Falcons Reportedly Set to Hire Petrino

SmootSmack · 01-07-2007, 10:06 PM

So much for my theory that NFL teams would be less likely to hire a college coach based on the Saban saga.

ESPN.com - NFL - Sources: Falcons hire Petrino to be new head coach

Redskins_P · 01-07-2007, 10:09 PM

Wow....I don't think anyone expected this. That was quick.

JGisLordOfTheRings · 01-07-2007, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by TAFKAS

So much for my theory that NFL teams would be less likely to hire a college coach based on the Saban saga.

ESPN.com - NFL - Sources: Falcons hire Petrino to be new head coach

Right? You would think after LOTS of busts they might, ya know, .....uh.....stop? Maybe?

JGisLordOfTheRings · 01-07-2007, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Redskins_P

Wow....I don't think anyone expected this. That was quick.

And DAMN quick at that....what a week? WOW...

The Huddle · 01-07-2007, 10:16 PM

Clearly this had been in the works for some time.

These guys never learn from history. For every Jimmy Johnson, you've got truckloads of Spurriers, Holtzes and Sabans.

JGisLordOfTheRings · 01-07-2007, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by The Huddle

Clearly this had been in the works for some time.

These guys never learn from history. For every Jimmy Johnson, you've got truckloads of Spurriers, Holtzes and Sabans.

My point exactly.

724Skinsfan · 01-07-2007, 10:48 PM

It's true JJ won two Super Bowls with the Cowboys and I'm not knocking he's a great coach but his first two years as a Cowboys coach got him a 8-24 record. By todays standards he would have been canned and labeled a bust.

Redskinhog1963 · 01-07-2007, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 724Skinsfan

It's true JJ won two Super Bowls with the Cowboys and I'm not knocking he's a great coach but his first two years as a Cowboys coach got him a 8-24 record. By todays standards he would have been canned and labeled a bust.

you know who he beat on a sunday night espn game to get his first nfl victory ever do'nt you?

dmek25 · 01-07-2007, 11:20 PM

we will see how good vick is now. they run a pass happy offense in louisville

skinsguy · 01-07-2007, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by The Huddle

Clearly this had been in the works for some time.

These guys never learn from history. For every Jimmy Johnson, you've got truckloads of Spurriers, Holtzes and Sabans.

I actually think Saban would've been mildly successful in the NFL.

dall-assblows · 01-07-2007, 11:49 PM

its done hes the coach

FRPLG · 01-08-2007, 01:13 AM

Wow. I think this can only be bad. First off college coaches have proven to be terrible for basically the last 15 years. With the exception of JJ is there even one guy who had moderate success? Second think about this.

Mora is pretty respected around the league. I think the general concensus is that he'll get another HC job at some point and will probably do a good job. So they get rid of a well respected guy and replace him with basically a guy who has earned nothing in the NFL. You think Mora had a hard time dealing with the growing Vick fiasco wait until he shows down with Petrino. Who is gonna win that battle? Blank basically loves Vick and will do anything for him apparently. You think when Vick can't get the job done AGAIN that Petrino isn't gonna takle the fall? The real problem with that team is lack of production at the QB position.

SmootSmack · 01-08-2007, 07:24 PM

Apparently our old buddy Hue Jackson is going to be their offensive coordinator....instant rumor (totally made up by me): Ramsey reunites with Jackson, signs with Falcons.

FRPLG · 01-08-2007, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by TAFKAS

Apparently our old buddy Hue Jackson is going to be their offensive coordinator....instant rumor (totally made up by me): Ramsey reunites with Jackson, signs with Falcons.

Hue Jackson? Really? Didn't know he was considered coordinator material. Weren't all the coaches under Spurrier like high school level according to most of the leagues "anonymous sources"?

01-07-2007, 10:06 PM	#1
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Falcons Reportedly Set to Hire Petrino So much for my theory that NFL teams would be less likely to hire a college coach based on the Saban saga. ESPN.com - NFL - Sources: Falcons hire Petrino to be new head coach __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

01-07-2007, 10:09 PM	#2
Redskins_P Fight for old DC! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Aldie, VA Age: 46 Posts: 4,101	Re: Falcons Reportedly Set to Hire Petrino Wow....I don't think anyone expected this. That was quick.

01-07-2007, 10:16 PM	#5
The Huddle Camp Scrub Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Arrington, Va. Posts: 99	Re: Falcons Reportedly Set to Hire Petrino Clearly this had been in the works for some time. These guys never learn from history. For every Jimmy Johnson, you've got truckloads of Spurriers, Holtzes and Sabans.

01-07-2007, 10:48 PM	#7
724Skinsfan Playmaker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 3,508	Re: Falcons Reportedly Set to Hire Petrino It's true JJ won two Super Bowls with the Cowboys and I'm not knocking he's a great coach but his first two years as a Cowboys coach got him a 8-24 record. By todays standards he would have been canned and labeled a bust. __________________ "I hope I'm getting better. I hope you haven't seen my best." - Jim Zorn

01-07-2007, 11:20 PM	#9
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Falcons Reportedly Set to Hire Petrino we will see how good vick is now. they run a pass happy offense in louisville __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

01-07-2007, 11:49 PM	#11
dall-assblows The Starter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: round the way Age: 41 Posts: 2,211	Re: Falcons Reportedly Set to Hire Petrino its done hes the coach __________________ SOMEBODY PINCH ME

01-08-2007, 01:13 AM	#12
FRPLG MVP Join Date: May 2004 Age: 46 Posts: 10,164	Re: Falcons Reportedly Set to Hire Petrino Wow. I think this can only be bad. First off college coaches have proven to be terrible for basically the last 15 years. With the exception of JJ is there even one guy who had moderate success? Second think about this. Mora is pretty respected around the league. I think the general concensus is that he'll get another HC job at some point and will probably do a good job. So they get rid of a well respected guy and replace him with basically a guy who has earned nothing in the NFL. You think Mora had a hard time dealing with the growing Vick fiasco wait until he shows down with Petrino. Who is gonna win that battle? Blank basically loves Vick and will do anything for him apparently. You think when Vick can't get the job done AGAIN that Petrino isn't gonna takle the fall? The real problem with that team is lack of production at the QB position.

01-08-2007, 07:24 PM	#13
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Falcons Reportedly Set to Hire Petrino Apparently our old buddy Hue Jackson is going to be their offensive coordinator....instant rumor (totally made up by me): Ramsey reunites with Jackson, signs with Falcons. __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

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