The No. 1 pick as DC per article by Fansided

[garyv]

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MARVIN LEWIS
DC Arizona State

The Cowboys only interviewed one candidate other than McCarthy for their head coaching job, and that was Lewis, who was let go by the Cincinnati Bengals after a 15-year stint. Lewis, the mastermind of the 2000 Ravens defense, has linked up with his buddy Herm Edwards at Arizona State after the NFL exiled him. While it is fair to question Lewis‘ chops as a head coach, his defensive mind remains as sharp as ever, and Jones could try to bring him in as the defensive coordinator if he wants a quick fix.The biggest problem in Dallas, in tandem with poor talent on the defensive side of the ball, is a lack of leadership and cohesion. Considering Lewis’ experience in the NFL, he should be able to get this fractured bunch playing as one. While he hasn’t had a ton of opportunities to showcase his work in Tempe, the Sun Devils are playing the same aggressive style of defense Lewis perfected in Baltimore and installed in Cincinnati. If worse comes to worst and the Cowboys decided to fire McCarthy, they will have a perfect candidate ready to step in and lead this team in Lewis.

 

[unionjack8]

****

Another has been from the jerk circle.

Get fresh blood in...

 

[garyv]

Names that were mentioned as Eagles DC

Matt Burke: If the Eagles want to keep some consistency, Burke would be the obvious internal hire. He’s a Schwartz protege and you have to remember that the Eagles have a ton of money invested in their defensive line. Burke joined the Eagles in 2019 as a special assistant and promoted him to DL coach/run game coordinator for this season. He has previous DC experience with the Dolphins from 2017-18.

Marquand Manuel: Another potential in-house promotion. Manuel joined the Eagles as their DBs coach in 2020 after two seasons as the Falcons’ defensive coordinator. Manuel played for nearly a decade in the NFL before working his way up in the coaching world from Seattle to Atlanta.

Cory Undlin: We wanted to get to the potential in-house candidates first and Undlin almost qualifies. He was the Eagles’ DBs coach from 2015-19 but took the Lions’ DC job in 2020. Undlin will be out of work soon after Matt Patricia got fired during the season. Had Undlin stayed in 2020 he would probably be viewed as a more likely in-house candidate.

Gus Bradley: Everyone back on the Gus Bus! Bradley is the Chargers’ DC but there are serious questions about the future of the staff in LA, so he’s a top name that might be available very soon. Bradley was a popular name back in 2013 when the Eagles hired Chip Kelly as their head coach, but Bradley ended up with the Jaguars. He was a top candidate that year coming off an impressive four-year run as the Seahawks’ DC.

Raheem Morris: Right now, Morris is the Falcons’ DC and interim head coach. But if they don’t hire him as their head coach, he’ll likely be available. Morris actually replaced Manuel as the DC in 2020. Morris has DC and head coaching experience in the NFL.

Dan Quinn: Morris replaced Quinn as the interim head coach after Quinn was fired this season. Quinn was the Falcons’ head coach from 2015-20 but is unlikely to find another head coaching job.

Kris Richard: It wasn’t that long ago that Richard was a really hot name in the coaching world but he’s been out of the league in 2020 after he wasn’t retained when the Cowboys moved on from Jason Garrett. That Dallas defense has completely collapsed without him.

Steve Wilks: He’s been out of the league in 2020 but Wilks was most recently the Browns’ defensive coordinator in 2019 and was the Cardinals’ head coach for one year in 2018.

Clint Hurtt: You’ll notice that a lot of these names have been in Seattle with Pete Carroll, so let’s just go right to the source. Hurtt is the Seahawks’ assistant head coach/DL coach and has held that role since 2017. He was previously with the Bears as their OLBs coach.

Wade Phillips: I refused to put together a list of DCs that didn’t include Wade. He’s 73 now but hasn’t been shy about wanting to return to coaching since the Rams didn’t bring him back after the 2019 season. Wade’s been around forever and was the Eagles’ DC from 1986-88; that was many stops ago. Yes, Phillips likes the 3-4 but it’s still a really aggressive front.

DeMeco Ryans: The former Eagles linebacker appears to have a bright coaching future ahead of him. He’s the 49ers’ inside linebackers coach and has held that position since 2018. But even during his playing days there was no question Ryans was destined to be a coach. If Robert Saleh gets a head coaching job and Ryans doesn’t get promoted in San Francisco, getting him back in Philly might be an option.

 

[garyv]

Names that were mentioned as Eagles DC

Matt Burke: If the Eagles want to keep some consistency, Burke would be the obvious internal hire. He’s a Schwartz protege and you have to remember that the Eagles have a ton of money invested in their defensive line. Burke joined the Eagles in 2019 as a special assistant and promoted him to DL coach/run game coordinator for this season. He has previous DC experience with the Dolphins from 2017-18.

Marquand Manuel: Another potential in-house promotion. Manuel joined the Eagles as their DBs coach in 2020 after two seasons as the Falcons’ defensive coordinator. Manuel played for nearly a decade in the NFL before working his way up in the coaching world from Seattle to Atlanta.

Cory Undlin: We wanted to get to the potential in-house candidates first and Undlin almost qualifies. He was the Eagles’ DBs coach from 2015-19 but took the Lions’ DC job in 2020. Undlin will be out of work soon after Matt Patricia got fired during the season. Had Undlin stayed in 2020 he would probably be viewed as a more likely in-house candidate.

Gus Bradley: Everyone back on the Gus Bus! Bradley is the Chargers’ DC but there are serious questions about the future of the staff in LA, so he’s a top name that might be available very soon. Bradley was a popular name back in 2013 when the Eagles hired Chip Kelly as their head coach, but Bradley ended up with the Jaguars. He was a top candidate that year coming off an impressive four-year run as the Seahawks’ DC.

Raheem Morris: Right now, Morris is the Falcons’ DC and interim head coach. But if they don’t hire him as their head coach, he’ll likely be available. Morris actually replaced Manuel as the DC in 2020. Morris has DC and head coaching experience in the NFL.

Dan Quinn: Morris replaced Quinn as the interim head coach after Quinn was fired this season. Quinn was the Falcons’ head coach from 2015-20 but is unlikely to find another head coaching job.

Kris Richard: It wasn’t that long ago that Richard was a really hot name in the coaching world but he’s been out of the league in 2020 after he wasn’t retained when the Cowboys moved on from Jason Garrett. That Dallas defense has completely collapsed without him.

Steve Wilks: He’s been out of the league in 2020 but Wilks was most recently the Browns’ defensive coordinator in 2019 and was the Cardinals’ head coach for one year in 2018.

Clint Hurtt: You’ll notice that a lot of these names have been in Seattle with Pete Carroll, so let’s just go right to the source. Hurtt is the Seahawks’ assistant head coach/DL coach and has held that role since 2017. He was previously with the Bears as their OLBs coach.

Wade Phillips: I refused to put together a list of DCs that didn’t include Wade. He’s 73 now but hasn’t been shy about wanting to return to coaching since the Rams didn’t bring him back after the 2019 season. Wade’s been around forever and was the Eagles’ DC from 1986-88; that was many stops ago. Yes, Phillips likes the 3-4 but it’s still a really aggressive front.

DeMeco Ryans: The former Eagles linebacker appears to have a bright coaching future ahead of him. He’s the 49ers’ inside linebackers coach and has held that position since 2018. But even during his playing days there was no question Ryans was destined to be a coach. If Robert Saleh gets a head coaching job and Ryans doesn’t get promoted in San Francisco, getting him back in Philly might be an option.

Why does none of these get me very excited ????????????

 

[DasTex]

I'm good with Lewis.

 

[ShaneFalco]

I'm good with Lewis.

THIS.

 

[Vanilla2]

You think Garrett will interview?

 

[KingintheNorth]

No one asked, but my choices:

1) Gus Bradley
2) Nick Rapone

Sleeper pick - Orlondo Steinauer

 

[garyv]

No one asked, but my choices:

1) Gus Bradley
2) Nick Rapone

Sleeper pick - Orlondo Steinauer

I've wondered about Gus Bradley myself but with other teams HC Jobs and etc. I don't think they can wait long before hiring one !!!

 

[Floatyworm]

****

Another has been from the jerk circle.

Get fresh blood in...

Hmmm...normally I would agree...but on this one...I think I would take him. Always thought he was over his head as a HC...but when he was with the Ravens...I remember that 2000 Ravens team was pretty good.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

No one asked, but my choices:

1) Gus Bradley
2) Nick Rapone

Sleeper pick - Orlondo Steinauer

I'd love Orlondo Steinauer. I posted a thread about him!

 

[garyv]

Hmmm...normally I would agree...but on this one...I think I would take him. Always thought he was over his head as a HC...but when he was with the Ravens...I remember that 2000 Ravens team was pretty good.

He likes pressure which I could probably live with. I didn't like him as HC but DC I did

 

[rnr_honeybadger]

You think Garrett will interview?

For what? We already have a guy filling the Rowdy suit.

 

[Vanilla2]

For what? We already have a guy filling the Rowdy suit.

we need a leader of men out there for that defense. And the name that I and many on this board have at the top of that list is one Jason Calvin Garrett.

 

[TequilaCowboy]

Not my first choice, but i am good with Marvin Lewis only because i know the FO could screw this up easily. My preference is a aggressive great DC from major college. They were having to come up with schemes already to defend the RPO before it even came into the NFL and to pressure the QB. That is what you need in today's NFL. But that won't happen because the Jones' are lazy and will look only to retreads.

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

Well, if it were up to me, I'd go out and see what it would take to get Don Martindale or Keith Butler but what do I know?

Everybody, have great weekend. Be safe, have fun, but be safe.

ABQ

 

[MoistMayonnaise]

If I'm Marvin Lewis and I get a call from Jerry I would hang up. He is in a great spot with ASU and has no good reason to leave.

 

[KingintheNorth]

I'd love Orlondo Steinauer. I posted a thread about him!

Where? I'd like to read it.

The same person who told me about Joe Brady 4 years ago told me about Steinauer being a defensive guru a few weeks back.

 

[CowboysFaninHouston]

no to Marwin Lewis...

My Choices from the list above
Gus Bradley
Dan Quinn


If Zimmer is fired from Minn. and willing. Mike Zimmer
Matt Patricia who was the DC in NE if he is willing

 

[Shinaoi]

Marvin Lewis is basically the Jason Garret of the afc.