Well in that case we better get Cowher, the list of other potential candidates isn't exactly promising.
Names to know as next NFL coaches - Don Banks - SI.com
I mean lets see.
Russ Grimm - Makes a lot of sense. He wouldn't be scared to stand up to Snyder, he'd focus on the draft, he'd not only build the lines but help make the current group better, he's loved in the area. On top of that he might even be inclined to implement a 3-4 defense especially considering the fact that he worked under Cowher. Personally Grimm might be the next best thing. Of course my only concern is he wouldn't be as likely to destroy the front office structure as Cowher would.
Steve Spagnola - Smart man, had the foresight to recognize the teams current structure as a career killer.
Jim Swartz - If not Cowher or Grimm then this guy should be the man, assuming he interviewed as well as he did. Also assuming he doesn't end up like Gregg Williams when he became head coach.
Josh McDaniels - Overrated
Jason Garret - Do I even need to explain.
Pete Carroll - Ra ra college coach. No thanks
Marty - That bridge was burned, nuked and then thrown into a black hole.
Rex Ryan - Like the defense but not to crazy about taking another Ravens DC and making him a head coach.
Mike Muklarkey - No thanks, especially considering his distaste for Tight Ends.
Kirk Ferentz - College coach, no thanks
Jim Harbaugh - Interesting but I'd lean towards no.
Mike Leach - Spurrier 2.0
Jim Fassel - Well that bridge is only partially burned.
However in my mind Cowher at this point makes to much sense.
- He'll blow up the front office structure that is obcessed with finding recievers.
- He'll rebuild the lines and on top of that he'll use the draft.
- He'll impliment a 3-4 defense that should instantlly bolster our pash rushing woes.
- He'll build a team suited for playing in the NFC East.
- He might even be able to salvage the career of Jason Campbell but if not he won't be scared to bench him.
Cowher 2009. FTW. And yes count me as an official bandwagon jumper.