Kyle Shanahan coming in for a visit

[Memphis Ram]

If hired this might mean that Kirk Cousins comes into play as Bradford's competition.

 

[Mackeyser]

J-ville? NFC South? Stability at QB position? Where is this magical J-ville?????

Damn... I was thinking of Carolina... Nevermind.

Anyway, the AFC South is almost as suspect and Greg Roman's offense would do well there. Plus, he's used to running against a 3-4 since the 9ers ran it so he practiced against it every day.

 

[StevenG-BR]

If hired this might mean that Kurt Cousins comes into play as Bradford's competition.

Or Hoyer, who's better than Cousins and won't cost draft picks in trade since he's a FA.

 

[Memphis Ram]

Or Hoyer, who's better than Cousins and won't cost draft picks in trade since he's a FA.

Cousins knows Shanahan's offense.

And it's very debatable that Hoyer is better, IMO.

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

Shanahan is a perfect fit for Bradford. Always felt Bradford would do best in a Shanahan scheme. I'm not sure Robinson is such a great fit for a ZBS.

The thing I worry most about an offensive change over is Quick. It took him 3 years to learn Schottenhiemer's offense. Can he quickly learn a new one? He was our best player when healthy. I'm hoping he comes back as strong in 2015.

Schottenheimers offense has been known as a very difficult one to learn. Maybe a new OC can teach his new system more efficiently or just have an easier system to understand.

I do not think that Saffold, Barksdale and Robinson are best suited for zone blocking scheme though.

 

[WestCoastRam]

Yeah, I think the "tape's in" on Hoyer and Cousins. Unless they drastically change the way they play the game, their tendencies are widely known to the NFL and they can't shock anyone with their play.

 

[HE WITH HORNS]

It gives us an in with Cousins or Hoyer as the "competition" to Bradford.
I like it, because both those guys are better than Hill and Davis.

 

[OC_Ram]

Coaching changes are exciting, yes?

 

[WestCoastRam]

I'm not a huge fan of Kyle Shanahan and I think zone-blocking on the oline would require us to stick the round pegs up Robinson, Saffold and Barksdale in square holes but... I think that his micromanaging of QBs may actually benefit a healthy Bradford. Sometimes I don't know that his instincts are the greatest and I suspect that Shanahan would rather have a robot at QB with no instincts.

 

[blackbart]

Or Hoyer, who's better than Cousins and won't cost draft picks in trade since he's a FA.

Really don't like either of them and think they would be a waste of time and energy

 

[FRO]

Watch the Baltimore offense today. It's the Shanahan offense. A very good offense that has been very successful.

 

[blackbart]

Whoever the new OC is needs to be here for more than 1 year. I would prefer something like a 5 year deal along with the rest of the staff, Bradford and a new QB to be developed (not someone else's castoff).

Give me some continuity in the staff to grow with this young talent.

 

[WestCoastRam]

Watch the Baltimore offense today. It's the Shanahan offense. A very good offense that has been very successful.

It is a good offense, I'm not sure Shanahan is good at IT, though.

 

[FRO]

Whoever the new OC is needs to be here for more than 1 year. I would prefer something like a 5 year deal along with the rest of the staff, Bradford and a new QB to be developed (not someone else's castoff).

Give me some continuity in the staff to grow with this young talent.

If whoever we hire turns this offense around and we make the playoffs, they will be the hot OC.

 

[FRO]

It is a good offense, I'm not sure Shanahan is good at IT, though.

Look at his track record and where his offenses have ranked. He has a pretty solid track record. Did well in Cleveland despite missing his number 1 receiver, his all pro C and having no legitimate QB option.

 

[blackbart]

If whoever we hire turns this offense around and we make the playoffs, they will be the hot OC.

A hot OC yes but that doesn't mean leaving. One of the things I'd ask for in the interview process is a commitment to the team not just himself. Get someone who wants to be part of a winning franchise building and sustaining the team, not just looking for a steppingstone in his career.

 

[FRO]

A hot OC yes but that doesn't mean leaving. One of the things I'd ask for in the interview process is a commitment to the team not just himself. Get someone who wants to be part of a winning franchise building and sustaining the team, not just looking for a steppingstone in his career.

Good luck finding that guy. The only guys that would be committed to the team are failed head coaches like Linehan or Turner. Most coaches want to be the main guy.

 

[blackbart]

Good luck finding that guy. The only guys that would be committed to the team are failed head coaches like Linehan or Turner. Most coaches want to be the main guy.

Or someone who knows what they are good at and wants to be with a winning franchise. Not everyone is an ego-maniac.

 

[Mikey Ram]

I can totally see Shanny Jr getting the gig. From one son of a former coach to another. Nepotism is alive and well in the NFL.

I would kind of see him wanting to see if his dad gets a gig, but can't pass on a job is he's offered one...

 

[FRO]

Or someone who knows what they are good at and wants to be with a winning franchise. Not everyone is an ego-maniac.

Give me an example of a guy who has declined HC roles to stay as a coordinator. I can't think of anybody off the top of my head.