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Ditka’s dictaphone wrote: Fri Jan 14, 2022 11:16 am
The Marshall Plan wrote: Fri Jan 14, 2022 10:33 am

Well put me down for Brian Flores.
Bowles
Daboll
Eberflus
Flores
Frazier
Hackett
Leftwich
Pederson
Quinn

Out of the 9 that we know have been called for interviews Flores is my #1
Quinn is my #1 because he’s a good defensive mind that has a track record of hiring good offensive coordinators, that Flores doesn’t.

Then Leftwich, Daboll, and Flores are the next tier for me.

Bowles, Frazier, and Hackett would make me worried for the future.
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G08 wrote: Fri Jan 14, 2022 11:31 am
IE wrote: Fri Jan 14, 2022 11:03 am I don't get this. I want to win & the Texans haven't won anything ever. Hitting on a handful of first rounders over several years should be minimum qualification for someone who's actually made picks. But coming from a winning program/background has to be a core requirement. I want a GM from a winning program and winning lineage.
You have to look at what the Texans were before Smith was hired, and look at them after he was let go.

He has had success:

12 seasons, only 4 of which were 'losing seasons'
4 playoff appearances
11 Pro Bowlers drafted
etc

We could do a lot worse than Rick Smith.
OK. I guess I'm just in "I want a dynasty" mode, and don't quite see the promise there like I do with a young Wolf. But I'd be fine with it if he brought in the right coaches. I'm down with McDaniel for sure.
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TheWorldBreaker wrote: Fri Jan 14, 2022 11:38 am
Ditka’s dictaphone wrote: Fri Jan 14, 2022 11:16 am

Bowles
Daboll
Eberflus
Flores
Frazier
Hackett
Leftwich
Pederson
Quinn

Out of the 9 that we know have been called for interviews Flores is my #1
Quinn is my #1 because he’s a good defensive mind that has a track record of hiring good offensive coordinators, that Flores doesn’t.

Then Leftwich, Daboll, and Flores are the next tier for me.

Bowles, Frazier, and Hackett would make me worried for the future.
Pedersen out of the running then?
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Burl wrote: Fri Jan 14, 2022 10:40 am This is SO Bears.
Just completely ignore the obvious choice.
Come on!
You assume the Bears have all of the control in this situation? On the contrary...Harbaugh has all of the control. It's not like the Bears can just draft the guy as their coach.
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Ditka’s dictaphone wrote: Fri Jan 14, 2022 11:16 am
The Marshall Plan wrote: Fri Jan 14, 2022 10:33 am

Well put me down for Brian Flores.
Bowles
Daboll
Eberflus
Flores
Frazier
Hackett
Leftwich
Pederson
Quinn

Out of the 9 that we know have been called for interviews Flores is my #1
I like Flores. People suck at their jobs and he fires them. Gee imagine that? Accountability.

He’s from The Hoodie and has beaten him several times.

He inherited a shit show at Miami and had them on the upswing with no talent to speak of when those dumbasses fired him for hating the GM because the GM sucked at his job.

That’s the kind of guy I want.

The only thing holding this back is that I think the McCaskey’s are a bunch of pussies and couldn’t handle an alpha guy like that walking around. It’s the main reason why this franchise has sucked for 40 years.
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I'd say my preference for HC is:
1a: Flores
1b: Quinn
2: Bowles
3: Eberflus
4: Daboll
5: Hackett
6: Leftwich
7: Frazier
8: Pederson

Although 2/3/4 are pretty interchangeable, depending on the day.
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I like Flores, all of the hardheadedness of Harbaugh with none of the proven track record. Sign me up!
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All in all, aside from a couple of guys (Frazier and to a lesser extent Pederson), this list is pretty inspiring.

Although I do have this sinking feeling that it'll be Pederson.
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G08 wrote: Fri Jan 14, 2022 11:31 am
IE wrote: Fri Jan 14, 2022 11:03 am I don't get this. I want to win & the Texans haven't won anything ever. Hitting on a handful of first rounders over several years should be minimum qualification for someone who's actually made picks. But coming from a winning program/background has to be a core requirement. I want a GM from a winning program and winning lineage.
You have to look at what the Texans were before Smith was hired, and look at them after he was let go.

He has had success:

12 seasons, only 4 of which were 'losing seasons'
4 playoff appearances
11 Pro Bowlers drafted
etc

We could do a lot worse than Rick Smith.
I'm still on the Dodds train, but yes, the Bears could do much worse.
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wab wrote: Fri Jan 14, 2022 12:46 pm
G08 wrote: Fri Jan 14, 2022 11:31 am

You have to look at what the Texans were before Smith was hired, and look at them after he was let go.

He has had success:

12 seasons, only 4 of which were 'losing seasons'
4 playoff appearances
11 Pro Bowlers drafted
etc

We could do a lot worse than Rick Smith.
I'm still on the Dodds train, but yes, the Bears could do much worse.
I like Dodds #1, Smith #2.

Which means it'll be Jeff fucking Ireland.
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I'll shit myself if we hire Ireland. He is a laughing stock here in Miami.
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G08 wrote: Fri Jan 14, 2022 12:49 pm
wab wrote: Fri Jan 14, 2022 12:46 pm
I'm still on the Dodds train, but yes, the Bears could do much worse.
I like Dodds #1, Smith #2.

Which means it'll be Jeff fucking Ireland.
Smith is up there for sure. Dodds first. Then Adolfo-Mensah/Wolfe/Khan/Smith/Schoen is some order.

But yeah, it'll probably be Pederson and Ireland.
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wab wrote: Fri Jan 14, 2022 12:19 pm I'd say my preference for HC is:
1a: Flores
1b: Quinn
2: Bowles
3: Eberflus
4: Daboll
5: Hackett
6: Leftwich
7: Frazier
8: Pederson

Although 2/3/4 are pretty interchangeable, depending on the day.
I've seen Quinn's name bandied about on Bears Twitter... not sure I get why though?
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wab wrote: Fri Jan 14, 2022 12:55 pm Smith is up there for sure. Dodds first. Then Adolfo-Mensah/Wolfe/Khan/Smith/Schoen is some order.

But yeah, it'll probably be Pederson and Ireland.
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Uninspiring for sure
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UOK wrote: Fri Jan 14, 2022 2:09 pm
Have they interviewed anyone else for GM besides Champ Kelly and the other guy from the Browns whose name I’m not going to try and spell?
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I posted in the Cook thread as well, but for certainly here as well. Indirectly, this would indicate Kwesi is out of the running.
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TheWorldBreaker wrote: Fri Jan 14, 2022 2:16 pm
UOK wrote: Fri Jan 14, 2022 2:09 pm
Have they interviewed anyone else for GM besides Champ Kelly and the other guy from the Browns whose name I’m not going to try and spell?
No idea. Jeff Ireland is happening here this afternoon.
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wab wrote: Fri Jan 14, 2022 12:14 pm
Burl wrote: Fri Jan 14, 2022 10:40 am This is SO Bears.
Just completely ignore the obvious choice.
Come on!
You assume the Bears have all of the control in this situation? On the contrary...Harbaugh has all of the control. It's not like the Bears can just draft the guy as their coach.
That’s not my assumption. It may well be the case that Harbaugh has no/little interest in even making a change. But, if they aren’t actively beating down his door/ringing his phone off the hook, they’re just wrong.

We all thought/knew Arians was the guy. Same thing. He was the obvious choice. Bears went with Trestman. Arians is the reigning SB champ.

It’s the move to make. Grow some balls and MAKE it happen.
Flores, ok, he’s the poor man’s version but I’ll take it.
Just no Pederson, Frazier, etc.
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I want the nerd from Pittsburg.
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Ditka’s dictaphone wrote: Fri Jan 14, 2022 11:16 am
The Marshall Plan wrote: Fri Jan 14, 2022 10:33 am

Well put me down for Brian Flores.
Bowles
Daboll
Eberflus
Flores
Frazier
Hackett
Leftwich
Pederson
Quinn

Out of the 9 that we know have been called for interviews Flores is my #1
That list sucks.
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UOK wrote: Fri Jan 14, 2022 2:48 pm
TheWorldBreaker wrote: Fri Jan 14, 2022 2:16 pm

Have they interviewed anyone else for GM besides Champ Kelly and the other guy from the Browns whose name I’m not going to try and spell?
No idea. Jeff Ireland is happening here this afternoon.
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Burl wrote: Fri Jan 14, 2022 3:30 pm
wab wrote: Fri Jan 14, 2022 12:14 pm
You assume the Bears have all of the control in this situation? On the contrary...Harbaugh has all of the control. It's not like the Bears can just draft the guy as their coach.
That’s not my assumption. It may well be the case that Harbaugh has no/little interest in even making a change. But, if they aren’t actively beating down his door/ringing his phone off the hook, they’re just wrong.

We all thought/knew Arians was the guy. Same thing. He was the obvious choice. Bears went with Trestman. Arians is the reigning SB champ.

It’s the move to make. Grow some balls and MAKE it happen.
Flores, ok, he’s the poor man’s version but I’ll take it.
Just no Pederson, Frazier, etc.
Yep, 100% agree.
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Burl wrote: Fri Jan 14, 2022 3:30 pm
wab wrote: Fri Jan 14, 2022 12:14 pm
You assume the Bears have all of the control in this situation? On the contrary...Harbaugh has all of the control. It's not like the Bears can just draft the guy as their coach.
That’s not my assumption. It may well be the case that Harbaugh has no/little interest in even making a change. But, if they aren’t actively beating down his door/ringing his phone off the hook, they’re just wrong.

We all thought/knew Arians was the guy. Same thing. He was the obvious choice. Bears went with Trestman. Arians is the reigning SB champ.

It’s the move to make. Grow some balls and MAKE it happen.
Flores, ok, he’s the poor man’s version but I’ll take it.
Just no Pederson, Frazier, etc.
You can’t make someone want a job. And if you had several options, would a team ran by an accountant that has a laundry list of incompetent moves (from vetoing the trade up to draft LaDanian Thomas to hiring Emery to forcing a coach he didn’t want on him) and the fan that is uncomfortable when his employees ask him for input on football really be somewhere you would want to go?
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The hope is that they are trying hard and keeping it quiet. I noticed there's zero smoke around Day or Fitzgerald either, so maybe it's a college courtesy sort of thing - I hope. That said, Harbaugh has expressed interest in the NFL and he has obvious ties to Chicago. George is a billionaire. Billionaires can be very convincing when they really want something. He can't hold a gun to his head, but he can roll out the red carpet and do everything he can to make it happen. It's the obvious move and the right move. This franchise desperately needs a move like this to inject life into it. Hiring another failed retread or coordinator isn't good enough - not this time. Read the room George!

And WTF is up with the Dan Quinn love? I'd rather have Pederson, and good lord I do NOT want Pederson, but Quinn? Why?
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dplank wrote: Fri Jan 14, 2022 6:33 pm The hope is that they are trying hard and keeping it quiet. I noticed there's zero smoke around Day or Fitzgerald either, so maybe it's a college courtesy sort of thing - I hope. That said, Harbaugh has expressed interest in the NFL and he has obvious ties to Chicago. George is a billionaire. Billionaires can be very convincing when they really want something. He can't hold a gun to his head, but he can roll out the red carpet and do everything he can to make it happen. It's the obvious move and the right move. This franchise desperately needs a move like this to inject life into it. Hiring another failed retread or coordinator isn't good enough - not this time. Read the room George!

And WTF is up with the Dan Quinn love? I'd rather have Pederson, and good lord I do NOT want Pederson, but Quinn? Why?
He’s a good defensive coach that went to a SuperBowl as a head coach and has a track record of success in identifying and hiring good offensive coordinators.

Anyway, I’ve been watching this video breaking down the coaching candidates while I’m making dinner—they’re doing film break downs the one I’m still on is Tampa vs Buffalo. It really looks like Fields would fit well in Daboll’s offense and it’s crazy how much more space Buffalo has on their passing plays:

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I’ll just add this re: Harbaugh. The Arians thing is relevant IMO. Arians wanted the job and was the obvious choice, but Bears. Trestor the Molestor, I mean, it’s laughable.

Now Harbaugh is rumored interested in the NFL again. 44-19, 3 straight NCF championship games, ex 1st pick QB and f the Bears Harbaugh, that guy. It couldn’t be more obvious, and a “but Bears” concern is very legit.

No one is naive here. We understand Harbaugh may not come back to the NFL at all, and may prefer another team even if he did. Got it. But history informs us not to trust the Bears to even try! That would be unforgivable. And unfortunately, secrecy may prevent us from ever knowing. If I’m George, I am damn sure letting my fans know I tried though, and you can do that without violating and secrets of Harbaugh if you made a promise. He could just say “Bears fans, I tried to get him. He simply wants to stay at Michigan, but I tried.” No harm to Harbaugh or anyone doing that.

I’m still holding out hope that he’s doing this right now and he’s kept it quiet because he still hopes to land him. Unlikely but Im not giving up until it’s over.

Agree on Daboll BTW…open receivers everywhere with them.
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dplank wrote: Fri Jan 14, 2022 7:25 pm I’ll just add this re: Harbaugh. The Arians thing is relevant IMO. Arians wanted the job and was the obvious choice, but Bears. Trestor the Molestor, I mean, it’s laughable.

Now Harbaugh is rumored interested in the NFL again. 44-19, 3 straight NCF championship games, ex 1st pick QB and f the Bears Harbaugh, that guy. It couldn’t be more obvious, and a “but Bears” concern is very legit.

No one is naive here. We understand Harbaugh may not come back to the NFL at all, and may prefer another team even if he did. Got it. But history informs us not to trust the Bears to even try! That would be unforgivable. And unfortunately, secrecy may prevent us from ever knowing. If I’m George, I am damn sure letting my fans know I tried though, and you can do that without violating and secrets of Harbaugh if you made a promise. He could just say “Bears fans, I tried to get him. He simply wants to stay at Michigan, but I tried.” No harm to Harbaugh or anyone doing that.

I’m still holding out hope that he’s doing this right now and he’s kept it quiet because he still hopes to land him. Unlikely but Im not giving up until it’s over.

Agree on Daboll BTW…open receivers everywhere with them.
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