Raiders may be interviewing Pep (Merge)

[Everyone]

Josina Anderson ‏@JosinaAnderson 12m12 minutes ago

Source: The #Raiders have requested permission to interview Colts offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton.

[Gabriel Alexander Morillo]

Yes, good for him.

[corgi]

It was only a matter of time. I'm happy for Pep and I hope he takes a head coaching gig. I'm bummed for Luck and co. if he leaves, no fun to learn a new offense. I would guess Rob Chudzinski would take over though.

[ColtsBTM12]

I hope he doesn't leave. It would be tough for Andrew to have to learn a third offense in his fourth year.

[achcolts]

if he leaves andrew will be fine, i think thats why chudzinski was brought in for anyways

[akcolt]

I am not a Pep fan but really you'd want your first HC job in Oakland that seems to me like career suicide. I would wait for a better gig

[Stephen]

He would be better going to the 49ers

[chrisfarley]

49ers will be looking at him too but they might just go with a coordinator already with the team.

[Moopsiepuffs]

Hopefully they interview Manusky and Pagano while they're at it.

[Curveball]

Raiders meeting their Rooney rule obligations?

[Valpo2004]

Raiders meeting their Rooney rule obligations?

 

Could be that too.

[Valpo2004]

I am not a Pep fan but really you'd want your first HC job in Oakland that seems to me like career suicide. I would wait for a better gig

 

It's a rough call.  A head coaching gig even for 1 season is change your life money.  I think most coordinators in the NFL earn 6 figures, but they arn't making the 7 figures that the head coaches make.  

 

So in that sense it's hard to turn it down.

 

On the other hand, they are perennially bad and they don't give their HC very long to try and build something before they just dump him for another one.  So you're chances of making it there are pretty low.  

 

Although word is that Derek Carr can play, so they may be on their way up.  And going 8 - 8 there would automatically make you in line for coach of the year honors.  That said I would still agree the chances of having any kind of success there are pretty low.

[MTC]

I think he would be a really good head coach. He's learned from some of the best in Stanford.

[sfergson727]

I wish Pep the best of luck in his interview process.

[MacDee1975]

Hopefully they interview Manusky and Pagano while they're at it.

 

Amen.

 

If you need a clapper and fistpumper, Pagano's your guy!

 

However if the job requires any kind of technical football intellect, probably not your guy.

[IndyD4U]

I hope he doesn't leave. It would be tough for Andrew to have to learn a third offense in his fourth year.

 

That's my concern as well. Peyton had Moore and consistency for years. 

[grimluck72]

Pep sucks and I hope he gets the job.

[Jason_]

Hopefully they interview Manusky and Pagano while they're at it.

 

well that's just not going to happen

[CheezyColt]

Personally, I would like to keep Pep around. With a healthy OLine and decent RB play we were leading the league in total offense. Luck finished first in TD passes. I understand the gripe with some coaching decisions, but to me that's mostly personnel decisions and I'm not sure if that really falls on Pep. He's done a hell of a job, IMO. However, should he decide to take a HC gig no one could blame him.

Hopefully Chud would be willing to step in at OC. If that's the case then props to Pagano for bringing him in as that should work wonders for the transition. Maybe he knows of a decent OLine coach to work with?

[Smonroe]

Raiders meeting their Rooney rule obligations?

Not meaning to sound racist, but remember when Caldwell was interviewed for every open job? He was like the go to Rooney requirement guy.

I wonder if Pep inherited that title? Has he really done enough in the NFL to be considered for a HC job?

[DougDew]

Not meaning to sound racist, but remember when Caldwell was interviewed for every open job? He was like the go to Rooney requirement guy.

I wonder if Pep inherited that title? Has he really done enough in the NFL to be considered for a HC job?

No, he hasn't.  And, if anything, the rule is racist, not you. He's likely not considered to be a serious candidate at this point.  But you never know, he may knock the interview out of the park or more qualified candidates may not really be interested.

[MTC]

Not meaning to sound racist, but remember when Caldwell was interviewed for every open job? He was like the go to Rooney requirement guy.

I wonder if Pep inherited that title? Has he really done enough in the NFL to be considered for a HC job?

 

Raiders also requested to interview Todd Bowles, so I actaully believe they're interested in him. 

[1959Colts]

Maybe he can take Manusky with him too?

[DougDew]

Raiders also requested to interview Todd Bowles, so I actaully believe they're interested in him. 

I think Bowles has a longer and better NFL resume than does Pep, but I'm not certain about that.  Bowles has done well with the AZ defense, and one could argue that Pep's success has been aided by Luck.  Perhaps the Raiders will also consider Pep for OC If he wants to get back to the bay area.

[dw49]

http://www.rotoworld.com/headlines/nfl/305284/raiders-want-to-interview-colts-oc-hamilton

[Bravo]

A lot of teams will be looking at Pep... I'm pretty sure they can't contact him until the Colts are out of the playoffs. I could be wrong.

Teams sure do love the Colts offensive coordinators.

[TheBlueAndWhite]

Please if there is a God, let them take pep!!

[mvbighead]

I am not a Pep fan but really you'd want your first HC job in Oakland that seems to me like career suicide. I would wait for a better gig

 

I love how people say stupid stuff like this.  Oakland has been bad, that goes without saying.  But with Al Davis gone, the franchise has gotten a bit more level headed in the front office.  They have multiple cornerstones on both sides of the ball in Mack and Carr.  They have some veteran presence, and are often a tough team for some to compete with.

 

That said, their previous head coach was simply not getting it done.  They had some good games with Sparano leading the pack, but I suspect the GM wants to hand select his guy if he's going to be on a short leash himself.  And if they were to hire Pep, who better to develop Carr than the guy who had Luck.  If offered the job, I bet Pep takes it in a heart beat.

[jskinnz]

No, he hasn't.  And, if anything, the rule is racist, not you. He's likely not considered to be a serious candidate at this point.  But you never know, he may knock the interview out of the park or more qualified candidates may not really be interested.

 

I have to ask - how on earth do you know if the Raiders consider him a serious candidate or not?

[jskinnz]

I love how people say stupid stuff like this.  Oakland has been bad, that goes without saying.  But with Al Davis gone, the franchise has gotten a bit more level headed in the front office.  They have multiple cornerstones on both sides of the ball in Mack and Carr.  They have some veteran presence, and are often a tough team for some to compete with.

 

That said, their previous head coach was simply not getting it done.  They had some good games with Sparano leading the pack, but I suspect the GM wants to hand select his guy if he's going to be on a short leash himself.  And if they were to hire Pep, who better to develop Carr than the guy who had Luck.  If offered the job, I bet Pep takes it in a heart beat.

 

Completely agree.  There are only 32 of these jobs in the world.  I don't blame or ridicule anyone who would take this job.  The same thing was said about Arians a couple years ago - he would never leave Indy and the dream job of being Luck's OC for the lowly Cardinals.  Look how that has turned out.  Secondly I am sure the way NFL head coach types are wired, they have to believe they are capable of righting the ship - again see Arians.  

[TrueColt!]

That's good. I hope he gets the job.

[mvbighead]

I have to ask - how on earth do you know if the Raiders consider him a serious candidate or not?

I have to say, anyone is a serious candidate if you are asking permission to talk to them.  Some teams simply know exactly who they want based on past experiences.  Others may be combing the fields and talking to guys to see who has the right personality to fit what they want their organization to do.

 

But to me, if you are asking for permission to interview a guy, he's a serious candidate, not matter how many guys they interview.  All one need do is say the right things and present the right attitude and they can be the guy they hire.

[jskinnz]

I have to say, anyone is a serious candidate if you are asking permission to talk to them.  Some teams simply know exactly who they want based on past experiences.  Others may be combing the fields and talking to guys to see who has the right personality to fit what they want their organization to do.

 

But to me, if you are asking for permission to interview a guy, he's a serious candidate, not matter how many guys they interview.  All one need do is say the right things and present the right attitude and they can be the guy they hire.

 

I am sure he is.  I was quoting someone who thinks he is not a serious candidate which is nonsense.

[DougDew]

I have to ask - how on earth do you know if the Raiders consider him a serious candidate or not?

I don't.  Its why I said "likely".  His resume is not really that extensive is it?  I don't know...I've only known about him in the past three years in the chatter about Luck and Stanford.  Its not like he's Bruce Arians or Todd Haley and has had success with different teams and QBs.

 

My comment was in response to the Rooney rule, which is about interviewing (not hiring) minorities (black) for HC positions.  Its also possible that the Raiders don't even consider him a good OC, let alone HC, but they are simply interviewing him because he's black and the rule requires it.  But I don't think that's likely.

 

JMO.

 

I'm encouraged that if he does leave, the Colts have provided for some consistency with the hiring of Chud. 

[Malakai432]

Pep sucks and I hope he gets the job.

Lol, tell us how ya feel there buddy!!

[Malakai432]

I don't. Its why I said "likely". His resume is not really that extensive is it? I don't know...I've only known about him in the past three years in the chatter about Luck and Stanford. Its not like he's Bruce Arians or Todd Haley and has had success with different teams and QBs.

My comment was in response to the Rooney rule, which is about interviewing (not hiring) minorities (black) for HC positions. Its also possible that the Raiders don't even consider him a good OC, let alone HC, but they are simply interviewing him because he's black and the rule requires it. But I don't think that's likely.

JMO.

I'm encouraged that if he does leave, the Colts have provided for some consistency with the hiring of Chud.

He may not be Bruce Arians but this is the Oakland Raiders we are talking about here. Not much of a shocker that they would ask anyone.

[BProland85]

Please take him!!! Then bring in Bill Callahan from Dallas or Tom Cable from Seattle to be our new OC. Or even just have Chudzinski be OC would also be better than Pep. 

[jskinnz]

I don't.  Its why I said "likely".  His resume is not really that extensive is it?  I don't know...I've only known about him in the past three years in the chatter about Luck and Stanford.  Its not like he's Bruce Arians or Todd Haley and has had success with different teams and QBs.

 

My comment was in response to the Rooney rule, which is about interviewing (not hiring) minorities (black) for HC positions.  Its also possible that the Raiders don't even consider him a good OC, let alone HC, but they are simply interviewing him because he's black and the rule requires it.  But I don't think that's likely.

 

JMO.

 

I'm encouraged that if he does leave, the Colts have provided for some consistency with the hiring of Chud. 

 

Sorry - but I don't think the word likely helps your argument.

 

They are taking the time to interview him or at least ask permission to do so.  The only logical conclusion is that they are interested enough to talk with him and by definition a serious candidate - black, white, yellow or red.  

 

Further, he has both college and pro experience before coming to Indy and is highly thought of around the league.  This is not a courtesy thing.

[coltsfanmilyman]

I love how people say stupid stuff like this.  Oakland has been bad, that goes without saying.  But with Al Davis gone, the franchise has gotten a bit more level headed in the front office.  They have multiple cornerstones on both sides of the ball in Mack and Carr.  They have some veteran presence, and are often a tough team for some to compete with.

 

That said, their previous head coach was simply not getting it done.  They had some good games with Sparano leading the pack, but I suspect the GM wants to hand select his guy if he's going to be on a short leash himself.  And if they were to hire Pep, who better to develop Carr than the guy who had Luck.  If offered the job, I bet Pep takes it in a heart beat.

 

 

Can you please let me know how this front office has gotten more level headed? Didn't they just fire their coach mid-way through the season?  The only possible cornerstone I see is Mack, Carr while decent for a rookie needs alot of work to become a cornerstone of the franchise.  I don't mean to blast you but I live in SoCal and hear all about it from Raiders fans/radio, etc.... and they aren't as optimistic as you lol

 

I agree, getting any of the 32 head coaching jobs is a dream come true to some, but stop polishing a turd.  If Pep or Bowles or whoever get the job, they will be cutting their teeth with a angry looking Reggie McKenzie and a befuddled looking Mark Davis standing over them questioning every move.

 

 

http://forums.colts.com/gallery/image/2447-mark-davis/

[Jdubu]

I don't.  Its why I said "likely".  His resume is not really that extensive is it?  I don't know...I've only known about him in the past three years in the chatter about Luck and Stanford.  Its not like he's Bruce Arians or Todd Haley and has had success with different teams and QBs.

 

My comment was in response to the Rooney rule, which is about interviewing (not hiring) minorities (black) for HC positions.  Its also possible that the Raiders don't even consider him a good OC, let alone HC, but they are simply interviewing him because he's black and the rule requires it.  But I don't think that's likely.

 

JMO.

 

I'm encouraged that if he does leave, the Colts have provided for some consistency with the hiring of Chud. 

 

In regards to Pep not having a big name or a long standing resume like Bruce and others, sometimes these teams want to get ahead of the popularity curve. If they view a guy as a possible up and comer, why not take the leap and try to get the next best offensive mind to run your team if they determine he could be a good manager of multiple phases of the game as opposed to just the OC spot. Many HC spots have come from new coordinators with little resume but high with potential. Not all these guys work out but neither do all the big name guys. See Mike Shannahan for that theory.

 

I am not crazy about Pep but I also am not on the fire him bandwagon either. I think he (or the group) puts some pretty innovative plays together a couple times a game. The playoffs will tell if he is able to pull film, pull out those plays from each game and install those into the proper areas of the game for them to succeed. I haven't been overly crazy about his scripting of play calls to start the first few series, or the first half at times but he has had some games where he pulled off some nice game plans.

 

Is all of this enough to move him into contention for a HC spot yet, maybe with a team like the Raiders but I highly doubt with an already built team like the 9ers. I guess we will see.