NFL 2024 - Off-Season Player/Coach Updates and Discussion

[A11dAtP0w3R]

First great hire of this off season

If they get Peters and Ben Johnson it would amazing.

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

Titans letting Vrabel go and picking up the same style of coach would seem a bit weird to me.

 

[Exe Gesis]

Would not be surprised if Mark Davis doesn't learn

 

[TheGreatBarryB]

I wouldnt say that. He's been talked up as impressive for a couple of years now, the Pats played keep away with him last offseason putting something extra in his contract so he rejected other teams HC interviews, his side of the ball performed very well with a shitty offense. All signs point to there being something there.

There was a great article a few weeks ago about how Belichick is not scheme specific and how he (not his DC) primarily game plans his defence around the opponents strengths. This lack of scheme specificity makes it more difficult for an assistant/co ordinator to take to another team.

Also had a great example of how in 2019 Pats ran more man coverage than most other teams. But leading into the SB against the Rams who feasted on man coverage Belichick spent two weeks hammering the defence with zone coverages and they ended up stopping the Rams.

Point was it was Belichick who still game plans the defence and not easy for his coordinators when they go off to do their own jobs.

Plus other thing in sports it’s so hard to take over from a legendary long term coach.

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

There was a great article a few weeks ago about how Belichick is not scheme specific and how he (not his DC) primarily game plans his defence around the opponents strengths. This lack of scheme specificity makes it more difficult for an assistant/co ordinator to take to another team.

Also had a great example of how in 2019 Pats ran more man coverage than most other teams. But leading into the SB against the Rams who feasted on man coverage Belichick spent two weeks hammering the defence with zone coverages and they ended up stopping the Rams.

Point was it was Belichick who still game plans the defence and not easy for his coordinators when they go off to do their own jobs.

Plus other thing in sports it’s so hard to take over from a legendary long term coach.

Mayo might have his own ideas, be his own man. Im not going rush to judgement yet. Flores was a good play caller in Miami with a different scheme (heavy blitz) on the defensive side of the ball . Just handled the QB position badly, thats what cost him his job. Been very good in Minnesota also.

 

[drd23]

Aaron Donald over Madubuike is a terrible decision but expected.
Good to see Quincy Williams make the 1st team, well deserved.
Hamilton has had a very good year but putting him ahead of Bates in the first team seems stupid.
Prescott over Purdy in the second team? Hmmmmm

Hamilton, Winfield and Bates were clearly the best 3 safeties this year. If there was a way to have 3 1st team safeties and no 2nd team that would have been a fair representation of who was good this season

I'd argue that Sauce Gardner and Amon-Ra St Brown making 1st team and Wagner being named at all are more puzzling than any of the things you mentioned.

 

[aussiedude]

The Mayo hire is just about the quickest hire possible. And i guess it also passes the rooney rule.

 

[manureid]

The Mayo hire is just about the quickest hire possible. And i guess it also passes the rooney rule.

Read Bill had it in his contract that if he moved out of the role Mayo was the hire. Not sure if any truth to that though.

 

[aussiedude]

Read Bill had it in his contract that if he moved out of the role Mayo was the hire. Not sure if any truth to that though.

It feels like the last 12 months set up the succession plan. But still feels strange to fill the spot in under 24hrs. I guess no point wasting time if they already know who they are getting.

 

[Exe Gesis]

The Mayo hire is just about the quickest hire possible. And i guess it also passes the rooney rule.

Not really because it stipulates two minority candidates from outside the organization.

 

[aussiedude]

Not really because it stipulates two minority candidates from outside the organization.

The rule has become a joke anyway. It now makes it harder for a black coach because teams see a bunch of failed interviews that were just held for the Rooney rule and think they are not good so dont take the interview serious.

 

[Exe Gesis]

The rule has become a joke anyway. It now makes it harder for a black coach because teams see a bunch of failed interviews that were just held for the Rooney rule and think they are not good so dont take the interview serious.

It's not great, but I guess if you're FORCING every franchise to interview at least two other minority candidates....it a) gives them a resume to take forward into the future, and b) gives them a chance to wow the interviewing franchise, just in case.

There are those that make a joke of it more...like Mark Davis biring Gruden, Belichick hiring Mayo, maybe Davis again hiring Harbaugh.

 

[Exe Gesis]

Kraft not Belichick ugh

 

[aussiedude]

ESPN, NFL equity deal would give ESPN control over NFL Media, including NFL Network

Disney-owned ESPN and NFL are in "advanced talks" on a deal that would give the league an equity stake in ESPN.

awfulannouncing.com

The New York Post’s Andrew Marchand dropped a Friday afternoon stunner with a report that the Disney-owned ESPN and NFL are in “advanced talks” on a deal that would give the league an equity stake in ESPN.

Per Marchand, ESPN would take control of NFL Media, including NFL Network. In return, the league would receive an equity stake in ESPN.

Marchand added that discussions are far enough along both the owners and the Players Association are being briefed on the details. The current Collective Bargaining Agreement requires that both owners and players agree on such an arrangement that would impact shared revenues. The NY Post reporter added that the deal “could take months” to be finalized.

Meanwhile, the NFL has been looking for a way to get out of the NFL Network business for some time but has been unable to find any takers. This deal would allow them to let ESPN run the show on not just the network but also NFL.com, Red Zone, NFL Films, and NFL+.

 

[Exe Gesis]

ESPN, NFL equity deal would give ESPN control over NFL Media, including NFL Network

Disney-owned ESPN and NFL are in "advanced talks" on a deal that would give the league an equity stake in ESPN.

awfulannouncing.com

The New York Post’s Andrew Marchand dropped a Friday afternoon stunner with a report that the Disney-owned ESPN and NFL are in “advanced talks” on a deal that would give the league an equity stake in ESPN.

Per Marchand, ESPN would take control of NFL Media, including NFL Network. In return, the league would receive an equity stake in ESPN.

Marchand added that discussions are far enough along both the owners and the Players Association are being briefed on the details. The current Collective Bargaining Agreement requires that both owners and players agree on such an arrangement that would impact shared revenues. The NY Post reporter added that the deal “could take months” to be finalized.

Meanwhile, the NFL has been looking for a way to get out of the NFL Network business for some time but has been unable to find any takers. This deal would allow them to let ESPN run the show on not just the network but also NFL.com, Red Zone, NFL Films, and NFL+.

What does it mean for us, the viewers?

 

[aussiedude]

What does it mean for us, the viewers?

Sounds like NFLN/Redzone could be folded into ESPN and NFLN will gain a wider distribution.

NFL Films would also fold into ESPN. and likely crossover talent between NFLn and ESPN and simulcast shows. Moving NFLn/Redzone into Disney packs with cable would give them 12m extra households. redzone would likely stay as a add on extra. NFL+ might be folded into ESPN+.

For Australia doubt it would change [I guess small chance of a 3rd channel which has been needed for a longtime but wouldnt be NFLN it would be a mix of everything]. NFLN is already on WatchESPN, but might get Redzone back on TV. Who knows how long the TAB deal was for and if it would be void.

 

[aussiedude]

What does it mean for us, the viewers?

 

[Exe Gesis]

Does that impact DAZN?

 

[aussiedude]

doubt it. depends if ESPN take full control or NFL keep control over NFLNetwork and stuff. And even then it would take a few years before they make changed, It might have gamepass on more platforms like rolling it into a paid add on for Disney+

 

[Exe Gesis]

doubt it. depends if ESPN take full control or NFL keep control over NFLNetwork and stuff. And even then it would take a few years before they make changed, It might have gamepass on more platforms like rolling it into a paid add on for Disney+

Would DAZN think they got shafted by the NFL?

 

[aussiedude]

Would DAZN think they got shafted by the NFL?

Who cares. they might might want out. $100M a year is a lot of money they are paying and might not be making that back on subs.

F**k the CUNZ

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

#prayers4DAZN

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reports the Commanders are targeting Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as top choice for head coach.
The highly coveted Ben Johnson has had interview requests from the Commanders, Titans, and Falcons, with interest from nearly every head coaching vacancy. Russini reports that the Commanders have Johnson as their “top choice” while the Panthers are also hoping to land him. The Commanders just hired 49ers assistant Adam Peters as general manager and are now looking to revamp the team with a budding offensive mind in Johnson.

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Raiders interim head coach Antonio Pierce is the leading candidate for their permanent head coaching position.
Pierce has garnered the support of current Raiders players after coaching the team to a 5-4 record as the interim head coach. He started the season as the Raiders’ linebackers coach and took over after Josh McDaniels was fired midseason. The Raiders will look at other options, but Pierce’s success and support from key players have him as the leading candidate to coach the team.

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport report the Chargers and Raiders have interest in Jim Harbaugh for head coach.
Jim Harbaugh is fresh off a National Championship victory with the University of Michigan and has been speculated to return to the NFL. Pelissero and Rapoport report the Chargers are expected to speak with Harbaugh next week. The Raiders are also considering pursuing Harbaugh, though key players, including Maxx Crosby, want interim head coach Antonio Pierce promoted to the full-time position. Either way, Harbaugh is getting interest for a return to an NFL head coaching position.