Monachino could be leaving to be DC

[RavenScallywag]

Saw this on PFT, but BR.com had a mention of it this morning as well.

Ted Monachino is reportedly being considered for the Philly DC job under Chip Kelly.

http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/...Bowl_week.html

When Pees was hired, he was my dark horse candidate to get the job, LOVED hearing his insight from SoundFX on the 49ers game last year. Knew it was only a matter of time before he ascended the ranks. I suppose the "good news" here is that Dean Pees recently said he doesn't have interest in being a HC ever, so unless his schemes peter out, we don't have to worry about the DC spot getting poached for a bit.

[wickedsolo]

Dislike...big time.

[leachisabeast]

I actually wanted him as DC here over Pees....

[ravenjoe]

I suppose the "good news" here is that Dean Pees recently said he doesn't have interest in being a HC ever, so unless his schemes peter out, we don't have to worry about the DC spot getting poached for a bit.

I have really warmed to Pees! He has shown impressive adjustment to his player personnel, and the Defense as a whole has really picked it up since the break, imho, and is a huge reason why the Ravens are where they are at right now. So, kudos, Dean, hope you are with us for a while to come.

[iggyman555]

does pees have super bowl coaching experience ?

[RavenScallywag]

I was on board with the Pees hire, simply because he's a very experienced coach and generally does a good job. Might not be an "Exciting" name, but you don't hear people talking bad about him.

Monachino is a good coach, but the PFT article points out, he's not experienced as a DC. Ravens could've made him DC last year, but when you are smack in the middle of a run, turning over the keys to someone who's never done it before...is a risky move.

[RavenScallywag]

does pees have super bowl coaching experience ?

Well, he was DC in NE from 2006-2009, LB for 2004 and 2005. So he was a coach during the XXXIX Super Bowl and was on the losing side as a DC in 2007.

[iggyman555]

Well, he was DC in NE from 2006-2009, LB for 2004 and 2005. So he was a coach during the XXXIX Super Bowl and was on the losing side as a DC in 2007.

i like how our OC and DC have super bowl experience, doesnt mean we will win but it helps!

[esmd]

Good move for Monachino if it happens. He's a veteran coach who Suggs obviously loves.

[wickedsolo]

I actually wanted him as DC here over Pees....

Me too.

[GOTA]

I heard Chip Kelly say that he was in no rush to hire a DC. In my mind that meant he was looking at someone on either the Ravens or 49ers. This makes sense

[RavenScallywag]

Donatell, the DB coach for the 49ers has been in the mix for awhile. Monachino has been rumored now, but apparently they have NOT asked permission to interview him.

Keep in mind, Ravens could turn them down. But, that's not our style.