What They Were Saying After Joe Philbin Was Named The Dolphins Head Coach

by Brandon on Jan 21, 2012 7:01 AM CST in Green Bay Packers News

Some thoughts on Joe Philbin's departure - NFC North Blog - ESPN:

It's nice to see teams take notice of an assistant who is neither a self-promoter nor one whose qualifications are easily measured in public.

Packersnews.com | Green Bay Packers | Insiders Blog " Philbin made quick impression on McCarthy:

"You start personally with his character," he said. "He's a family man, a very respected individual on our staff. Professionally, I think he's an outstanding communicator. Very knowledgeable. Great work ethic.

"He had all the qualities that you're looking for."

Who could Packers promote from within? - JSOnline. Tyler Dunne runs down the remaining five offensive coaches on staff. I'm expecting the Packers will promote one of them to offensive coordinator. Even someone like quarterbacks coach Tom Clements, who's been interviewed for some head coaching jobs, would probably accept the promotion although he wouldn't call the plays. I think most organizations would feel better about hiring a new head coach who was an offensive coordinator currently instead of a position coach. Since the Packers offense should be just as good in 2012, it will help him look good again this time next year. He seems like the obvious choice.

But he isn't the only option. Edgar Bennett, James Campen, or Ben McAdoo could each deserve consideration too. Only Jerry Fontenot (RB coach) seems a bit too junior to receive such a promotion.

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Who will be the Packers next offensive coordinator?

Tom Clements (QB coach)

714 votes

Edgar Bennett (WR coach)

108 votes

Ben McAdoo (TE coach)

15 votes

James Campen (OL coach)

20 votes

They'll hire someone outside the current staff

105 votes

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The noise makes me think the organization is highest on Clements

So if he doesn’t leave I would say the OC position is his

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by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Jan 21, 2012 9:06 AM CST via mobile reply actions

I don't like what Edgar Bennett has done at all.

I think, besides Jordy and probably Cobb, all of our receivers took a step backwards this season. Emphasis on not-fumbling was probably misplaced, IMO.

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by TwoShoesMcGooze on Jan 21, 2012 10:33 AM CST reply actions

I don't know if you can place that on Bennett.

Jones showed some progression in fixing his drop problems, and you can’t use a comparison for Finley, who was by far the worst in that category.

I already told you! I deal with the god damn receivers so the linebackers don’t have to! I have coverage skills; I’m good at covering people! Can’t you understand that? What the hell is wrong with you people?!

by msc32887 on Jan 21, 2012 7:31 PM CST up reply actions

was gonna ask

why is Bennett the WR coach. I thought he was a RB for you guys?

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by MuleRules on Jan 21, 2012 10:42 PM CST up reply actions

He was the RB coach for a few years before this year

I think they’re trying to groom him to be a coordinator, so they’re giving him experience in different areas. He did catch a lot of balls out of the backfield, so it’s not that much of a stretch.

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by Wiedmann on Jan 21, 2012 11:13 PM CST up reply actions

Yup…I thought it was a weird move initially too, though thinking about it this way makes much more sense!

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by TrevorR on Jan 22, 2012 11:08 AM CST up reply actions

New OC

I believe that they need to go outside. Clements is pretty old to develop as a OC. He has shown himself to be a very good QB coach. This year they need one.. Lets face it Harrel needs work. He has been behind the #1 QB & #1 back up for several years. Its hard to get quality experience, not his fault, just reality. They also will have a new #3 QB. Getting a top flight OC gives him 1 year to get dialed in to the Packs styles before he really has to take control. His big issue this year would be dealing with fumble fingers Finley, who it seams GB is intent on signing at $5(TE)-9(WR) M. Not bad for a player who drops almost 20% of his passes.

by AK-Dennis on Jan 21, 2012 11:33 AM CST reply actions