I'm not sure I see Chip Kelly taking an OC job after being an NFL head coach (I know Kiffin did but he resume is way different)... having said that, he has met with Alabama and Saban before. If he does want somewhere to go for a short while, I'm sure Saban would gladly extend the offer to him.Chip Kelly still unemployed? [emoji848]
Actually, this late in the game the Sark hire is about as good as they could have hoped for. That is the biggest disadvantage of playing in the SB. All of the best coaches are gone. I am not saying that he will be great in ATL - just that they could have been forced to settle for a lot worse.Am I the only one that sees this as a strange hire for the Falcons? Sark has only one year in the NFL (as a player or coach) and that was 2004 as QB coach for the Raiders. Kerry Collins was never that good but he didn't exactly tear it up that year either. Alabama was taking a risk on an alcoholic, but the Falcons are taking a bigger risk. This is an alcoholic whose only called game in years was a loss, and someone who has virtually no NFL experience. While I can see why he'd take the job, it seems like quite a reach for the Falcons.
Alabama, this is one reason why they have the co tag at the position. They're now set to make more hires on the staff, but Saban does a lot to preserve continuity. This situation really doesn't upset me that much simply because if this is who Sark is, then I'm not so sure Alabama needed him.
Play to his ego and he might do it.Chip Kelly still unemployed? [emoji848]
I understand the "late in the game" comments, but if they can go and hire a guy who really just got hired for it, then that part isn't relevant eh? Or are we operating under the assumption that most coordinators wouldn't ditch their new team that easily?Actually, this late in the game the Sark hire is about as good as they could have hoped for.
Alabama already had that extra coaching position coming up, this leaves another one open. There's no doubt now that Saban brings in another offensive guy, that's for sure.Do we look for a position coach for QB's? What do you folks think?
You offering, brah?Some of y'all need to take a Xanax. Just sayin'...
Well the Falcons' QB coach was a candidate, and now he's reportedly heading to LA to be the Rams OC.Actually, this late in the game the Sark hire is about as good as they could have hoped for. That is the biggest disadvantage of playing in the SB. All of the best coaches are gone. I am not saying that he will be great in ATL - just that they could have been forced to settle for a lot worse.
NFL guys would not - it would be career suicide. ATL was limited to out of work guys or guys from college. Sark is about as good as they were likely to get.I understand the "late in the game" comments, but if they can go and hire a guy who really just got hired for it, then that part isn't relevant eh? Or are we operating under the assumption that most coordinators wouldn't ditch their new team that easily?
Alabama already had that extra coaching position coming up, this leaves another one open. There's no doubt now that Saban brings in another offensive guy, that's for sure.
ATL knows him so they clearly didn't think he could do the job.Well the Falcons' QB coach was a candidate, and now he's reportedly heading to LA to be the Rams OC.
He is already getting paid by the 49ers not to coach them. :wink:Pay to his ego and he might do it.
Fixed it.
If we really are keeping Locksley at the Co status then Helfrich would be my #1 pick out of those@BruceFeldmanCFB Names I'm told could get consideration for #Alabama OC: Mark Helfrich, Chip Kelly & George Godsey who is tight with OL coach Brent Key.
Shanahan to the 49ers has been known for weeks now, they just couldn't formally announce it due to NFL rules. Therefore, I don't think Sarkisian is someone the Falcons identified in the last 36 hours. Knowing how that front office works, and how meticulous Blank is in the vetting process, this has been in the works for some time.Actually, this late in the game the Sark hire is about as good as they could have hoped for. That is the biggest disadvantage of playing in the SB. All of the best coaches are gone. I am not saying that he will be great in ATL - just that they could have been forced to settle for a lot worse.