For those that want a HC change....

[BengalChris]

(11-15-2016, 05:14 PM)Bengalholic Wrote: Mike isn't gonna fire Marvin during the season, so that scenario is very unrealistic. Will he fire him after the season is over? Probably not, but at least it's a bit more probable.

If Marvin was let go, there are 5 names that I think could be realistic candidates to replace him...

Brian Billick - He has stated that he would like to be a head coach again, and he's someone that I think could co-exist with Mike. 
Matt Patricia - Very smart guy, has shown great ability to adapt and of course, is a Belichick disciple.
Vance Joseph - They were very high on him when he was here and blocked him from going to Denver at one point.
Kyle Shanahan - A young, but experienced coordinator who seems primed for a HCing opportunity.
Josh McDaniels - Yes, he failed in his first gig as HC, but is someone I could see Mike/Katie being interested in.

I think these guys would all be realistic options. 3 of them are looking to become head coaches for the first time, the other 2 are trying to get back there. All would be affordable and I think all would jump at the opportunity.

I like all of these except Josh McDaniels. The Tebow pick was a gigantic mis-evaluation, no matter what Urban Meyer says.

To the other posters, I just don't see McCarthy coming to Cinci.

Once Marvin is gone we'll start to hear about all of the "no's" he got from Mikey Brown and that will scare off a guy like McCarthy. He's probably had enough of that up in Green Bay. I could be wrong about this, but I suspect the front office has put the kibosh on more than a few deals Marv really wanted. Marv just isn't going to talk about it while he's employed with the team.