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rossihunter2 said:
rules like that aren't mandating that guys get hired

but it does force teams to either confront the lack of diversity within their staff/hiring options or to open up their network beyond easy nepotism and actually find people to interview who are able and qualified

it's about access - historically minorities don't get access to the old boy's club and so they never have a chance at promotion - now franchises at least forced to interview voices outside the circle
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This is a topic deviation but the Rooney Rule should start at the assistants and positional coaching staff. That’s where the change will really happen and not at coordinator.
 
Grim said:
That’s been the word on the street for a while now. I think they highlighted that in a Hard Knocks episode or something. That reason you gave (players running the show) is exactly what made me cautious about McDaniel. He may get positive feedback from players because the players are running the show so of course it’s great to them. He doesn’t strike me as a guy who can really takeover the team. That one video of him getting mad after the one loss that would be “the greatest thing that ever happened to us because we say it is” encapsulates it for me

I think I like the Weaver hire. He brings an old school element to the team and adds some check and balances. And maybe he gets us 2 3rd round comp picks. He’s been a HC candidate multiple times now so his time should be coming. I think he would be great at helping Minter with experience and setting things up on the day to day too
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I think he was the clear best offensive mind available. And the fact that he didn't get a job (yes, I know he removed himself from a couple of opportunities) says a lot to me about how the league feels about his leadership in a HC role.
 
All_black_everything said:
I know Argentina Raven may not like this part, but this can also turn into 2 3rd round picks pretty easily. I like the move, but I am surprised he hasn’t brought anyone over from LAC. Unless it’s just not reported yet.
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Haha, I don't like it either. Because it's a minority , they give you an award. Now you lose 80% of your defense and you have nothing, just because they were the wrong color.

We didn't get anything for Macdonald, but we got two third-place awards for Culley, just for being a minority ? That's wrong.
 
Defensive staff starting to fill out:

Playcaller: Minter
DC: Weaver
DB and Pass game coordinator: Mickens
LB: Santucci
Defensive Assistant and Game Management Coordinator: Gelman
Defensive Assistant: Volker

So just needing to fill out the DL and EDGE hires on defence

Offensive staff is much more in the air right now:

OC and Playcaller: Doyle
OL and Run game coordinator: Ledford
Assistant OL: Flaherty

Still need to find QB, WR, TE and RB hires on offence

as far as im aware the only reported interviews on that front have been Tyler Tettleton for WR coach and Ronald Curry for QB coach
 
Yea thought about it and read a few things and i feel better. I hated the dolphins players saying they had no idea what his scheme was or where they should ever be.

But didn't realize how good he had their shitty unit in 2024. I just hope he can teach players well
 
All_black_everything said:
I like the move, but I am surprised he hasn’t brought anyone over from LAC. Unless it’s just not reported yet.
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Apparently we were interested in Chris O'Leary (if the Chargers hadn't nabbed him themselves)
Surprised Steve Clinkscale wasn't an option for DC but also he's a DB coach and we've already hired Mickens

some thought minter might be interested in marcus brady the QB coach and pgc for the chargers too

but yeah not many guys being picked off that LAC staff in general
 
100% Agreeded we needed an older guy and vet at one of these open positions, assumed it was going to be assistant head coach or dc. Was kinda hoping it'd be an older guy like chuck p or something, but weaver does know the culture super well.

I just hope we have good game management
 
Argentina Raven said:
Because I consider it more "racist," it doesn't give them a real opportunity.
It's just a bit of bureaucracy, doing two interviews out of obligation with anyone, as long as they're from a minority group, and that's it, without any real chance of getting the job, no matter how well-prepared they are.
I think this is the basis of Brian Flores's lawsuit.
Any rule to promote a minority is racist per se; you don't hire them for their ability, but for their color or race.

But anyway, it's just a personal opinion
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I think your opinion is horrendously wrong and is a very off base.

People love to parrot the idea of hiring the best candidate and not basing it on skin color, but two issues here.

1. The NFL isn't *forcing* teams to hire minority head coaches; just interview them. They can still hire whoever they think is the best coach.
2. The NFL is VERY much a boys club where nepotism runs rampant (Harbaugh showed this way too frequently.) These coaches are being given an opportunity they very likely otherwise wouldn't get. They have the ability to a) get interview experience and b) network and put their name on the map. Maybe they aren't going to get the particular job they interviewed for because the team has someone picked out, but they have the chance to leave a lasting impression that might get them a future position with that team OR get them mentioned in future coaching search cycles.

If it's racist to give opportunities to historically marginalized and oppressed minority groups, I would encourage you to think really hard and re-evaluate your definition of racism.
 
Grim said:
This is a topic deviation but the Rooney Rule should start at the assistants and positional coaching staff. That’s where the change will really happen and not at coordinator.
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i agree that whatever initiatives are put in place have to start from the bottom and work up rather than at the top to work down

trickle down effects rarely actually work
 
rossihunter2 said:
the benefit that you get from weaver - the skillset that he has over a guy like Leonhard - is the leadership and maturity - the kinds of skills and characteristics that got him various HC interviews

i was not excited about Weaver as an HC because of his lack of schematic success and acumen but there's no doubting his strength as a communicator and positional teacher
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Weaver is a perfect fit in this role and we’re fortunate to have him back.
 
purplepittabread88 said:
100% Agreeded we needed an older guy and vet at one of these open positions, assumed it was going to be assistant head coach or dc. Was kinda hoping it'd be an older guy like chuck p or something, but weaver does know the culture super well.

I just hope we have good game management
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i did wonder if they'd get Weaver here in some capacity even if it was as DL coach with AHC attached
clearly DC was the way to do it
 
rossihunter2 said:
i agree that whatever initiatives are put in place have to start from the bottom and work up rather than at the top to work down

trickle down effects rarely actually work
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You mean I'm not getting rich from working at a billion dollar corporation? But I was assured my hard work was going to pay off?
 
The reports from Miami better be a representation of that shitty organization and not weaver. The last thing I want is the genius of Minter being poorly installed and taught.

Edit: This is either an incredible move that is foundational to the defense getting back on track or it is going to be an enormous let down. I earnestly belive though, it is more likely to be good than bad, but I'm only at 60-40.

I think he big time benefits from being back in Baltimore. But I cant get over players in Miami saying they had no idea what the defense was even trying to do.
 
Simba said:
I think Weaver is the best choice since we couldn't get Leonhard. It's still Minter's defense, and now you just added a great leader to a young staff.
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I agree Leonard would have been the better option, but we couldn't get him since he can call plays in Buffalo. That being said, Weaver is a very good add for the staff and provides value for the organization and as you said, he's a great leader and respected by the players. He's not going to be calling plays and I don't have issue with him helping Minter install game plans.
 
rossihunter2 said:
Apparently we were interested in Chris O'Leary (if the Chargers hadn't nabbed him themselves)
Surprised Steve Clinkscale wasn't an option for DC but also he's a DB coach and we've already hired Mickens

some thought minter might be interested in marcus brady the QB coach and pgc for the chargers too

but yeah not many guys being picked off that LAC staff in general
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Yeah, Clinkscale and their OLBs coach were guys I thought he might bring with him
 
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