Daronte Jones and the Defensive Staffing Thread

Are we the only coordinator interview flores has taken so far?

If so I'd take that as a pretty good indicator he's likely going to be a head coach or our coordinator.

Just feels really weird that he would randomly interview with us for that role and nobody else when he'd be one of the hottest candidates as a defensive coordinator.
 
heisenberg said:
Are we the only coordinator interview flores has taken so far?

If so I'd take that as a pretty good indicator he's likely going to be a head coach or our coordinator.

Just feels really weird that he would randomly interview with us for that role and nobody else when he'd be one of the hottest candidates as a defensive coordinator.
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In all fairness, it's possible he was in the area interviewing with Baltimore for their HC opening and decided to swing by while he was nearby.
 
I think it's Flores or Scott. Once a Flores decision is made (let's say he gets a HC gig or goes back to Minny), I think we will hear that Scott is our new DC or Flores takes the gig here. JMO.
 
Saw Logan Paulsen talking about Raheem Morris. He talked about how good of a fit he'd be here because of his experiences and football knowledge in running both running defenses and in a way offenses with some of his tasks. He would be be solid for the new offensive staff as much as what he brings to his side. He loves the way Raheem handles and teaches players and situations.

That said, he still likes Flores as the top option. At this stage, either would be a giant lift
 
RWJ said:
I think it's Flores or Scott. Once a Flores decision is made (let's say he gets a HC gig or goes back to Minny), I think we will hear that Scott is our new DC or Flores takes the gig here. JMO.
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The bit of controversy (albeit minor) around Flores seems like it would increase our chances of hiring him. I suspect that the statements about him being a difficult hardass could work really well here as a foil to Quin's player-friendly demeanor. As a HC or as a OC under a more reserved HC, I'm not sure it's a great fit.
 
Supposedly Tomlin recommended Flores to the Steelers as he exited.

Makes you wonder if the reason for slow playing our hire, is that we're looking for someone whose team is still playing or for those Steelers and Ravens jobs to fill.

Schefter also said yesterday (ESPN Unsportsmanlike) that Steelers and Ravens are taking their time and those decisons could drag out.
 
DWinzit said:
Saw Logan Paulsen talking about Raheem Morris. He talked about how good of a fit he'd be here because of his experiences and football knowledge in running both running defenses and in a way offenses with some of his tasks. He would be be solid for the new offensive staff as much as what he brings to his side. He loves the way Raheem handles and teaches players and situations.

That said, he still likes Flores as the top option. At this stage, either would be a giant lift
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Yeah I listened to it and commented on it earlier today. Trying to recall where I've seen it over the years but among the football X's and O's geeks, the ones i've read, they from what I recall think he's a pedestrian play caller. I know Bullock, who is more of a local X's and O's guy and isn't always on the money thought he was underwhelming on that front.

Average 19th as far as his defenses as a D coordinator. But supposedly a great dude and great brotherhood guy so he would double down on the culture they would build.

Not excited about him on the aggregate but he would be fun to have a motivator in that position. Whitt seemed low energy on that front.

Morris IMO would be doubling down on the lets Tony Robbins ourselves to a SB. I don't mean that sarcastically. It could work.
 
I'd rather go for higher upside like Scott than someone who is proven to be mediocre.
 
Graham is intriguing especially if he came with Maxx Crosby. LOL

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Gannon slides while Patrick Graham rises​

Gannon was fired after a 3-14 season with the Arizona Cardinals, and despite leading the Philadelphia Eagles' defense to a 70-sack season in 2022, was unable to replicate even close to that production out west. In fact, by most measures, the Cardinals’ defense is actually worse off than when he arrived, leading to his falling down my rankings a bit.

Along with interviewing for the defensive coordinator job in Washington, Gannon has interviewed for the same job with the Dallas Cowboys and also met with the Tennessee Titans about their head coach position, though that team ultimately hired San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh this week.

The second name on my current ranking of known candidates who have interviewed is Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham, who met with the Commanders about the potential of a lateral move.

Graham also interviewed for the Miami Dolphins’ head coach position, though they recently hired Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley for the job. Graham worked under Flores when the two were on the Dolphins’ staff in the past, and is credited with helping star edge defender Maxx Crosby become a perennial All-Pro and Pro Bowler. There is speculation that if Crosby pushes to be traded by the Raiders, he would want to go wherever Graham ends up, if he leaves the franchise, which is still searching for its own next head coach after firing Pete Carroll this offseason.
 
IF Raheem is associated with this team let him be given the title Senior Offensive Assistant and let Karl Scott be the DC.
 
RWJ said:
IF Raheem is associated with this team let him be given the title Senior Offensive Assistant and let Karl Scott be the DC.
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I’d prefer Raheem not be involved with the offense.
 
Higskin said:
Graham is intriguing especially if he came with Maxx Crosby. LOL

www.wusa9.com

Why Flores and Scott are worth the wait in stalled Commanders DC search

The "hectic" hiring cycle has slowed Dan Quinn's search, but top targets remain viable despite head coaching interest and playoff delays.
www.wusa9.com www.wusa9.com

Gannon slides while Patrick Graham rises​

Gannon was fired after a 3-14 season with the Arizona Cardinals, and despite leading the Philadelphia Eagles' defense to a 70-sack season in 2022, was unable to replicate even close to that production out west. In fact, by most measures, the Cardinals’ defense is actually worse off than when he arrived, leading to his falling down my rankings a bit.

Along with interviewing for the defensive coordinator job in Washington, Gannon has interviewed for the same job with the Dallas Cowboys and also met with the Tennessee Titans about their head coach position, though that team ultimately hired San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh this week.

The second name on my current ranking of known candidates who have interviewed is Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham, who met with the Commanders about the potential of a lateral move.

Graham also interviewed for the Miami Dolphins’ head coach position, though they recently hired Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley for the job. Graham worked under Flores when the two were on the Dolphins’ staff in the past, and is credited with helping star edge defender Maxx Crosby become a perennial All-Pro and Pro Bowler. There is speculation that if Crosby pushes to be traded by the Raiders, he would want to go wherever Graham ends up, if he leaves the franchise, which is still searching for its own next head coach after firing Pete Carroll this offseason.
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What assets do we have to trade for Crosby? Don’t get me wrong, Mad Maxx would be awesome. I just don’t see a planet where that is possible
 
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