I'm finally old enough where some of the names that are getting thrown around in light of all the coaching vacancies, Mike Singletary, Russ Grimm, Maurice Carthon, Ron Rivera, are all guys who I remember watching when they played.That got me thinking about my favorite team, and how other than Mike Tice, Jim Zorn and Dave Brown (RIP) I can't think any other former Seahawks who is coaching in the league. There is also a drought of former Seahawks in the media, although Brock Huard is writing for The New Tribune, and Trent Dilfer seems to be a natural on camera with the NFL Network.
So I have two questions for the audience, as we wait 4 more days until gametime:
1) which FORMER Seahawk is most likely to be named the newt Head Coach of a franchise one day?
2) which CURRENT Seahawk is most likely to be named the new Head Coach of a franchise one day?
Remember that when you look at the players-turned-coaches donning the headsets, most were backups or role players, so I think we need to look past our superstars.
I'll provide my own opinions in the comments along with everyone else.
1. Jim Zorn (although i've never thought of him as a 'newt' head coach)
ReplyDelete2. Isaiah Kacyvenski.
Posted by Bluefoot
Agreed with Zorn. I don't know if you guys will remember this or not but just a year or two ago, I was saying that if Holmgren failed this season I would like to see him replaced with Jim Zorn. I was really trying to beat the drums so to speak to get people thinking about Zorn as a head coach.
ReplyDeleteHe's got the knowledge and he knows how to communitcate with his QB. I'm quite certain that with his understanding of offenses, that if he were surrounded by good coordinators, he could more than get the job done, and since he's a Seattle guy, it's a win win thing.
I still say that whenever Holmgren leaves/retires or whatever, Zorn should be the next head coach of the Seattle Seahawks.
Hopefully Zorn doesn't go sommewhere else before he gets the chance here.
Damn you Bluefoot. Not only do you ALWAYS find a mispelling in my posts, but you stole my sleeper pick of KAZ!
ReplyDeleteI think that his Harvard background means he's got the smarts to run a premiere organization, and his abillity to hang on with the Seahawks all these years means he's got some football savy as well.
On the offensive side of the ball, I could see someone like Hutch going into coaching when his playing time is done.
For the media, it appears that Mack Strong is trying his hand at that, and he'd probably be good, as he seems straight-forward, well spoken and honest, ala Tom Jackson. Tobeck with his quick wit and sense of humor will probably wind up behind a microphone somewhere too.
Posted by alba
Jim Zorn (the obvious one), (or Tracy White!!?)
ReplyDeleteand currently, Chuck Darby, Grant Wistrom (if he can fit the headphones over his hairdo), or Matt Hasselbeck...even the Mack Daddy himself! Or Robbie Tobeck...
most likely? Zorn and Hass
who id want to see? Largent and Tobeck/Strong
alba, you spelled 'Rivera' wrong...its not 'Ravera'
ReplyDeleteAnyone know the correct spelling of PHUCK YOO?
ReplyDeletePosted by alba
ROFL
ReplyDeleteDr. A strikes again!
Posted by Bluefoot
Phuck Yoo???? I think I ordered that for take out last night.
ReplyDeleteIt's a little premature but,someday, Lofa for coach?
Scott Linehan head coach for Minnie? Good lord he was a player at Idaho when I was going to school there. Yow.
Posted by Rockyseahawk
now would be a good time to hit him up for a loan!
ReplyDeleteLofa has potential, since he seems to eat, drink and bleed football.
Posted by alba
How can you think about future coaches when Holmes is wearing those shorts? God, he's sexy.
ReplyDeletePosted by Uff
Former player: Jerry Rice, he did play for us after all
ReplyDeleteCurrent player: Mack Strong
Posted by o-meezy
Uff - you disappoint. That's not Holms. That's first Seahawk coach Jack Patera.
ReplyDeleteJerry Rice is too selfish to be a coach. The really great ones do it mostly on talent, so they really don't know how to coach. It's usually the scrubs who have had to rely on good coaching to get ahead in their careers who make the best coaches. (Ray Rhodes was a D-back for crissakes...need I say more??!!)
Posted by alba
Lofa Tatupu I can see at least as a D-coordinator.
ReplyDeleteIf you want to talk about an unselfish role player, what about Maurice Morris? He must be to some degree frustrated to be spending his whole NFL career on the bench, but he can step up when called upon.
Posted by Alan
sadly, I don't know much about MoMo, but I think that's exactly the type of player that winds up being a coach some day.
ReplyDeletePosted by alba
I always thought Dave Kreig would be a good coach. He was undersized and undertalented, but managed to win a lot of hard fought games, and throw for 32 TD's in a season. He's gotta have something good going on between his ears.
ReplyDeleteI saw Bryce Fisher on NFL network last night, and with some work, he could be a good media guy someday. Smart comments, without the typical cliche's of sports.
I'm also eager to see more of Dilfer on TV. He has some great insight, and tells you exactly what's going on without coming across like the typical big-ego TV guy more interested in the sound of their own voice than the words that are coming out.
Posted by Highwatermark
I like seeing Dilfer too, but as his new job demands that he do, he was breaking down what Carolina has to do to rattle Matt H. and I kept fighting the urge to yell "TRADER" at the TV!!!
ReplyDeletePosted by alba
That's not Holmes? Dead ringer, though I guess upon closer inspection he IS wearing a 'Hawks golf shirt. In my defense, I was born in '78... nevertheless, I humbly withdraw my comment.
ReplyDeletePosted by Uff
Uff, you can call me "Dad". I graduated high school in 1979!
ReplyDeletePosted by alba
I shall call you no such thing.
ReplyDeletePosted by Uff