Packers Interview Sean Payton (1 Viewer)

[packersfan]

This could be the guy who has the most appeal for the Packers. Rivera also intrigues me but Payton has many of the credentials I would like to see in the team's next head coach. He's young, energetic and well-respected around the league. Hiring an offensive-minded head coach would also (hopefully) improve the chances Bates stays as defensive coordinatory which I really want to see happen.

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[Brock Middlebrook]

What do you think of Bates as a HC possibility?

 

[packersfan]

What do you think of Bates as a HC possibility?

Not keen on that. I think Bates is an outstanding coordinator and I was very impressed with how hard the Dolphins played for him last season when he took over in Miami. But I'm not real excited to see the Packers hire a head coach who's going to be 60. I'd rather see them hire someone younger who's on the fast track. Payton fits that criteria plus he's worked under good head coaches and in good systems and good organizations. The more I think about it, the more I think he'd be the perfect guy for the Packers to hire although, as I said in my first post, I do think they should talk to Rivera as well.

 

[sho nuff]

What do you think of Bates as a HC possibility?

Not keen on that. I think Bates is an outstanding coordinator and I was very impressed with how hard the Dolphins played for him last season when he took over in Miami. But I'm not real excited to see the Packers hire a head coach who's going to be 60. I'd rather see them hire someone younger who's on the fast track. Payton fits that criteria plus he's worked under good head coaches and in good systems and good organizations. The more I think about it, the more I think he'd be the perfect guy for the Packers to hire although, as I said in my first post, I do think they should talk to Rivera as well.

Im starting to agree about Payton...the more I hear and read about him, the better he sounds.

 

[sts911911]

Is Payton the same guy who was going to be the raiders coach a couple of years ago, but then the deal fell apart and the raiders ended up hiring someone else. The name sounds familiar and was curious if anyone knew...

 

[packersfan]

Is Payton the same guy who was going to be the raiders coach a couple of years ago, but then the deal fell apart and the raiders ended up hiring someone else. The name sounds familiar and was curious if anyone knew...

Yup, that's him.

 

[Ridgelake]

Norv Turner was hired by the Raiders instead of Payton.A couple of tidbits. Not sure if Ron Wolf still has any sway in Green Bay, but he has been to the Cowboy's training camp the last couple of years. So he has gotten a good deal of exposure to Payton while he was in action.As a Cowboy fan, I would not be upset to see him go. He has not overly impressed me on any occasion. In contrast, I would be upset if their DC, Zimmer were to leave. He has interviewed with the Rams. Such is my 2 cents.

 

[Man in the yellow hat]

Norv Turner was hired by the Raiders instead of Payton.

A couple of tidbits.

Not sure if Ron Wolf still has any sway in Green Bay, but he has been to the Cowboy's training camp the last couple of years. So he has gotten a good deal of exposure to Payton while he was in action.

As a Cowboy fan, I would not be upset to see him go. He has not overly impressed me on any occasion. In contrast, I would be upset if their DC, Zimmer were to leave. He has interviewed with the Rams.

Such is my 2 cents.

From what I understand, Payton has had a hand in the improvement and resurgence of such QBs as Kerry Collins and Drew Bledsoe. Not sure how much of a hand, but he might be a good fit, as he'd have instant cred in helping veteran QBs turn things around again.

 

[Urinal Mint]

It's difficult to see Payton's true colors since Parcells has dictated offense to him the past 2 seasons instead of letting him wheel/deal on his own. I do see a lot of creativity in Payton's playcalling, however. He has pulled some things out of his playbook that downright made defenses look silly.

 

[kaso]

Norv Turner was hired by the Raiders instead of Payton.

Yup, and I hope Al corrects that mistake this time around.

 

[Bankerguy]

Norv Turner was hired by the Raiders instead of Payton.

A couple of tidbits.

Not sure if Ron Wolf still has any sway in Green Bay, but he has been to the Cowboy's training camp the last couple of years. So he has gotten a good deal of exposure to Payton while he was in action.

As a Cowboy fan, I would not be upset to see him go. He has not overly impressed me on any occasion. In contrast, I would be upset if their DC, Zimmer were to leave. He has interviewed with the Rams.

Such is my 2 cents.

Ridge,As usaual, you are bang on from a Cowboys perspective. Although I am not quite as high on Zimmer as you. Would love to see Capers come to Dallas as a D Coach.

Sorry for the hi-jack.

 

[MrPack]

What do you think of Bates as a HC possibility?

Not keen on that. I think Bates is an outstanding coordinator and I was very impressed with how hard the Dolphins played for him last season when he took over in Miami. But I'm not real excited to see the Packers hire a head coach who's going to be 60. I'd rather see them hire someone younger who's on the fast track. Payton fits that criteria plus he's worked under good head coaches and in good systems and good organizations. The more I think about it, the more I think he'd be the perfect guy for the Packers to hire although, as I said in my first post, I do think they should talk to Rivera as well.

Im starting to agree about Payton...the more I hear and read about him, the better he sounds.

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[Challenge Everything]

What do you think of Bates as a HC possibility?

It is Bates' job to lose. The Packers are looking for someone that Bates can work with. The person that Bates can work with will be the DC. If Bates is not named HC people are saying he will leave and who can blame him.Bates HC

????? DC

Marriuci OC (I dont want this but if they plan on keeping Favre then Mooch is the guy.)

 

[imeimex]

Packersfan, question for you. Have you heard Barry Alvarez's name mentioned at all. I don't think it would be the best choice for the Packers, as I'm not sure how his game would translate to the pros (I think he is more of a motivational College Coach). That being said, Alvarez is a legend in Wisconsin, and the novice Packer Fans would love that hiring. Has his name been mentioned at all?

 

[packersfan]

Packersfan, question for you. Have you heard Barry Alvarez's name mentioned at all. I don't think it would be the best choice for the Packers, as I'm not sure how his game would translate to the pros (I think he is more of a motivational College Coach). That being said, Alvarez is a legend in Wisconsin, and the novice Packer Fans would love that hiring. Has his name been mentioned at all?

Nope. Alvarez retired from coaching after this season and will rest comfortably on his laurels and his millions (and a cheerleader, pom-pon girl or two ) for the rest of his life. I don't see him coaching again but if he does it won't be at the pro level. He's had opportunities in the past to explore pro options and never showed a real interest. I think he's a college coach through and through.

 

[sho nuff]

Packersfan, question for you. Have you heard Barry Alvarez's name mentioned at all. I don't think it would be the best choice for the Packers, as I'm not sure how his game would translate to the pros (I think he is more of a motivational College Coach). That being said, Alvarez is a legend in Wisconsin, and the novice Packer Fans would love that hiring. Has his name been mentioned at all?

No...but mostly because he has taken his name out of it and is not interested anymore.http://www.jsonline.com/badger/fb/jan06/382230.asp

But what he will not do is initiate conversation with the Green Bay Packers regarding their coaching vacancy. "I'm not interested," he wisely said.

Despite past flirtations with the Packers, Philadelphia Eagles and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Alvarez never had the temperament for pros. This is where he belonged, on a college football field, directing an aggressive strategy against a heavily favored opponent and relentlessly smacking it down. Alvarez was born to coach the college game - and who knows, at age 59, he just may do it again - and he belongs, as Auburn coach Tommy Tuberville suggested, in the College Football Hall of Fame.

The Packers? They are Ted Thompson's problem now. It's all on the general manager to find someone appreciably better than Mike Sherman and rebuild that mess from the smoldering ruins. Either he will in the near future or he'll join Sherman in an NFL unemployment pile that indiscriminately heaps its rejects without regard to past achievements. Sherman failed as an administrator and a playoff coach, but that is yesterday's news. Now we will find out whether Thompson, who probably always wanted his own guy, is any good at all.

 

[MrPack]

What do you think of Bates as a HC possibility?

It is Bates' job to lose. The Packers are looking for someone that Bates can work with. The person that Bates can work with will be the DC. If Bates is not named HC people are saying he will leave and who can blame him.Bates HC

????? DC

Marriuci OC (I dont want this but if they plan on keeping Favre then Mooch is the guy.)

Unfortunately I agree with this. I still feel this was promised to Bates when he was hired, when no other coaches would come here because of Sherman's lame-duck status.

 

[jerseyh8r]

Isn't it Sean Payton who was the OC of the Giants 3 years ago and got his play-calling responsibilities yanked from him by Fassel due poor performance? If so, a big turnaround in a short time.