were left at the altar on Wednesday, with Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator taking his name out of the running for the Jaguars' head coach job on the same day he was supposed to have a second interview with the Jaguars.
On surface, one would think Coen withdrew from a search that he was the clear favorite in because the Buccaneers made him promises about the future -- namely a process to eventually be the repplacement for current head coach Todd Bowles.
But according to Tampa Bay Times' Rick Stroud, the Buccaneers are making no such promises to Coen. Instead, he is getting a raise and nothing more -- a sign that there are serious questions with the Jaguars job.
"No promises were made to Liam Coen by the Bucs. There is no coach in waiting stipulation in his new contract similar to what the Patriots did with Jerod Mayo. Coen simply believed that remaining with the Bucs as offensive coordinator was the best opportunity for his future," Stroud said.
Will be interesting to see if Brady and Spytek could be more compelling for Coen than Baalke and the Super Mario Bro that owns the Bucs.
If so, perhaps FAs Kyle Trask and Chris Godwin would be next to follow to Al Le Giant Stadium.
Hmmm Brady working late into the evening to get any advantage he can get. SPYtek ...who would've thought?Raiders have reported hired their GM, John Spytek (former Bucs assistant GM).
Feels like you're making a judgement call on the hire. Would you mind sharing your NFL GM devy fantasy draft board?Hmmm Brady working late into the evening to get any advantage he can get. SPYtek ...who would've thought?Raiders have reported hired their GM, John Spytek (former Bucs assistant GM).
Just saying anything with Spy in the name garners thought. lolFeels like you're making a judgement call on the hire. Would you mind sharing your NFL GM devy fantasy draft board?Hmmm Brady working late into the evening to get any advantage he can get. SPYtek ...who would've thought?Raiders have reported hired their GM, John Spytek (former Bucs assistant GM).
I got it and it was funny. Well done.Just saying anything with Spy in the name garners thought. lolFeels like you're making a judgement call on the hire. Would you mind sharing your NFL GM devy fantasy draft board?Hmmm Brady working late into the evening to get any advantage he can get. SPYtek ...who would've thought?Raiders have reported hired their GM, John Spytek (former Bucs assistant GM).
That one went right over my head.Just saying anything with Spy in the name garners thought. lolFeels like you're making a judgement call on the hire. Would you mind sharing your NFL GM devy fantasy draft board?Hmmm Brady working late into the evening to get any advantage he can get. SPYtek ...who would've thought?Raiders have reported hired their GM, John Spytek (former Bucs assistant GM).
Monken is my top choice. After that I'm warming up to Carroll. He won't be around forever, but we could use a bridge coach to get things going in the right direction. People use the word "culture builder" with Carroll but I think our culture is mostly fine internally. We don't have quys quitting, we don't have guys wanting out, we played hard to the end and won a couple of games even though that's not in our draft position's best interest. It's our public culture that's a mess. Hiring, firing, losing, restock. We need to fix that first.So, question to you all: who is your favored candidate?
Without giving it too much thought, of the remaining candidates I lean towards Todd Monken & Kliff Kingsbury.
Carroll is my top choice because I do think we need a culture builder. Davante just wanted out last year and Max probably won't be far behind without a culture change. Carroll brings credibility, positivity and a great resume.Monken is my top choice. After that I'm warming up to Carroll. He won't be around forever, but we could use a bridge coach to get things going in the right direction. People use the word "culture builder" with Carroll but I think our culture is mostly fine internally. We don't have quys quitting, we don't have guys wanting out, we played hard to the end and won a couple of games even though that's not in our draft position's best interest. It's our public culture that's a mess. Hiring, firing, losing, restock. We need to fix that first.So, question to you all: who is your favored candidate?
Without giving it too much thought, of the remaining candidates I lean towards Todd Monken & Kliff Kingsbury.
Instead I think Carroll could bring a few years of organizational stability, something we desperately need. Maybe we pair him with a "coach in waiting" like Saleh or a young guy that just needs a few years of seasoning - think Josh McCown at OC. Spend 3 years building up your playbook and playcalling, ease into an overall leadership responsibility?
We just need 3 years of Carroll to, theoretically, get the franchise back on a winning track. Culture, talent…everything needs to be improved.The average for the AFC West coaches is now 65.
73-year-old Pete Carroll will make history this season as the oldest head coach in NFL history.
The title belongs to Romeo Crennel, who was 73 years and 199 days old for his last game on Jan. 3, 2021 with the Texans.
Carroll will turn 74 on September 15.
It’s just lunacy to hire a 70+ year old to run a large organization. Especially one who did it before and wasn’t invited back immediately. Does he at least bring a group of loyal followers to help him run things his way?The average for the AFC West coaches is now 65.
73-year-old Pete Carroll will make history this season as the oldest head coach in NFL history.
The title belongs to Romeo Crennel, who was 73 years and 199 days old for his last game on Jan. 3, 2021 with the Texans.
Carroll will turn 74 on September 15.
Yeah, Wilson makes zero sense. Unless the goal is to win 8 games, still finish last in the division and not have a premium draft pick in 2026.![]()