They are seemingly interviewing everybody, so it doesn’t seem that crazy to once again throw out some names with some new ones included, even if they have not yet requested interviews with all of them.
Like I said in another thread, this is basically name-dropping just to introduce what I think could be interesting possibilities.
I was on record saying I wanted Bill Callahan as the new offensive coordinator, and I stand by that, but I had not realized he was also an assistant head coach with the Redskins, so I doubt they will let him interview.
I have changed my mind on the notion that it would be hard for the Cardinals to hire someone experienced because they couldn’t offer him to call plays. The Browns just hired Todd Monken, and the Packers just hired Nathaniel Hackett. Both are pretty good and experienced coordinators who won’t call plays in their new jobs.
By the way, is it completely impossible that while they interviewed certain guys for the head coaching-position they were at the same time thinking if said candidate could maybe be their new offensive coordinator? I don’t think it’s unrealistic.
Jim Caldwell – Interviewed with them recently. Will supposedly take a job with the Dolphins, but I don’t trust those reports wholeheartedly until they are made official by the teams. Remember when Stump Mitchell was reportedly hired by the Cardinals less than a week ago?
Hue Jackson – I know that every fan will cringe when reading this, but you shouldn’t. He has actually been a very good coordinator several places, and until now it has landed him two head coaching-jobs. It’s not as crazy as it sounds.
Rob Chudzinski – Been out of football for a year and has not been interviewed by anyone this year. I just like him, and I think he would be a great choice.
Ben McAdoo – Interviewed for the offensive coordinator-job. I would like this hire. He did in fact take the Giants to the playoffs his first year as their head coach, so it wasn’t like he was a complete disaster there. Anyway, his role would obviously be different, and I think he is a good offensive coordinator.
Marty Mornhinweg – It was the user TheCardsFan who brought up this possibility, and I think it would make perfect sense. Mornhinweg is obviously highly experienced and have been very successful in the past.
Mike Kafka – Don’t sleep on this guy. Quarterback coach with the Chiefs and considered a huge coaching talent.
John DeFilippo – Interviewed with the Cards for the offensive coordinator-position. I can’t remember if I have written this in another thread, but I doubt he has suddenly become completely unqualified in a year.
Right now I am probably on #TeamCaldwell, #TeamChud or #TeamMornhinweg, but I wouldn’t be sad either with #TeamMcAdoo or #TeamFlip.
