Chow is Made to Order

[Gambit]

Michael Lewis just said on NFL Live that the Cards were very impressed with Norm Chows interview and that he's the favorite

Hope his sources are correct. I'm really excited about the idea of getting Norm and fear a disappointment. *knock on wood*

 

[dreamcastrocks]

Hope his sources are correct. I'm really excited about the idea of getting Norm and fear a disappointment. *knock on wood*

I have my wishlist order. At this point, I want anyone but Sherman.

 

[Mulli]

I have my wishlist order. At this point, I want anyone but Sherman.

Yep. Have to agree. No Sherman.

 

[devilfan02]

Not high on Chow, definitely want nothing to do with Sherman

 

[ajcardfan]

Mr Bidwill could care less about a popular choice or proven commodity. He marches to his on beat.

Emmitt Smith...

Dave McGinnis..


I could give you a list as long as your arm.

 

[Evil Ash]

Michael Lewis just said on NFL Live that the Cards were very impressed with Norm Chows interview and that he's the favorite

Its a two man race between Chow and Rivera IMO

 

[devilfan02]

Its a two man race between Chow and Rivera IMO

If we believe what the medias saying then yes, I agree. Just this past Saturday on the halftime show for the playoffs (NBC) said that Rivera was the clear-cut favorite. Who knows

 

[Gambit]

If we believe what the medias saying then yes, I agree. Just this past Saturday on the halftime show for the playoffs (NBC) said that Rivera was the clear-cut favorite. Who knows

Maybe he was until the Chow interview. It's all just speculation at this point.

 

[Zeno]

Its a two man race between Chow and Rivera IMO

Watch they shock all of us and name Jim Caldwell the HC since none of us are even considering him and he's hardly been mentioned by the media.

My top 3...

Chow, Cameron, Sherman

 

[BigRedArk]

Yeah, but two seasons ago (with Volek and McNair) the Titans used TEs as their primary passing weapons. I think that Chow is a guy who will use whatever weapons are at his disposal, and you kind of have to like that.

If it's true that the Lions are going to cut Mike Williams, I wonder if Chow would bring him in. What a red zone matchup problem with Fitz on one side, M. Williams on the other, Q in the slot, and the 6'8" tight end.

You stated previously that Chow as HC would be an unmitigated disaster but didn't explain why. Now you sound as if he might be ok? Just wondering.

 

[bigredjane]

Have you ever--

I had rather go to McDonalds for CHOW.

old military guy

eaten at "Mr. Chow's"?? I wonder if that's Norm's favorite? Yummmm!!

 

[Totally_Red]

You stated previously that Chow as HC would be an unmitigated disaster but didn't explain why. Now you sound as if he might be ok? Just wondering.

For me, there are several reasons for liking Chow....

1. This job is his first choice. (vs. Whissenhunt)
2. He has an idea about the assistants he wants, and won't necessarily accept the current crew en masse.
3. He has the enthusiastic backing of the starting quarterback.
4. He knows the Cardinals need cover cornerbacks.
5. He obviously did some homework.
6. I was never that enthused about Ron Rivera.

 

[BigRedArk]

For me, there are several reasons for liking Chow....

1. This job is his first choice. (vs. Whissenhunt)
2. He has an idea about the assistants he wants, and won't necessarily accept the current crew en masse.
3. He has the enthusiastic backing of the starting quarterback.
4. He knows the Cardinals need cover cornerbacks.
5. He obviously did some homework.
6. I was never that enthused about Ron Rivera.

Good points all TR. I was listening to an NFL guru on the Chris Meyers show on FoxSR and he was criticizing the Cards for letting players in on the interview process. Statements from this guru (I don't remember his name but he does write an NFL column on Foxsports.com) and that goofy side kick of Chris' named Sean Farnham were "who's ever heard of that?" and "of course ML is in favor of Chow" got me to thinking. For the Cards this might be a good thing. Sometimes what seems dumb with them turns out to be a good idea.

 

[kerouac9]

You stated previously that Chow as HC would be an unmitigated disaster but didn't explain why. Now you sound as if he might be ok? Just wondering.

I'm pretty sure I said that about Mike Sherman. I wouldn't be thrilled with Chow, but I could live with it.

If you can find the post where I dumped on Chow, I'd like to see it.

 

[ASUCHRIS]

I don't know about Chow...it seems telling that no college football teams would give him a chance at head coach, including BYU where he had unbelievable success as a coordinator. It seems like the Cards were so undisciplined last year and that Chow certainly isn't a disciplinarian. I think Chow has a brilliant ofensive mind, but am worried that if he is the choice, the inmates may be running the asylum.

 

[conraddobler]

I don't know about Chow...it seems telling that no college football teams would give him a chance at head coach, including BYU where he had unbelievable success as a coordinator. It seems like the Cards were so undisciplined last year and that Chow certainly isn't a disciplinarian. I think Chow has a brilliant ofensive mind, but am worried that if he is the choice, the inmates may be running the asylum.

Chow is Chinese, he had about as much chance of being a head coach at most colleges and Pro teams as I do, which is none.

BYU is in Utah, ever been there? Look around and tell me how many black or other race type people you see, the whole administration is most likely white, it's about as non-diverse as it gets.

I think you can disagree with wanting the guy but to me the reason he's not been a HC is just that reason.

Of course no one says that, they just keep comming up with other reasons and at some point the guy probably gave up but thought we were different because of Matt and Mr. B liking him, who knows but of all the knocks on the guy the never been a HC one bothers me not one bit.

I don't think he'll let the inmates run the asylum, have you not watched the Karate kid? Granted he was an actor and it was a different nationality completely, that and it was a movie but still man come on.....

 

[ASUCHRIS]

Chow is Chinese, he had about as much chance of being a head coach at most colleges and Pro teams as I do, which is none.

BYU is in Utah, ever been there? Look around and tell me how many black or other race type people you see, the whole administration is most likely white, it's about as non-diverse as it gets.

I think you can disagree with wanting the guy but to me the reason he's not been a HC is just that reason.

Of course no one says that, they just keep comming up with other reasons and at some point the guy probably gave up but thought we were different because of Matt and Mr. B liking him, who knows but of all the knocks on the guy the never been a HC one bothers me not one bit.

I don't think he'll let the inmates run the asylum, have you not watched the Karate kid? Granted he was an actor and it was a different nationality completely, that and it was a movie but still man come on.....

The guy is considered an offensive genius, and has brought BYU it's greatest periods of success. I could see his race having something to do with it, but I am guessing most GM's/administrations are more worried about W/L's than skin color. I was listening to a radio announcer from Nashville the other day who said that Chow just didn't give off the vibe of someone destined to be a head coach. There seems to be a major leap between good coordinator and good head coach.

One clear example of this is Dirk Koetter. The guy is a brilliant offensive mind, and always led very creative and successful offenses. Having said this, I think he is a sub par head coach candidate. He would not stand up to the players, and clearly lost control of the team the last few years. I fear that Chow would be a similar situation, and that this is the reason that he hasn't been offered a head coaching job before.

 

[BigRedArk]

I'm pretty sure I said that about Mike Sherman. I wouldn't be thrilled with Chow, but I could live with it.

If you can find the post where I dumped on Chow, I'd like to see it.

Here it is:

http://www.arizonasportsfans.com/vb/showthread.php?t=83833&highlight=unmitigated+disaster

It's not all that important really. I was just curious. So of all of the candidates that have been interviewed who if any is your favorite(s)?

 

[Vermont Maverick]

Am I correct that Norm Chow has spent two years in the NFL, and never been a head coach?

So now we're looking at him as a NFL Head Coach? Some of the reasons are: He want's this job, he has coached Matt before, he know's our weaknesses, he didn't want to be a head coach in the past because of loyalty to previous head coaches, Matt wants him as coach.

This is crazy. How about a head coach who has spent time in the NFL, or as a college head coach?

I can see the words "Stupid Cardinals" emerging from my lips very soon now.

 

[D-Dogg]

This is crazy. How about a head coach who has spent time in the NFL, or as a college head coach?

I can see the words "Stupid Cardinals" emerging from my lips very soon now.

Only two of the list have been head coaches. Sherman and Cameron.

 

[Evil Ash]

Am I correct that Norm Chow has spent two years in the NFL, and never been a head coach?

So now we're looking at him as a NFL Head Coach? Some of the reasons are: He want's this job, he has coached Matt before, he know's our weaknesses, he didn't want to be a head coach in the past because of loyalty to previous head coaches, Matt wants him as coach.

This is crazy. How about a head coach who has spent time in the NFL, or as a college head coach?

I can see the words "Stupid Cardinals" emerging from my lips very soon now.

Only 3 of the candidates have HC experience at the college or NFL level (Sherman and Cameron are 2, I forget the other).

Neither Payton or Mangini had HC experience that I know of and they finished 1-2 for coach of the year.

 

[BigRedArk]

Am I correct that Norm Chow has spent two years in the NFL, and never been a head coach?

So now we're looking at him as a NFL Head Coach? Some of the reasons are: He want's this job, he has coached Matt before, he know's our weaknesses, he didn't want to be a head coach in the past because of loyalty to previous head coaches, Matt wants him as coach.

This is crazy. How about a head coach who has spent time in the NFL, or as a college head coach?

I can see the words "Stupid Cardinals" emerging from my lips very soon now.

If I understand correctly he didn't want to be a HC before because he didn't like to recruit. As a Coordinator he could be excused from doing that.

 

[azdad1978]

Am I correct that Norm Chow has spent two years in the NFL, and never been a head coach?

So now we're looking at him as a NFL Head Coach? Some of the reasons are: He want's this job, he has coached Matt before, he know's our weaknesses, he didn't want to be a head coach in the past because of loyalty to previous head coaches, Matt wants him as coach.

This is crazy. How about a head coach who has spent time in the NFL, or as a college head coach?

I can see the words "Stupid Cardinals" emerging from my lips very soon now.

Andy Reid was never a head coach when the Eagles hired him, he was actually a QB coach, how did that turn out?

 

[Diamondback Jay]

Only 3 of the candidates have HC experience at the college or NFL level (Sherman and Cameron are 2, I forget the other).

Neither Payton or Mangini had HC experience that I know of and they finished 1-2 for coach of the year.

Jim Cauldwell was head coach of Wake Forest.

 

[Evil Ash]

Jim Cauldwell was head coach of Wake Forest.

Thanks, I was blanking on the name. With 7 candidates, its hard to keep track of those types of things