Possible Head Coach candidates

[Steeldrama]

Zac is better than Mike

And y'all think SteelerFury poasters are delusional

Comparing Zac Taylor to Mike Tomlin is like arguing a Chevy Cavalier is better than a Ford Escort

Do better Bengal fan

Joe Burrow isn't suicidal for nothin'

[Steelafan77]

Not sure if anyone saw this.

Perhaps this is a coach “type” the Steelers are interested in?

The first bit of evidence that the Steelers are at least thinking about life after Tomlin comes from a report by The Athletic’s Dianna Russini on Saturday. She writes that the Steelers vetted Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman as a possible successor to Tomlin. Earlier this week, Freeman agreed to stay at Notre Dame after his contract was restructured.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/nfl/

[bradshaw2ben]

Not sure if anyone saw this.

Perhaps this is a coach “type” the Steelers are interested in?

The first bit of evidence that the Steelers are at least thinking about life after Tomlin comes from a report by The Athletic’s Dianna Russini on Saturday. She writes that the Steelers vetted Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman as a possible successor to Tomlin. Earlier this week, Freeman agreed to stay at Notre Dame after his contract was restructured.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/nfl/

Marcus Freeman is like Tomin 2.0. It's got some better features but the same old bullshit.

[Steelafan77]

So, the same square peg round hole dipshit is the Steeler blueprint for head coach.

Was afraid of that. New definition for insanity in the dictionary is the Steelers and their head coaching criteria.

[955876]

Not sure if anyone saw this.

Perhaps this is a coach “type” the Steelers are interested in?

The first bit of evidence that the Steelers are at least thinking about life after Tomlin comes from a report by The Athletic’s Dianna Russini on Saturday. She writes that the Steelers vetted Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman as a possible successor to Tomlin. Earlier this week, Freeman agreed to stay at Notre Dame after his contract was restructured.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/nfl/

As I said,,,,

1) 30s
2) Defense
3) Black

This team won’t be able to help themselves.

When they finally move on from Tomlin they are going to trip all over themselves trying to hire another Tomlin.

[langer]

So this Seahawks coach turns around the team and they are way above a winning season.

Does that reach through the thick skull of the Steelers owner?

That one guy on the ESPN panel sounds a lot like Coach T. There's your ceiling if you will.

Marcus Spears.

As a side note, there is a gambling company logo all over the set. Jeezus.

[franco32]

I get the idea of going with an Offensive guru as a head coach. After all, the league is about scoring points and lots of them.

But, just like you don't draft for need, you do not pick your head coach based on the side of the ball they coach. You pick the absolutely best coaching candidate available....a leader, an innovator, a teacher, and a tone setter with brains. If that happens to be a defensive coach, then so be it.

Seattle isn't doing too badly with their defensive guru.

[Havoc]

I have ZERO use for a defensive HC.

Give me an offensive guru, all day.

Hiring a defensive guy although sure it's possible it could work out but not worth the risk to me. Just give me a guy with the brains (strategy) on the offensive side of the football with the authority to dictate overall game strategy.

[955876]

I get the idea of going with an Offensive guru as a head coach. After all, the league is about scoring points and lots of them.

But, just like you don't draft for need, you do not pick your head coach based on the side of the ball they coach. You pick the absolutely best coaching candidate available....a leader, an innovator, a teacher, and a tone setter with brains. If that happens to be a defensive coach, then so be it.

Seattle isn't doing too badly with their defensive guru.

Because he’s not a fucking moron like Jibba Jabber that wants to ease into games and only throw over the middle in case of emergencies.

Jibba would be MUCH better if he got a real OC and allowed them to OC.

[955876]

Seattle isn't doing too badly with their defensive guru.

Holds one of the best offenses to 3 points playing on the road and for home field.

Jibba’s D would have gotten rolled for 35+ tonight.

Difference between a real defensive coach and a Wordsmiff pretending to be one.

[swissvale72]

Tomlin ain't going nowhere...but if he does...and browns fire stefanski....what about stefanski? I would be good with that

[Steelafan77]

I’m partial to the Klint Kubiak suggestion but, whomever is chosen will have the same job security as the Pope so hopefully they choose carefully.

[Greeksteel]

Curt Cignetti

[jebrick]

Tomlin ain't going nowhere...but if he does...and browns fire stefanski....what about stefanski? I would be good with that

As an OC? sure

[RemoAZ]

How about Kenny Dillingham?

[Steelperch]

Bump, it’s getting real

[Boukman]

Time to clean house and blow things up wholesale. And the new coach needs to have autonomy in building his staff.

Whoever gets hired, #1 on offense, please, please find someone who enables more dynamic playcalling. I've been a lifelong fan since the 70s. I always appreciate winning, but for the most part, I can't stand our boring, predictable offenses. #2 on defense please, please get someone who can draft and develop superior DBs.

[Ice]

Plus side, this is where the 3 coaches since 1969 and Pope-level job security kick the Steelers to the top of the heap on jobs available. I'm assuming we can cross the two ex-rival AFCN coaches off the list, but should have our pick of the litter on the rest.

[.Kodiak]

Let's not overlook Head Groundskeeper, either. We might need to start maintaining the middle of the field.

[Steelperch]

Minter and Shula would probably fit the Rooney mold nd be early favorites. I want Kubiak or similar.

[CKSteeler]

A lot of fans are just so happy to have Tomlin gone that there is going to be a very real honeymoon period for the next coach in my view. But hey, anything is possible.

Steelers could do worse than Tomlin and maybe they make the wrong hire and SHOULD move on after two years. We'll see. But for the first time in god knows how long, there is a legit chance that they will do what is necessary to get back to competing for championships.

It's not just about the results here. It's about creating a process that legitimately has a chance to do that.

[tango_mike]

Id go with Kubiak. Need an offensive mind. That said, they’ll go with Chris Shula or Brian Flores.

[Greeksteel]

Minter and Shula would probably fit the Rooney mold nd be early favorites. I want Kubiak or similar.

betting favorite is Chris Shula imo

[ol skool]

https://bookies.com/news/steelers-next- ... ike-tomlin
Some of the names on this list

[steelclan]

Outside the box...Klayton Adams, Cowboys OC & Rams DC: Shula.

[Boukman]

https://bookies.com/news/steelers-next- ... ike-tomlin
Some of the names on this list

Go to SF and get both Robert Saleh as HC and Klay Kubiak (the younger Kubiak son) as OC and let Klay run the offense. Klay is the OC, but Shanahan still calls the 49ers' offense.

[bradshaw2ben]

In the off chance Tomlin decides to step away, because we know he won’t be fired, here are some good HC candidates

Jesse Minter - Chargers DC
He’s taken the Chargers defense with similar skill to the Steelers and actually created a suffocating defense. If Tomlin steps away amicably I think this is who he would recommend as a replacement given his connection to Minter. 42 years old with a defensive mindset which fits the Steelers profile. I’m sitting here watching him smack Jalen Hurts around as I type this.

Joe Brady - Bills OC
Only 36 years old which checks the Rooney box for a young upcoming coach, former William and Mary WR like Tomlin

Jim Bob Cooter - Colts OC
Former Lions play caller that turned Stafford career around now has saved Daniel Jones career in Indy. He’s 41 and has a very good offensive mind and is established in the league. I personally like Cooter even though by the way some post here I can only assume you do not like Cooter at all.

Klint Kubiak - Seahawks OC
Another OC who should be at the top of every HC list. His dad was a long time NFL coach and SB winner. His Seahawks offense has been varied and explosive with I believe is moderately talented. Anyone who can take Sam Darnold from seeing ghosts to MVP consideration should get an interview. A young 38 years old is ideal for a team who intends to hire its coaches for 15 years. Kubiak comes from an NFL family so I’d expect him to desire to work in the league for 20+ years.

Mike Lafleur - Rams OC
This coaching tree has been on fire and Lafleur is brother of the Packers HC. Another 38 year old, more innovative than any offensive mind than the Steelers have seen since Bruce Arians left.

I'd add Grant Udinski, OC for Jacksonville. 30 years old (same age as McVay was when he got the Rams job). Worked under Kevin O'Connell, who called his football knowledge "unbelievable". Worked with Matt Rhule, Josh McCown, & (most recently) Liam Coen. (God bless him, he actually made Trevor Lawrence look like a decent QB.). He is the guy wyou've never heard of who's about to be the next big young HC out of nowhere.

Also, the skinny is that Minter is getting the Baltimore job and bringing Kingsbury as OC. We'll see, but that sounds right. Also, I heard Steelers had interest in Mike McDonald last year... could have had him if Tomlin had cooperated sooner.

[Ovie]

What are you buttholes gonna do when Arthur Smith gets named as head coach tomorrow?

[steelclan]

In the off chance Tomlin decides to step away, because we know he won’t be fired, here are some good HC candidates

Jesse Minter - Chargers DC
He’s taken the Chargers defense with similar skill to the Steelers and actually created a suffocating defense. If Tomlin steps away amicably I think this is who he would recommend as a replacement given his connection to Minter. 42 years old with a defensive mindset which fits the Steelers profile. I’m sitting here watching him smack Jalen Hurts around as I type this.

Joe Brady - Bills OC
Only 36 years old which checks the Rooney box for a young upcoming coach, former William and Mary WR like Tomlin

Jim Bob Cooter - Colts OC
Former Lions play caller that turned Stafford career around now has saved Daniel Jones career in Indy. He’s 41 and has a very good offensive mind and is established in the league. I personally like Cooter even though by the way some post here I can only assume you do not like Cooter at all.

Klint Kubiak - Seahawks OC
Another OC who should be at the top of every HC list. His dad was a long time NFL coach and SB winner. His Seahawks offense has been varied and explosive with I believe is moderately talented. Anyone who can take Sam Darnold from seeing ghosts to MVP consideration should get an interview. A young 38 years old is ideal for a team who intends to hire its coaches for 15 years. Kubiak comes from an NFL family so I’d expect him to desire to work in the league for 20+ years.

Mike Lafleur - Rams OC
This coaching tree has been on fire and Lafleur is brother of the Packers HC. Another 38 year old, more innovative than any offensive mind than the Steelers have seen since Bruce Arians left.

I'd add Grant Udinski, OC for Jacksonville. 30 years old (same age as McVay was when he got the Rams job). Worked under Kevin O'Connell, who called his football knowledge "unbelievable". Worked with Matt Rhule, Josh McCown, & (most recently) Liam Coen. (God bless him, he actually made Trevor Lawrence look like a decent QB.). He is the guy wyou've never heard of who's about to be the next big young HC out of nowhere.

Also, the skinny is that Minter is getting the Baltimore job and bringing Kingsbury as OC. We'll see, but that sounds right. Also, I heard Steelers had interest in Mike McDonald last year... could have had him if Tomlin had cooperated sooner.

Kubiak making a lateral move? I don't see it. He seems to be hottest name out there. Ravens and Minter seems right but that roster is not what it seems. The loss of Madbuike (he won't be back) was devastating to that defense. Ton of big contracts on both sides of the ball and major cap issues.

[bradshaw2ben]

Sorry, @steelclan I got my Ks mixed up. Kliff Klint Klay I mean WTF