Quote:I would remove McDaniels from your list and add Sean Payton, Jim Harbaugh, Teryl Austin, and Shaw from Stanford.

 

Here is my uninformed opinion.  These are my preferences in order, assuming they are all available.

 

1) Tom Coughlin- this is a short-term, win-now choice for a team that needs structure and discipline.  I think naming him coach would sell a lot of tickets, too.  Plus, if you're going to impose structure and discipline on a team, it helps if the guy doing it has 2 Super Bowl rings. 

 

2) Jim Harbaugh- he will not be available, IMO. 

 

3) David Shaw- This would be a great choice, but heck, if we're going to talk college coaches, why not Nick Saban? 

 

4) Todd Haley- He's doing well in Pittsburgh, but I don't think "Todd Haley!!!" is going to sell many tickets.  He is an offensive coordinator, and we need  an offensive mind right now.  

 

5) Josh McDaniels- The guy who spent a first round pick on Tebow?  That's one strike against him. 

 

6) Mike Smith- very boring choice, but solid.  Caldwell could pick him if he wants a guy who won't make waves and won't demand power.  But don't we really need an offensive-minded coach?  Because right now the big question is, what the heck happened to our offense. 

 

7) I don't know Teryl Austin at all. 

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