DeFillipo officially available

[Merlin]

View: https://twitter.com/caplannfl/status/688381523209404418

 

[Merlin]

http://www.profootballrumors.com/john-defilippo/

Browns Rumors: Wilson, DeFilippo, Patricia
January 16th at 2:46pm CST by Sam Robinson
2:46pm: The Vikings have denied Wilson permission to become the Browns’ running-game coordinator, ESPN.com’s Josina Anderson reports (on Twitter). Minnesota would have needed to grant Wilson approval to meet with Jackson about this position, and the Vikings halted that overture today.

Earlier updates: As eight teams prepare to extend their seasons, let’s look at one that’s firmly in offseason mode. The Browns appear to be going with Hue Jackson‘s plan to not hire an offensive coordinator and have fired John DeFilippo and several other staffers. They are considering Pep Hamilton and Vikings running backs coach Kirby Wilson to come aboard as key offensive assistants, however. Here’s the latest from Cleveland.

• With DeFilippo’s time with the Browns deemed a one-year experiment today by new Jackson, the first-time OC has a chance to join the Rams as their passing-game coordinator, Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. A 37-year-old Youngstown, Ohio, native, DeFilippo interviewed for the Rams’ position as well as the 49ers’ head-coaching vacancy recently filled by Chip Kelly. Cabot reports DeFilippo was waiting to hear Jackson’s plans for his offensive staff before making a decision on potentially heading to Los Angeles. Rob Boras ascended to the position of the Rams’ offensive coordinator Friday after serving in that capacity in an interim basis when the team fired Frank Cignettiduring the season. Under DeFilippo, the Browns’ passing game, despite being saddled with Josh McCown and Johnny Manziel and missing Josh Gordon, amassed 4,155 yards — fourth-most in franchise history.
• Jackson ended up with the Cleveland job, but the Browns were also eager to visit with Patriots DC Matt Patricia for a second interview, Ian Rapoport of NFL.com reports (Twitterlinks). The team contacted Patricia to gauge interest, which didn’t seem to be mutual. Had Patricia been more interested in the fluid position, talks may have progressed to a second interview, Rapaport notes.
• Jackson and former Colts offensive line coach Hal Hunter have engaged in talks about the veteran assistant joining the Browns’ staff, according to Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal. Hunter, 56, spent the past three seasons as the Colts’ co-offensive line coach before the team announced Thursday that Hunter wouldn’t be retained. After spending more than two decades as a college assistant, Hunter served as the Chargers’ offensive line coach from 2006-11 and offensive coordinator in 2012.

 

[hotanez]

Hope he decides to come to the Rams we need all the help we can get

 

[NERamsFan]

Interesting dilemma for the guy. He comes to interview with us, then finds out we don't want him as OC, instead as a passing- game coordinator. He obviously doesn't like the sound of that I'm sure because it seems like a demotion.

He then interviews for a Head coaching job that is ultimately given to a bafoon, them sits tight to hear from his new boss who tells him "sorry, I won't be carrying an OC."

OUCHHH, a roller coaster of emotions for this poor guy.

So what does he do now? I say we call for a second interview and lock this man up before he gets another interview somewhere else. Offer him oc money and make it work.

 

[HitStick]

We could really use 4,155 passing yards, in adition to 1200+ rushing yards in a season. Man, remember those days?

 

[tahoe]

The Rams need to bring him in, this OC situation is embarrassing

 

[thirteen28]

Fish, just go get him already. Geez.

 

[jrry32]

Make him OC. Boras should be the run game coordinator with DeFilippo as OC.

 

[PressureD41]

Flippo is running out of options, so we might actually land this up and comer!!! Fingers crossed

 

[ramfan46]

DeFilippo would probably have the best insight into Alex Mack as well if he were to come here. Would be interesting to see, I want him to be the OC like a few other guys here.

 

[Dodgersrf]

 

[den-the-coach]

Make him OC. Boras should be the run game coordinator with DeFilippo as OC.

Don't think that's going to happen, but if DeFilippo ends up on the coaching staff as Passing Game Coordinator I will take it.

 

[jrry32]

Don't think that's going to happen, but if DeFilippo ends up on the coaching staff as Passing Game Coordinator I will take it.

I know it won't happen...because Fisher is Fisher.

 

[den-the-coach]

I know it won't happen...because Fisher is Fisher.

My hope now is being in Los Angeles Stanford Head Coach David Shaw might be in play next year.