Colts would be wise in looking at Panthers OC Chudzinski
by James Dator on Jan 18, 2012 6:31 PM EST
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PrintThe coaching carosel around the NFL continues this week and perhaps the most intriguing situation is in Indianapolis where the Colts are looking to start a brand new era. One of the determining factors in Jeff Fisher choosing St. Louis over Miami was the presence of a franchise QB, a high draft pick and cap space. Indianapolis presents the same benefits as St. Louis, with the added bonus of being able to take the #1 QB in the draft.
If I'm part of the brain trust in Indianapolis then I'm taking a long look at Chud. ESPN are reporting that the Colts will be looking for an offensive mind at HC, and really I can't think of a better one to take over a team built around the pass than Chudzinski. He has proven success with a rookie QB, he'd have the TE he needs in Dallas Clark, he previously coached Reggie Wayne at Miami and he would have a cadre of other WRs to support a young QB.
It's not all roses in Indy, however. Whoever is the next HC will need to navigate the Peyton Manning mess (unless Rob Lowe is right), and deal with the fact that long term center Jeff Saturday may retire. This leaves the Colts with one of the worst offensive lines in the NFL and a new QB... it's not a perfect situation.
While this is all speculation I would definitely keep an eye out. For a maverick owner like Jim Irsay it wouldn't be outside his wheelhouse to take a gamble on Chud, and as a coach he'd be arriving in a pretty favorable situation. Time will tell, but I'm watching Indy to emerge as a team to grab our OC.
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WHY WOULD YOU DO THIS TO US!
I don’t Post often but DAMMIT WHY WHY WHY. what if you have some kind of influence in the NFL World. If he goes to the Colts get out your PITCHFORKS and TORCHES =-/
by Wade Berryhill on Jan 18, 2012 8:33 PM EST up reply actions
considering the offseason we had
I’d say James has a pretty good crystal ball.
WHHYYY’d you do it James!!!!
Notice that he waits until he's out of the country before he posts this!
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by Wade Berryhill on Jan 19, 2012 10:25 AM EST up reply actions
I was thinking this exact same thing…..I hope Colts are not that smart…Luck could run the system although from watching his games his arm strength is not the greatest but he has other tools to make up for it. They are starting a new and Chud could really be the icing on the cake for the Colts. Sucks if it happens but couldn’t be mad at him. Be a hell of a job and opportunity but also would come with high expectations.
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I don't want Chud to leave just yet...
I’m being selfish of coarse and see the potential the Colts would have for a smooth transition if they do take Chud. The guy knows how to tailor to a QBs strengths and maximize the talent. I hope they don’t decide to take a look at Chud, but if the Colts do I’ll be rooting for Chud in Indy.
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by Panther4Life!!! on Jan 18, 2012 6:43 PM EST reply actions
Colts get him
IF the colts get him they will be my 4th hated team automatically or any team that grabs Chud
Reggie W is a free agent and Dallas Clark
could be cut due $5-6 million next season.
by adam carter on Jan 18, 2012 8:31 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
The first thing
I thought when I read Caldwell was fired was that Chud would be a good fit. Like everyone else I would hate to see him go but he’s got to do whats best for him.
C'MON MAN"
can you guys just stop with all that i don’t want him to leave, but it seems like all the talk is about him leaving lets send him some mail and let him know we (all of us CSR brothers and sisters) don’t want him to go……..please…
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Rather have Chud in the AFC instead of a division rival
if he left Carolina
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by Disciple of Carolina on Jan 18, 2012 7:32 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
+1
"When you do something you love you don't have to work a single day in your life... I still haven't worked a single day in my life!" ~Carlos Santana
by Panther4Life!!! on Jan 18, 2012 7:39 PM EST up reply actions
ACC Championship Member Brandon Thompson is the new Jacoby Ford. You better pick him Panthers or you will be doomed to relive the 2010 season over and over again in the Twilight Zone.
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by JStewart28 on Jan 18, 2012 8:20 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I think they hire Spags
I just find it weird how they interviewed him for the DC job then a couple days after they fire Caldwell
by rscott94 on Jan 18, 2012 8:05 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Chud wont leave this year.
He wont get a HC job this year. If our offense has another year like this last one though, he will be at the top of the list for a lot of teams.
"Now I feel like I’m ready to come out of my shell. I know I have the talent to change this game, and I don’t see no ceiling. So I’m not knocking on the door, like tap-tap-tap. I’m gonna kick that door in, like SWAT." - Cam Newton.
Don't be giving out ideas......
"What do want to say to those critics now?"
"Just sit back and watch the show." -Cam Newton
Indy does not deserve success after so many years
and not capitalizing on Manning’s greatness – their general incompetence beyond Manning and those he decides to look great is appalling
It's just history repeating itself
Miami was in the exact same scenario. Dan Marino, in my humble opinion, was the greatest quarterback of all time. The fact that the Dolphins never won a Super Bowl was simply a travesty. Indy did win one championship with Peyton, but the fact remains that both clubs were so complacent with their QB getting their franchise 11+ wins every year, they never felt compelled to improve the team around him. Such a shame, really…
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by Tarheel Soldier on Jan 20, 2012 9:37 AM EST up reply actions
Let's send 'em this Chud and see if they notice
You tried your best and you failed miserably. The lesson is 'never try'. -Homer Simpson
Indy is not a good opportunity for an inexperienced young coach.
If Indianapolis gets an established coach they will give him some time to do the rebuilding that the Colts need due to their reputation. A new coach will be on the hot seat from day one.
"I may be old but...eh, I forget the rest!"
Doesn't Irsay have a history of going with experienced coaches?
After hiring a first-time NFL head coach in Caldwell, he might decided to go back to a veteran.
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I wish Chud good luck in acheiveng this goal of his for sure.
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Indy won't be a good fit for Chud..
Tampa or Raiders will be a better fit for him than Indy or Miami…
I wish Chud all the best. Are we going to miss him if he leaves? Absolutely… But I rather have him achieve his desire of being a HC.
As long as we still have Mike Shula, we will be fine. RR and Hurney would already have a contigency plan for Chud so i’m not worried if he leaves…
Why would they be wise?
He has ZERO Head Coaching experience.
There’s no guarantee he won’t flame out like 75% of the successful Coordinators that make the step up do.
"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury
Looking better for us. Seems like Chuds not the favorite in Indy or Miami.
Just have to hope Tampa passes on him also.
The upside in this whole thing is Chud will work even harder next year to prove all these teams that passed on him wrong.
I like collard greens.
If Buc Nation has its way Marty S is their next coach. Which makes sense.
Young undisciplined team might just need a guy that has been there before and has the respect of the league and can bring the same kind of discipline Coughlin brings to the Giants..
Who should the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hire as their next head coach?
1%
Brad Childress
21 votes
8%
Rob Chudzinski
87 votes
1%
Tom Clements
18 votes
3%
Perry Fewell
36 votes
1%
Jerry Gray
11 votes
7%
Tom Philbin
86 votes
48%
Marty Schottenheimer
525 votes
6%
Mike Sherman
69 votes
20%
Mike Zimmer
225 votes
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by Bruce Guild on Jan 19, 2012 10:11 AM EST up reply actions
I think we should all go over there and vote Brad Childress. :-)
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by Panther4Life!!! on Jan 19, 2012 10:16 AM EST up reply actions
I think teams should seriously consider Perry Fewell this year
I think he did a terrific job this year with all the injuries he sustained on the Giants defense. He maintained their high level through it all, and never allowed his defense to slack off when they had every opportunity to do so. I think he’d be a great Head Coach for Tampa, Indy, Oakland, or any other team out there. He’ll need to bring in a good OC, but I think Fewell has shown he can excel at the next level.
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Aircraft: 'This is a United States Marine Corps FA-18 fighter. Send 'em up, I'll wait!'
Air Defense Site: (... total silence)
by Tarheel Soldier on Jan 20, 2012 9:43 AM EST reply actions
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