Bettcher, Pagano, and McCoy

[azsouthendzone]

So Jurecki today was saying that Arians recommended Bettcher for HC. He followed that by saying that Bettcher could get Pagano as DC and Mike McCoy as OC.

When I first heard this I kind of dismissed it, but the more I think about it the more intersting it sounds.

Bettcher grew a lot this year and there were some rumblings that the defense really took off once Arians removed the handcuffs from Bettcher. The defense was a true bright spot this year. Is he a leader? I don't know but the defense seems to have responded. A defense can fold up shop when the offense is inept and the postseason is lost but this squad only got better.

As for Pagano and McCoy, both have a ton of experience and would be a nice way to round out the staff.

Looking at the coordinators, Patricia ect, are we really sure they are any better than the combo of Bettcher, Pagano, and McCoy? I don't know. But IMO it's worth kicking the tires.

 

[LoyaltyisaCurse]

Hell No!!!

 

[Wildfire]

Not No, but Hell No. He may be an up and coming DC, but not ready for prime time as HC.

 

[TJ]

I'd have to think about this. Love the coordinator combo, which is why I wouldn't immediately dismiss this idea.

 

[sdscard4]

If that was the case id prefer Pagano as HC. Keep B as DC and I love the idea of McCoy as O coordinator

 

[Finito]

he's not ready

 

[Stout]

Keim would be an idiot to consider this.

 

[azsouthendzone]

"I can't believe they hired Arians. And he wants to bring Bowles? We lost Horton and now we are screwed." - ASFN

Just saying. I didn't like this when I heard it but when you list the candidates I don't think it's that crazy.

 

[Solar7]

Surprised that Goodwin didn't get the recommendation. But, I wouldn't hate this, and would be happy with some continuity. Those coordinators would be pretty amazing.

Is he ready? I don't know. I still prefer Shurmur.

 

[Cheesebeef]

If that fat piece of crap is our Coach, I will be f’n furious.

 

[Dr. Jones]

I would rather have Russ Grimm.....

well....

maybe not. But you get my point.

 

[Cheesebeef]

This just speaks to why I’m fine with Arians hitting the road. His loyalty is what cursed him the last two years. We can’t let it curse us after he leaves.

 

[Finito]

"I can't believe they hired Arians. And he wants to bring Bowles? We lost Horton and now we are screwed." - ASFN

Just saying. I didn't like this when I heard it but when you list the candidates I don't think it's that crazy.

Lmao

Yup how quickly everybody forgets

 

[azsouthendzone]

Surprised that Goodwin didn't get the recommendation. But, I wouldn't hate this, and would be happy with some continuity. Those coordinators would be pretty amazing.

Is he ready? I don't know. I still prefer Shurmur.

He actually got a recommendation as well.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

And I roundly boo that idea. Bruce did great here. Thank you, Bruce. Your run is over. No offense, but time for Mike and Steve to make a really good choice that doesn’t necessarily require your misplaced loyalties.

 

[Jake6233]

https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/01/01/james-bettcher-arizona-cardinals-head-coach-candidate

I don't think he is the best candidate or anything but if he could put together a good staff (McCoy and Pagano would qualify as pretty good in my book) it would probably be better than hiring someone like Patricia like a few others said above.

 

[azsouthendzone]

I don't think he is the best candidate or anything but if he could put together a good staff (McCoy and Pagano would qualify as pretty good in my book) it would probably be better than hiring someone like Patricia like a few others said above.

It's a lot like what the Rams did. Hire the up and comer with a solid staff. Or they can hire Jim Schwartz? If there is an outside candidate that is a better fit, philosphy, culture, and checks all the boxes then go for it. But sometimes the answer is right in front of you. Bettcher kicked ass this year. The hate for him on here is bizarre.

 

[TheCardFan]

I don't think he is the best candidate or anything but if he could put together a good staff (McCoy and Pagano would qualify as pretty good in my book) it would probably be better than hiring someone like Patricia like a few others said above.

Both of those guys are unemployed, so I am pretty sure they are options for any coach.

 

[azsouthendzone]

I don't think he is the best candidate or anything but if he could put together a good staff (McCoy and Pagano would qualify as pretty good in my book) it would probably be better than hiring someone like Patricia like a few others said above.

Best quote from that Peter King article...and this matters: Word around the league is that Bettcher’s staff would be star-studded, with household names at both offensive and defensive coordinator, plus some of the game’s most proven and respected assistants at other spots. That alone can propel someone to the top of a head coaching search list. Besides Matt Patricia, there are no high-profile defensive-minded coaching candidates this year. There could be an opportunity for the quiet candidate from Arizona to emerge.

 

[unseenaz]

Bettcher kicked ass this year

compared to..??

 

[sdscard4]

Screw Shurmer Minnesota D is why they are so good. I want no part of that.

 

[crisper57]

I like this a lot. Since Bowles is off the table, promote from within and put great, proven coordinators around him. I hate Patricia as an option.

 

[sdscard4]

Bettcher best move was taking Bethel off the field. That alone made us a good D. McCoy offense is what really gets me thinking.

 

[Solar7]

It's a lot like what the Rams did. Hire the up and comer with a solid staff. Or they can hire Jim Schwartz? If there is an outside candidate that is a better fit, philosphy, culture, and checks all the boxes then go for it. But sometimes the answer is right in front of you. Bettcher kicked ass this year. The hate for him on here is bizarre.

It's like the wailing and gnashing of teeth over how bad Stanton is as a backup QB. Or the complaints about our 7 time Pro Bowl CB.

I think it's a phenomenon that happens if you're paying too much attention to your own team, and not watching the league as a whole.

 

[Jasper]

Not bad, interested.
Completely overhauling the staff from the outside is pretty much an unknown.

I think the coordinators are very important.

Let Keim and MB interview everyone possible then make the best decision.