Mike Vrabel to be interviewed tomorrow

[RockThatBlue]

 

[BR-549]

Just now, RockThatBlue said:

 

I was a linebacker/ DE in HS so I have always liked good LB'rs and he sure fits that.  I am thinking he needs a few more year experience before he jumps into a HC role.  That is just me and I have no idea what his peers say or think about him.  I am sure most would give him nothing but high grades.

 

He seems like a good guy and maybe I am wrong about him.  I think players really like him... we shall see

[Colts_Fan12]

Weren't we supposed to meet with people today?

[ReMeDy]

Wow, Mike Vrabel at age 42 is actually one year older than Josh McDaniels. I remember seeing Vrabel in a Patriots uniform like it was only yesterday. Sean McVay is 31 and doing quite well for his Rams team, so it seems young age is working wonders at the coaching level.

[DraftMaster]

21 minutes ago, Colts_Fan12 said:

Weren't we supposed to meet with people today?

Kris Richard I believe.

[NewEra]

Very interesting 

[NewColtsFan]

20 minutes ago, Colts_Fan12 said:

Weren't we supposed to meet with people today?

 

Inless weather stopped it, we were set to meet with Seattle DC Kris Richards....

 

McDaniels   Wednesday...

no one Thursday  (Snow)

Richards   Friday  (Today)

Vrabel   Saturday  (Tomorrow)

 

I haven't seen seen the interview schedule beyond that.    Perhaps others can add to this...

 

[Roger]

Vrabel caught a dozen touchdown passes in his career as a player.

https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/V/VrabMi20.htm

[DraftMaster]

5 minutes ago, Roger said:

Vrabel caught a dozen touchdown passes in his career as a player.

https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/V/VrabMi20.htm

We should definitely sign him as a WR and trade TY Hilton 

[Roger]

3 minutes ago, DraftMaster said:

We should definitely sign him as a WR and trade TY Hilton 

Twelve TDs on 16 targets!

[Colts_Fan12]

23 minutes ago, NewColtsFan said:

 

Inless weather stopped it, we were set to meet with Seattle DC Kris Richards....

 

McDaniels   Wednesday...

no one Thursday  (Snow)

Richards   Friday  (Today)

Vrabel   Saturday  (Tomorrow)

 

I haven't seen seen the interview schedule beyond that.    Perhaps others can add to this...

 

Thought so but I haven't heard or seen anything about the one today 

[ReMeDy]

37 minutes ago, NewColtsFan said:

 

Inless weather stopped it, we were set to meet with Seattle DC Kris Richards....

 

McDaniels   Wednesday...

no one Thursday  (Snow)

Richards   Friday  (Today)

Vrabel   Saturday  (Tomorrow)

 

I haven't seen seen the interview schedule beyond that.    Perhaps others can add to this...

 

 

We should interview Jeff Saturday on Sunday.

[LockeDown]

3rd down and short, Vrabel would come out of  nowhere and tackle you behind the line of scrimmage.  I used to get so angry at that guy...other than that I think he’s great 

[esmort]

I have trouble seeing Vrabel as a HC candidate. It almost feels more like an interview for a potential future DC. 

[jameszeigler834]

7 minutes ago, esmort said:

I have trouble seeing Vrabel as a HC candidate. It almost feels more like an interview for a potential future DC. 

It says for open HC spot.

[jameszeigler834]

Although I would agree with some people saying don't think 1 year as a DC makes him ready to be a head coach.

[#12.]

Is he the first non-playoff team interviewee?

[#12.]

Richards, perhaps already.

[Boiler_Colt]

Can we bring Marvin Harrison to the interview so he can spike the ball in Vrabels face again?

[jskinnz]

34 minutes ago, jameszeigler834 said:

Although I would agree with some people saying don't think 1 year as a DC makes him ready to be a head coach.

 

What is the set formula that signifies when someone is ready?

[esmort]

42 minutes ago, jameszeigler834 said:

It says for open HC spot.

 

I know it is officially for the HC opening but I just don't feel he is at the top of the list....and that it might be making connections for something in the future rather than someone they are really considering. 

[jskinnz]

10 minutes ago, esmort said:

 

I know it is officially for the HC opening but I just don't feel he is at the top of the list....and that it might be making connections for something in the future rather than someone they are really considering. 

 

He may not be at the top of the list but I have a hard time believing either the Colts or Vrabel would waste each other's time if there was not serious interest.

[esmort]

5 minutes ago, jskinnz said:

 

He may not be at the top of the list but I have a hard time believing either the Colts or Vrabel would waste each other's time if there was not serious interest.

 

I don't recall the exact time line... did they request the interview with Vrabel before the Texans announced BOB was definitely being retained? 

[Shive]

1 hour ago, esmort said:

 

I don't recall the exact time line... did they request the interview with Vrabel before the Texans announced BOB was definitely being retained? 

I can see that line of thinking. If O'Brien was fired, having that contact with Vrabel, knowing that he's not exactly a hot HC candidate, could have been to potentially land him as a DC.

[Jason_]

2 hours ago, jskinnz said:

 

He may not be at the top of the list but I have a hard time believing either the Colts or Vrabel would waste each other's time if there was not serious interest.

 

I agree about the colts, but I could see Vrabel taking the interview even without legitimate interest. The interview process itself has to be quite intense. I've seen where some have gone 8 hours or more. I wouldn't mind having a practice run at something like that before having to do it for real. Plus Irsay is likely fitting the bill for all of it. Just saying, I would even if I knew I'd turn the job down if offered

[Freenyfan102]

i am tired of the 3 4 defense 

[Indy1996]

8 hours ago, Colts_Fan12 said:

Weren't we supposed to meet with people today?

Yea kris richard but i think he is next friday

[Finball]

I hope nothing more comes out of this.. All he's done so far as Texans DC is have them regress badly from Crennel years. Yeah they've had a lot of injuries but it wasn't good before those either.

[Coltsfanforlife12]

13 hours ago, NewColtsFan said:

 

Inless weather stopped it, we were set to meet with Seattle DC Kris Richards....

 

McDaniels   Wednesday...

no one Thursday  (Snow)

Richards   Friday  (Today)

Vrabel   Saturday  (Tomorrow)

 

I haven't seen seen the interview schedule beyond that.    Perhaps others can add to this...

 

Nagy and Wilks I saw a tweet are supposed to be early next week.  I’m not sure if their teams win their games how that will affect the schedule. 

[Roger]

11 hours ago, jskinnz said:

 

He may not be at the top of the list but I have a hard time believing either the Colts or Vrabel would waste each other's time if there was not serious interest.

Vrabel is related to Liz Warren, so the interview could be to satisfy the Rooney Rule.

[Crunked]

I don't know a thing about Vrabels coaching acumen but hiring him would be as weird to me as the Pats hiring Mathis as their head coach......just feels a little dirty and wrong lol 

[hoosierhawk]

21 minutes ago, Roger said:

Vrabel is related to Liz Warren, so the interview could be to satisfy the Rooney Rule.

[jameszeigler834]

12 hours ago, jskinnz said:

 

What is the set formula that signifies when someone is ready?

I just don't think 1 year as a DC signals you as ready for a HC opportunity. Chuck was a DC for 1 year too before we hired him as HC and you see how that turned out.

[Coltsfanforlife12]

1 hour ago, Roger said:

Vrabel is related to Liz Warren, so the interview could be to satisfy the Rooney Rule.

That makes zero sense since we’ve already satisfied the Rooney rule by interviewing Richard and when we interview Wilks.

[Fluke_33]

1 hour ago, Coltsfanforlife12 said:

That makes zero sense since we’ve already satisfied the Rooney rule by interviewing Richard and when we interview Wilks.

He was joking.  Warren claimed to be Native American

[jskinnz]

1 hour ago, jameszeigler834 said:

I just don't think 1 year as a DC signals you as ready for a HC opportunity. Chuck was a DC for 1 year too before we hired him as HC and you see how that turned out.

 

Mike Tomlin was never even a coordinator.  Neither was John Harbaugh.  The Colts are interviewing another guy this year who never coordinated an offense or defense in the NFL.  Another hot HC candidate this year is the Pats' linebacker coach.  Some hires are hits immediately while others need to fail in other places before they learn how to be a HC.  

 

The point is there is no hard and fast rule on who or what experience will make a good head coach.  Interview several candidates and pick who you think will be the best leader.

[Fluke_33]

1 minute ago, jskinnz said:

 

Mike Tomlin was never even a coordinator.  Neither was John Harbaugh.  The Colts are interviewing another guy this year who never coordinated an offense or defense in the NFL.  Another hot HC candidate this year is the Pats' linebacker coach.  Some hires are hits immediately while others need to fail in other places before they learn how to be a HC.  

 

The point is there is no hard and fast rule on who or what experience will make a good head coach.  Interview several candidates and pick who you think will be the best leader.

I think John madden was just a linebacker coach before becoming a hc.  

[Roger]

18 minutes ago, jskinnz said:

 

Mike Tomlin was never even a coordinator.  Neither was John Harbaugh.  The Colts are interviewing another guy this year who never coordinated an offense or defense in the NFL.  Another hot HC candidate this year is the Pats' linebacker coach.  Some hires are hits immediately while others need to fail in other places before they learn how to be a HC.  

 

The point is there is no hard and fast rule on who or what experience will make a good head coach.  Interview several candidates and pick who you think will be the best leader.

I agree with your premise, but Mike Tomlin is terrible and not a good argument in favor.

[csmopar]

10 hours ago, Freenyfan102 said:

i am tired of the 3 4 defense 

Might wanna find a new sport then. ALOT of teams run a 3-4

[jskinnz]

2 hours ago, Roger said:

I agree with your premise, but Mike Tomlin is terrible and not a good argument in favor.

 

With regards to Tomlin, we will have to agree to disagree.