It appears that we will see Schottenheimer somewhere in 09

by cmpotter on Dec 29, 2008 8:37 PM CST Comment 22 comments

While football’s focus continues to shine on former Steelers coach Bill Cowher despite the fact that he will not be back on the sidelines in 2009, another proven veteran NFL head coach is ready and willing to return to the game.

Former NFL head coach Marty Schottenheimer is willing to coach again in the right situation surrounded by the right people, a league source said Monday. Schottenheimer already has been contacted by one team with a head coach opening, though no interview has been scheduled yet.

Any team in need of a turnaround — and that includes just about any team firing a head coach — would be well advised to look at Schottenheimer, who is 4-for-4 in turning around franchises in Cleveland, Kansas City, Washington and San Diego. Schottenheimer also has built strong coaching trees around him, hiring assistant coaches such as Cowher and Herman Edwards, among others.

Schottenheimer recently underwent a physical in which the doctor praised him for his physical and mental condition. Now Schottenheimer soon could be getting checkups from NFL teams in need of a head coach.

So where will he end up?

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I wonder who contacted him?

Cleveland? Detroit?

(By the way, I added the link in there at the top.)

by Joel Thorman on Dec 29, 2008 8:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I Keep Hearing New York

He’d get to work with his son again. And it’s a decently talented team.

Herm Edwards will not be the Chiefs' head coach next season.

by UCrawford on Dec 29, 2008 8:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I can see that

With the exception of a 1 year stint in Washington, he’s been in pretty small markets (CLE, KC, SD). Not that that means anything but interesting.

by Joel Thorman on Dec 29, 2008 9:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

...

Will his son be staying there now that Mangini is gone?

by woodman212 on Dec 30, 2008 12:04 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

His Son Is A Candidate For The HC Job

So it’s likely he will stay. From what I’ve read the problem with Mangini was largely that he was a colossal asshole who had such deficient people skills that it hindered his ability to work with others. No idea if it’s true or not, but a lot of people apparently complained to the GM about him. Doesn’t appear that the Jets are really unhappy with the rest of the staff.

Herm Edwards will not be the Chiefs' head coach next season.

by UCrawford on Dec 30, 2008 11:32 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah thanks not sure how that works

Indecision is the key to flexibility

by cmpotter on Dec 29, 2008 9:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

No problem

Copy the URL, then highlight the word you want to be linked and hit the little chain link icon above and then paste the URL in that box.

by Joel Thorman on Dec 29, 2008 9:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

thanks

Indecision is the key to flexibility

by cmpotter on Dec 29, 2008 9:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I just heard on ESPN (yeah, sorry)

that Cowher would listen to the Jets. Marty may have some competition.
So what was the deal with Marty talking to Clark? Now he is just going to go off and coach some other team?

by TheQ on Dec 29, 2008 9:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I read somewhere

that Marty was in town talking with Clark about a possible consultant position like Parcels.

Indecision is the key to flexibility

by cmpotter on Dec 29, 2008 9:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Yep

Remember, the day after the Peterson resignation there were rumors that Marty was seen at KCI. Those were false.

Separately, just yesterday it was reported that Marty indeed spoke/interviewed/whatever with Clark Hunt for a Parcells like role.

by Joel Thorman on Dec 29, 2008 9:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

But I am guessing that the Chiefs role is sketchy

so if a bonafide Coaching job presents itself, Marty is not waiting around for us to decide what we are going to do? Man, the coaching/gm carousel spins fast.

by TheQ on Dec 29, 2008 10:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Take a job when you can get it

Well, I don’t mean that really. But the Cleveland and KC jobs are pretty similar so I could see Marty going back to Cleveland pretty quick. I imagine a factor int he interview process will be the amount of power each team is willing to give the new coach/gm (whatever position Marty wants to be in).

by Joel Thorman on Dec 29, 2008 10:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Deja vu squared

Back to Cleveland, then onto KC, then a short stint with…

by TheQ on Dec 29, 2008 10:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I think NY is a good place for him as well

They have a foundation of good players and would be playoff bound under Marty.

Indecision is the key to flexibility

by cmpotter on Dec 29, 2008 11:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

so they could lose in the playoffs?

sorry – couldn’t resist =)

by PVChiefsfan on Dec 31, 2008 7:40 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

The Jets or Browns

can have him and his family, I don’t want them back here in K.C. in any capacity. Some of you do remember his brother, right? (cringe)

by oldchiefsfan on Dec 30, 2008 1:08 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

God

imagine if the Jets get Marty in a personnel and cowher in a coaching role. And we’d have Herm Edwards. Ye Gods.

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by Ridiculous Matt on Dec 30, 2008 9:23 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

I think the Parcells type job for Marty would be a dream job

1) He would not be required to put in the 20 hour days
2) He could build the team the way he wants to (same as Carl did)
3) He would have final say so on the HC
4) He could ask for a clause similar to Parcells if he wanted an out (not necessarily an owner change type)
5) He would get the credit if we go all the way
6) His own seat in the Box
7) A salary he wouldnt get as a HC

We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.

"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"

by Lanier63 on Dec 30, 2008 12:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs