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[chuck]

I would love to know what Mike Vrabel has ever done to demonstrate he deserves a coordinator job never mind a head coaching position.

[Roy P]

Originally Posted by chuck

I would love to know what Mike Vrabel has ever done to demonstrate he deserves a coordinator job never mind a head coaching position.

I don't know anything, but I do know that the Texans Defense was the worst in the league in terms of who they played against. I am a Vrabel fan and realize that he was dealing with injuries to Watt & Merciless. Jonathan Joseph took a step back, maybe due to age. That being said, I would have a difficult time hiring Vrabel to be a head coach when all he has on his resume is being in charge of the worst defense. I like Keith Butler and James Bettcher of the Steelers and Cardinals, respectively. As I look around the league, maybe a DC who runs the 4-3 Defense would be a better choice. But for continuity, I would hire Bettcher tomorrow.

[Warren]

Originally Posted by chuck

I would love to know what Mike Vrabel has ever done to demonstrate he deserves a coordinator job never mind a head coaching position.

I think it’s a combination of three factors:

1. Sean McVay turned the Rams around in his first year and it’s a copycat league. Teams are looking for another young, energetic guy.

2. Apparently teams are willing to excuse Vrabel’s performance as DC due to personnel shortcomings, especially the losses of JJ, Mercilus, and Bouye. But even taking that into account, I don’t know how they could conclude that he got the most out of what he had.

3. I heard or read someone (it might have been MMQB’s Albert Breer) say that many teams are taking the mindset that if they feel a guy could be a great head coach one day but may not be quite ready, they need to hire him, even if that involves taking some lumps early while he learns on the job, because he’s unlikely to be available the next time they’re looking for a coach.

[barrett]

People love a football coach that looks the part. If Vrabel looked like Andy Reid he'd have to actually know how to coach. Instead he'll get a job based on fitting the idea that some owner has of what a football coach looks and sounds like. It's the same reason guys like Blake Bortles get drafted to play QB. All things considered football is run by very inside the box thinkers.

[HPF Bob]

Originally Posted by barrett

People love a football coach that looks the part. If Vrabel looked like Andy Reid he'd have to actually know how to coach. Instead he'll get a job based on fitting the idea that some owner has of what a football coach looks and sounds like. It's the same reason guys like Blake Bortles get drafted to play QB. All things considered football is run by very inside the box thinkers.

Many Broncos watcher were stunned that Elway jumped up and grabbed Vance Joseph to replace Gary Kubiak as Head Coach even though the Dolphins defense he was coaching was stinking up the joint despite having Ndonkeykong Suh and others. Elway defended his decision by claiming Joseph was a "leader of men". Broncos supporters have used that "leader of men" comment as a punchline ever since.

So, if somebody grabs Vrabel and defends him as a "leader of men", watch out.

[chuck]

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

So, if somebody grabs Vrabel and defends him as a "leader of men", watch out.

Let's hope it's the Titans.

[Roy P]

Originally Posted by chuck

Let's hope it's the Titans.

I am going to be amazed if this is a better occurrence for the Titans than it is going to be for the Texans. Can't wait to see who his replacement is for the Texans

[nunusguy]

Originally Posted by chuck

Let's hope it's the Titans.

Titans Hire Mike Vrabel as New Head Coach
https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/01/20/ti...head-coach-job

[Arky]

Originally Posted by nunusguy

Titans Hire Mike Vrabel as New Head Coach
https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/01/20/ti...head-coach-job

Goodness, I don't see how this can be helpful to Mariota. Mariota is at a point in his career where the right person could get him straightened out and really help his growth. Vrabel ain't that guy.

OTOH, if you aren't a fan of what Vrabel did with the Texan defense last year, the problem has been removed....