Next Coach Style

[nwHawk]

Well, the day has come. Pete got his walking papers and Seahawks fans get to speculate as to who the next coach will be next season. This past year, well, couple of years this team was awful on defense. The offense has flashed at times, but due to a variety of factors is inconsistent and frustrating.

I threw in special teams coach because those guys watch and analyze the game from both perspectives.

So, given a choice what would you rather have for the next head coach? Chime in with a name or two if you like.

 

[Lords of Scythia]

Hopefully one that doesn't make us a basement team indefinitely. At least we got out of the permanently mediocre, bad D mode. Now we can see all this talent in a real scheme.

 

[MyrtleHawk]

Offensive minded.

As mentioned in another thread, Alex Van Pelt (Browns OC) or Bobby Slowik (Texans OC)

 

[JPatera76]

Did Pete really get his walking papers or more of a “here’s an internal promotion.. as we’d still like to have you here just in a new role?” Type papers

 

[nwHawk]

As bad as the defense has been, the next coach will most likely groom the quarterback of the future. Too many defensive mind head coaches fail at this, and I would want to bring in a young feisty defensive coordinator whose job is to craft and mold an elite squad.

 

[ElvisInBlue]

I’m a defense minded fan, but the writing has been on the wall for the last decade. The NFL is committed to favoring offense, period.

If you hire the greatest defensive mind in the business you’re not just competing against the offensive HCs. You’re competing against the rules committee continuously tweaking the rules and referees often ignoring blatant offensive penalties.

Offensive holding has been endemic for years and now we’re seeing OT misalignment and early starts become the norm.

 

[Mad Dog]

Given the advantages of avid crowds, the Hawks would behoove themselves to build a defensive team and take advantage of what the 12’s can bring. The last several years made home games painful literally as the screaming seemed ineffective in rousing this stuporous defense.

 

[Spin Doctor]

I think you hire an offensive coach and try to get the future of your QB position sorted out. Many of the top coaches these days are offensive guys.

 

[James in PA]

Offense all day every day. I am going to be so freaking annoyed if we go defense again. The game has changed. Gotta be willing to adapt.

 

[TheLegendOfBoom]

I’m a defense minded fan, but the writing has been on the wall for the last decade. The NFL is committed to favoring offense, period.

If you hire the greatest defensive mind in the business you’re not just competing against the offensive HCs. You’re competing against the rules committee continuously tweaking the rules and referees often ignoring blatant offensive penalties.

Offensive holding has been endemic for years and now we’re seeing OT misalignment and early starts become the norm.

Well said!

The rules are the rules!

Better to be part of the side that rules actually favor (offense) than against it!

 

[Mad Dog]

I wonder how many offense minded fans actually go to home games. With a stout defense, Lumen Field is a nightmare for opposing teams. The mystique left when the defense could no longer get teams off the field or create turnovers.

Playing away from the advantages of having a vocal fan base seems short sighted.

Bring in Quinn, let him hire a hot shot OC (remember he did hire Shanahan so it’s not like he’s unwilling to hire great coordinators) and build a defense that brings fear back into the stadium.

 

[Chawker]

Defenses win championship!

 

[TheLegendOfBoom]

Defenses win championship!

San Francisco and Baltimore have both offense and defense….

Maybe the problem with Seattle is simple, they actually haven’t had one or the other since 2014????!

 

[Titus Pullo]

Brian Callahan

But he's probably going to be Titans or Raiders next head coach.

 

[HawkRiderFan]

This article was originally written yesterday but got updated this afternoon. Heifetz has the Hawks jobs as one of the attractive ones. Hopefully the top HC candidates out there feel that way too

Ranking the NFL’s Open Coaching Jobs

After surprising moves by the Titans and Seahawks, seven NFL teams are now looking for a new head coach—and more openings could be coming soon. But some of those jobs are far more attractive than others.

www.theringer.com

 

[OneLofaTatupu]

A DC with an offensive mindset. Or an OC with a …….

How about a balanced approach. And let the DC and OC do their jobs. Who knows.

 

[renofox]

A DC with an offensive mindset. Or an OC with a …….

How about a balanced approach. And let the DC and OC do their jobs. Who knows.

Go the John Harbaugh route and find a special team coach? Bold.

 

[Bear-Hawk]

I voted defense. We have some of the pieces already but need a coach who can pull it together.