NFL Coaching Rumors and Moves

[SolidSnake84]

Well with Hue Jackson being the new HC of Oakland, i guess that means that Campbell will be a backup again. Hue Jackson never preferred Campbell to start, instead wanting Gradkowski, so it will be interesting to see how they handle the QB situation...

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by SolidSnake84

Well with Hue Jackson being the new HC of Oakland, i guess that means that Campbell will be a backup again. Hue Jackson never preferred Campbell to start, instead wanting Gradkowski, so it will be interesting to see how they handle the QB situation...

Al Davis likes Jason Campbell so that's all that matters.

[Monkeydad]

They'll have to re-sign Gradkowski first. Sadly enough, he's one of the top FA QBs this offseason so there will be a market for him.

[SolidSnake84]

Never knew what the knock on Bruce was. Hes a fiery competitor, very scrappy, kinda reminded me of Jeff Garcia when he was young. What Bruce lacked in arm strength/talent he made up for with improvisation on the field, and a connection to his team-mates.

I wish we would have him here, honestly. Plus he's young and has great years ahead of him.

[SmootSmack]

Seahawks have fired OC Jeremy Bates (formerly with Shanahan)

[skinsfaninok]

Hawks are close to bringing in McDaniels.. Dumb move to let bates go IMO..

Also there's a story brewing regarding trade talks with dez Bryant, from what I've heard Dallas will not even think about it BUT rumor is they will listen to offers

[sandtrapjack]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

Hawks are close to bringing in McDaniels.. Dumb move to let bates go IMO..

Also there's a story brewing regarding trade talks with dez Bryant, from what I've heard Dallas will not even think about it BUT rumor is they will listen to offers

The Dez Bryant thing was purely a "What-if" scenario dreamed up by the Dallas media.

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by sandtrapjack

The Dez Bryant thing was purely a "What-if" scenario dreamed up by the Dallas media.

So..... Why would anyone bring it up in the first place?

[sandtrapjack]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

So..... Why would anyone bring it up in the first place?

It all seems to stem from remarks made by Patrick Crayton after someone asked him his thoughts on Garrett becoming head coach of his former team. Crayton was a little "disgruntled" with the Cowboys, because the drafting of Bryant meant that Crayton was the odd man out on the Cowboys roster at the time. And he was subsequently traded to the Chargers.

Crayton spoke about Bryant "getting away with a lot". Late to meetings and things of that nature. And he went on to say that since Garrett is a disciplinarian, he hopes that the new regime could turn that around for Bryant and he could be come the next Irvin. Thats all Crayton said.

Then an ESPN affiliate in Dallas took these comments and made a "what-if" scenario on-air posing the question of "If they could get a first rounder, would Dallas trade Bryant?".

It kinda went "viral" from there. But Stephen Jones was posed that question and he immediately shot it down.

Heres a link if interested, but it should put trade speculations to rest.

Cowboys Corner: Per vice president Stephen Jones, any reports of the Cowboys thinking about trading Dez Bryant are "totally wrong"

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Seahawks have fired OC Jeremy Bates (formerly with Shanahan)

That's a head scratcher.

I'm sure a subsequent move will make it seem more defensible though.

[SmootSmack]

Carroll let his QB coach go last week too I think. Feeling was that Bates was in over his head, apparently

[GTripp0012]

If in over his head was referring to his ability to help make Ben Obomanu and Mike Williams catch the ball and justify short-sighted contract extensions, then I agree with them. Good luck with the next hire.

[SmootSmack]

My mistake, Jedd Fisch, the Hawks QB coach wasn't fired. He actually left to take a job as OC with the Longhorns (where Jerry Gray incidentally been named DB coach). Now Seattle wants Fisch back as their OC potentially, also talking with local fave Zorn, and I believe Bill Musgrave; along with McDaniels

[SBXVII]

^ Ha, Zorn. I guess they might be ...."horny for Zorny?"

Were they even running a similar WCO like Zorn understands how to run?

[SFREDSKIN]

Al Davis introduced Hue Jackson at a Press Conference today and boy did he look like shit!!! Big old wound on his forehead with an ugly huge bandaid wish fresh blood, got to handed to him, he doesn't give a shit what people think of him. The Cryptkeeper.

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