Saints have interest in Mike Vrabel, Gruden mentioned

01-02-2025, 02:44 PM

Vrabel's TN HC record:

2018 9-7
2019 9-7 (Playoffs 2-1. Lost to KC in AFC Championship Game.)
2020 11-5 (Playoffs 0-1. Lost to BAL in AFC Wild Card Game.)
2021 12-5 (Playoffs 0-1. Lost to CIN in AFC Divisional Playoff Game)
2020 7-12
2021 6-11

He was a pretty good Defensive mind, but his Offenses were far from scary. Keep in mind that his current position is Coaching and Personnel consultant with the Browns! So, with the Saints' Front Office at least as dysfunctional as the Titans', is this the guy to reset the team?

Do we need an Offensive mind or continue sign another Defensive minded HC. Or do we go off the menu and try a fresh set of eyes. IE. Ben Johnson, Brian Flores, Joe Brady, Kellen Moore, or my favorite Aaron Glenn. And does it even really matter with the same front office jacking up the cap and missing on pre-draft talent evaluations?

Thoughts.

mapcow · 01-02-2025, 02:59 PM

Originally Posted by leilung

Vrabel's TN HC record:

2018 9-7
2019 9-7 (Playoffs 2-1. Lost to KC in AFC Championship Game.)
2020 11-5 (Playoffs 0-1. Lost to BAL in AFC Wild Card Game.)
2021 12-5 (Playoffs 0-1. Lost to CIN in AFC Divisional Playoff Game)
2020 7-12
2021 6-11

He was a pretty good Defensive mind, but his Offenses were far from scary. Keep in mind that his current position is Coaching and Personnel consultant with the Browns! So, with the Saints' Front Office at least as dysfunctional as the Titans', is this the guy to reset the team?

Do we need an Offensive mind or continue sign another Defensive minded HC. Or do we go off the menu and try a fresh set of eyes. IE. Ben Johnson, Brian Flores, Joe Brady, Kellen Moore, or my favorite Aaron Glenn. And does it even really matter with the same front office jacking up the cap and missing on pre-draft talent evaluations?

Thoughts.

time for new blood and new attitude....any pre-existing NFL coaches looking for work or being released, are for a reason... more than likely, that they cannot produce what is expected....

vpheughan · 01-02-2025, 06:45 PM

Gruden: 117 - 112 A .511 Career Record
Vrabel: 54 - 45 A .545 Career Record

Why all the interest in them?

SmashMouth · 01-03-2025, 08:20 AM

Originally Posted by vpheughan

Gruden: 117 - 112 A .511 Career Record
Vrabel: 54 - 45 A .545 Career Record

Why all the interest in them?

I think I'm ready for Flores this go around.

leilung · 01-03-2025, 09:51 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

I think I'm ready for Flores this go around.

Anybody but a re-tread. But again, it won't mean squat if the same front office is pulling all of the strings!

K Major · 01-03-2025, 11:36 AM

Just say NO to Vrabel and Gruden.

Halo · 01-04-2025, 06:11 AM

They're also looking at Joe Brady from the Bills.

bobdog86 · 01-04-2025, 01:44 PM

Originally Posted by mapcow

no joke.... Deon is EXACTLY what the team and the city needs. bill it as, "the team he liked to beat, will now be the team to defeat" ... perfect attitude and match..... ALL others are has beens.....Flores Vrabel Glenn (favorite of Loomis)

How can you label Glenn as a has been? Don’t think a position coach should be labeled a has been, since he’s never had the keys to any car. And Sanders and his carnival? Hard pass. He has less experience coaching at the pro level than Glenn. His novelty will be over soon.

keithday123 · 01-04-2025, 02:16 PM

I’m with SmashMouth. Forget the “offensive minded guys” let’s go hard nosed, tough and disciplined route with Flores. He was just beginning to build something when Miami showed him the door for that whack job they have now. This guy had coached under BB and MT so should have learned a few things in those stints. Question is what type of offense was he running in Miami and who was his OC at the time?

SmashMouth · 01-05-2025, 07:34 AM

Originally Posted by bobdog86

How can you label Glenn as a has been? Don’t think a position coach should be labeled a has been, since he’s never had the keys to any car. And Sanders and his carnival? Hard pass. He has less experience coaching at the pro level than Glenn. His novelty will be over soon.

https://saintswire.usatoday.com/2025...is-nfl-record/

01-02-2025, 02:44 PM	#11
Threaded by leilung Booty Bandit Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Wastelands that are NJ Posts: 1,389 Rating: (0 votes - average) Vrabel's TN HC record: 2018 9-7 2019 9-7 (Playoffs 2-1. Lost to KC in AFC Championship Game.) 2020 11-5 (Playoffs 0-1. Lost to BAL in AFC Wild Card Game.) 2021 12-5 (Playoffs 0-1. Lost to CIN in AFC Divisional Playoff Game) 2020 7-12 2021 6-11 He was a pretty good Defensive mind, but his Offenses were far from scary. Keep in mind that his current position is Coaching and Personnel consultant with the Browns! So, with the Saints' Front Office at least as dysfunctional as the Titans', is this the guy to reset the team? Do we need an Offensive mind or continue sign another Defensive minded HC. Or do we go off the menu and try a fresh set of eyes. IE. Ben Johnson, Brian Flores, Joe Brady, Kellen Moore, or my favorite Aaron Glenn. And does it even really matter with the same front office jacking up the cap and missing on pre-draft talent evaluations? Thoughts.
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01-02-2025, 02:59 PM	#12
mapcow Just a Fan Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,805	Re: Saints have interest in Mike Vrabel, Gruden mentioned Originally Posted by leilung Vrabel's TN HC record: 2018 9-7 2019 9-7 (Playoffs 2-1. Lost to KC in AFC Championship Game.) 2020 11-5 (Playoffs 0-1. Lost to BAL in AFC Wild Card Game.) 2021 12-5 (Playoffs 0-1. Lost to CIN in AFC Divisional Playoff Game) 2020 7-12 2021 6-11 He was a pretty good Defensive mind, but his Offenses were far from scary. Keep in mind that his current position is Coaching and Personnel consultant with the Browns! So, with the Saints' Front Office at least as dysfunctional as the Titans', is this the guy to reset the team? Do we need an Offensive mind or continue sign another Defensive minded HC. Or do we go off the menu and try a fresh set of eyes. IE. Ben Johnson, Brian Flores, Joe Brady, Kellen Moore, or my favorite Aaron Glenn. And does it even really matter with the same front office jacking up the cap and missing on pre-draft talent evaluations? Thoughts. time for new blood and new attitude....any pre-existing NFL coaches looking for work or being released, are for a reason... more than likely, that they cannot produce what is expected....
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01-02-2025, 06:45 PM	#13
vpheughan 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4,533	Re: Saints have interest in Mike Vrabel, Gruden mentioned Gruden: 117 - 112 A .511 Career Record Vrabel: 54 - 45 A .545 Career Record Why all the interest in them? SmashMouth likes this.
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01-03-2025, 08:20 AM	#14
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,236 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Saints have interest in Mike Vrabel, Gruden mentioned Originally Posted by vpheughan Gruden: 117 - 112 A .511 Career Record Vrabel: 54 - 45 A .545 Career Record Why all the interest in them? I think I'm ready for Flores this go around.

01-03-2025, 09:51 AM	#15
leilung Booty Bandit Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Wastelands that are NJ Posts: 1,389	Re: Saints have interest in Mike Vrabel, Gruden mentioned Originally Posted by SmashMouth I think I'm ready for Flores this go around. Anybody but a re-tread. But again, it won't mean squat if the same front office is pulling all of the strings!

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bobdog86 Site Donor Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,473	Re: Saints have interest in Mike Vrabel, Gruden mentioned Originally Posted by mapcow no joke.... Deon is EXACTLY what the team and the city needs. bill it as, "the team he liked to beat, will now be the team to defeat" ... perfect attitude and match..... ALL others are has beens.....Flores Vrabel Glenn (favorite of Loomis) How can you label Glenn as a has been? Don’t think a position coach should be labeled a has been, since he’s never had the keys to any car. And Sanders and his carnival? Hard pass. He has less experience coaching at the pro level than Glenn. His novelty will be over soon. jnormand likes this.

01-04-2025, 02:16 PM	#19
keithday123 Texasaint Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 194	Re: Saints have interest in Mike Vrabel, Gruden mentioned I’m with SmashMouth. Forget the “offensive minded guys” let’s go hard nosed, tough and disciplined route with Flores. He was just beginning to build something when Miami showed him the door for that whack job they have now. This guy had coached under BB and MT so should have learned a few things in those stints. Question is what type of offense was he running in Miami and who was his OC at the time?
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01-05-2025, 07:34 AM	#20
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,236 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Saints have interest in Mike Vrabel, Gruden mentioned Originally Posted by bobdog86 How can you label Glenn as a has been? Don’t think a position coach should be labeled a has been, since he’s never had the keys to any car. And Sanders and his carnival? Hard pass. He has less experience coaching at the pro level than Glenn. His novelty will be over soon. https://saintswire.usatoday.com/2025...is-nfl-record/