Colts To Interview Ravens' Dc Chuck Pagano [Merge]

[Coltswarriors]

AdamSchefter tweet:

Ravens defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano is scheduled to interview for the Colts head coaching job Tuesday.

Still hoping for Mike Zimmer, but he'd be a good candidate as well.

[JColts72]

Thank goodness, a serious contender

[ACollie17]

AdamSchefter Adam Schefter

Ravens defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano is scheduled to interview for the Colts head coaching job Tuesday.

Via Twitter. Yes, not the best source but still.

Thoughts on this? Don't know too much about this guy

[LUVTHESHOE]

Now the ball is rolling!

[Coltswarriors]

http://forums.colts.com/index.php?/topic/4682-colts-to-interview-ravens-dc-chuck-pagano/

[John Dee]

If true I like this...

[JColts72]

Thank Goodness, a real contender, should hire him if does well during such interview.

[Case]

Would LOVE this. We need a defense guy in here IMO.

[MTC]

I would be a happy camper if we hire him.

[HGRekks]

I hope he fits in a few more interviews as well, or at least has fit in more. I dig most of the candidates so far. Fun times.

[ACollie17]

Did some research. He's been either a defensive backs or D-coordinator since 1989 and joined the NFL in 2001. And he's done a heck of a job as a positional coach and as a D-coordinator. Now that's what we're looking for.

[JColts72]

Very impressive high ranking D background with Browns, Raiders and Ravens

[JColts72]

That's what I saw, with Browns, Raiders and Ravens, high ranking D

[esidery]

This is now my personal first candidate. Think if we could have that kind of blitzing defense.

[GoColts8818]

AdamSchefter tweet:

Still hoping for Mike Zimmer, but he'd be a good candidate as well.

That's what i was going to say former Ravens DC's have gone on to have success in this league as Head coaches. Not that is a promise to keep going here but hey I like him but like you I am hoping for Zimmer.

[ACollie17]

That's what I saw, with Browns, Raiders and Ravens, high ranking D

2005-06: (with Oakland) Spent two seasons as the Raiders’ defensive backs coach. 2006: Raiders led the NFL in pass defense, allowing just 150.8 yards per game, and ranked third in total defense, surrendering only 284.8 yards per contest…CB Nnamdi Asomugha was third in the NFL with 8 INTs.

2001-04: (with Cleveland) Coached the Browns’ secondary under then-head coach Butch Davis…Spent four years coaching alongside Ravens current assistant head coach/special teams coordinator Jerry Rosburg. 2003: DBs helped Cleveland tie the franchise record for allowing the fewest passing TDs (13). 2001: Under Pagano’s guidance, the Browns’ secondary accounted for 28 of the team’s NFL-leading and team-record 33 INTs, which set a new mark…Rookie CB Anthony Henry led NFL with 10 picks.

Straight off Ravens.com. Very impressive.

[buccolts]

O.K., so where does he live?

We need to know for the next flight report, and how many times he flies there.

[Crasher_Roth]

Of the guys interviewed (that we know of) he would jump to number 1. I like the fact he would bring along the 3-4, although it would take some time to bring in the necessary talent for it. Chuck's defenses have always been near the top of the leagues best D's. Only concern is that as Ravens DC its awfully easy to look like a good coach with Ray Lewis, Terrell Suggs, Ed Reed, Haloti Ngata and Jarrett Johnson.

On another note I'm friends with a whole family of Pagano's I'm sure they would keep letting me hear it "one of them" coaches my team

[John Dee]

I know nothing about this man... and have not looked yet.

the last few Raven DC' s to get promoted..

Rex Ryan ... NO THANKS

Mike Nolan

Marvin Lewis

Just sayin... is it the talent or the "coach"...

This is the very reason I am leary about a coordinator... because teh coordinator takes a "new" job and no longer does the one that got him promoted...

Regardless.... I like the direction.

[wanabecoach]

I like. Either Chuck Pagano, Mike Zimmer or Pete Carmicael should get the job. I would be happy and our franchice would be advancing forward with any of thoe three hires. Best of luck to Chuck tomorrow and Go Colts!

[JColts72]

All that with a sad Browns team under another wonder college turn pro coach Butch Davis (WOW!)

[ACollie17]

O.K., so where does he live?

We need to know for the next flight report, and how many times he flies there.

...Chuck and his wife, Tina, have three daughters: Tara, Taylor and Tori...Tara and her twin daughters, Avery and Addison (4), live in Idaho.

From Ravens.com under his bio.

[ReMeDy]

http://forums.colts....c-chuck-pagano/

Let's make sure this topic is merged into yours.

[JColts72]

Mods. can't keep up with two same postings- How about a MERGER?

[John Dee]

Of the guys interviewed (that we know of) he would jump to number 1. I like the fact he would bring along the 3-4, although it would take some time to bring in the necessary talent for it. Chuck's defenses have always been near the top of the leagues best D's. Only concern is that as Ravens DC its awfully easy to look like a good coach with Ray Lewis, Terrell Suggs, Ed Reed, Haloti Ngata and Jarrett Johnson.

On another note I'm friends with a whole family of Pagano's I'm sure they would keep letting me hear it "one of them" coaches my team

He's been a full time DC for all of one season... but has a ton of D experience... I am mixed.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuck_Pagano

[johnintn]

Interesting...Hope it's true.

[Dan]

I'd certainly be a happy bunny if this came off.

[MTC]

@JimIrsay

We've done 4 already and now we're steady

https://twitter.com/#!/JimIrsay/status/161625930694008832

I am guessing the 4 are Jerry Gray, Mike Zimmer, Chuck Pagano, and Pete Carmicahel?

[DILLIGAFER]

...Chuck and his wife, Tina, have three daughters: Tara, Taylor and Tori...Tara and her twin daughters, Avery and Addison (4), live in Idaho.

From Ravens.com under his bio.

Hey Irsay, if you need a ride from the airport in Idaho to his house, let me know.. seriuosly..

[JColts72]

John Dee, Were u mixed about Caldwell hiring way back then? How pathetic our D has been for years, and u want to not pick. That's right, lets' not get a person like him or Zimmer.

[Dan]

Don't think we'll fly him in, let's send a Mayflower truck to pick him up.

[Balzer40]

This is good news. Between Pagano and Zimmer either one would be good with me. Pagano was one of my 1st choices even before Caldwell was let go.

[21isSuperman]

Rex Ryan ... NO THANKS

Mike Nolan

Marvin Lewis

Rex Ryan has an annoying personality from a fan's perspective, but he certainly knows his coaching. Mike Nolan isn't a superb head coach, but he really knows how to run a solid 3-4. Marvin Lewis has done a solid job of being the head coach of the Bengals. Sure, there are better coaches out there, but he has still done pretty well

[John Dee]

That's what i was going to say former Ravens DC's have gone on to have success in this league as Head coaches. Not that is a promise to keep going here but hey I like him but like you I am hoping for Zimmer.

Have they? Outside of Rex and quick 2 year run...

Rex

Nolan ... bust

Lewis... how does he still have his job? Zimm's help maybe.

and Pag has been an NFL DC for all of one season...

RED LIGHTS...

[Dan]

@JimIrsay

We've done 4 already and now we're steady

https://twitter.com/...625930694008832

I am guessing the 4 are Jerry Gray, Mike Zimmer, Chuck Pagano, and Pete Carmicahel?

Erm... it's a Led Zep song, and it's hardly unlike Irsay to quote Classic Rock.

[esidery]

@JimIrsay

We've done 4 already and now we're steady

https://twitter.com/#!/JimIrsay/status/161625930694008832

I am guessing the 4 are Jerry Gray, Mike Zimmer, Chuck Pagano, and Pete Carmicahel?

I'm starting to think that it is down to zimmer, tressel, carmichael, and pagano. Man, I really want pagano. Bring back Mathis and have him turn into Suggs. Rob says he has wanted to stand up. I really hope chuck wows him. Another kind of grigson guy.

[JColts72]

Pagano not part of the 4 yet' Gray, Zimmer, Carmichael and scandal man

[John Dee]

Rex Ryan has an annoying personality from a fan's perspective, but he certainly knows his coaching. Mike Nolan isn't a superb head coach, but he really knows how to run a solid 3-4. Marvin Lewis has done a solid job of being the head coach of the Bengals. Sure, there are better coaches out there, but he has still done pretty well

Rex is horrible and Lewis...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvin_Lewis

how does he still have his job... folks are on Tress's butt about "standards" ... Do Bengal standards equal ours?

[DILLIGAFER]

Don't think we'll fly him in, let's send a Mayflower truck to pick him up.

Na, weathers crappy here. I'll hook up my truck and horse trailer.. grab just what you need and load her up! I'll haul it to Indy for free!

[MTC]

I still want Zimmer as our head coach because Pagano has been a defensive coordinator for one season. Not saying he wont be good, but I prefer someone with more experience in the coordinator position.