(11-19-2019, 03:29 PM)Kane Wrote:

(11-19-2019, 02:48 PM)JagFan81 Wrote: Good post. Definitely agree Bienemy will be a big name in January. Any O coach working for the Chiefs is going to be popular. 
Cooter has done a solid job for a few years now in Detroit and Stafford was really good before he got injured. He fits that experience and O choice.

McDaniels name will get thrown about but well see what happens in New England. Saleh the 49ers DC is getting a lot of respect. Don Martindale the Ravens DC may get some calls.

Everyone's looking for the next Shanahan and I'm not great on college  coaches but, just spitballing, I see a lot of ex-players turned coaches doing really nice jobs. Obviously you have TV roles pulling some but take someone like Peyton Manning. Would he want to coach? I'm not saying make him HC. Coaches are picked by the HC and usually it's their call but I've been impressed by McCardell and wouldn't mind us bringing a few ex-players back as assistant coaches.

Leftwich is getting some experience currently under Reid, though I think he's still a bit of a ways away from HC.
Same with Dallas coordinators Moore and Richard

But yeah, to fill out positional coaches, former players should have a good knack for knowing what works and what doesn't.
I'd be weary of former players taking GM roles based on Elway's complete lack of finding a decent QB (outside of landing Manning as a FA obv.)

Thats some good examples. Agree about Elway but Lynch is making me re-think that with the 49ers.

Romo was the great example as well. He does such a good job diagnosing plays and looks. He has a huge knowledge of football, I guess the question is can guys like him coach that into younger players. I've liked Brentson Buckner for a while. Good player and learning that coaching path. I always thought Poz was too valuable to lose when he retired.

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