If SP gets fired who do we want to replace him?
 

Should we give current OC Pete Carmichael a turn with the reigns, or should we look at former head coaches?

Personally I wouldn't mind Gruden or Cowher.

Re: If SP gets fired who do we want to replace him?
 

I wouldn't want a has-been like Cowher or Gruden who has been away from the game for too long. Maybe it's because I'm a Lakers fan and remember Rudy Tomjanovich bombing out as our coach.

A good NFL assistant or college coach who is hungry to prove himself would be better. Jim Schwartz switched the Eagles from a 3-4 to a 4-3 and they are doing quite well, I think he's worth a look. Also KC coordinator Bob Sutton.

Re: If SP gets fired who do we want to replace him?
 

Payton's not going anywhere. The Dome was sold out Sunday, and concession lines were long. Even if some people fail to renew their season tickets there is still a long waiting list to replenish the loss. Hard to see any reasons for shakeups or organizational changes coming anytime soon.

Re: If SP gets fired who do we want to replace him?
 

Wishful thinking all the way around.

First off Payton isn't going to get fired. He will leave on his own terms as neither Loomis nor Benson have any intention of getting rid of him. Payton and Brees have both made it pretty clear that they do not want to play without one another. So you can expect the two to go out together. But depending on circumstance that'll be as long as 3 years.

Secondly if Carmicheal cannot generate consistent turnover free offense as the OC, why would you think that he'd be any better at it as HC?

Gruden and Cowher have cushy TV jobs. Both have had numerous opportunities to reenter the game. On average 6 NFL head coaches are fired each and every year. Cowher has been out nearly 10 years and Gruden nearly 8. Each has already reached the pinnacle of their coaching profession. Both are making a very comfortable living doing what they do now. So exactly what motivation or amount of money would realistically lure them back into the abyss of coaching?

I understand that folks are frustrated with the current situation. But can we at least be realistic about the possible options? Trust me, as bad as it is now, it'll be worse when Brees and Payton hang it up. Like multiple year top-5 picks like Cleveland and the Jags bad. Like San Francisco was in the Super Bowl 3 years ago and look where they are now bad.

Be careful what you wish for. You may just get it handed to you.

SFIAH

Re: If SP gets fired who do we want to replace him?
 

If by some slim chance SP is fired, it would probably be best to completely clean house and start over. I would take a long look at Raheem Morris and maybe Josh McDaniels.

Re: If SP gets fired who do we want to replace him?
 

settle down, SP isn't getting fired

now if McMahon isn't fired after this season then its obvious that SP wants to be surrounded by yes men

Re: If SP gets fired who do we want to replace him?
 

Sean isn't getting fired, nor should he be imo.

Look around the league. I'm not going to make excuses since some already have their torches and pitchforks on display. We are a midling team right now. If you're calling for Sean's job you likely don't weigh the circumstances as heavily as I do. There are circumstances nonetheless.

I'm still excited about our team. Color me a rebel.

Re: If SP gets fired who do we want to replace him?
 

Don't think cower would come back. Gruden could be swayed cause of Brees.

Re: If SP gets fired who do we want to replace him?
 

So we should be happy with "middling" over the past 4 years? Another 7-9 or 6-10 season should seal his fate.

Re: If SP gets fired who do we want to replace him?
 

replace Sean Payton with Sean Payton circa 2009. :)