Scott Linehan

[since_DKR]

Come again!!! ???

We would hire Gruden for the OC?

Since when was that ever a consideration?

 

[Epictetus]

This may be answered before the OC is figured out...

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[since_DKR]

These are all far better reasons (well, except the Gruden rhetoric obviously) — thanks for expounding. Again, to stress, I think this would be a hire that would excite me, but in no way am I arguing we'll automatically be Baylor next year if Linehan turns out to be the guy.
But I will say this: if you have a pass-blocking OL like the Lions do, a very good (albeit not always reliable) QB in Stafford, just picked up the 2nd best pass-catching RB in the league in Reggie Bush (who is devastating in the open field), and, oh yeah, arguably the best (and inarguably the most physically gifted) WR in world HISTORY on your team, wouldn't you feel like your best option is passing the ball? I would.

Also, and please correct me if I'm mistaken, but Strong actually mentioned that he wanted an exciting, hurry up offense that CAN run the ball when it needs to. I believe Wickline ameliorates a lot of your (legitimate) concerns on that front, particularly if we're naming him run-coordinator or whatever.

To the point about Texas, I never really understood that. Coordinators are generally not going to be the rainmakers in recruiting, or even be the guys that have roots in the state. That is more of a necessity for position coaches (admittedly we aren't doing great there either), but restricting our OC search...the second most important hire in this entire thing...to only guys that have Texas ties never made any sense. Sure, they should understand the love of spread offenses that has developed in the state and be able to leverage the awesome QBs and adroit WRs and OL the various high-level spread systems produce, but that doesn't mean the OC needs to be from here.

I like and agree with your post except for the remark "That is more of a necessity for position coaches (admittedly we aren't doing great there either)"

I strongly disagree. Wickline is a great hire, and there is nothing wrong with the Watson or the other hires either.

 

[hornfanaustin]

I think he would do a great job! He has been around the block a time or two and had some great offenses in Detroit.

Can we stop asking if a coach has ties to Texas? Either you can coach and recruit or you can't. Having ties to Texas isn't a must. If you are a good coach and recruiter you can sell your program to the recruit and his parents. I am actually glad Charlie Strong is putting together a staff that can recruit nationally.

 

[Hoekem]

Come again!!! ??? We would hire Gruden for the OC?

Since when was that ever a consideration?

Gruden = HC..per RM

I just think Linehan is nowhere near the best option and that he would jump back to the NFL faster than Morris would a college Job

 

[Firehorn]

Gruden = HC..per RM

I just think Linehan is nowhere near the best option and that he would jump back to the NFL faster than Morris would a college Job

The more I research this guy, the more I like him. Urban Meyer credits him with being one of his major influences in developing his offense. The guy is innovative and knows X's and O's.

 

[seahawkhorn]

Has anyone confirmed he is actually meeting with Coach Strong?

 

[Juan]

Sheridan said 2 NFL guys - note this was from last night.

Tommy Robinson was RB coach with Arizona Cardinals 2010-2012 but there is no indication if he is the 2nd NFL guy.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Texas HC Charlie Strong interested in hiring 2 NFL guys on his staff, talking to Scott Linehan (OC Detroit & former HC St. Louis)</p>— Danny Sheridan (@DannySheridan1) <a href="

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[GoHornsGo90]

I strongly disagree. Wickline is a great hire, and there is nothing wrong with the Watson or the other hires either.

You misunderstood. I was referring to finding assistant coaches with Texas ties:

or even be the guys that have roots in the state. That is more of a necessity for position coaches

Obviously Wickline is both a great hire and has some connections to the state. Watson's recruiting in Texas is minimal and unhelpful. Robinson coached in the NFL (no recruiting) with Dallas and in the mid 90's with TCU (too long ago to help much). Chambers is basically a zero if he's retained.

Rumph has recruited Texas a tad. Jean-Mary has zero connection. Vaughn seems to have no connection unless he recruited Texas while at Arkansas or Mississippi. Vance is from Beaumont. Strong obviously has no connection.

But if we're talking about "strong" connections to the state, the only guy is really Chambers. That's why I would have liked to have kept Wyatt on at WRs. Helps preserve a bit of continuity, and I think he's a very good coach.

That said, I'd rather have good coaches than connections to Texas. Was just going off what Strong said.

 

[BBQ time]

Linehan will be the man today. Makes sense with many of the leaks.

This has to wrap up today because it's the end of the dead period. Coaches leave tonight for a long recruiting road trip. Having an OC tonight is critical.

 

[Juan]

Vaughn seems to have no connection unless he recruited Texas while at Arkansas .....

He did while at Ark.

Someone else put this together. Covers recruiting classes at Ark for part of the time Vaughn was there. Years 2002-07.

He was actually there for 9 seasons - 4 of those he was the recruiting coordinator.

Anyway, here is the available number of TX recruits signed during that time-

’02 – 6 signees

’03 – 7 signees

’04 – 7 signees

’05 – 6 signees

’06 – 8 signees

’07 – 8 signees

Not perfect, but it is something.

 

[GoHornsGo90]

He did while at Ark.
Someone else put this together. Covers recruiting classes at Ark for part of the time Vaughn was there. Years 2002-07.

He was actually there for 9 seasons - 4 of those he was the recruiting coordinator.

Anyway, here is the available number of TX recruits signed during that time-

’02 – 6 signees

’03 – 7 signees

’04 – 7 signees

’05 – 6 signees

’06 – 8 signees

’07 – 8 signees

Not perfect, but it is something.

Juan: I'd say that definitely qualifies him as having Texas ties. My apologies.

 

[Juan]

Someone back in June on BR ranked Lineham as #7 NFL OC --

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1673538-ranking-every-offensive-coordinator-in-the-nfl-today/page/26

But, as always, consider the source.

During both the highest and lowest moments of Jim Schwartz's tenure with Detroit, there has been a common theme with the Lions offense.
The terms "electrifying," "explosive" and "effective" come to mind.

A big reason why is offensive coordinator Scott Linehan, who has played a major role in Matthew Stafford's development as the franchise quarterback.

He also deserves praise for utilizing All-Pro wide receiver Calvin Johnson to his full potential, which has resulted in the Lions producing one of the top offenses over the last few years.

 

[Turd Ferguson]

So if it's Linehan as OC, who has worked with and developed Stafford, is Watson still the QB coach and who coaches the WR? Still doesn't asswer all of the questions we have. I guess Strong has a plan and it will all work out.

 

[fakepunt]

SCOTT LINEHAN COACHING TREE

(1) -- Scott Linehan

....(2) -- Jim Haslett

........(3) -- Ron Zook

............(4) -- Charlie Strong

............(4) -- Larry Fedora

............(4) -- Mike Locksley

........(3) -- John Bunting

............(4) -- Robbie Caldwell

........(3) -- Mike McCarthy

............(4) -- Jeff Jagodzinski

............(4) -- Joe Philbin

........(3) -- Mike Riley

............(4) -- Don Lawrence

............(4) -- Paul Chryst

............(4) -- Norv Turner

 

[lazy]

Linehan has also worked as a WR coach and OC/WR coach in the past.

 

[UTK66]

Linehan is starting to grow on me as an OC option. Is he actually under consideration or is someone just throwing his name out there? I don't know where or when his name was brought up.

 

[seahawkhorn]

Linehan was mentioned on OB, and that he is "supposed" to meet with Coach Strong this week.

 

[seahawkhorn]

Looks like the meeting with Linehan has been canceled.