2024 NFL Offseason and Draft Thread

[MUBurrow]

For those of you looking for a DC (looking at you, Packers and Eagles), Vic Fangio has hit the open market.

This was disappointing. I thought he got a bum rap for the job he did with Miami.

[GB Warrior]

This was disappointing. I thought he got a bum rap for the job he did with Miami.

The Fangio defense has kind of run its course.

I'd wait to see what happens with the HC positions. There are a lot of HC candidates that are defensive coaches. Not all of them will find HC jobs and you might get a better than expected shot at a DC

[Hards Alumni]

The Fangio defense has kind of run its course.

I'd wait to see what happens with the HC positions. There are a lot of HC candidates that are defensive coaches. Not all of them will find HC jobs and you might get a better than expected shot at a DC

Agreed.  Defenses and Offenses get figured out.  Good coordinators adjust to the new paradigm.

[Pakuni]

Harbaugh to the Chargers sounds like a done deal.

[CreightonWarrior]

So how much trouble is Michigan in that Harbaugh bailed?

[CreightonWarrior]

Ben Johnson taking over the Commanders sounds like a done deal.

[Uncle Rico]

So how much trouble is Michigan in that Harbaugh bailed?

Think it had more to do with winning a Super Bowl.  He didn’t have anything else to do at Michigan and leaves one of the better staffs behind.  Minter and Jay Harbaugh probably tag along. 

[jesmu84]

Allegedly, bears didn't even ask.

Harbaugh, Slowik, Johnson, Vrabel... Whoever else I'm forgetting.

Bears have their coach. 10-24.

[WhiteTrash]

Allegedly, bears didn't even ask.

Harbaugh, Slowik, Johnson, Vrabel... Whoever else I'm forgetting.

Bears have their coach. 10-24.

I don't love Eberflus and would be just fine if they moved on from him. I was a pro Harbaugh until I heard Harbaugh state emphatically that Michigan was completely innocent of all allegations resulting in both suspensions. I wonder how either arrogant he is that he thinks people believe that, and I suppose that the University was out to get him by accepting one suspension and self imposing the other, or that he is that removed from reality that he actually believes his position.

A reasonable person admits some "errors" of judgment or ignorance of the rules. Like I said, he basically rolled UofM under the bus with his statement. Just a poor decision by someone who wants to lead a team. I don't want that.

[MU82]

Panthers reportedly have their next coach: Bucs OC Dave Canales

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39386316/panthers-hire-buccaneers-dave-canales-coach

From the article:

Canales was the passing game coordinator for the Seahawks in 2020 when Wilson set career highs with 40 touchdowns and a 68.8 completion percentage and also passed for 4,212 yards.

He was the quarterbacks coach for Seattle in 2022 when Smith passed for a career-high 4,282 yards and 30 touchdowns with a 69.8 completion percentage.

He was the offensive coordinator at Tampa Bay this past season when Mayfield, who spent the previous season with the Panthers, had a career-high 4,044 yards, 28 touchdowns and 64.3 completion percentage.

Canales will inherit Young, the No. 1 pick of the 2023 draft, who had statistically one of the worst seasons in NFL history for a quarterback taken with the top pick.

It would be great if he can help Young be great. But really, I just hope he can make it through the entire 2024 season without Tepper going behind his back and eventually firing him.

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

Look, I get that there are legit concerns about Bill Belichick and why the Falcons didn't want to pull that trigger.

But Raheem Morris???

[cheebs09]

Look, I get that there are legit concerns about Bill Belichick and why the Falcons didn't want to pull that trigger.

But Raheem Morris???

He was their interim in 2020 too. Was his stint with the Rams that convincing for them?

[Jockey]

Apparently, teams in the NFL saw Brady as the GOAT - not Belichick.

[GB Warrior]

Meanwhile Mike Vrabel is still sitting there

[cheebs09]

Apparently, teams in the NFL saw Brady as the GOAT - not Belichick.

I'm curious how much roster control Belichick is requesting.

[Jockey]

Meanwhile Mike Vrabel is still sitting there

I hope no one is waiting for MLF to call him about the DC job.

[GB Warrior]

He wouldn't and shouldn't take it. Vrabel has proven himself a good executive. Don't lower your floor.

[Pakuni]

@SlaterNFL
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The Chicago Bears will interview Joe Barry for the defensive coordinator position per sources. They are also meeting with #Bills AHC/DL coach Eric Washington for defensive coordinator per sources. twitter.com/slaternfl/stat…

[GB Warrior]

@SlaterNFL
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The Chicago Bears will interview Joe Barry for the defensive coordinator position per sources. They are also meeting with #Bills AHC/DL coach Eric Washington for defensive coordinator per sources. twitter.com/slaternfl/stat…

I'm sure we'll all respond to this rationally and respectfully

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

Well the Packers are interviewing his protege Brandon Staley...

[Pakuni]

Well the Packers are interviewing his protege Brandon Staley...

Can't go for it on fourth down when you're just the DC.

[Jockey]

@SlaterNFL
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The Chicago Bears will interview Joe Barry for the defensive coordinator position per sources. They are also meeting with #Bills AHC/DL coach Eric Washington for defensive coordinator per sources. twitter.com/slaternfl/stat…

Well, we donated Tonyan, Graham, St. Brown, Patrick, Lewis, and  Dix already. Barry is almost as good as any of those guys. Almost like putting your used junk on the curb and hoping someone will stop and grab it.

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

Don't forget Mike Pettine.

[WhiteTrash]

@SlaterNFL
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The Chicago Bears will interview Joe Barry for the defensive coordinator position per sources. They are also meeting with #Bills AHC/DL coach Eric Washington for defensive coordinator per sources. twitter.com/slaternfl/stat…

Barry's defense did look amazing against Getsy's offense.

[JWags85]

Apparently, teams in the NFL saw Brady as the GOAT - not Belichick.

I'm curious how much roster control Belichick is requesting.

Yea, I think there is a variety of things at play here.  Also, not to mention Belichick wasn't necessarily some "I'll take your 11 and beat my 11" kind of coach.  So much of his success was scheme, talent to fit it, continuity, longevity, etc...  Not exactly the kind of stuff that immediately would pay dividends in Year 1, besides the fact that he's past his prime.