A name not mentioned yet...

[DraftBoy]

Leslie Frazier Minnesota DC

12th Ranked Defense in Points Allowed
15th in Total Yards
6th in Rushing Yards
23rd in Passing Yards

Lecter mentioned him to me last night, so credit to him for getting the ball rolling.


Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator; born April 3, 1959, Columbus, Miss. Defensive back Alcorn State 1977-1980. Pro defensive back Chicago Bears 1981-86. College coach: Trinity (Ill.) College 1988-1996 (head coach), Illinois 1997-98. Pro coach: Philadelphia Eagles 1999-2002, Cincinnati Bengals 2003-04, Indianapolis Colts 2005-06, joined Vikings in 2007.

[Michael82]

Someone mentioned him on Sal's show last night...

[DraftBoy]

Someone mentioned him on Sal's show last night...

Didn't get a chance to listen yet.

[The Spaz]

Yeah not the first mention but not a bad name either. I like Zimmer myself.

[TacklingDummy]

Can he bring Pat Williams, Jared Allen, Kevin Williams, Antonie Winfield, Chad Greenway, E.J. Henderson, Cedric Griffin, with him?

Also bring BF and AP.

[trapezeus]

it's a nice looking resume. he has been on a winning team at every pro stop. even his bengals stop was when they got to the playoffs. So the guy isn't a flash in the pan, plus he has HC experience. He might be someone to look at very closely. provided he gets the GM help that he needs.

[THATHURMANATOR]

NO

[billsburgh]

the last DC from Minnesota who got a HC job is doing pretty well in his new role.

[mikemac2001]

has alot of talent on that team...

id rather it be a bad team with average players with an good/great D if im gonna make that hire

if not i want a ring on my coach

[Michael82]

Didn't get a chance to listen yet.

I was asleep last night and didn't listen live, so I listened to it today. It was a damn good show. Sal is a great coach and it was nice to hear Darryl Talley's thoughts too. :up:

[FlyingDutchman]

no more experiments for me, i want a proven winner

[Lexwhat]

Leslie Frazier Minnesota DC

12th Ranked Defense in Points Allowed
15th in Total Yards
6th in Rushing Yards
23rd in Passing Yards

Lecter mentioned him to me last night, so credit to him for getting the ball rolling.

I like Frazier...


Identifying a good potential head coach is extremely difficult. Some assistant coaches / coordinators just need to stay in their current positions, as they don't transition well to being head coaches.

Anyways, Dick Lebeau is probably a lifetime D-Coordinator (as far as I know). I don't think he will ever become a head coach again. Tom Moore almost retired this year. I'm not sure what his official role is with the Colts now, but he will never be an NFL Head Coach.
...

Anyways, the only name on this list that intrigues me is Leslie Frazier.

http://billszone.com/fanzone/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=3043366

[methos4ever]

For those who crave a ring for their HC, Frazier has one as a player (on the 85 Bears) and as the Asst HC of the Colts under Dungy. So, there's that.

[BertSquirtgum]

proven coach please. thank you.

[Demon]

Perry Fewell would have a better defense if he could work with Winfield, Williams, Williams and Allen.

[realdealryan]

I feel like there needs to be another move if they want to sell some more tickets. 4-6 wins and a semi-unknown coach, proven or not, won't sell tickets like T.O. did.

[Canadian'eh!]

Leslie Frazier Minnesota DC

12th Ranked Defense in Points Allowed
15th in Total Yards
6th in Rushing Yards
23rd in Passing Yards

Lecter mentioned him to me last night, so credit to him for getting the ball rolling.

What does the O stats in Minny have to do with Frazier though? Although being a good team with Chilly running the show is impressive.

[DraftBoy]

What does the O stats in Minny have to do with Frazier though? Although being a good team with Chilly running the show is impressive.

Those are defensive stats, not offensive.

[Canadian'eh!]

Those are defensive stats, not offensive.

Oh.,.... lol.... then good stuff then.

Even though he won't have as good a DL to start here, he WOULD at least see the value in something like 2 anchor DT's and a better pass rush.

[starrymessenger]

I feel like there needs to be another move if they want to sell some more tickets. 4-6 wins and a semi-unknown coach, proven or not, won't sell tickets like T.O. did.

He may not sell as many tickets but he would not be a bad choice. Of all the proven former head coaches out there, the only one I would have absolutely no concerns with is Bill Cowher, and he is not coming to Buffalo (more likely Cleveland, if he decides to coach at all). With every other ring toting candidate you might wind up regretting what you wished for. Leslie Frazier almost got the Rams job and is regarded in the business as a guy very close to landing a head coaching job somewhere, and for good reason.

[B-DON]

Tomlin had the same roster minus Allen in Minnesota and he turned out pretty good in pitt.

[SABURZFAN]

Leslie Frazier Minnesota DC

12th Ranked Defense in Points Allowed
15th in Total Yards
6th in Rushing Yards
23rd in Passing Yards

Lecter mentioned him to me last night, so credit to him for getting the ball rolling.


no thanks