New HC thread

[D-train]

Guess Johnson wouldn't be cheap. So he's the guy, the next McVey

If you want Ben Johnson to be your next head coach, you're going to have to be willing to open up your checkbook. Some NFL owners have been told that the Detroit Lions' offensive coordinator's asking price is at least or around $15 million per year to be a head coach, according to CBS Sports HQ senior NFL insider Josina Anderson.

DK's base salary is $13M next season.

That is like Scott Servais making more than Luis Castillo.

[Donn Beach]

It's what Pete gets paid, guess his agent is pushing back on it now

[HawkandMariner88]

Hey guys did Andy win his first SB in Philly or KC? Did Pete win here first or in NE or NY? Again it's all who you have at QB. Tannehill was never winning a SB. The only reason he would of was because of King Henry & AJ Brown. This narrative guys have to win at their first stop is garbage. Again Marv Levy went to 4 straight SB's lost each one does that mean you wouldn't hire him. It's not always the coach it's the talent around him. Again give Vrabel an Allen or Mahomes & you might be saying something different now. Again not my first choice. He deserves an interview along with all the rest. Matter of fact I'll give you my list right now of guys I would take as Head Coach:

-Vrabel

-Ben Johnson (even at that reported salary)

-Quinn

-Mike McDonald (John Harbaugh's DC in Baltimore)

I would say slim shot at Bobby Slowik but to me he doesn't quite have the experience yet. Just not a ton of OC candidates out there. I get the opposition to Harbaugh & I don't think he'd come here (especially if Pete is here even in an advisor role) but you at least have to offer him an interview. Also I think Schneider wants to take back his role as GM or maybe even VP of Football Ops. Any of those 4 would make a damn good head coach.

[Sexymarinersfan]

There are obvious names and then some wildcard suggestions I want to bring up.

Detroit offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has helped the Lions to 12 wins this year thanks to DVOA’s fifth-ranked offense. He has had great success working with Jared Goff, who is comparable (in my opinion) to Geno Smith. Johnson has shown he can max-out a one-two punch at running back, he’s done an excellent job featuring his key weapons and he turned Sam LaPorta into a rookie star at tight end.

He’s an absolute must-interview for the Seahawks. They need someone who can do all of this with the arsenal of skill-players Seattle has on offense.

Bob Slowik the Houston offensive coordinator is a serious up-and-comer who is from the same old Washington coaching staff that once had Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay working together. He’s done an outstanding job with C.J. Stroud, which could be important if the Seahawks draft a quarterback soon. All of the Shanahan/McVay tree Head Coaches have delivered a base-level of offensive success that has kept their teams relevant. That can’t be ignored.

Mike MacDonald, the Ravens defensive coordinator, inherited the 28th ranked defense per DVOA. He made it a top-ten unit in his first season (#8) and this season they are ranked #1. He’s done it without a blue-chip, elite pass rusher. He’s got everything out of re-treads like Jadeveon Clowney, developed people like Justin Madubuike into a star and if the Seahawks want someone who can turn around their defense — he’s shown he can do it. He also recently gave the Niners and Shanahan fits in a big win in Santa Clara.

These are the three obvious names I would suggest. There are some others I would pitch.

Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan worked closely with Payton Manning during his time in Denver. He’s been part of a Cincinnati staff that drafted and developed Joe Burrow and this year, when they lost Burrow, still enjoyed success with Jake Browning. I’ve watched interviews with Callahan and his approach is very modern and he emphasises the importance of dynamic offense. His father, Bill, is arguably the best offensive line coach in the NFL and could be persuaded to swap Cleveland for Seattle.

The Browns are worth looking at, given how brilliantly they’ve played despite the chaos going on in Cleveland. If Kevin Stefanski was willing to be coaxed out of the disaster zone that is the Browns, I’d be willing to put a trade offer into Cleveland. After all, they face cap hell from next year thanks to Deshaun Watson’s contract. Ownership isn’t great. Maybe you could steal him away — but it would likely be expensive via trade.

Assuming that doesn’t happen, why not look at Alex Van Pelt his offensive coordinator? He’s been in the league a long time. He has ties to Green Bay like Schneider. He’s also the quarterbacks coach in Cleveland and look at what he’s done with Joe Flacco — or P.J. Walker for that matter. Would he be worth an interview?

I would set up an interview with Brian Flores in Minnesota. He did what seemed like a good job in Miami until he was ousted. His Vikings defense is ranked #11 per DVOA. He would be a very different personality to Carroll but that’s not such a bad thing as you initiate change.

[douche]

I think SEA will really take their time with this.

That said, if McCarthy is available, I wouldn't go near him.

Here's a thought... what if Belichik ended up in SEA? Apparently he's leaving NE.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/bi ... r-AA1mO1Jx

[Sexymarinersfan]

I think SEA will really take their time with this.

That said, if McCarthy is available, I wouldn't go near him.

Here's a thought... what if Belichik ended up in SEA? Apparently he's leaving NE.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/bi ... r-AA1mO1Jx

Belichik can't even beat Mike McDaniel. Hoe could we expect him to beat McVay or Shanahan. Bill's best landing spot, is actually the New York Jets lol

[D-train]

I think SEA will really take their time with this.

That said, if McCarthy is available, I wouldn't go near him.

Here's a thought... what if Belichik ended up in SEA? Apparently he's leaving NE.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/bi ... r-AA1mO1Jx

F No.

[D-train]

Great news.

[Michael K.]

Great news.

Yeah, I think the final shovel full on Pete's grave was his latest interview. Blaming youth for why they lost. Yeah, that Super Bowl team was so fucking old. He just didn't have it anymore, and I think that comment was probably pretty eye opening to the FO.

[douche]

This:

"Seahawks simply looking for a change of direction and a new voice. Ownership believed they didn’t reach their potential this season."