Mike Vrabel as our next DC?

[CIWhitefish]

He would be the one outside guy that might be interested. With a lame duck coach he could look at it like either getting the head job next year or auditioning for next year's openings.

 

[MonsterD]

Doesn't he run a 3-4? Is he known to be fine with a 4-3?

 

[conner01]

I would love it

I’m in

 

[bewp7]

do he know how to scheme to stop the run?

ill take any one who can stop the run

 

[SlammedZero]

I'd be absolutely ecstatic. Doubt it happens, but one can dream.

I would then take him as HC once Big Mac flames out.

 

[dagreat1_87]

I can't see it. Mccarthy has to know Vrabel would be the immediate favorite to replace him if he got fired. This would be a jerry move to hire him, and mccarthy might as well quit at that point

 

[Cowboyny]

Opinions? Yay? Nay? I know Joe Whitt is the first name people are thinking of if Al Harris follows Quinn as he said he would. But I'm wondering if there's any interest in Vrabel.

According to Pauline's rumor this morning, Vrabel was leaning towards taking the year off. Also, don't think MM would accept him as his DC fearing for his job, but you never know with Jerry as he has forced assistants on coaches before.

 

[john van brocklin]

Opinions? Yay? Nay? I know Joe Whitt is the first name people are thinking of if Al Harris follows Quinn as he said he would. But I'm wondering if there's any interest in Vrabel.

Sure, with a handshake deal that he's
HC in 2025.

 

[cowboys5xsbs]

do he know how to scheme to stop the run?

ill take any one who can stop the run

Titans have been a top defense against the run under him for years

 

[Aven8]

Vrabel only has one year of experience being a DC of Houston in 2017. But I like the toughness he brings for sure

 

[erod]

Opinions? Yay? Nay? I know Joe Whitt is the first name people are thinking of if Al Harris follows Quinn as he said he would. But I'm wondering if there's any interest in Vrabel.

No way he takes a DC job. He's been too successful as a head coach.

I wish he was OUR head coach.

 

[dfense]

Whatever make more sense, won't happen.

 

[Einstein]

I'd be a big fan of this, but do we think he would want the job or to even go from a HC to a DC anywhere?

 

[Rayman70]

It would be a smart move IMO.
Great defensive mind, tough and expects his players to give 110%.
Also, as a former LB, probably understands we need real LBs on this team, lol.
Also, if MM struggles, having Vrabes on the staff would be smart (he could take over or be in a position next season, and if BB was brought in, there is that connection too).
I actually like Rivera too, as a DC, (not so much as a HC).

This is exactly correct. Couldn't agree more. The next hire must be the guy to get Micah going. The DC hire is vital. Must be Micah friendly. If so, the entire defense will improve in December.

 

[Kwyn]

I think he's taking a year off.

I’ve read this in several speculation comments around the league as well

 

[Jake]

Opinions? Yay? Nay? I know Joe Whitt is the first name people are thinking of if Al Harris follows Quinn as he said he would. But I'm wondering if there's any interest in Vrabel.

You'd have to offer him more than a one-year deal, given your lame duck HC. That could also make it possible he gets promoted if MM is fired.

Otherwise, he has no reason to take the job. He's not hurting for money as the Titans are still paying him.

 

[Bowdown27]

I would love it

I would too but that’s a downgrade if you ask me for him. Sit out a year and get a head coaching gig elsewhere.

 

[Havic]

Vrabel

 

[SlingBoy]

If Jerry is "all in" like he says Vrabel need to be his first step to show the Dallas fan base that he really means it

 

[IceStar-D7]

Vrabel runs a 3-4???? We don't have linebackers to run a 4-3. Much less a 3-4. As I said in my thread. Rebuild is coming. Sooner than you think.