| 11 January 2010
This probably won't stop the stream of Rooney Rule-related criticism pouring on from naysayers, but Mike Sando has just reported that the Seahawks reached out to former Colts head coach Tony Dungy to fill their open role of team president.
In the write-up, Sando quotes John Wooten, chairman of the Fritz Pollard Alliance in charge of minority hiring processes in the NFL, as saying the following:
"They called Tony about three weeks ago to see if he would seriously consider becoming their president," said Wooten. "He told them he wanted to pray and sleep on it but the next day he called them back and said he wanted to stick with everything he was doing now. He would have been the guy, I believe, if he had wanted to do it."
There were several questions posed on the blog last month about the GM spot, and Dungy's name was brought up as one of them. (You'll have to dig to fnd it, I have to cut this short.)
Like I said, this probably won't be enough to silence the naysayers and criticism is sure to keep flowing, but I found this interesting none the less.
Either way, who would've ever thought the Seahawks would be in the national sporting news this much over the course of one week?
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written by madpunter88, January 11, 2010
written by madpunter88, January 11, 2010
These past few days have been a microcosm of what the national media thinks of the Seahawks. I've seen reports that asked "why would a coach want to move all the way to Seattle...what's in Seattle?" Or "Why would Pete Carroll want to coach a perennial loser like the Seahawks?" When the so-called big name pundits and news-breakers start opining about the future of the Seahawks it is interesting to hear what they think. It is clear they think Seattle is a back-water.
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12 Man in AZ!
written by Farmer Paul, January 11, 2010
written by Farmer Paul, January 11, 2010
Man, I can't find the article I read yesterday that Pete Carroll was not hiring a DC. He was going to have the titles Vice Pres. of Football Operations/Head Coach/DC. He really wants to call the shots on Defense. Now, I don't know if this is true, but I can tell you this, I'm all for it if it is! I still can't remember where I read it. I have read so many article on Pete Carroll the last few days that looking in my history would be a joke. And I've tried to google it...nothing.
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written by omar little, January 11, 2010
written by omar little, January 11, 2010
Not sure if Dungy would have been a good GM, I mean Bill Polian was the one making all the calls in Indy right? Hes a good motivator and coach but I don't think hes a model GM.
Kinda funny how much of a crap shot NFL talent is, imangine if Indy went with Leaf (which was VERY possible, Polian practically filpped a coin with that pick) over Manning. Dungy and Polian wouldn't be recoginized as the geniuses they are now, and Indy will still suck. Just a random thought...
Kinda funny how much of a crap shot NFL talent is, imangine if Indy went with Leaf (which was VERY possible, Polian practically filpped a coin with that pick) over Manning. Dungy and Polian wouldn't be recoginized as the geniuses they are now, and Indy will still suck. Just a random thought...
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written by Bleed Blue, January 11, 2010
written by Bleed Blue, January 11, 2010
I love the seahawks all over the media..im really tired hearing about those damn cowboys and baby face tony romo...seriously if the Cowboys lose i dont attemp to watch sport center that night...so screw the cowboys and GO SEAHAWKS and Pete Carroll
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If Pete Carroll can't find a suitable DC...
written by Farmer Paul, January 11, 2010
written by Farmer Paul, January 11, 2010
he should give Jim Mora a 2nd chance as Seahawks DC. Now, before any of you make a roar over that statement, you better do your history lesson on Mora and the 49ers. Jim Mora was a "stud" DC! Though I would imagine that it depends on what scheme Pete Carroll is going to use. does anyone know what base Pete is going to use? 4-3 or a 3-4? I have been hearing 3-4. Anyway, if Pete was to offer that to Jim, Jim may have to much pride to say yes.
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written by 12th Man in AZ, January 11, 2010
written by 12th Man in AZ, January 11, 2010
Farmer Paul,
I think you may be on to something and from the more I have read tonight about this move, I think PC brings in a current NFL position coach that can run his D with competence but let Pete make most of the moves himself. I can't think of any other names except maybe Chuck Cecil in Tennessee, a former player and a guy who has moved up the ranks with Jeff Fisher. Floyd Reese who we are interviewing for GM later this week was in Tennessee for the majority of Cecil's tenure there and may be able to swing this. Although, it may not be a big promotion for Cecil. Exciting stuff no doubt!
I think you may be on to something and from the more I have read tonight about this move, I think PC brings in a current NFL position coach that can run his D with competence but let Pete make most of the moves himself. I can't think of any other names except maybe Chuck Cecil in Tennessee, a former player and a guy who has moved up the ranks with Jeff Fisher. Floyd Reese who we are interviewing for GM later this week was in Tennessee for the majority of Cecil's tenure there and may be able to swing this. Although, it may not be a big promotion for Cecil. Exciting stuff no doubt!
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written by 12th Man in AZ, January 11, 2010
written by 12th Man in AZ, January 11, 2010
I will guarantee that Mora will not want to take ultimately a demotion and stay here as just a coordinator. A year away and enjoying his millions is what I think he'll do.
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written by Recordblender, January 11, 2010
written by Recordblender, January 11, 2010
I don't know if I would want to see Mora as DC, however, I would love to see jim zorn come back and be the quarterback coach. That would be awesome!
I really think half the reason we sucked so bad this year was bad coaching. The other half is we are pretty weak on talent right now. I think our corners are servicable. Our linebackers are going to be a force to be recond with now that we have a great linebacking coach. Add a REAL blitz package to confuse and a great safety and our defense has a chance to be something real special.
Offense on the other hand needs a little more than coaching. So so many needs. Quarterback, running back, Guard, Left tackle, and most likely another wide reciever!
What a mess....
If we can get three great starters with our first three picks, at least one good starter in free agency, and maybe one diamond in the rough in a later round we could be back in the playoffs. I don't think that is outside the realm of possibilities. Especially if Kurt Warner turns it in!
I really think half the reason we sucked so bad this year was bad coaching. The other half is we are pretty weak on talent right now. I think our corners are servicable. Our linebackers are going to be a force to be recond with now that we have a great linebacking coach. Add a REAL blitz package to confuse and a great safety and our defense has a chance to be something real special.
Offense on the other hand needs a little more than coaching. So so many needs. Quarterback, running back, Guard, Left tackle, and most likely another wide reciever!
What a mess....
If we can get three great starters with our first three picks, at least one good starter in free agency, and maybe one diamond in the rough in a later round we could be back in the playoffs. I don't think that is outside the realm of possibilities. Especially if Kurt Warner turns it in!
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Dungy
written by C-Hawk, January 11, 2010
written by C-Hawk, January 11, 2010
So, if Dungy was our GM would he have to pray on every decision he made? I don't mean to be rude, but get real.
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C-Hawk
written by Farmer Paul, January 11, 2010
written by Farmer Paul, January 11, 2010
What do you mean get real? That is real to a lot of people in this world! Prayer is a key factor to a lot of peoples lives. Tony Dungy is man of high integrity, character, and very successful. After he lost his son, prayer to his God was the only thing he had. It gave him hope. People find the bottle, the joint, pills, the syringe, etc. And there's many who find it in their God. So, that said, you'll find prayer when you get to lowest of low's...trust me, that's real!
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written by lars hanson, January 11, 2010
written by lars hanson, January 11, 2010
The title of the article should be correct. The Seahawks offered the president of football opperations job to Dungy, not the GM. Don't confuse the two.
Holmgren is the President of Football opperations in LJ town. He then hired Heckert as the GM.
So Dungy would equal Mike. Someone else or Carroll would have equaled Heckert.
Holmgren is the President of Football opperations in LJ town. He then hired Heckert as the GM.
So Dungy would equal Mike. Someone else or Carroll would have equaled Heckert.
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Mike, do you have any good insight on potential Defensive Coordinators? I just can't get excited about Dewayne Walker. Norton as LB Coach, heck yes, but I would like some NFL coach to assume the DC role if Pete has the connection.