Posted by Lisa on January 4, 2009, 5:25 pm, in reply to "Possible coaching hires"
I've read:
Titans DC-Jim Schwartz (interviewed Saturday, Jan 3)
Giants DC-Steve Spagnuolo (interviewed Thursday, Jan. 1)
Vikings DC-Leslie Frazier (interview next week)
Ravens DC-Rex Ryan (nothing firm)
Redskins secondary coach-Jerry Gray (interviewed last Fri. Jan 2)
Atlanta OC-Mike Mularky (interview next week)
Cowboys OC-Jason Garrett (withdrew his name for consideration)
Miami Asst. HC-Todd Bowles (interview next week)
Philly DC-
Not interested in the Lions:
Eagles Asst. GM-Tom Heckert
former Bronco HC-Mike Shanahan
Adam Caplan's (http://profootball.scout.com/2/825422.html) list of hot coaching prospects:
Assistant Coaches Who Should Garner Attention
1) Steve Spagnuolo/Defensive Coordinator/New York Giants
2) Rex Ryan/Assistant Head Coach-Defensive Coordinator/Baltimore Ravens
3) Jim Schwartz/Defensive Coordinator/Tennessee Titans
4) Russ Grimm/Assistant Head Coach-Offensive Line Coach/Arizona Cardinals
5) Hue Jackson/Quarterbacks Coach/Baltimore Ravens
6) Todd Haley/Offensive Coordinator/Arizona Cardinals
7) Raheem Morris/Defensive Backs Coach/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
8) Leslie Frazier/Assistant Head Coach-Defensive Coordinator/Minnesota Vikings
9) Josh McDaniels/Quarterbacks Coach-Offensive Coordinator/New England Patriots
Former Head Coaches Who Might Get Another Shot
1) Mike Martz/Offensive Coordinator/San Francisco 49ers
2) Kevin Gilbride/Offensive Coordinator/New York Giants
3) Jim Fassel
And according to Edgar Antonio Nunez (AP reporter) http://bleacherreport.com/articles/87857-top-10-nfl-head-coaching-prospects-for-2009 :
1. Steve Spagnuolo, Defensive Coordinator, New York Giants
2. Jason Garrett, Assistant Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator, Dallas Cowboys
3. Josh McDaniels, Offensive Coordinator, New England Patriots
4. Rex Ryan, Assistant Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator, Baltimore Ravens
5. Jim Schwartz, Defensive Coordinator, Tennessee Titans
6. Ron Rivera, Defensive Coordinator, San Diego Chargers
7. Mike Martz, Offensive Coordinator, San Francisco 49ers
8. Bill Cowher, Former Head Coach, Pittsburgh Steelers
9. Jim Caldwell, Associate Head Coach and Quarterbacks Coach, Indianapolis Colts
10. Mike Heimerdinger, Offensive Coordinator, Tennessee Titans
And according to Dan Arbush at PFW - http://www.profootballweekly.com/PFW/The+Way+We+Hear+It/WWHI/2008/wwhi122908.htm
1. Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo
2. Vikings assistant head coach/defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier
3. Ravens defensive coordinator Rex Ryan
4. Titans defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz
5. Panthers offensive coordinator Jeff Davidson
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