Just discussing other openings and who may be interested in certain coaches, to see who may poach whatever coach we are looking at.
Available candidates out there.
Kyle Shanahan
Vance Joseph
Tom Coughlin
Scott Linehan
Anthony Lynn
Josh McDaniels
Rick Dennison
Jim Harbaugh
Openings:
Buffalo.
This is where Lynn will end up. I think he is worth discussing in the mix at Denver as I think he did well in Buffalo once he took over the offense, but I don't think Buffalo gives him a chance to get on a plane.
Jacksonville.
I think this is where Coughlin goes. I think Jacksonville will wan a guy who can just right the ship and will not want to take a chance on an unproven HC after Bradley. Works for me, I have no interest in Coughlin and feel he is the wrong man for the job here.
LA.
I think LA swings a deal to get Sean Payton. They are looking for an experienced coach and a splashy hire and a guy to mold their young QB. He meets all the requirements.
N.O.
With losing Payton, I think McDaniels is headed to N.O. He will be a good match with Brees and speedy slot guy Cooks. Suits me fine, no interest in a McDaniels rerun.
That basically leaves Denver, SD and SF competing over anyone else.
I think Dennison is out. Only reason I have him here is if Elway wants continuity on the offense. I don't think he goes this direction.
Only team I hear "interested" in Vance Joseph is Denver. We will interview him I am sure but I just can't bring myself to believe Vance is truly a top candidate. Miami's defense really wasn't that good and our own defense wasn't a problem.
I think we go offense.
I am all in on Kyle Shanahan. I think he offers some continuity with a similar offense, but adds creativity and recent success. His birds are flying high right now.
Harbaugh is on the list only because he is always on someone's list. I don't really think he is leaving Michigan.
I have Linehan on the list because of the success Dallas has had this year. How much of that is because of Linehan?
I don't think Kyle will be interested in SD. I just don't think what they have fits the mold of the offense he runs. I think SD will be hiring someone not on my list but Linehan could be a candidate here.
I think it could be close between Denver and SF for Kyle.
Will SF want to take a chance on a young HC after the failed marriage with Harbaugh and horrible hires of Tomsula and Kelly? Will they, like Jacksonville, want someone who can just come in and right the ship? I think they will want someone not on my list. On top of this, does Kyle even want a total reclamation project as his first gig?
I think we have the best chance of getting him, assuming John wants to go this direction.
Dark Horse.
Indy.
Most things I read indicate Pagano is currently safe because of the cost to get rid of him. If this changes, Kyle goes here. Luck would be a dream QB for Kyle.