Charlie Casserly About Colts Head Coach Vacancy

[MTC]

He said on the CBS Pre-game show that Colts wanted to talk to Bengals OC Jay Gruden about the head coach vacancy but he declined the interview. Also the Colts wanted to talk to Giants DC Perry Fewell but he is in the NFC championship so they couldn't talk to him yet.

[Phil J]

can't believe we haven't decided on Zimmer yet. each day that passes he moves further away. just call him already and finalize the deal.

[21isSuperman]

I think Jay Gruden said he would be staying with the Bengals. I read somewhere on this forum that he said something like "The Bengals gave me my first chance at coaching in the NFL and I want to pay them back"

[FireJimCaldwell]

I think Jay Gruden said he would be staying with the Bengals. I read somewhere on this forum that he said something like "The Bengals gave me my first chance at coaching in the NFL and I want to pay them back"

I saw that as well, and I think he also mentioned he wanted more time in his current position to get more experience....

[Coltswarriors]

I think Jay Gruden said he would be staying with the Bengals. I read somewhere on this forum that he said something like "The Bengals gave me my first chance at coaching in the NFL and I want to pay them back"

Ya, another team (I think it may have been Bucs or Dolphins, can't remember) wanted to talk to him and he said he wanted to stay with Bengals.

Fine with me, I don't really want him as the HC.

I really hope the Colts choose Zimmer... Come on Irsay!

[JColts72]

I hope Irsay plans on interviewing Raven D Coach Or Perry ffrom Ginats, give time to make a final decision as better not get Tesel.

[GwinnettColt]

Zimmer HC and Fewell for DC? I really hope we don't see Childress or Tressel.

[Bond Shane]

Zimmer HC and Fewell for DC? I really hope we don't see Childress or Tressel.

I am with ya.

Nice profile pic bud.

[coltsblue1844]

Zimmer HC and Fewell for DC? I really hope we don't see Childress or Tressel.

I think Zimmer or Fewell would either one be ok, but i really doubt that Fewell would leave the Giants unless it was for a promotion...so he wouldnt come here as DC...personally, if we hired either of the two, i would think they could call the defense as the head coach.

One thing i dont get, though, is why SO MANY people act like Tressel would be so horrible...the man won 85% of his games as a head coach, i dont see how that can be so easily discredited?

I do agree though that hiring Childress would be very frustrating and very questionable

[MCurtis32]

The easy thing for Irsay to do would be hiring Tressel. That seems to be tha plan all along. They have blown it with any of the better coaches. Maybe Indy is the arm pit of the leauge and noone worth a dime is coming. The fall of this team has been swift.

[CR91]

I think Zimmer or Fewell would either one be ok, but i really doubt that Fewell would leave the Giants unless it was for a promotion...so he wouldnt come here as DC...personally, if we hired either of the two, i would think they could call the defense as the head coach.

One thing i dont get, though, is why SO MANY people act like Tressel would be so horrible...the man won 85% of his games as a head coach, i dont see how that can be so easily discredited?

I do agree though that hiring Childress would be very frustrating and very questionable

he has no nfl experience. look at nick saban or pete carrol. great college coaches, but sucky nfl coaches

[sb2001]

I think Jay Gruden said he would be staying with the Bengals. I read somewhere on this forum that he said something like "The Bengals gave me my first chance at coaching in the NFL and I want to pay them back"

Im glad that was the reason and it wasnt an indy thing.

[Ramblinwreck7]

he has no nfl experience. look at nick saban or pete carrol. great college coaches, but sucky nfl coaches

What about Jim Harbaugh? Some college coaches succeed in the NFL. Ohio State was more of a pro-style football team in college like a lot of the big 10 is.

[chrisfarley]

zimmer has no head coaching experience, you really want him to lead a veteran team?

[coltsblue1844]

he has no nfl experience. look at nick saban or pete carrol. great college coaches, but sucky nfl coaches

Well, Tressel isnt either one of those guys. He may not end up as a good NFL head coach, but to dismiss him before he's even had a shot at it, is just foolish. Everyone has a first day on any job they take, and some become the best at whatever the profession may be.

Everyone brings up Pete Carrol and Nick Saban, but they fail to realize that Bill Parcells, Jimmy Johnson, Tom Coughlin, Don Shula, Bill Walsh etc all started out as NCAA football coaches before they became NFL football coaches.

[buccolts]

chrisfarley said: 'zimmer has no head coaching experience, you really want him to lead a veteran team?'

Surely you meant 'no NFL head coaching experience'.

Most of the attractive candidates have no head coaching experience at any level.

Who are you hoping for?

Sorry, forgot to quote.

[JColts72]

So what! Zimmer has tons of assistant experience. Do you want scandal man Tressel with zippo pro experience of any kind?

[Quantum88]

zimmer has no head coaching experience, you really want him to lead a veteran team?

How veteran of a team will we have if we let Manning, Reggie, Mathis, Garcon, Saturday, Gonzo walk and cut Clark, Bracket and others to save money?

[Quantum88]

So what! Zimmer has tons of assistant experience. Do you want scandal man Tressel with zippo pro experience of any kind?

The only scandal involved was that Tressel lied to the NCAA to try to protect some kids who sold somethings that belonged to them. I think that is kind of like lying to the gestapo to protect your neighbor.

[King Colt]

If it goes to that suit boy, Tressel I'll eat a dead skunk.

[doogansquest]

can't believe we haven't decided on Zimmer yet. each day that passes he moves further away. just call him already and finalize the deal.

How do you know we haven't decided? How do you know it isn't Zimmer who may be waiting for something else?

[TheNextGM]

Fewell would be my #1 pick. Again yesterday he had his Defense playing well.

I'm ok with Zimmer, but Fewell would be better!

[BlueShoe]

He said on the CBS Pre-game show that Colts wanted to talk to Bengals OC Jay Gruden about the head coach vacancy but he declined the interview. Also the Colts wanted to talk to Giants DC Perry Fewell but he is in the NFC championship so they couldn't talk to him yet.

One thing about Casserly is he only talks about things he knows about and he also makes sure he keeps his sources happy by not saying too much. I have a lot of respect for him. When many reports come out from various places, I usually don't give it much credit and that is not the case with Casserly.

As far as Jay Gruden turning down the offer, there are several reasons why a person who has never been a head coach in the NFL before might do that. Maybe he doesn't think he is ready to be a head coach yet or maybe he just didn't feel like he was prepared to handle this enormous situation we have at hand.

[1959Colts]

Fewell would be my #1 pick. Again yesterday he had his Defense playing well.

I'm ok with Zimmer, but Fewell would be better!

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Im not sold on Fewell.

The giants defense has many great players. Any DC would look good with that team.

[BlueShoe]

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Im not sold on Fewell.

The giants defense has many great players. Any DC would look good with that team.

If I had my choice, it would be a new head coach bringing new ideas. That being said, Fewell would be a good coach for us in my opinion.

[ColtsPacersfan]

zimmer has no head coaching experience, you really want him to lead a veteran team?

Neither has Tressel as an NFL coach and I still don't want him. I hope we do land Zimmer or someone then an ex college head coach. Who knows maybe Irsay has an Dark horse that no one is talking about. But I really don't like college coaches as NFL coaches. Same way as college basketball coaches going onto the NBA. Its very rare to have an college coach do well in the pro level. Jim Harbaugh is an rare. To bad Caldwell did got get canned last year. I would love to have Jim Harbaugh as the Colts HC this year and years to come. But since he is already as the San Fran coach and I don't see him leaving. I rather go with a coach that has NFL experience.

[TheNextGM]

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Im not sold on Fewell.

The giants defense has many great players. Any DC would look good with that team.

Indeed, he does have some talent.. but so did Philly. Talent is only good when used correctly. And Fewell took an awful Buffalo team to a 3-4 record.

[1959Colts]

Since Fewell is now going to the superbowl. I guess thats the end of him coaching the Colts anyways.

[BlueShoe]

Since Fewell is now going to the superbowl. I guess thats the end of him coaching the Colts anyways.

That would appear to be very true as we are announcing our new coach this week.

[Kyle]

Neither has Tressel as an NFL coach and I still don't want him. I hope we do land Zimmer or someone then an ex college head coach. Who knows maybe Irsay has an Dark horse that no one is talking about. But I really don't like college coaches as NFL coaches. Same way as college basketball coaches going onto the NBA. Its very rare to have an college coach do well in the pro level. Jim Harbaugh is an rare. To bad Caldwell did got get canned last year. I would love to have Jim Harbaugh as the Colts HC this year and years to come. But since he is already as the San Fran coach and I don't see him leaving. I rather go with a coach that has NFL experience.

Were you drunk when typing this?

[Bond Shane]

Were you drunk when typing this?

LOL

[Rich Cannon]

Zimmer HC and Fewell for DC? I really hope we don't see Childress or Tressel.

agree totally