What teams will be looking for a new coach?

[dasaybz]

I could see Cinci, Cle, Oak, and Det all needing new coaches. None of those teams looks too appealing for a coach. Toss Buffalo into the mix and there really aren't any good coaching jobs that will be available.

I would love it if the Bills fired Jauron and could bring in a guy like Spagnuollo. With the competition from these other disgusting franchises, it looks like the Bills would possibly be in the conversation.

[dasaybz]

Re: What teams will be looking for a new coach?

Of course, this is all speculation though.

[Pinkerton Security]

Re: What teams will be looking for a new coach?

on SI.com's Morning Jolt i read something stupid about the Skins firing Zorn. They have collapsed nearly as badly as we have, but hes in his first year. I hope they do not because Snyder is sure to throw money at the best coach possible, further lowering the Bills chances of getting a good one should Jauron somehow not make it.

Edit: link:

http://www.fannation.com/truth_and_rumors/view/80937-cowher-in-line-to-coach-redskins?eref=fromSI

[Jan Reimers]

Re: What teams will be looking for a new coach?

We'll be scraping the bottom of the barrel anyway, with another budget signing of some discount candidate.

[PECKERWOOD]

Re: What teams will be looking for a new coach?

There maybe some very good coaches available, I would look at bringing in Rob Ryan for the DC position, because if Jauron goes, it's almost guaranteed that Schonert and Fewell are gone as well. For as dysfunctional as the Raiders franchise has been, their defense has always been pretty damn scary and mean.

[Jeff1220]

Re: What teams will be looking for a new coach?

why doesn't anyone ever mention Marrone -the OC for the Saints- for HC jobs? They have been one of the most consistently productive offenses in the league. Also, he played college ball at 'Cuse. (I've heard rumors that they were interested in him as well).
Bio from Saints.com:

Under Doug Marrone, the Saints have been one of the NFL’s most explosive and consistent offenses, ranking among the league leaders since his arrival in 2006 and rewriting the club’s all-time records in the process. His responsibilities are supervising the offensive attack on a weekly basis as well as tutoring an offensive line that has evolved into one of the NFL’s best units. Marrone’s detail-oriented approach has earned him a reputation around league circles for innovation and as a top-notch teacher.

After ranking first in the NFL in offense for the first time in club history in 2006, the unit had a fitting encore last season by finishing fourth in the league. The Saints ranked first in red zone touchdown percentage (.720, 36 of 50), led the NFC in third-down conversions (46.3) and notched 346 first downs, shattering the team record by 16 that the club had set in 2006. New Orleans set an NFL record with 440 completions, and also set team all-time highs for passing first downs (222), attempts (652), touchdown passes (28) and completion percentage (67.5).

A key part of the success has been the offensive line, which has flourished under Marrone’s guidance. Though New Orleans led the NFL in pass attempts last year, the club also allowed the fewest sacks in the league with a scant 16, an average of one per 41 attempted. Since Marrone’s arrival in 2006, the Saints have thrown 1,232 passes – including 580 in 2006 – and surrendered only 39 sacks.

When Marrone was hired by New Orleans Jan. 27, 2006, the team had never had a 4,000-yard passer or posted over 5,700 yards of offense. The Saints set a team record with an NFL-leading 6,264 yards in Marrone’s first season, and followed that total with 5,780 yards last year. QB Drew Brees has thrown for over 4,000 yards each of the last two seasons (a club-record 4,423 in 2007, 4,418 in 2006). These accomplishments have come despite Marrone molding an offensive line that had a different starter at every position from the unit he inherited.

In 2006, Jammal Brown was voted All-Pro and to the Pro Bowl in his first season at left tackle, and Jahri Evans was a unanimous All-Rookie selection. The Saints averaged 391.5 yards per game and set club records with 330 first downs, an average of 5.8 yards per play and 4,503 passing yards. The Saints were the only team in the NFL with four players with over 650 receiving yards.

Marrone joined Sean Payton’s staff after serving as the offensive line coach of the New York Jets from 2002-05. Over that span Marrone’s formed a group of veterans and young players into one of the club’s most consistent position groups. During his four-year stretch with New York, the Jets played in four playoff games (two in 2002 and a pair in 2004).

In 2004, the offensive line paved the way for the Jets to finish third in the NFL in rushing yards (2,388) and second in rushing first downs (135) as the offense posted one of the highest rushing averages (4.5) in club history. RB Curtis Martin led the league with 1,697 yards and posted nine 100-yard games.

In 2003, the offensive line helped the offense average 5.3 yards per play and 4.0 per rushing attempt. In Marrone’s first season with the Jets, despite having two new starters the line led the way for the offense to rush for 1,618 yards. Marrone arrived in New York after spending 2001 at the University of Tennessee as tight ends and tackles coach. Marrone spent a season at the University of Georgia (2000) after serving from 1995-99 at Georgia Tech.

During his stint with the Yellow Jackets, Marrone was the director of football operations (1995), tight ends coach (1996) and the offensive line coach (1997-99). In 1999, the Yellow Jackets finished first nationally in total offense, averaging 509.4 yards and 40.7 points per game. Georgia Tech participated in a bowl game each season from 1997-99.

He began his coaching career in 1992 at Cortland (N.Y.) State as a tight ends coach before stints as offensive line coach at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (1993) and Northeastern University (1994).

Selected in the sixth round in 1986, Marrone was drafted by the Los Angeles Raiders and played in two seasons in the NFL; first with the Miami Dolphins in 1987 and with the Saints in 1989. Marrone also had stints with Pittsburgh, Dallas and Minnesota before closing his career with the NFLE London Monarchs (1991-92).

A three-year letterman at Syracuse (1983-85), Marrone returned to the school and graduated in 1991. He and his wife, Helen, have two daughters, Madeline and Anne, and a son, Mack.