Pettine buzz as a HC candidate has just begun

[Jeff1220]

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/news/20131226/black-monday-primer-coaches-gms-2013/?eref=sihp

Detroit -- Gone are the Lions' playoff chances, and alas, the consensus is that soon enough, so will be head coach Jim Schwartz. Detroit will never get a better chance to win the NFC North than it received this season, and the Lions still went down in a flaming heap of self-destruction, losing five out of six after a 6-3 start.

Detroit has talent and will be a pretty good situation for any new coach to inherit, but you'd assume the Lions will be looking for a no-nonsense coach who can instill a sense of order and discipline to a team beset by turnovers, penalties and blown fourth-quarter leads. They could do worse than booking an interview for Bengals defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer or Buffalo's Mike Pettine, or throwing a stupid number/salary offer at Penn State's Bill O'Brien.

Read More: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl...#ixzz2ogcZkhj1

I'm kinda hoping the Bills get at least one, maybe two, more years out of him before he heads out to other opportunities.

[Uncle Jesse]

Re: Pettine buzz as a HC candidate has just begun

I fully expect him gone after the 2014 season. Especially if we miss the playoffs again, he'll want out.

[better days]

Re: Pettine buzz as a HC candidate has just begun

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl...013/?eref=sihp



I'm kinda hoping the Bills get at least one, maybe two, more years out of him before he heads out to other opportunities.

When he does become a HC, a matter of time IMO, I hope it is in the NFC.

When that happens, I would like to see a current coach elevated to DC & keep the same system in place rather than to bring in an outsider.

[Jeff1220]

Re: Pettine buzz as a HC candidate has just begun

If he goes this year, they could always bring in Rex to run the same system.

[lightningbolt444]

Re: Pettine buzz as a HC candidate has just begun

I honestly dont see him getting a look this year. I think one more year and he will get a look.

He is going to be a hard sell to the fans that dont watch a lot of football. He is the DC of the Buffalo Bills who had a losing record sell that to a fanbase.

He learned under Rex Ryan again dont think that is an easy sell either because people either love him or hate him.

[ghz in pittsburgh]

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Well if Marrone is a good HC, he gotta be able to do guys like Cowher do and churn out HC's in NFL. To me, finding good assistant coaches is a must skill for a HC. At least he knows what the defense should look like and knows what he should look for.

To me, I'm more impressed with Pettine's knowledge of AFC East teams than anything else. I heard so many times the players said what Pettine told them what might happen actually happened in games against divisional opponents. Against other opponents, not so much. I'd not be surprised those were carryovers from Rex and the Jets. And I have always appreciated Rex's defensive knowledge and implementation.

I of course want to see Pettine stay with the Bills and I believe he's probably the best candidate for the Bills to shutdown Brady in any Bills games against NE. I do feel he has a lot to prove even at the overall defensive side. But from the interview he's been given, he seems to have some personnel skills that he needs as a HC.

[RedEyE]

Re: Pettine buzz as a HC candidate has just begun

This would be horrible. This team needs consistency.

[Night Train]

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Talk on a website = He's gone

Right....and Lovie Smith is coaching where ?

[Thief]

Re: Pettine buzz as a HC candidate has just begun

If Marrone can't right the ship and/or get the offense on track by the end of next year we may just have to promote Pettine. But if all timed out when Rex Ryan is fired I wouldn't mind him replacing Pettine.

[justasportsfan]

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Although Pettines D is one of the top pass rushing teams, it's been inconsistent in the running game and it also tends to give up big plays.

[psubills62]

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Would love for him to stay, but this is generally what happens with good coordinators.

[BertSquirtgum]

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Pettine isn't going anywhere.

[ghz in pittsburgh]

Re: Pettine buzz as a HC candidate has just begun

Would love for him to stay, but this is generally what happens with good coordinators.

And how many good coordinators we had in the last 14 years that went on to be HCs? How about a big donut?

[BillsFever21]

Re: Pettine buzz as a HC candidate has just begun

He may get some interviews this season but I doubt he will get a HC job. If he did then those entertaining the idea of bring in Rex Ryan to replace him should forget about that. He would command a salary around the same amount that Doug Marrone is getting. There is no way Ralph will pay that price for a coordinator. He never has and I don't see that changing now.

[YardRat]

Re: Pettine buzz as a HC candidate has just begun

Although Pettines D is one of the top pass rushing teams, it's been inconsistent in the running game and it also tends to give up big plays.

That's more due to execution than it is scheme, IMO. Need a MLB that's heavier in the ass, and a FS that buys into stopping the run from the cover 1.