(01-10-2025, 01:55 PM)The Real Marty Wrote:

(01-10-2025, 01:46 PM)Cleatwood Wrote: There's no right or wrong train of thought when it comes to hiring a HC.

You want the Dan Campbell type? Go for it!

You want the young offensive minded play caller? Go for it!

No need to bash someone because they look like a college kid and think they can't command a locker room. Kevin OcConnell is beloved in that locker room. His players would run through a brick wall for him but because he doesn't scream about biting knee caps like Campbell, people think he can't command the locker room.

I totally agree.  Ideally, we would get a young savant who can create a beautiful offense and command the locker room.  But being able to command the locker room is an absolute prerequisite.  If Ben Johnson can command a locker room, then he's our best choice.  But if he can't do that, we have to take him off the list.  Same goes for everyone else.

Head coaching is a completely different skill set than offensive coordinator.  We need a head coach.

I'll be happy with Glenn, Coen or Johnson.

I think Coen is my favorite choice because I just get a better overall vibe from him. I like that he comes from the McVay tree, hes changed up his scheme throughout the year to maximize the talent during injuries, and he seems more relatable.

Ben Johnson seems very calculated (which isn't necessarily a bad thing) and ARSB said he expects perfection on every play.

Glenn is the closest to Dan Campbell you're going to get but who he picks as his OC will be a massive aspect for me to hire him.

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