FidelisHawk
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http://www.dawgtalkers.net/uploads/2009 ... Policy.pdf
As I read, or understand, these rules the Seahawks fall into the “Lateral Move” category to fill their open coaching positions;
As described in the rules there are two (and only two) coaching positions 1) Head Coach and 2) Assistant Coach.
So, an Assistant Head Coach is still a level two assistant coach (and not a head coach) for administration of the anti-tampering policy. No matter how you structure the title Assistant Head Coach in Charge of Offense, Assistant Head Coach With Play-Calling Responsibilities, or Offensive Coordinator, for the purpose of this policy they are the same, and the same holds true for all assistant coaches be they a QB coach, Wide Receivers coach or Assistant Strength & Conditioning coach.
Why is this important? Since they are replacing Bevell and Cable (assistant coaches) with other assistant coaches, assumabley from a different team, it’s considered a “Lateral Move”. The policy states;
Meaning the employer club is under NO obligation to allow the Seahawks to talk to ANY assistant that is under contract unless they are replacing Carroll (then other rules apply).
Now if the Seahawks wanted to hire, say, someone’s QB coach for their OC then one would think a club would voluntarily grant permission to further that coaches career, but they certainly do not have to. More importantly it’s very doubtful they would grant permission to let their OC become the Seahawks OC (no matter what fancy title you want to add) if he’s under contract.
So, the Seahawks are required to find replacements that are either;
A) Any former Head Coach, Offensive Coordinator, Assistant coach, or man on the street that isn’t under a contract or under control of a former contract.
B) Any lower level Assistant that a controlling club is willing to allow to leave to further their careers.
C)Coaches from the NCAA, that may or may not have their own rules or pay-outs.
As with most things, outside our message board, this greatly limits our (the fans) wish list from the reality of what the Seahawks can actually accomplish.
As I read, or understand, these rules the Seahawks fall into the “Lateral Move” category to fill their open coaching positions;
As described in the rules there are two (and only two) coaching positions 1) Head Coach and 2) Assistant Coach.
Two Tiers of Coaching Staffs. For purposes of this Anti-Tampering Policy, each coaching staff is divided into two tiers: (1) head coach, and (2) all assistant coaches. Although each individual club is permitted to use whatever structure and titles it desires for its coaching staff, the two tiers described here will be adhered to for administration of this Policy.
So, an Assistant Head Coach is still a level two assistant coach (and not a head coach) for administration of the anti-tampering policy. No matter how you structure the title Assistant Head Coach in Charge of Offense, Assistant Head Coach With Play-Calling Responsibilities, or Offensive Coordinator, for the purpose of this policy they are the same, and the same holds true for all assistant coaches be they a QB coach, Wide Receivers coach or Assistant Strength & Conditioning coach.
Why is this important? Since they are replacing Bevell and Cable (assistant coaches) with other assistant coaches, assumabley from a different team, it’s considered a “Lateral Move”. The policy states;
. Lateral Move. If a club is interested in discussing an assistant coaching
position with an assistant coach who is contractually obligated to another
club at any time prior to the opening of the employer club’s training
camp, it will be considered a lateral move, and the employer club is under
no obligation to grant the coach the opportunity to discuss the position
with the interested club. At the discretion of the employer club, however,
such permission may be voluntarily granted.
Meaning the employer club is under NO obligation to allow the Seahawks to talk to ANY assistant that is under contract unless they are replacing Carroll (then other rules apply).
Now if the Seahawks wanted to hire, say, someone’s QB coach for their OC then one would think a club would voluntarily grant permission to further that coaches career, but they certainly do not have to. More importantly it’s very doubtful they would grant permission to let their OC become the Seahawks OC (no matter what fancy title you want to add) if he’s under contract.
So, the Seahawks are required to find replacements that are either;
A) Any former Head Coach, Offensive Coordinator, Assistant coach, or man on the street that isn’t under a contract or under control of a former contract.
B) Any lower level Assistant that a controlling club is willing to allow to leave to further their careers.
C)Coaches from the NCAA, that may or may not have their own rules or pay-outs.
As with most things, outside our message board, this greatly limits our (the fans) wish list from the reality of what the Seahawks can actually accomplish.