Craft your own staff

[Maelstrom787]

I'm going to keep Pete as head coach for mine, as I'm on record preferring that he stay and the assistants get wiped. Yes, I know it's controversial, but that's how I feel about it. I'd like to give everything a good wipe and have another 2018/2019 type of run (but hopefully better.) We DID very nearly make the NFCCG in 2019, and probably would've if we got a little luckier and kept some RBs healthy.

For realisms sake, I will keep the candidates to those who we'll likely have a shot at (as in, they aren't entrenched on another staff with great job security).

This is a great opportunity to research and learn more about a lot of teams and staffs around the league, too. These hypotheticals are awesome for inspiring the itch to search for knowledge.

Anyway, without further ado:

Head Coach: Pete Carroll

Offensive Coordinator: Dave Canales
Quarterbacks: Pep Hamilton
Running Backs: Duce Staley
Receivers: Bobby Engram
Tight Ends: Brennan Carroll
OL: Scott Peters

Defensive Coordinator: Robert Saleh
DL: Todd Wash
LB: Ken Norton Jr.
Cornerbacks/Safeties (either separate or as a single DB coach): Marquand Manuel, Al Harris

Special Teams Coordinator: Larry Izzo

OPTIONAL SPECIALISTS:
Pass Rush Specialist - Darryl Tapp
Assistant DL - BT Jordan
Defensive Passing Coordinator - Karl Scott (retained)
Run Game Coordinator - Brennan Carroll
Pass Game Coordinator - Pep Hamilton
Offensive Assistant/Game Management - Nate Carroll


Saleh is controversial since he may not get fired, but I think Aaron Rodgers may very well work to push him out and install an offensive-based HC. If so, bring him home to Seattle for a rehab coaching stint, where he was on staff in his earlier days. Gus Bradley took him to Jacksonville with him, and rest is history. If he's retained in NY, I'd push for Chris Shula as DC. I'd want experience, but Shula is an exception. That royal bloodline is powerful and he's rocked it in LA under Raheem Morris as DC, who has background as a Kiffin disciple. Morris is also close friends with Dan Quinn. Shula's likely a synergistic fit based on that.

Yes, I kept the Carroll boys. Nate's just there to float around and assist, but Brennan rocks. Killing it at Arizona as the OC but they're gonna cut athletics bigtime, so good chance to come home.

Pep is the steady hand there to assist Dave in implementing the passing attack and coach up the QBs, especially a good idea if we grab a rookie QB.

Izzo retained, he's good.

KNJ is a stud LB coach. Wonder if he'd accept coming back.

Scott Peters is Bill Callahan's protege in Cleveland. Good call to bring him in IMO.






Here's a template to copy/paste for your own answers. Add as needed.

Head Coach:

Offensive Coordinator:
Quarterbacks:
Running Backs:
Receivers:
Tight Ends:
OL:

Defensive Coordinator:
DL:
LB:
Cornerbacks/Safeties (either separate or as a single DB coach):

Special Teams Coordinator:

OPTIONAL SPECIALISTS:

 

[knownone]

I like the Saleh idea. If he's let go, they shouldn't hesitate to sign him.

Head Coach: Pete Carroll / Ben Johnson / Jim Harbaugh
Offensive Coordinator: Shane Waldron
Defensive Coordinator: Robert Saleh / Brandon Staley (I hate this idea, but I like it more than Clint Hurt)

I'm a rare fan of Shane Waldron. He needs to figure out how to adapt to circumstances (bad offensive line), but he's been pretty good with average quarterbacks and below-average line play.

 

[AROS]

HC: Dan Quinn
OC: Brian Callahan
DC: Sean Desai

 

[Ozzy]

I like the Saleh idea. If he's let go, they shouldn't hesitate to sign him.

Head Coach: Pete Carroll / Ben Johnson / Jim Harbaugh
Offensive Coordinator: Shane Waldron
Defensive Coordinator: Robert Saleh / Brandon Staley (I hate this idea, but I like it more than Clint Hurt)

I'm a rare fan of Shane Waldron. He needs to figure out how to adapt to circumstances (bad offensive line), but he's been pretty good with average quarterbacks and below-average line play.

I’m actually a fan of Waldron too, he’s not without earned criticism this year but I think he’s capable of putting it together. I’d be fine with a new OC but gut feeling is if he stays he gets better. They need to get an identity and players that fit what the want to do a little better and he can take off

Short on time love this idea so I’ll try later. I really think they need to get away from the fangio style defense. Seattle is struggling, Philly is struggling too and a couple others.

 

[renofox]

I’m actually a fan of Waldron too, he’s not without earned criticism this year but I think he’s capable of putting it together. I’d be fine with a new OC but gut feeling is if he stays he gets better. They need to get an identity and players that fit what the want to do a little better and he can take off

Short on time love this idea so I’ll try later. I really think they need to get away from the fangio style defense. Seattle is struggling, Philly is struggling too and a couple others.

Based on Waldron's performance this year, he should be fired.

BUT

That's assuming he isn't being handcuffed by PC.

I don't know exactly how much PC requires SW to stick to PC's script, but the more I see the more I believe that SW has very little freedom in developing his own schemes and gameplans.

My evidence? The fact that we've seen plenty of evidence that SW has called creative, beautiful games that look nothing like what we see most of the time. Remember his 1st game against the Colts(?)?

Either SW is a real Jekyll and Hyde type of guy, or something else accounts for his bipolar condition. I'll lay my money on PC's influence.

All that said, replacing PC means SW would be gone also. I'm OK with that.

 

[hoxrox]

Pete wants a balanced attack. Waldron has been pass happy. This is clear evidence Waldron has been acting under his own volition.

And any offense that features DJ Dallas on 3rd down or with passing attempts is highly suspect.

The handcuff card is overplayed as it was with Russ ball.

 

[renofox]

Pete wants a balanced attack. Waldron has been pass happy. This is clear evidence Waldron has been acting under his own volition.

And any offense that features DJ Dallas on 3rd down or with passing attempts is highly suspect.

The handcuff card is overplayed as it was with Russ ball.

I used to believe that also.

I started paying attention after so many on this board began ranting about it.

I'm just looking for a logical explanation for the fact that, every once in a while, we see a game where things are changed up and the Offense blooms.

We've seen this team go on a roll when they start using TEs in the seams, utilize a lot of 12/13 personnel, use motion and misdirection, run slants and crossers to DK, use creative route combos, etc.

Then it all dissapears for stretches of games or never reappears.

Is SW so dense that he can't see what's working? Is that why he never keeps using ideas that are effective? If not, why does he stop using those things?

 

[Cyrus12]

I think you gotta go dream team...

HC Bill Bellicheck
OC Jim Harbaugh
DC Nick Saban
ST Megan Rapinoe

72 Dolphins record would be over....

Really this means I don't know...just because a guy is a good coordinator elsewhere right now doesn't mean he'd be a great head coach. As fans we don't really know how things work on the inside. They could be a product of just a great team and system.

 

[TheLegendOfBoom]

You know what would be real interesting??

If us members here at dot net ran the Seahawks!

Nominate your fellow posters at dot net to run the team!

 

[Cyrus12]

You know what would be real interesting??

If us members here at dot net ran the Seahawks!

Nominate your fellow posters at dot net to run the team!

Oh that's a good idea! Probably on a new thread though..

 

[Ozzy]

Based on Waldron's performance this year, he should be fired.

BUT

That's assuming he isn't being handcuffed by PC.

I don't know exactly how much PC requires SW to stick to PC's script, but the more I see the more I believe that SW has very little freedom in developing his own schemes and gameplans.

My evidence? The fact that we've seen plenty of evidence that SW has called creative, beautiful games that look nothing like what we see most of the time. Remember his 1st game against the Colts(?)?

Either SW is a real Jekyll and Hyde type of guy, or something else accounts for his bipolar condition. I'll lay my money on PC's influence.

All that said, replacing PC means SW would be gone also. I'm OK with that.

Yeah I honestly agree with all of that. If Pete goes they should all go and like you if I was betting I think Pete’s involvement has more of an impact than many believe.

 

[TheLegendOfBoom]

Tight ends coach: Definitely not former Seahawk TE, and current NFL on Fox, broadcaster, Greg Olsen

Man, f*** that guy!

 

[hoxrox]

I used to believe that also.

I started paying attention after so many on this board began ranting about it.

I'm just looking for a logical explanation for the fact that, every once in a while, we see a game where things are changed up and the Offense blooms.

We've seen this team go on a roll when they start using TEs in the seams, utilize a lot of 12/13 personnel, use motion and misdirection, run slants and crossers to DK, use creative route combos, etc.

Then it all dissapears for stretches of games or never reappears.

Is SW so dense that he can't see what's working? Is that why he never keeps using ideas that are effective? If not, why does he stop using those things?

100% agree that they should do more of the things you mentioned. Been saying that since the Lions game.

But why would Pete sabotage his own offense when it's working? It doesn't compute.

"Hey Waldron, that 12/13 personnel is too effective, tone it down, will ya?

Yes Waldron can be that dense. He abandons the run way too early, which is the opposite of what Pete would want.

Then Pete got in his ear and called him out before the Cowboys game, and lo and behold, it was an effective, balanced offense that day...

Ultimately, it's on Pete for hiring these coordinators in the first place, but there are clear distinctions here.

 

[renofox]

...But why would Pete sabotage his own offense when it's working? It doesn't compute.

"Hey Waldron, that 12/13 personnel is too effective, tone it down, will ya?

Yes Waldron can be that dense. He abandons the run way too early, which is the opposite of what Pete would want...

That IS the question. Lots of theories have been put forth here, but none that fully explain it in my mind.

BUT, flip the question: "Why would SW sabotage not only his Offense, but his own career?"

You offered stupid but I don't agree. He's spent his whole life doing this. He would have been constantly fired and the word of his idiocy would have spread. He'd be in a different career by now.

Either way you ask the question, the answer seems to be someone is unintentionally screwing up the offense.

Occam says it's the guy with the most power.

 

[hoxrox]

Think you're giving Waldron too much credit. The guy thought it was a good idea to have DJ Dallas out there on a critical 4th down situation, with Micah parsons unblocked.

 

[renofox]

Think you're giving Waldron too much credit. The guy thought it was a good idea to have DJ Dallas out there on a critical 4th down situation, with Micah parsons unblocked.

The questions for me are:
"Was there an alert available?"

If yes;
"Why didn't Geno alert?"

If no;
"Why the f7ck not?"

I would live to know these answers. Unfortunately, no one in the Seattle media would ever ask a question even resembling this. And PC would never answer it.

Brings me to another point. How often do we see alerts with Geno. I see line calls here and there, but it’s extremely rare to see many alerts in a game. Notice how all the top teams are constantly changing plays at the line? Notice how the Seahawks aren't? Maybe it's just me.

 

[cymatica]

I think you gotta go dream team...

HC Bill Bellicheck
OC Jim Harbaugh
DC Nick Saban
ST Megan Rapinoe

Megan Rapinoe? I hope that's just some unfunny joke. I'd rather have a seance with Aaron Hernandez to coach the tight ends

 

[morgulon1]

Keep Pete

Offensive coordinator: Dylan Mulvaney

Defensive coordinator: a circus clown

 

[renofox]

Keep Pete

Offensive coordinator: Dylan Mulvaney

Defensive coordinator: a circus clown

I thought this was supposed to be about what we wanted, not what we expected!

 

[OneLofaTatupu]

I used to believe that also.

I started paying attention after so many on this board began ranting about it.

I'm just looking for a logical explanation for the fact that, every once in a while, we see a game where things are changed up and the Offense blooms.

We've seen this team go on a roll when they start using TEs in the seams, utilize a lot of 12/13 personnel, use motion and misdirection, run slants and crossers to DK, use creative route combos, etc.

Then it all dissapears for stretches of games or never reappears.

Is SW so dense that he can't see what's working? Is that why he never keeps using ideas that are effective? If not, why does he stop using those things?

I’m telling you he’s coach Kline. Sometimes he finds his playbook. Most of the time he’s talking to a football in the sidelines.