Coachwatch 2020

**BlackBeak** · 01-16-2021, 12:27 PM

There was a line in the NFL Network scroller that said Ravens d-line coach, Joe Cullen, was top on list to be d-coordinater for the Jags.

**sailorsam** · 01-16-2021, 01:04 PM

Originally Posted by stevez51

Falcons must like the Smith name. Wasn't Mike Smith their head coach at one time.

yes
former Ravens assistant. I believe he was LB coach in 2000

**stevez51** · 01-16-2021, 04:30 PM

Originally Posted by sflegend89

Rooney Rule is well intentioned, I like aspects of it, other aspects are poorly thought out

The Saleh thing for instance is an example of where it just doesn't follow logic. The 49ers hired a white HC in 2017 instead of a minority candidate but are the biggest winners from the Rooney Rule in recent memory. Saleh being brought on to be DC literally had nothing to do with the Rooney Rule or giving a minority coach an opportunity. Was just flat out chosen on merit by Shannahan.

Now the 49ers are given a massive injection of high picks (2021 3rd and 2022 3rd) and not the Jets who HIRED the minority coach and gave him the massive opportunity.

1. No team should be given a 3rd round pick based on who they hire as a HC, let alone 2
2. If somebody does receive compensation it should be the team that made the HC hire

Jets, Dolphins, and WFT hired minority HC's in the last few years, receive nothing. 49ers hire a white HC in last few years, receive multiple 3rd round picks. Makes absolutely zero sense.

Aren't there strings attached to this new 3rd rd pick gimmick .? You don't get the picks automatically. Its like 2-3 yrs in.

**JimZipCode** · 01-20-2021, 12:17 PM

Originally Posted by JimZipCode

Roundup:
...
here's what I caught so far on the GM side:

Job	New	Formerly
Broncos	George Paton	Vikings asst GM
Lions	Brad Holmes	Rams dir college scouting
Panthers	Scott Fitterer	Seahawks VP Football Operations
Texans
Falcons
Jaguars
Washington

Updated roundup:

Head coaches

Job	Departed	New	Formerly
Jags	Marrone	Urban Meyer	Ohio St HC
Jets	Gase	Robert Saleh	Niners DC
Falcons	Quinn	Arthur Smith	Titans OC
Chargers	Lynn	Brandon Staley	Rams DC
Lions	Patricia	Dan Campbell	Saints Asst HC / TE
Texans	O’Brien
Eagles	Pederson

GMs unchanged from the quoted block, I think.

**Ravenswintitle** · 01-20-2021, 04:00 PM

Texans hire Nick Caserio as GM: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/...aserio-next-gm

Falcons hire Terry Fontenot as GM: https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/...eneral-manager

Washington hires Marty Hurney as GM: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/...make-hurney-gm

Jaguars name Trent Baalke as GM: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2021/1...ger-per-report

**Ravenswintitle** · 01-20-2021, 07:06 PM

Lions interviewing Ravens James Urban for OC

**edromeo** · 01-20-2021, 07:24 PM

Originally Posted by Ravenswintitle

Lions interviewing Ravens James Urban for OC

Good for him. I hope he gets it.

**Jazz1988** · 01-20-2021, 07:33 PM

Originally Posted by Ravenswintitle

Lions interviewing Ravens James Urban for OC

That could be bad for The Ravens especially if Urban is the guy The Ravens believe can one day replace Roman.

**BcRaven** · 01-20-2021, 07:34 PM

Originally Posted by Ravenswintitle

Lions interviewing Ravens James Urban for OC

The Lions could use an "Urban renewal" ... Bc

**TIGERBLOOD** · 01-20-2021, 08:54 PM

If the Ravens believe Urban can one day replace Roman, that "one day" should be today. Don't let him leave. I think most of us have seen enough from Roman. Elevating Urban helps ensure we keep doing the things that made Lamar successful, while hopefully bringing a fresh approach to the play calling and passing game.

**GOTA** · 01-20-2021, 09:07 PM

Originally Posted by Ravenswintitle

Texans hire Nick Caserio as GM: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/...aserio-next-gm

Falcons hire Terry Fontenot as GM: https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/...eneral-manager

Washington hires Marty Hurney as GM: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/...make-hurney-gm

Jaguars name Trent Baalke as GM: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2021/1...ger-per-report

Sounds like Rivera has complete control in Washington. Hurney is his guy from Carolina. Ron is clearly running that organization

**WNCRavensFan** · 01-21-2021, 01:53 AM

Originally Posted by GOTA

Sounds like Rivera has complete control in Washington. Hurney is his guy from Carolina. Ron is clearly running that organization

Usually I'm not a fan of an authoritarian head coach, but Washington is a special case. Rivera has been tasked with changing the culture of not only the football team but also the front office and staff.

I wish him luck. Getting Snyder to pick a new name would be good.