N/S Raiders are hiring Pete Carroll as their new head coach (10 Viewers)

[sfidc3]

What makes Carroll a horrible human being?

Read up about his time at USC.....

 

[Rexman100]

Not a surprise at all. Hired to change the culture with the Raiders. He'll be a culture builder and bridge to someone else.

This is what an experienced retread can do for an organization.

I think MM is our guy.

I do to. But why wait this long, confuses me.

 

[Snakehead]

I do to. But why wait this long, confuses me.

Teams use these interviews as opportunities to learn about these coaches who they normally wouldn't have interaction with. They can reference these for future positions or have insight to what that coach will do in his next role.

 

[Rexman100]

Forgot about Coen. So I guess it’s MM?!?!
I would be good with that or Brady.

if Sean Payton left this year, and we still had a legit QB1, id be ok with Brady. @Rouxble ive been waiting for you to comment about that article that shows our cap space in 2026 at 60mill under. Suprised this isnt a huge thing. It means we;'re out of cap hell now!

Saints $52M over cap for 2025, set for major relief in 2026

By Ross Jackson It would not be an NFL offseason without a story about how far the New Orleans Saints are over the salary cap. However, this year, things are a little different. While the Saints are currently projected to be more than $52 million over the limits for 2025, the light is visible at

www.louisianasports.net

 

[St. Geezy]

I do to. But why wait this long, confuses me.

Need to interview Kafka and Weaver first before we pull the trigger on anything. Was set to happen earlier this week, but the snow shut us down.

Those two interviews, our only two scheduled minority interviews, are the required catalyst for ANYTHING happening, whether they’re serious candidates or not.

 

[DerrickB]

Good hire for LV.
I don't see it as a long term venture but something that is more transitional. Carroll can come in and establish a culture along with constructing a solid roster.

 

[Belfast Saint]

As the old furniture commercial in N.O. used to say, "Let 'em have it!" Same for Glenn with the drama-laden Jets. Let him have it!

I still have that jingle in my head '1825 Tulane'

(that and the one about the animal shelter on japonica street, and I left the area in 1991 more or less, and the States altogether in 1998)

 

[Rexman100]

if Sean Payton left this year, and we still had a legit QB1, id be ok with Brady. @Rouxble ive been waiting for you to comment about that article that shows our cap space in 2026 at 60mill under. Suprised this isnt a huge thing. It means we;'re out of cap hell now!

Saints $52M over cap for 2025, set for major relief in 2026

By Ross Jackson It would not be an NFL offseason without a story about how far the New Orleans Saints are over the salary cap. However, this year, things are a little different. While the Saints are currently projected to be more than $52 million over the limits for 2025, the light is visible at

www.louisianasports.net

Someone want to make this article a new thread?

 

[Rouxble]

if Sean Payton left this year, and we still had a legit QB1, id be ok with Brady. @Rouxble ive been waiting for you to comment about that article that shows our cap space in 2026 at 60mill under. Suprised this isnt a huge thing. It means we;'re out of cap hell now!

Saints $52M over cap for 2025, set for major relief in 2026

By Ross Jackson It would not be an NFL offseason without a story about how far the New Orleans Saints are over the salary cap. However, this year, things are a little different. While the Saints are currently projected to be more than $52 million over the limits for 2025, the light is visible at

www.louisianasports.net

We're definitely close, but a few things are still in the way.

First, that $52m we are over this year will mostly be pushed into the future, eating up some/all of the 2026 space. Also, the 2026 cap is for a roster with only 25 players, so we would need to sign another 28 players to fill out the roster (plus all the other cap costs from IR, practice squad, etc.).

Beyond that, it really depends on what we do this year and next. If we don't sign any notable deals this year and next, then that helps us dig out of the hole, but it also means we are relying on rotational veterans and UDFA-type players to come in and make an impact.

 

[Belfast Saint]

We're definitely close, but a few things are still in the way.

First, that $52m we are over this year will mostly be pushed into the future, eating up some/all of the 2026 space. Also, the 2026 cap is for a roster with only 25 players, so we would need to sign another 28 players to fill out the roster (plus all the other cap costs from IR, practice squad, etc.).

Beyond that, it really depends on what we do this year and next. If we don't sign any notable deals this year and next, then that helps us dig out of the hole, but it also means we are relying on rotational veterans and UDFA-type players to come in and make an impact.

And hopefully some decent drafts with more hits than misses, and with more than 7 picks in total

 

[RaginSaint93]

A real possibility we could see a Russell Wilson and Pete Carroll reunion in Vegas

 

[Rexman100]

We're definitely close, but a few things are still in the way.

First, that $52m we are over this year will mostly be pushed into the future, eating up some/all of the 2026 space. Also, the 2026 cap is for a roster with only 25 players, so we would need to sign another 28 players to fill out the roster (plus all the other cap costs from IR, practice squad, etc.).

Beyond that, it really depends on what we do this year and next. If we don't sign any notable deals this year and next, then that helps us dig out of the hole, but it also means we are relying on rotational veterans and UDFA-type players to come in and make an impact.

ok i thought something unexpected happened like that cap going up much more than expected.

 

[Rexman100]

Teams use these interviews as opportunities to learn about these coaches who they normally wouldn't have interaction with. They can reference these for future positions or have insight to what that coach will do in his next role.

My intuition tells me that Mike got a phone call during that last day with Dallas. Sure he also heard that Chicago was interested. But, to me, he seems like a smart guy, that wouldn't jump ship from Dallas for Chicago. Especially knowing that Ben Johnson made it clear he wanted to coach Chicago. So for Mike to basically fire himself, by leaving the negotiation table w/ Dallas, tells me he got word from a real serious player. A player that wouldve had to say: "Mike if you walk away from Dallas you are our guy 100%. We will go through some motions, but in the meantime, start arranging your staff. Its only a statement this strong that would give Mike the confidence to fire himself from Dallas. Dont forget all of the people he made friends with players and coaches. If he were fired he'd have to walk away. But he wasnt, he chose to walk away. If we hire Brady, then I couldn't be more wrong on this. But my gut tells me its been Mike since before he walked from Dallas

 

[sportsaint]

My intuition tells me that Mike got a phone call during that last day with Dallas. Sure he also heard that Chicago was interested. But, to me, he seems like a smart guy, that wouldn't jump ship from Dallas for Chicago. Especially knowing that Ben Johnson made it clear he wanted to coach Chicago. So for Mike to basically fire himself, by leaving the negotiation table w/ Dallas, tells me he got word from a real serious player. A player that wouldve had to say: "Mike if you walk away from Dallas you are our guy 100%. We will go through some motions, but in the meantime, start arranging your staff. Its only a statement this strong that would give Mike the confidence to fire himself from Dallas. Dont forget all of the people he made friends with players and coaches. If he were fired he'd have to walk away. But he wasnt, he chose to walk away. If we hire Brady, then I couldn't be more wrong on this. But my gut tells me its been Mike since before he walked from Dallas

Hopefully with the GM that will give him what he needs to build a team and stay out of the way maybe he builds a respectable team pretty quickly!

 

[Snakehead]

My intuition tells me that Mike got a phone call during that last day with Dallas. Sure he also heard that Chicago was interested. But, to me, he seems like a smart guy, that wouldn't jump ship from Dallas for Chicago. Especially knowing that Ben Johnson made it clear he wanted to coach Chicago. So for Mike to basically fire himself, by leaving the negotiation table w/ Dallas, tells me he got word from a real serious player. A player that wouldve had to say: "Mike if you walk away from Dallas you are our guy 100%. We will go through some motions, but in the meantime, start arranging your staff. Its only a statement this strong that would give Mike the confidence to fire himself in Dallas. Dont forget all of the people he made friends with players and coaches. If he were fired he'd have to walk away. But he wasnt he chose to walk away. If we hire Brady, then I couldn't be more wrong on this. But my gut tells me its been Mike since before he walked from Dallas

Agreed. The FO is going through the process while MM is developing a plan and organizing his staff. He's also going to bring in his culture guys, all HCs do. I'd be curious what FAs are out there with ties to MM. One name to watch is Noah Brown who was developed under MM in Dallas. He's currently on Washington's IR, but he's a FA after the season. He's a Big X WR who does all the dirty work, but he very well could be a MM culture guy. His experience with Houston last year and Washington this year is a bonus.