Imagine This Offseason

[BengalsRocker]

(12-04-2020, 01:31 PM)MileHighGrowler Wrote: I would have zero complaints bringing Bienemy in.  My question is whether his expected skillset makes him a HC or an OC.  He can be a phenomenal player developer, scheme creator and overall offensive genius.  But does that mean he should be driving the entire team, on both sides of the ball, and have the relationships in the league/college to bring in the right staff around him?  I just don't know.  He could be the second coming, but I guess I'd almost rather see him in a role where he could focus on the offense alone.  Sometimes the "promotion" to HC just doesn't work.  

Now the deal with him going as a HC somewhere with a GM as a packaged deal is very interesting to me, as the GM would be responsible for helping to fill the other coaching roles, so Bienemy wouldn't be on an island.  

I'm with you on your thoughts.

Who decides a person can make that move to HC anyway?

When you see a prospect completely leapfrog offensive/defense coordinator's position in the NFL(or college level for that matter)to propel into a HC position.

It just seems like a HUGE risk in terms of money spent for a franchise.

Even if that person has the abilities without ever holding experience in coaching, you'd think other coaches/assistants would be hesitant joining them because of it.

You'd think that franchise would encounter a massive uphill battle convincing them the "vision".

Especially a team that has a track record of not making great decisions or winning to begin with.

I realize that taking this chance happens in the NFL.

It just boggles your mind when a team would take these measures with so much at stake.

Usually hiring/having a respected GM could remedy this...   were does that leave us?    

Man I wish Wes' scenario a least in that area would come to fruition!