Coaching Search Recap

[LKP]

Mayhew being thorough. You would be all over him if he wasn't

 

[Mitchrapp]

Brady still had Gronk, Welker, Hernandez, and Branch when Moss was dealt

Here it's CJ and a bunch of garbage

I'd actually like to see if Stafford's numbers would improve with no CJ but a bunch of average to above average receivers.

I don't think Stafford is elite, but I can't really compare the two organizations. NE was still capable of fielding talented receivers without Moss, that's not the case here in Detroit with Mayhew and co.

Without Calvin Staff doesn't know what do to..

 

[cheeno]

Mayhew being thorough. You would be all over him if he wasn't

You are right I have no problem bringing everyone and anyone in. Its a good job by Mayhew. Too bad I think he's already made up his mind which I don't like at this stage of the process. But that being said I'm not a mind reader.

 

[LKP]

Without Calvin Staff doesn't know what do to..

Wasn't just Calvin. It was no burleson once and no pettigrew the other. It was also two worst run days of the year and poor pass protection. 5 sacks each game. 26.6 ppg with Calvin. 11 ppg without. It was a total offensive failure. Stafford had no picks and was 62% and 66% in each game for you comp % lovers. 1 td pass each game and one fg drive led

 

[grandy]

5 Questions with Music City Miracles about Mike Munchak

http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/1/8/5285734/lions-coaching-search-mike-munchak-titans

1. To an outsider, the whole process that led to Munchak's firing seemed pretty bizarre. Why exactly did the Titans ultimately make the decision to fire him?

It came down to the Titans brass wanting him to go in a different direction with a few of his assistants. It hasn't been 100% confirmed which assistants it was, but it seems that offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains was the breaking point for Munchak. He thought they would be better off going forward with continuity. Ruston Webster/Tommy Smith thought they needed a change there.

It is hard to say who was right, but it does seem like it would have been the best thing for Jake Locker's development to not give him a third offensive coordinator in three years.

2. Simply based on what the Titans had done on the field under Munchak, do you think firing him was the right move or did he deserve another year?

I do think it was the right move. He did have them going in the right direction, but he is never going to be more than a mediocre coach who makes poor in-game decisions and doesn't assemble a very good staff.

3. Elevating Matthew Stafford's game to another level is one of the top priorities for the Lions' next head coach. Injuries aside, how did Jake Locker develop as a quarterback under Munchak and his assistants?

Jake Locker played really well in the first month of the season before his hip injury. They did a really good job bringing him along this offseason. He really looked like he was ready to take that next step before he got hurt. I would give Munchak good marks as far as Locker is concerned.

4. One area where the Lions really need to be better is in the discipline department. There were too many personal fouls and pre-snap penalties under Jim Schwartz, and especially down the stretch in 2013, there were too many turnovers. How did Munchak's teams fare in the discipline department?

That was Munchak's biggest selling point when he first got the job, but it never really materialized on the field. One of the first changes he made to the facility was putting up a huge sign that said, "Be a pro. Do your job." That sounded great to those of us who had watched some undisciplined teams under Jeff Fisher, but we saw a lot of the things that you are talking about week in and week out.

5. Especially compared to some of the Lions' other candidates, I'm having a tough time understanding why Munchak should be in the running for this job. His track record doesn't include much success as a head coach, and he was merely an offensive line coach before that. In your view, what are his biggest selling points based on his time in Tennessee?

Honestly, I can't think of much that he did in his time here that says he deserves another job. They were 9-7 in his first year. That was better than most people thought they would be, but there hasn't been a lot of positive since then.

 

[grandy]

http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/1/8/5289620/jay-gruden-interview-lions-rumors

Jay Gruden interviewing Friday

After Friday, the Lions will have interviewed Caldwell, Kubiak, Munchak, Whisnehunt, and Gruden.

 

[tomdalton22]

http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/1/8/5289620/jay-gruden-interview-lions-rumors

Jay Gruden interviewing Friday

After Friday, the Lions will have interviewed Caldwell, Kubiak, Munchak, Whisnehunt, and Gruden.

It was just reported that Jay Gruden took the Redskins job.

 

[grandy]

Looks that way

Then it's just Whisenhunt today for now

 

[grandy]

http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/1/9/5292036/lions-head-coaching-candidates

Comparison of the Lions head coaching candidates

 

[tomdalton22]

http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/1/9/5292036/lions-head-coaching-candidates

Comparison of the Lions head coaching candidates

Looks like the best fit is Mike Munchak. .458 winning percentage and no trips to the playoffs. He is the perfect fit to be a Lions head coach!!!

 

[tonyballs]

Without Calvin Staff doesn't know what do to..

Holy fuck, you say nothing positive .... EVER.

 

[Mitchrapp]

Holy fuck, you say nothing positive .... EVER.

Because I've seen what he does without him..you can't see what's real.

 

[tonyballs]

Because I've seen what he does without him..you can't see what's real.

Im not even talking about this particular comment. You're the most negative person on this board. Im not even trying to fight with you, i kinda feel sorry for you.

 

[turok]

Looks like the best fit is Mike Munchak. .458 winning percentage and no trips to the playoffs. He is the perfect fit to be a Lions head coach!!!

Plus his surname (and first) begins with the letter M!!

Resumes the string of M-surnamed Lions HCs that was broken with Gym Shorts hiring. Moeller, Mornhinweg, Mariucchi, Marinelli, Schwartz, Munchak would become the 5th out of the last 6, and 4th in an authoritative position with the franchise having the initials MM (Matt Millen, Marty Mornhinweg, Martin Mayhew)

Mike Munchak is Purrfect for the Pussycats!!>

 

[Mitchrapp]

Im not even talking about this particular comment. You're the most negative person on this board. Im not even trying to fight with you, i kinda feel sorry for you.

More negative than 'hughes? I feel honored. It's not negative it's knowing we have an average QB and a team who can't seem to win a playoff game. I bet many agree with me on this.

Now you can go back to saying Stafford is a top five QB.

 

[kmd47]

More negative than 'hughes? I feel honored. It's not negative it's knowing we have an average QB and a team who can't seem to win a playoff game. I bet many agree with me on this.

Now you can go back to saying Stafford is a top five QB.

Funny because my first thought when I read Tony's comment was damn Mitch isn't more negative than hughes... It just sickens me how the both of you put the failure of this season 100% on Stafford.

 

[LKP]

Because I've seen what he does without him..you can't see what's real.

There is a difference between just playing without Calvin and without a number WR 1 entirley(no WR depth, which is on Mayhew) , having your number 2 WR hurt too while missing Calvin (at GB game with Burleson), missing your best TE too while missing Calvin (at Vikings game) and having a shitty running day both missing Calvin games (not Staffords fault more Oline and RBs) and giving up 5 sacks each game without Calvin (at Pack(plus alot of pressure) and Vikings game(just the sacks).

The offense was shit not just because of Stafford. Injuries to a second person other than Calvin, and poor run and pass blociking also played a big factor in only scoring 9 and 13 points those days, despite good defensive efforts on the road.

26.6 PPG with Calvin (a number 1 WR) is a good thing still. Most teams would lose points big time missing 2 main weapons, having shit run and pass blocking.

 

[jdeb]

There is a difference between just playing without Calvin and without a number WR 1 entirley(no WR depth, which is on Mayhew) , having your number 2 WR hurt too while missing Calvin (at GB game with Burleson), missing your best TE too while missing Calvin (at Vikings game) and having a shitty running day both missing Calvin games (not Staffords fault more Oline and RBs) and giving up 5 sacks each game without Calvin (at Pack(plus alot of pressure) and Vikings game(just the sacks).

The offense was shit not just because of Stafford. Injuries to a second person other than Calvin, and poor run and pass blociking also played a big factor in only scoring 9 and 13 points those days, despite good defensive efforts on the road.

26.6 PPG with Calvin (a number 1 WR) is a good thing still. Most teams would lose points big time missing 2 main weapons, having shit run and pass blocking.

Funny how Tom Brady has managed to play at an elite level when he has nothing but practice squad players around him. Know why? Because Tom Brady is a good QB and has a well coached team. Stafford is not a good QB and has a poorly coached team. IT really is that simple. Why people want to put up excuses and nit pick over this and that is a waste of time. And I'll tell ya something else, Whisenhunt is not the answer. If the Lions really cared about winning, they would get Khan and Cowher in here and let them have full control.

 

[mhughes0021]

Funny because my first thought when I read Tony's comment was damn Mitch isn't more negative than hughes... It just sickens me how the both of you put the failure of this season 100% on Stafford.

when the hell did I put the whole failure on Stafford? I think most of the team sucks. Just do yourself a favor and don't talk about me when you have no idea what the fuck you are ever talking about.

Every WR other than calvin sucks
Every RT sucks
Raiola sucks
Houston mathis greenwood sucks
delmas sucks
quin sucks in pass coverage
ashlee palmer sucks
Dline has talent but sucked most of the year as a unit
Akers sucks
Depth sucks
edit...Pettigrew sucks

Stafoord sucked for most of the year which made everyone else suck worse.

 

[Mitchrapp]

Funny because my first thought when I read Tony's comment was damn Mitch isn't more negative than hughes... It just sickens me how the both of you put the failure of this season 100% on Stafford.

When did I say it was all on him. I'll give you 100 bucks if you can find I post where I said that. Saying Staff is average is just one thought.