Chris 44

Interested to hear Quinns thoughts on Howell after prepping to go against him twice this past season.

Quinn got one more super bowl appearance than every coach during Snyder's tenure. Yeah I know, but Gibbs appearances were pre Snyder.

The "Mighty" Quinn

and then had to deal with Dan

and hopefully not calling plays

Logan Paulson going to be ecstatic.

Lets hope he / team can find really good OCs and assistants. Fine with him handling the "Leader of Men" thing and leave the Xs and Os to others.

Yeah if its going to be Quinn we should know before this weekend, if not its not a warm fuzzy as far as Quinn's view on the process, cements the second fiddle feeling.

That and this regime is very tightlipped. So its mostly best guesses at this point.

Perhaps by interviewing with multiple teams you refine your interview skills, learn about the different teams, bargaining power if multiple teams are interested. Your number one destination ends up going in a different direction. Lose nothing by interviewing with multiple teams.

This is the only thing right now that would make sense. Reset, evaluate all options without worrying about other competition. Not ideal from a college player evaluation stand point, behind the curve somewhat, but still no need to rush at this point.

Ownership may want to be able to sell tickets at some point also.

Maybe we didnt want MacDonald after the interview? Maybe what he was asking for did not line up with what we were prepared to give an unproven HC?

Not seeing how they failed. They were waiting to interview in person 2 of the leading candidates. At the last moment one pulled out of the process. You suggesting that they should have hired someone earlier in the process without interviewing what was perceived to be the 2 hottest prospects? I dont understand how you can take this scenario as failing the test.

I imagine there are a bunch of guys out there flying under the radar because they are on crap teams, crap players or just plain out of the limelight that most people not on the inside even know about. This would include current OC's and position coaches.

Im very interested to see who the assistants are, hoping we can develop a true talent pipe line that can continuously step up as needed when others get promoted.

Thats why its so important that regardless of HC we hit on an excellent OC and QB coach.

Wondering if not for the Johnson fiasco if R. Morris would have been the guy?

A HC is the guy who when entering a meeting room its immediately a sign to put your phone down and give undivided attention. I dont think Ron, though respected, had that persona about him toward the end because the players had become disillusioned as to his football leadership. The new guy needs to have that aura of leadership and accountability. Purple nurples wont cut it. Not advocating for someone to lead by fear but someone who can communicate and make guys believe. It maybe that is more of what Harris etc are looking for in a HC. I dont believe Johnson exhibited those traits, especially after reading the reports that came out about his insecurities the last 24 hrs, Does MacDonald have those traits? No idea. But I think the in person interviews are invaluable as to giving a good idea as to an individuals leadership qualities.

Stepping back for a moment and digesting what happened with Ben Johnson yesterday it obviously wasn't expected and through the process for a loop. But there is a process and HOG/Peters are much more prepared to deal with it than Snyder ever was. Harris did not get where he is by flying by the seat of his parts like Snyder. Harris has surrounded himself with very competent people and this HC decision is not going to be rushed or taken lightly. We didn't land the perceived front runner, neither did anyone else, but who knows if he would have been the hire after the in person interview? Sounds like he may not have been the right guy after all? The HC needs to be able to stand in front of a group of men and make them believe in the team and in themselves. He needs to be able to manage the development of the players and coaching staff. Have a vision that is shared with the front office and coaches. Take responsibility for the team but delegate to those he chooses as his staff. He doesn't need to be an offensive or defensive genius, he still needs to have a great understanding of that side of the ball and needs to share a vision with very good OCs and DC's. But the true responsibilities lie elsewhere. Ben Johnson may be perfectly suited for the position of OC but may not have what it takes to be a HC. Others may be better HC than coordinators, different responsibilities, different skill sets. Extremely important that we find our Ben Johnson (coordinators) etc to lead and focus on the X's and O's. HC does not necessarily need to be the OC / DC guru.

Not convinced he wont get a bump.

I also know who the next coach will be, but alas I too am not privy to disclose at this time. Why even say this....makes no sense except, hey look at me.

Its also what they did last year to get him to stay.

So its Seattle's fault too?

I imagine they pulled him into the office and offered him a nice fat raise to stay.