GakMan23 Posted January 8 Report Share Posted January 8 Here is what I have found in regards to Interviews scheduled so far. Mike Vrabel Wednesday January 8th Peter Carroll on Thursday January 9th Mike Kafka also on Thursday January 9th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DABEARSDABOMB Posted January 8 Report Share Posted January 8 They are interviewing Iowa State's head coach Matt Campbell. So they certainly are looking deeper than they further have. I have heard only great things about Campbell on a sidebar. I now wonder if we hear the name Nick Saban pop up or Marcus Freeman as well. We know David Shaw (former Standford coach) is also going to get an interview (my guess is he could be a theortical OC as well under say Vrabel or a different defensive minded HC). But Shaw was a hot name for a long time too and did a ton in Stanford (which is NOT an easy place to win). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GakMan23 Posted January 9 Author Report Share Posted January 9 Looks like the Bears are also expected to speak with Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzing today January 8th, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Also read they are having virtual interviews with Aaron Glenn and Ben Johnson on Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearFan PHX Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 I would like to hear that they have interviewed two black candidates early too, so the Rooney rule would be satisfied and they could jump on anyone if the time was right. And that said, i think Aaron Glenn will make an excellent head coach for someone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 3 hours ago, DABEARSDABOMB said: They are interviewing Iowa State's head coach Matt Campbell. So they certainly are looking deeper than they further have. I have heard only great things about Campbell on a sidebar. I now wonder if we hear the name Nick Saban pop up or Marcus Freeman as well. We know David Shaw (former Standford coach) is also going to get an interview (my guess is he could be a theortical OC as well under say Vrabel or a different defensive minded HC). But Shaw was a hot name for a long time too and did a ton in Stanford (which is NOT an easy place to win). Holy shit. I hadn’t thought of Saban. 1,000,000% if he is interested. Best college coach ever. If it doesn’t translate to the NFL it is not about his coaching ability, and more about something exterior like bad drafts (GM), bad ownership (McCaskey), or bad culture (spoiled millionaire players). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger226 Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 Urban Meyer was that college Coach and failed in his first year. They can stop trying to look like they're not leaving any stone unturned and just grab one of the front line coaches and stop the circus. Now if we don't get Vrabel, Johnson, or Carroll, maybe it's the right thing to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan Grizzly Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 3 hours ago, jason said: Holy shit. I hadn’t thought of Saban. 1,000,000% if he is interested. Best college coach ever. If it doesn’t translate to the NFL it is not about his coaching ability, and more about something exterior like bad drafts (GM), bad ownership (McCaskey), or bad culture (spoiled millionaire players). Surely you haven’t forgotten his brief tenure with Miami? Its epic disaster rivaled Urban Meyer while in Jax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 Here is what I am tracking as of this morning. I tried to add their availability, and after this weekend a few more names may become available. Current HCs Thomas Brown (CHI Int HC) - Not in playoffs, #28 Ranked Offense Former HCs Mike Vrabel (former TEN HC) - 1st Interview complete Pete Carroll (former SEA HC) - Thursday, 9JAN Current OCs Drew Petzing (ARZ) - 1st Interview complete, #12 Ranked Offense Mike Kafka (NYG) - 1st Interview Thursday, 9JAN, #31 Ranked Offense Ben Johnson (DET) - 1st Virtual Interview Saturday, 10JAN, #1 Ranked Offense --------- Unavailable until after the team is eliminated from playoffs---------------- Joe Brady (BUF) - In playoffs, #2 Ranked Offense Todd Monken (BAL) - In playoffs, #3 Ranked Offense Kliff Kingsbury (WAS) - In playoffs, #5 Ranked Offense Arthur Smith (PIT) - In playoffs, #16 Ranked Offense Current DCs Aaron Glenn (DET) - 1st Virtual Interview Saturday, 10JAN, #7 Ranked Defense Anthony Weaver (MIA), #10 Ranked Defense --------- Unavailable until after the team is eliminated from playoffs---------------- Vance Joseph (DEN) - In playoffs, #3 Ranked Defense Brian Flores (MIN, former HC) - In playoffs, #5 Ranked Defense College HCs Matt Campbell (Iowa St 2016-Present) David Shaw (Stanford 2011-2022) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearFan PHX Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 5 hours ago, adam said: Here is what I am tracking as of this morning. I tried to add their availability, and after this weekend a few more names may become available. Current HCs Thomas Brown (CHI Int HC) - Not in playoffs, #28 Ranked Offense Former HCs Mike Vrabel (former TEN HC) - 1st Interview complete Pete Carroll (former SEA HC) - Thursday, 9JAN Current OCs Drew Petzing (ARZ) - 1st Interview complete, #12 Ranked Offense Mike Kafka (NYG) - 1st Interview Thursday, 9JAN, #31 Ranked Offense Ben Johnson (DET) - 1st Virtual Interview Saturday, 10JAN, #1 Ranked Offense --------- Unavailable until after the team is eliminated from playoffs---------------- Joe Brady (BUF) - In playoffs, #2 Ranked Offense Todd Monken (BAL) - In playoffs, #3 Ranked Offense Kliff Kingsbury (WAS) - In playoffs, #5 Ranked Offense Arthur Smith (PIT) - In playoffs, #16 Ranked Offense Current DCs Aaron Glenn (DET) - 1st Virtual Interview Saturday, 10JAN, #7 Ranked Defense Anthony Weaver (MIA), #10 Ranked Defense --------- Unavailable until after the team is eliminated from playoffs---------------- Vance Joseph (DEN) - In playoffs, #3 Ranked Defense Brian Flores (MIN, former HC) - In playoffs, #5 Ranked Defense College HCs Matt Campbell (Iowa St 2016-Present) David Shaw (Stanford 2011-2022) nana nana nana nana, nana nana nana nana STAT MAN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GakMan23 Posted January 9 Author Report Share Posted January 9 Anthony Weaver interviewed today as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DABEARSDABOMB Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 One thing to note - if Johnson is their preferred / target candidate, the reality is they can't hire him for a while anyway, so if that is the case (or its someone else on a playoff team), than they aren't losing a ton of ground by having all of these other interviews, but may be gaining traction around other intelligence for coordinator positions and / or just gaining far broader knowledge on varying view points across the league. The one piece Poles/Warren are going to have to be smart about - is if they really like Vrabel or Pete, and most notably Vrabel, than that is the one scenario where they may have to cut the process short and reach an accelerated conclusion as they obviously run significant risk to a New England jumping on that. Otherwise I think all other teams the general expectation is this will play out and I suspect no other team will hire anyone in the next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearFan PHX Posted January 10 Report Share Posted January 10 2 hours ago, DABEARSDABOMB said: One thing to note - if Johnson is their preferred / target candidate, the reality is they can't hire him for a while anyway, so if that is the case (or its someone else on a playoff team), than they aren't losing a ton of ground by having all of these other interviews, but may be gaining traction around other intelligence for coordinator positions and / or just gaining far broader knowledge on varying view points across the league. The one piece Poles/Warren are going to have to be smart about - is if they really like Vrabel or Pete, and most notably Vrabel, than that is the one scenario where they may have to cut the process short and reach an accelerated conclusion as they obviously run significant risk to a New England jumping on that. Otherwise I think all other teams the general expectation is this will play out and I suspect no other team will hire anyone in the next week. I agree, and I hope they are smart enough to know that their process comes second to snagging the guy they want if they have already identified him. I sure hope we dont lose out based on corporate stubbornness. Warren is not the most important guy. Im not sure they know that given the Harbaugh thing, but Im hoping that was. just a one off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger226 Posted January 10 Report Share Posted January 10 If a coach is still active in the playoffs, you can only do a virtual interview. The podcast I watched said all but not sure that's true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DABEARSDABOMB Posted January 10 Report Share Posted January 10 Marcus Freeman is one name that intrigues me a ton. No way bears would spend the money and it would be a huge risk but regardless of what happens these final few minutes, Freeman is a special coach who I think would work at both levels (College & NFL). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DABEARSDABOMB Posted January 10 Report Share Posted January 10 1 hour ago, Stinger226 said: If a coach is still active in the playoffs, you can only do a virtual interview. The podcast I watched said all but not sure that's true. Yeah that is why I have no major issue with them having a big list as long as they are focused and smart on how they are doing it. Because the new rules basically prevent teams from hiring for another 1-2 weeks or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ54 Posted January 10 Report Share Posted January 10 12 hours ago, DABEARSDABOMB said: Marcus Freeman is one name that intrigues me a ton. No way bears would spend the money and it would be a huge risk but regardless of what happens these final few minutes, Freeman is a special coach who I think would work at both levels (College & NFL). He just signed a big contract extension he's clearly not interested in the NFL at this time. I haven't been that impressed by him not even in last night's victory over another marginal HC at Penn State. Coaches like Matt Campbell (Ia State), Kenny Dillingham (ASU) who do more with less talent and less NIL money are more interesting to me. I'm sure there are several other college HC who fit that category. Even so the college game is much different from the NFL and without any NFL experience I don't like going that direction at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger226 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 I have read quite a bit about David Shaw that was the Stanford coach at one time. He is an interesting candidate. He is a Dan Campbell type. Lots of NFL coaching experience. Supposed leader of men. I'll try to find the article and share it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearFan PHX Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 1 hour ago, Stinger226 said: I have read quite a bit about David Shaw that was the Stanford coach at one time. He is an interesting candidate. He is a Dan Campbell type. Lots of NFL coaching experience. Supposed leader of men. I'll try to find the article and share it. he'd make a good OC / asst head coach for Carroll to groom if we go that way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ54 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 8 hours ago, BearFan PHX said: he'd make a good OC / asst head coach for Carroll to groom if we go that way? Shaw pretty ran Harbaugh's Stanford program into the ground albeit slowly. He just seems like a run of the mill coach. Nothing creative, nothing that appears to exhibit the leadership we desire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearFan PHX Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 38 minutes ago, AZ54 said: Shaw pretty ran Harbaugh's Stanford program into the ground albeit slowly. He just seems like a run of the mill coach. Nothing creative, nothing that appears to exhibit the leadership we desire. thank you - hes just a name to me, I dont know anything about him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger226 Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 7 hours ago, AZ54 said: Shaw pretty ran Harbaugh's Stanford program into the ground albeit slowly. He just seems like a run of the mill coach. Nothing creative, nothing that appears to exhibit the leadership we desire. Hard sell at Stanford for recruiting. Harbaugh is much better at it. Shaw just couldn't recruit there, it doesn't make him a bad coach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongo3451 Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 I heard they are interviewing the regional sales rep from Gatorade next. NFL record for interviews...🤮 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DABEARSDABOMB Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 Going to be interesting - McCarthy, Tomlin, and Pete Carrol could all options. All with a Super Bowl championship. Tomlin with a good young QB could be dynamite. Feels like it could be real. Plus Johnson if you go coordinator. God I would love Tomlin. He has gotten so much from crap since Big Ben retired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger226 Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 28 minutes ago, DABEARSDABOMB said: Going to be interesting - McCarthy, Tomlin, and Pete Carrol could all options. All with a Super Bowl championship. Tomlin with a good young QB could be dynamite. Feels like it could be real. Plus Johnson if you go coordinator. God I would love Tomlin. He has gotten so much from crap since Big Ben retired. I haven't seen a story about Tomlin, did he get fired? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongo3451 Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 26 minutes ago, Stinger226 said: I haven't seen a story about Tomlin, did he get fired? He signed an extension recently. I think we'd have to trade for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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