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ESPN is reporting that the Seattle Seahawks have all but closed a deal for USC coach Pete Carroll, and will finalize things Monday if they can find a minority coach to interview this weekend and satisfy the Rooney Rule.
The report said that Carroll is trying to convince his offensive coordinator, Jeremy Bates, to follow him to the Pacific Northwest, rather than interview for the same position with the Bears. If that happens, you can knock off one team that could swipe Giants quarterbacks coach Chris Palmer, who has already been rumored to be Vikings defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier's choice if he gets the Bills job.
Carroll has been tight-lipped about the head coaching offer. But it would make sense. He'd be getting out of USC one step ahead of the NCAA sheriff, who could impose sanctions if they find out junior running back Joe McKnight was indeed caught driving an SUV that belonged to a booster. He's also had some problems keeping players academically eligible.
The biggest effect on the Giants, however, could involve its director of college scouting, Marc Ross. He's interviewing for the open GM's job there next week. But the ESPN report said that Carroll will be given full control, which means Ross wouldn't wield nearly the power of a typical general manager. Might not be the right situation for him now. Then again, coaches don't last forever in the NFL, as Carroll's previous stints with the Jets (1994) and the Patriots (1997-99) prove.
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NFL reporting it's official. Good, as I don't want to lose Ross. Judging from the draft, the guy is really good. Plus, I want to keep changes to a minimum, if possible.
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Ernie,
ReplyDeleteThe more I think about this season, the more I think the two huge needs are MLB and safety. The D line needs another DT, but I don't see it as big as the other areas of concern.
Can we do a run down of FA (without a Union deal) and draft picks in this area?
Chris B.
If there is some stud MLB that the Giants really want and can get I say go for it. I just think there are more pressing needs like double safety, nose tackle and outside backer. Goff may not be the answer but I would give him an opportunity to win the job. At least he has a motor which leaves him in select company on that pathetic d.
ReplyDeletei disagree. Gof has had an opportunity and done nothign with it. safety is a need, but theres enough good ones that theres bound to be more than a few to pick from in round 2. the tackles this year were all injured or recovering from injury and should improve vastly next season. OLB is a slight need, but Boley and Sintim have the positions locked up for next season. a MLB like McLain or - more likely - Spikes will make the whole defensive unit play a whole lot better.
ReplyDeleteErnie - I know you can't deliver messages to the players, but I hope the fact that the Cowboys are moving on in the playoffs isn't lost on this team. Giants swept the Cowboys in the regular season and if they had showed ANY character against Carolina, there's a possibility that it could have been three straight. Nothing more aggravating to a fan than seeing a team you know your favorite team handled, move on in the playoffs while your team is hitting the golf course.
ReplyDeleteErn,
ReplyDeleteTime to BRING IT!!!!!!
Disagree w/ Anonymous & agree w/ Wayne2424. In 2007 our interior defensive lineman were stellar. This year teams ran up the middle and we got no push up front. That is why our edge rushers never got to the passer. The QB's were allowed to step up in the pocket and make plays. We need a lot of help in different areas, but it all begins and ends with the trenches. We would never do it...but if we were to be aggresive and trade up to get Ndamukong Suh, he is a difference maker that could anchor our line making the DE's more effective and transform our Defense into a powerhouse again. It is a pipedream, but "HE IS" THAT GOOD!
ReplyDeleteI disagree with Mitch and Wayno. I don't think our DT's were ever stellar. They were solid, but not great. And don't forget -- who was real good at getting that push with Robbins? Alford. Remember he sacked Brady on the Pats last drive. And he'll be back next year.
ReplyDeleteI would want the Giants to draft McClain or Spikes in that 15th spot. However, there are a number of good defensive players in this draft (I'm not counting Suh because there's no way he'll drop past the top five):
Eric Berry (S), McClain (LB), Spikes (LB), Dan Wiliams (DT), Gerald McCoy (DT). If the Giants get any one of those players I'll be fine with it. I just have to hope one of them is still available when the Giants pick.
The Giants just need tackles that get an occasional push. They don't need a Suh-type (although that would be nice). The problem this season were the tackles were being blown off the ball. They couldn't even hold their position. And I think Alford coming back will be a big boost.
Dan,
ReplyDeleteI'm with you. I thought Alford was poised to have a big year. However, he is coming off knee surgery and let's hope we don't have a repeat of Osi.
I really do think we will ve vastly improved with healthy DT's returning next year. I would like to see us draft at S but sign via FA at MLB. MLB is a position that needs some veteran leadership. Anyone know who is a available FA this year?
Chris B
If Ern does not come back by Monday afternoon, I may go on a hunger strike. Let's go Ern. Gimme some e!
ReplyDeleteI don't know if anybody's watching the Green Bay-Arizona game, but here's another reason (if we need it) why Bill Sheridan deserved to be fired:
ReplyDeleteDuring Arizon'a final drive of the 4th quarter Green Bay employs its "psycho-defense." You remember that one, its the defense the Giants used (unsuccessfully) when they stood four of their D-lineman up, in order to confuse the O-line as to who was blitzing.
The problem? The Giants stood up Tuck, Kiwi, Osi and Robbins. OK -- who did the O-line think was blitzing?
When Green Bay just did it, the Packers had one lineman on the field: Jenkins. The rest of the "lineman" were either DB's or LB's. Whose defense would work better?
The Giants: stand up four D-lineman and rush all four or the the Packers who have one lineman and the rest could either rush or drop back in coverage.
Sheridan: You are an idiot.
Giants price for Karlos Dansby just went up another million.
ReplyDeleteRomeo, Romeo, where for art though, Romeo? He's going to be the new DC. You heard it hear first! Just say no to Dom Capers and his crappy schemes. Just say no to boring Dick Jauron. Just say no to Perry Fewell (those Bills Ds stunk). Let's go Romeo. Or Pepper would be my second choice.
ReplyDeleteWell after today, Pepper Johnson is available for an interview. Do the Giants want to interview him? That is the question.
ReplyDeleteFrom a pure fans standpoint. I love the idea. However, I don't know if Pepper has what it takes to be a DC.....
Chris B.
I agree it's intriguing to think about Pepper Johnson coming back to coach the Giants' defense, but I would probably prefer an experienced coordinator at this point.
ReplyDeleteI think the Giants are built to win now. After striking out miserably with a first-year coordinator last year, I would prefer someone with a proven track record to come in.
Whether it be a 3-4 or 4-3 coach, I don't think it matters. I would love to see Jauron or Crennel coach this defense. I know Spags was a home run choice, but that's tough to get a rookie coordinator to have that kind of success.
And the Giants aren't rebuilding. How many years does Coughlin have left? Two? Max. This will probably be the last coordinator he hires, so I would imagine he would want someone he could rely on from Day 1.
apparently seattle is still going to bring in a GM. ross unfortunatley seems like a great pick fopr seattle, becuase his specialty is the draft and carrol will probably take care of most nfl decisions.
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