List of HC Candidates for the 2025 Cycle

[speedkilz88]

My question would be who would Johnson bring as his DC and who would Vrabel bring as his OC?

 

[Carson]

Kinksbury seems intriguing.

I like him as a prospect. However, his teams do statistically fall off near the end of the season.

He has worked wonders with every quarterback he has worked with.

 

[Carson]

My question would be who would Johnson bring as his DC and who would Vrabel bring as his OC?

I imagine Johnson would bring somebody like Scottie Montgomery or Tanner Engstrand as Johnson likely still calls plays

 

[TwistedL0g1k]

If Dallas fires McCarthy, would any other pro team hire him as head coach?

 

[TheSport78]

I like him as a prospect. However, his teams do statistically fall off near the end of the season.

He has worked wonders with every quarterback he has worked with.

I was making a bad joke with the last name being spelled wrong haha

 

[gimmesix]

I actually think if they move on from Mike that it’s going to be Kliff. Here is the list of reasons.
NFL HC experience
Offensive coach
Will let them pick coaches like DC
From TX
Has experience working with QB’s and making them better.
Has some success as a HC in the NFL

He checks all the boxes for everything they like in a HC. They’re not going to go with anyone without experience as a HC. I would be shocked if they did.

It's hard to say because Jerry has used multiple methods for selecting a coach. He's picked three (Gailey, Campo and Garrett) who had no previous head coaching experience. I could see them going with Moore similarly to how Garrett was seen as the golden child here.

 

[gimmesix]

If Dallas fires McCarthy, would any other pro team hire him as head coach?

Probably not as head coach ... at least not right now. He'd have to go somewhere and shine as a coordinator to get another shot IMO.

It could be a little like Norv Turner. After being our coordinator for Super Bowls, he bombed as a head coach in Washington. He reestablished himself as a coordinator and got another head coaching shot with the Raiders. After failing there, he returned to being an offensive coordinator and got a final head coaching shot with the Chargers.

GMs know there are only so many Super Bowl-winning coaches. They also know McCarthy had 12-5 teams here for three years in a row and a lot of things went wrong healthwise for this team this year. For what it's worth, that may be why Dallas keeps him, even though I'd rather the team move on because McCarthy has had his five years.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

I'm sticking with Moore and Zimm staying as assistant head coach/defensive coor..........

 

[NDGAEDE]

I noticed when Jerry first was asked a few weeks ago about firing Mike in-season, he actually said he regretted firing Wade when he did and pointed out how many people around the league told him Wade's defense basically won that Super Bowl for Denver. That really surprised me, especially considering it was his boy Garrett who took over.

I'd actually be interested in Wes as a head coach. If it's between him and a guy like Moore, who we know and who I just can't see leading a team, I'd prefer the unknown option. Obviously, there are better coaching prospects, and I'm partial to Glenn, but we have to work within Jerry's circle, which has become extremely small, and set realistic expectations as fans.

Wes's tie to Garrett is....regrettable, but the coaching history with McVay and O Connell, plus the obvious family history, are positive marks in his favor.

 

[Shannon1]

If Dallas fires McCarthy, would any other pro team hire him as head coach?

I told you guys yesterday that the Saints are interested in McCarthy and he is interested in them My sources say ! But it got deleted!

 

[DogFace]

Ba humbug.

 

[Shannon1]

Ba humbug.

Ba humbug.

OK don’t believe my Uncle works in the Saints organization

 

[Risen Star]

BTW, when McCarthy is retained I will be posting a Mike McCarthy appreciation thread and you will pay your respects there.

 

[Shannon1]

BTW, when McCarthy is retained I will be posting a Mike McCarthy appreciation thread and you will pay your respects there.

We will only win 1 more game 6-11 isn’t getting it done

 

[MikeT22]

Just a following up post from yesterday's Zimmer possibility for the Cowboys HC Job. Here are the top candidates for next year:

(Taken by CBS Sports)

1) Ben Johnson Lions OC
2) Vrabel Former Titan HC
3) Flores Viking DC
4) Glenn Lions DC
5) Brady Bills OC
6) Kinksbury Commanders OC
7) Joseph Broncos DC
8) Slowik Texans OC
9) Cohen Tampa OC
10) Minter Chargers DC
11) Moore Eagles OC

This is a list for normal teams. Doubt most, if any, of these are on Jerry’s shortlist.

Last time the runner up to McCarthy was Marvin Lewis. He wouldnt have even been on my top 50 potential ‘Rooney Rule’ interviews.

 

[windward]

Wild card for at least an interview who isn't on that list:

Wes Phillips. That's right, Uncle Wade's boy. Pretty highly regarded young guy, was with McVay in the day, now OC under O'Connell in Minny where they're having an unexpectedly good year and have revived Sam Darnold, and was already here under Wade and Garrett so he has Jones Family familiarity.

I'd still bet on Kellen though. He and Dak are BFFs and that's huge to Jerry.

I admittedly am intrigued by this idea.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

I'd actually be interested in Wes as a head coach. If it's between him and a guy like Moore, who we know and who I just can't see leading a team, I'd prefer the unknown option. Obviously, there are better coaching prospects, and I'm partial to Glenn, but we have to work within Jerry's circle, which has become extremely small, and set realistic expectations as fans.

Wes's tie to Garrett is....regrettable, but the coaching history with McVay and O Connell, plus the obvious family history, are positive marks in his favor.

At least he came here with his dad and not Garrett, and after us spent time in the McVay and McConnell WCO. They kept him because he was considered a promising young coach.

Earlier in the year I was also thinking of Kint Kubiak because Jerry is fiends with the family and his brother scouts for us, but with the Saints falling apart he might have to wait longer for his chance.

 

[charron]

I'd be surprised if they interviewed 3 guys on this list.

 

[vlad]

They are going to pick a puppet - no way Jerry picks someone that won't let him in the meetings and have fun and all that - its basically fantasy football and Stephen is a clown

 

[Aikmaniac]

I refuse to believe Belichick took the NC job without getting feedback from the Cowboys that their head coach position would not be available. I think his decision to take that job now confirms McCarthy will stay.

It's inevitable. The question is why he hasn't extended McCarthy yet.

Those thinking another head coach is being hired are wishful thinkers and not realists.

My only solace would be if Vrabel or Saleh are brought in to coach the defense.