Hill: Monte Kiffen won't force cover 2 scheme...interviewed w/JG and JG today

[Idgit]

Originally Posted by Chocolate Lab

I don't necessarily think he's too old, but at that age I think those six or seven years can make a big difference.

I think he's probably too old. Don't like this.

At least we don't have to worry about him taking a head coaching gig anytime soon.

[weaver21]

Originally Posted by Idgit

I think he's probably too old. Don't like this.

At least we don't have to worry about him taking a head coaching gig anytime soon.

How is he too old? Dick Lebeau is 75 years old and he's still got the Steelers defense going strong. Kiffin is 3 years younger than him.

[Erik_H]

Originally Posted by Hostile

They shouldn't, but I will say I wanted him to set the NFL record for sacks by a LB.

How bout if he just sets the record for sacks period?

[newlander]

Originally Posted by honyock

If the media reports are to be believed, Kiffin wants back in the NFL, he's told KC no, and now he's assuring JJ and JG that he'll let Carr/Claiborne do what they do best. Sounds like someone who wants this job.

At this point, I'll be surprised if this DOESN'T happen.

.....he knows Al Jr. will pony up the dough: certainly more than the Hunt family: plus, the metroplex area is much nicer to retire than KC: yeah, I said retire because that's basically what he will do after a really bad year or two: this is a BAD idea but I can see the lemmings in here getting on board JUST like they did with Rob Ryan: all sorts of excuses why his defense in Cleveland and LA were so bad too....just brutal. To come out and say that the talent at U$C on defense wasn't adequate is RIDICULOUS......look at his son's recruiting rankings. BAD argument to make as it's simply not true.

[rbr651]

Originally Posted by weaver21

How is he too old? Dick Lebeau is 75 years old and he's still got the Steelers defense going strong. Kiffin is 3 years younger than him.

Maybe because the current life expectancy for a male in the United States is 75.6.

[Bowdown27]

Originally Posted by newlander

.....he knows Al Jr. will pony up the dough: certainly more than the Hunt family: plus, the metroplex area is much nicer to retire than KC: yeah, I said retire because that's basically what he will do after a really bad year or two: this is a BAD idea but I can see the lemmings in here getting on board JUST like they did with Rob Ryan: all sorts of excuses why his defense in Cleveland and LA were so bad too....just brutal. To come out and say that the talent at U$C on defense wasn't adequate is RIDICULOUS......look at his son's recruiting rankings. BAD argument to make as it's simply not true.

I hated rob Ryan and I don't like this pick up either. I'll hope for the best but I'm prepared for another subpar season

[TheCount]

Originally Posted by weaver21

How is he too old? Dick Lebeau is 75 years old and he's still got the Steelers defense going strong. Kiffin is 3 years younger than him.

He got that job when he was 66 years old. He's not showing up at 75 trying to install a new program.

I don't care how old Kiffin is, other than the fact that he's definitely old, but people acting like it has NO bearing are kidding themselves.

[InmanRoshi]

Originally Posted by HoustonFrog

I'll tell you why age matters....he's old. Look at what just happened to Arians. Anyone can get sick, have issues, etc. but the reality of the business is these guys put in a massive amount of hours with little sleep. At 72 you may have health issues and this isn't a long term fix. My gut is telling me this is a force hire but I also like what he's done in the pros and would welcome the experience. A strange deal considering he's known for a certain defense but isn't going to run that...maybe

I don't expect him to be a one man show who has to put in 70 hours and breaking in a bunch of newbies on his staff. I expect hm to be an overseer of a well seasoned staff that will do most of the grunt work for him. The Kiffin/Dungy defensive tree is so extensive that he could probably go out tomorrow and field a staff full of guys who have held NFL HC positions at one time

[Chocolate Lab]

Originally Posted by zrinkill

[BRoni]

I don't even want anything to do with a coach named Kiffin at this point. Especially one his age. Yes, his age has to be a consideration.

[JohnsKey19]

I have a lot of respect for what Kiffin accomplished while with Tampa. But this appears to be an odd match which may not work. A lot can change between now and September, so i'll just wait and see.

[bark]

Originally Posted by zrinkill

our colors are silver and blue....

[Deep_Freeze]

Originally Posted by rbr651

Maybe because the current life expectancy for a male in the United States is 75.6.

Now look it up for guys who are already 73.

Just cause he is that age, doesn't mean he will drop dead in 2 years.

[wileedog]

Originally Posted by zrinkill

[windward]

So much for some posters claiming he's too stubborn to change up his scheme and adapt.