Pete Carmichael maybe out as OC

AsylumGuido · 02-14-2022, 09:53 AM

Originally Posted by MatthewT

https://www.nola.com/sports/jeff_dun...597cfe44b.html

Longtime offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael is expected to remain on the staff but in a lower-profile position than coordinator, sources said. Sources said the transition came at the request of Carmichael, who also declined an opportunity to interview for the Saints' head coaching position.

2nd source

https://saintswire.usatoday.com/list...eric-bieniemy/

Yes, Matthew. I have seen both those articles. It is clear that Carmichael turned down an interview, as I mentioned. I just haven't seen anywhere that he actually requested a demotion. Neither of those articles say that. Just wondering where that rumor came from.

Edit: Okay! I see where that could be taken as "asking for a demotion", Matthew. Thanks! I took that as a request to simply transition out of the OC position, not asking for a demotion.

MatthewT · 02-14-2022, 10:03 AM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Yes, Matthew. I have seen both those articles. It is clear that Carmichael turned down an interview, as I mentioned. I just haven't seen anywhere that he actually requested a demotion. Neither of those articles say that. Just wondering where that rumor came from.

Edit: Okay! I see where that could be taken as "asking for a demotion", Matthew. Thanks! I took that as a request to simply transition out of the OC position, not asking for a demotion.

This sure looks like a demotion to me:
"step down as Saints offensive coordinator"

Sorry, wasn't clear, that line came from article 2.

AsylumGuido · 02-14-2022, 10:08 AM

Originally Posted by MatthewT

This sure looks like a demotion to me:
"step down as Saints offensive coordinator"

Yes. That would seem so worded that way. I missed that quote. Was it in the NOLA.com article? I have to keeping closing and opening the articles on that site and read it is snippets. LOL!

AsylumGuido · 02-14-2022, 10:11 AM

That all just makes it more interesting on what the plans are with Carmichael. Can't wait to see where we go with OC. We should be hearing something soon you would think.

MatthewT · 02-14-2022, 10:12 AM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Yes, Matthew. I have seen both those articles. It is clear that Carmichael turned down an interview, as I mentioned. I just haven't seen anywhere that he actually requested a demotion. Neither of those articles say that. Just wondering where that rumor came from.

Edit: Okay! I see where that could be taken as "asking for a demotion", Matthew. Thanks! I took that as a request to simply transition out of the OC position, not asking for a demotion.

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Yes. That would seem so worded that way. I missed that quote. Was it in the NOLA.com article? I have to keeping closing and opening the articles on that site and read it is snippets. LOL!

"Sources said the transition came at the request of Carmichael, who also declined an opportunity to interview for the Saints' head coaching position".

Very strange issue for sure, really makes no sense just yet. I am pretty sure we will all have a very clear understanding in the near future.

02-14-2022, 09:53 AM	#1
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,622	Re: Pete Carmichael maybe out as OC Originally Posted by MatthewT https://www.nola.com/sports/jeff_dun...597cfe44b.html Longtime offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael is expected to remain on the staff but in a lower-profile position than coordinator, sources said. Sources said the transition came at the request of Carmichael, who also declined an opportunity to interview for the Saints' head coaching position. 2nd source https://saintswire.usatoday.com/list...eric-bieniemy/ Yes, Matthew. I have seen both those articles. It is clear that Carmichael turned down an interview, as I mentioned. I just haven't seen anywhere that he actually requested a demotion. Neither of those articles say that. Just wondering where that rumor came from. Edit: Okay! I see where that could be taken as "asking for a demotion", Matthew. Thanks! I took that as a request to simply transition out of the OC position, not asking for a demotion. MatthewT likes this.

02-14-2022, 10:03 AM	#2
MatthewT 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,729	Re: Pete Carmichael maybe out as OC Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Yes, Matthew. I have seen both those articles. It is clear that Carmichael turned down an interview, as I mentioned. I just haven't seen anywhere that he actually requested a demotion. Neither of those articles say that. Just wondering where that rumor came from. Edit: Okay! I see where that could be taken as "asking for a demotion", Matthew. Thanks! I took that as a request to simply transition out of the OC position, not asking for a demotion. This sure looks like a demotion to me: "step down as Saints offensive coordinator" Sorry, wasn't clear, that line came from article 2. AsylumGuido likes this.

02-14-2022, 10:08 AM	#3
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,622	Re: Pete Carmichael maybe out as OC Originally Posted by MatthewT This sure looks like a demotion to me: "step down as Saints offensive coordinator" Yes. That would seem so worded that way. I missed that quote. Was it in the NOLA.com article? I have to keeping closing and opening the articles on that site and read it is snippets. LOL!

02-14-2022, 10:11 AM	#4
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,622	Re: Pete Carmichael maybe out as OC That all just makes it more interesting on what the plans are with Carmichael. Can't wait to see where we go with OC. We should be hearing something soon you would think. MatthewT likes this.

02-14-2022, 10:12 AM	#5
MatthewT 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,729	Re: Pete Carmichael maybe out as OC Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Yes, Matthew. I have seen both those articles. It is clear that Carmichael turned down an interview, as I mentioned. I just haven't seen anywhere that he actually requested a demotion. Neither of those articles say that. Just wondering where that rumor came from. Edit: Okay! I see where that could be taken as "asking for a demotion", Matthew. Thanks! I took that as a request to simply transition out of the OC position, not asking for a demotion. Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Yes. That would seem so worded that way. I missed that quote. Was it in the NOLA.com article? I have to keeping closing and opening the articles on that site and read it is snippets. LOL! "Sources said the transition came at the request of Carmichael, who also declined an opportunity to interview for the Saints' head coaching position". Very strange issue for sure, really makes no sense just yet. I am pretty sure we will all have a very clear understanding in the near future. Crusader and AsylumGuido like this.