Peter Schrager and Tom Pelissero talked head coaching candidates ahead of the interview date. Brian Callahan was on their list. Surprising?

With HC interviews set to start soon, a good emptying notebook convo on @GMFB with @TomPelissero ... The 6 names we mentioned:

Packers OC Nathaniel Hackett
Eagles DC Jonathan Gannon
Bills DC Leslie Frazier
Rams DC Raheem Morris
Bengals OC Brian Callahan
Cowboys DC Dan Quinn

— Peter Schrager (@PSchrags) December 27, 2021

(12-28-2021, 11:53 AM)Synric Wrote: Peter Schrager and Tom Pelissero talked head coaching candidates ahead of the interview date. Brian Callahan was on their list. Surprising?

With HC interviews set to start soon, a good emptying notebook convo on @GMFB with @TomPelissero ... The 6 names we mentioned:

Packers OC Nathaniel Hackett
Eagles DC Jonathan Gannon
Bills DC Leslie Frazier
Rams DC Raheem Morris
Bengals OC Brian Callahan
Cowboys DC Dan Quinn

— Peter Schrager (@PSchrags) December 27, 2021

LOLOL....

I honestly don't know exactly how much of the offense Callahan is responsible for since Taylor calls the plays, so I don't think it'd be a huge detriment if Callahan were to leave.

The GMFB team just has a bunch of Bengalboners. At this point, calling him a HC candidate is probably an overreaction.

Sounds like Rapoport believes Dan Pitcher could step right in as OC if Callahan did get a HC job.

Solid. All 6 could get interviews. Thoughts:
— Hackett’s rise is long overdue, Gannon’s was quick.
— If Callahan gets one, Cincy has a ready-made OC in Dan Pitcher.
— Leslie Frazier was close last year, should get one this year.
— McVay will push for Morris.
— DQ is a no-brainer. https://t.co/J0k3Mre8FO

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 27, 2021

I think they are looking at him as a potential candidate for a team thats drafting or has a young QB that needs grooming....

Quote:Posted by ochocincos - 9 minutes ago
I honestly don't know exactly how much of the offense Callahan is responsible for since Taylor calls the plays, so I don't think it'd be a huge detriment if Callahan were to leave.

I think Callahan designed the offense, and Taylor picks the plays he wants to use. Honestly, I wouldn't be sad to see Callahan go if we could get a better OC that Taylor would let call the plays, or at least would be in Taylor's ear during the games. Not sure how much of that Callahan does or not.

(12-28-2021, 12:13 PM)Sled21 Wrote: I think Callahan designed the offense, and Taylor picks the plays he wants to use. Honestly, I wouldn't be sad to see Callahan go if we could get a better OC that Taylor would let call the plays, or at least would be in Taylor's ear during the games. Not sure how much of that Callahan does or not.

I would not assume this.  For cincy, LA, KC or any team where the HC is running the offensive show. 

(12-28-2021, 12:13 PM)Sled21 Wrote: I think Callahan designed the offense, and Taylor picks the plays he wants to use. Honestly, I wouldn't be sad to see Callahan go if we could get a better OC that Taylor would let call the plays, or at least would be in Taylor's ear during the games. Not sure how much of that Callahan does or not.

Zac isn't giving up play calling regardless of who is his OC. And he has said he and Callahan are in constant communication during the game

I've seen Callahan mentioned before as a head coach candidate.  Don't forget who his father is.  The minute he started moving up the coaching ranks, he has been on NFL people's radars.  

"DQ is a no-brainer"

Makes me lust after a Blizzard. And it's not a no-brainer by any means. Chocolate ice cream, of course. But M &M's or Heath Bar? I never know till I actually place the order.

It’s probably too early for Callahan to be getting legitimate HC buzz, but I will say, every time I listen to him talk he impresses me. I could see him nailing the interview process.

Four defensive coordinators on their list in a time when the league is hiring offensive coaches makes me think Callahan would have a great shot at one of the positions, except he will be too busy to interview what with the Super Bowl and all.....

(12-28-2021, 12:28 PM)pally Wrote: Zac isn't giving up play calling regardless of who is his OC. And he has said he and Callahan are in constant communication during the game

I've seen Callahan mentioned before as a head coach candidate.  Don't forget who his father is.  The minute he started moving up the coaching ranks, he has been on NFL people's radars.  

I was about to bring that up.  The Nepotism Football League is big on the idea that the child knows everything the parent knows and more, and is therefore qualified to do the same thing.

It's also possible someone would give Brian a HC job in hopes he brings Bill onto the staff.

I like how when the small market teams have success, their coordinators get poached

But you barely see the coordinators on the mainstay teams leave

What does he do though? That's Zacs offense..

No Eric Bienemey lol. That guys a cancer ..

(12-28-2021, 12:49 PM)Tony Wrote: What does he do though? That's Zacs offense..

To be fair, what had Zac done to get a HC job? He was a QB coach. Callahan would benefit by being from the system here and that doesn't even speak to his possible organization abilities/general coaching knowledge. I've heard he is pretty charismatic, so it wouldn't surprise me if he interviewed really well and got something. 

(12-28-2021, 12:13 PM)Sled21 Wrote: I think Callahan designed the offense, and Taylor picks the plays he wants to use. Honestly, I wouldn't be sad to see Callahan go if we could get a better OC that Taylor would let call the plays, or at least would be in Taylor's ear during the games. Not sure how much of that Callahan does or not.

No way... That's Zacs offense 100%

(12-28-2021, 12:52 PM)KillerGoose Wrote: To be fair, what had Zac done to get a HC job? He was a QB coach. Callahan would benefit by being from the system here and that doesn't even speak to his possible organization abilities/general coaching knowledge. I've heard he is pretty charismatic, so it wouldn't surprise me if he interviewed really well and got something. 

I just imagined Bill Callahan leaving to get a HC gig in the NFC and his team beating the bengals in the super bowl...

(12-28-2021, 12:52 PM)KillerGoose Wrote: To be fair, what had Zac done to get a HC job? He was a QB coach. Callahan would benefit by being from the system here and that doesn't even speak to his possible organization abilities/general coaching knowledge. I've heard he is pretty charismatic, so it wouldn't surprise me if he interviewed really well and got something. 

So Zac is the new Mcvay? Everyone wants from the Taylor coach tree now.
 MAN 2021 has been a weird year lol..