tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268346.post9152838529607773648..comments2023-10-30T09:37:03.456-05:00Comments on Vikes Geek: Out With The Old, In With the Goldvikes geekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06530336385552424416noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268346.post-58528336700065582352011-01-08T11:29:35.003-06:002011-01-08T11:29:35.003-06:00Adam,
Good points. I don't know what McDanie...Adam,<br /><br />Good points. I don't know what McDaniels' or Singletary's contract terms were, but I suspect that they both would receive much more money in the short term if they waited at least a year to return to the NFL. That issue notwithstanding, both coaches need to get back into the NFL as soon as possible to avoid becoming an afterthought and irrelevant, thus giving both some incentive to return even if it means losing money. It is also possible that they will lose nothing if they return to the NFL below the head coach level--that would seem to make more sense, but I don't know the terms of the buy-outs.<br /><br />McDaniels had issues with players on roster and generally wasn't a very likable person. He really would have to be spectacular to overcome that baggage. Moss did flourish in New England, but I suspect that had far more to do with Belichick than it did with McDaniels. At least, however, there was no known friction between McDaniels and Belichick.<br /><br />My concern with Singletary is that he led a team with a putrid defense. The only teams that the 49ers held under 300 yards this year were Arizona (twice), Seattle, and Oakland (early in the year)(TB had 299 yards). The numbers put them in the middle of the pack in the NFL, but against the weakest division in football history, that's rather unimpressive. If Singletary's calling card is defense, he has quite a bit to prove. Of course, as linebacker coach, he'll be taking orders from Pagac (will Singletary adjust to that?).<br /><br />VGvikes geekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06530336385552424416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268346.post-20485848013915131852011-01-07T23:49:46.692-06:002011-01-07T23:49:46.692-06:00VG, with the labor unrest threatening the 2011 sea...VG, with the labor unrest threatening the 2011 season, an extended lockout would likely mean that many of the quality assistants around the NFL jump ship to the college game. After all, only head coaches are really protected in a lockout or strike. Does the fact that MCDaniels and Singletary are still being pad by their previous employers in 2011 impact the value of these moves... making them less likely to leave the team?<br /><br />Also, remember that both McDaniels and Singletary were fired for their antics as head coaches. The only reason they were head coaches in the first place is becuase of the success they had at their previous positions, which are what the Vikes are interviewing them for.<br /><br />McDaniels made some obvious mistakes in Denver, but most were personell related, something which will have less importance in the Vikings organization. <br /><br />Also, while we dog on McDaniels for the Cutler/Marshall drama, don't forget that Randy Moss had his best years and was on his best behavior when working under McDaniels.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04582089785130128535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268346.post-74568050947306783762011-01-07T20:22:25.918-06:002011-01-07T20:22:25.918-06:00Cabrito,
The Rooney Rule still exists in the NFL....Cabrito,<br /><br />The Rooney Rule still exists in the NFL. I'm not sure who the 49ers interviewed other than Harbaugh. It certainly was a quick decision. The lone exception to the rule is when a team is hiring from within. If the hiring is internal, the rule does not apply. Clearly, however, Harbaugh was an external hire.<br /><br />VGvikes geekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06530336385552424416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268346.post-86545961183705183012011-01-07T20:02:06.492-06:002011-01-07T20:02:06.492-06:00Quick question for you, VG. The 49ers just signed...Quick question for you, VG. The 49ers just signed Jim Harbaugh as head coach. Whatever happened to the NFL regulation that teams had to interview at least one minority (i.e., African-American) candidate as part of their search procedures? Has that stipulation been dumped? Just wondering -- I haven't heard anything about it recently.Cabritohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06413035026045238243noreply@blogger.com