Saints have interest in Mike Vrabel, Gruden mentioned

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NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero made an appearance Tuesday on "Good Morning Football" and dropped a couple of hints as to whom the Saints might pursue to replace Dennis Allen.

"Pelissero mentioned New Orleans as one of many teams "doing homework" on veteran coach Mike Vrabel, whom the Tennessee Titans fired after last season despite a largely successful six-year tenure. Vrabel was 54-45 and led the Titans to the playoffs three times."

Jon Gruden was also mentioned as an option for several teams with head coaching openings.

"I would not be surprised at all if in the coming weeks, you see Jon Gruden's name popping up interviewing for a head coaching job."

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leilung · 12-31-2024, 08:51 PM

Why?
Recycle the trash that someone else got rid of?

BakoSaint · 12-31-2024, 09:20 PM

There is precedent for head coaches doing great in their second gigs who made the playoffs but didnt win it all in their first gig. There is not a precedent for coaches winning it all in their third or fourth gig, or winning it all with two teams. Also Gruden would be a bad move because it would be like spitting in Goodell's face and he would sick the refs back on us.

SmashMouth · 01-01-2025, 09:23 AM

TBH, I am not sure there is a better option than Vrabel at the moment. He's a BB disciple too.

Gruden would be tempted to keep Carr. And we can't have that. And his baggage with RG, while unfair, could have negative consequences for the team. We may all be secretly hoping Gruden wins his lawsuit.

Brian Flores seems to be an intriguing option, but he did have his shot in Miami already. Maybe he'd be my number 2. Maybe he should be the number 1 option. He was the architect of the delicious FailClowns 28-3 meltdown. Then again, he sued the NFL for the SP/Brady to Miami debacle. Maybe that's why he got fired from Miami if the owner did not approve of the blowup. Maybe that's a better reason to keep him on our short list. He's Hispanic too.

Aaron Glenn will likely wind up in NY with the J E T S.

Not sure the assistant offensive coach names bantered about are ready to be a HC just yet. The Tomlin's of the world are a rare breed, unproven never-been-a-HC stepping up to fulfill the responsibilities of the office of HC properly.

We'll see what unfolds...

mapcow · 01-01-2025, 10:16 AM

Bring Neon Deon to the crescent city..... perfect attitude and match

stickman · 01-01-2025, 10:24 AM

Originally Posted by mapcow

Bring Neon Deon to the crescent city..... perfect attitude and match

I really hope that's a joke.

Anyway, no to Gruden. He's been out of the game too long.

Flores and Vrabel are interesting options if you want someone with head coach experience.

Glenn isn't a bad option either.

I just want them to go through the process and not just hire the first guy they like.

I know the team is in bad shape cap wise, so that may give a couple of the candidates second thoughts. But it's an NFL head coaching job. Someone will take it. It just may not be our first choice.

mapcow · 01-01-2025, 10:31 AM

Originally Posted by stickman

I really hope that's a joke.

Anyway, no to Gruden. He's been out of the game too long.

Flores and Vrabel are interesting options if you want someone with head coach experience.

Glenn isn't a bad option either.

I just want them to go through the process and not just hire the first guy they like.

I know the team is in bad shape cap wise, so that may give a couple of the candidates second thoughts. But it's an NFL head coaching job. Someone will take it. It just may not be our first choice.

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)

K Major · 01-01-2025, 03:46 PM

But you still have Mickey Loomis as GM🤦.

This franchise is in trouble.

mapcow · 01-01-2025, 05:05 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

But you still have Mickey Loomis as GM🤦.

This franchise is in trouble.

exactly.... and he likes Glenn....

Rugby Saint II · 01-01-2025, 05:29 PM

I'm not in favor of bringing in a college coach as a head coach. It's just too big of a transition from most coaches to the nfl. I would rather have an offensive minded coach so that we didn't lose our OC every couple of years. Still, Vrabel or Glenn would probably work here.

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BakoSaint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 2,188	Re: Saints have interest in Mike Vrabel, Gruden mentioned There is precedent for head coaches doing great in their second gigs who made the playoffs but didnt win it all in their first gig. There is not a precedent for coaches winning it all in their third or fourth gig, or winning it all with two teams. Also Gruden would be a bad move because it would be like spitting in Goodell's face and he would sick the refs back on us. SmashMouth and Rugby Saint II like this.
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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 TBH, I am not sure there is a better option than Vrabel at the moment. He's a BB disciple too. Gruden would be tempted to keep Carr. And we can't have that. And his baggage with RG, while unfair, could have negative consequences for the team. We may all be secretly hoping Gruden wins his lawsuit. Brian Flores seems to be an intriguing option, but he did have his shot in Miami already. Maybe he'd be my number 2. Maybe he should be the number 1 option. He was the architect of the delicious FailClowns 28-3 meltdown. Then again, he sued the NFL for the SP/Brady to Miami debacle. Maybe that's why he got fired from Miami if the owner did not approve of the blowup. Maybe that's a better reason to keep him on our short list. He's Hispanic too. Aaron Glenn will likely wind up in NY with the J E T S. Not sure the assistant offensive coach names bantered about are ready to be a HC just yet. The Tomlin's of the world are a rare breed, unproven never-been-a-HC stepping up to fulfill the responsibilities of the office of HC properly. We'll see what unfolds... neugey likes this.
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mapcow Just a Fan Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,805	Re: Saints have interest in Mike Vrabel, Gruden mentioned Originally Posted by stickman I really hope that's a joke. Anyway, no to Gruden. He's been out of the game too long. Flores and Vrabel are interesting options if you want someone with head coach experience. Glenn isn't a bad option either. I just want them to go through the process and not just hire the first guy they like. I know the team is in bad shape cap wise, so that may give a couple of the candidates second thoughts. But it's an NFL head coaching job. Someone will take it. It just may not be our first choice. 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)
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mapcow Just a Fan Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,805	Re: Saints have interest in Mike Vrabel, Gruden mentioned Originally Posted by K Major But you still have Mickey Loomis as GM🤦. This franchise is in trouble. exactly.... and he likes Glenn....
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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,088	Re: Saints have interest in Mike Vrabel, Gruden mentioned I'm not in favor of bringing in a college coach as a head coach. It's just too big of a transition from most coaches to the nfl. I would rather have an offensive minded coach so that we didn't lose our OC every couple of years. Still, Vrabel or Glenn would probably work here.