[Pelissero] Teams are eyeing Colts defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus as a potential head coaching candidate

[James]

 

Guess that's what happens when you're that good.

[AllYouNeedIsLuck]

Oh no

 

Welp

[Boiler_Colt]

Sigh, it's inevitable . I already had to go through the Jeff Brohm saga, don't put me through this again, Universe!

 

That being said, the recent trend certainly does seem to be going against defensive head coaches.

[WoolMagnet]

I saw this live.

kinda stinks.

hopefully he stays since we stuck with HIM after Joshey pulled the boomerang.

[#12.]

I highly doubt he gets a gig after a year, but Chuck did, so who knows.

[NannyMcafee]

Supposedly Ballard was looking for a for of dedication in building a culture and building his vision.there is no reason to think our guys won't remain here for 3 years. In the end, the most important guys are Chris and Frank.

[Barry Sears]

It's all part of the game, but maybe he'll stay instead of making that leap after just one year as a DC.  He may want to see this through and gain more experience.

[jmac_48]

Elevate him to asst. head coach and give him more money, might hold off the vultures for a year or two.

[BlueCollarColts]

Would hate to lose him... He's done a hell of a job with this defense this season. I would think a team hiring him as a head coach would be a bit premature at this stage, but who knows.

[chad72]

8 minutes ago, Barry Sears said:

It's all part of the game, but maybe he'll stay instead of making that leap after just one year as a DC.  He may want to see this through and gain more experience.

 

It depends on the team too. If a team like the Packers come calling, it would be different than a team like the Jaguars or Redskins with suspect QB play. I do think a marquee QB is a big factor for a lot of first time head coaches. Browns would definitely make it interesting.

 

Broncos and Bucs, it is a toss up, IMO, but Elway probably would go with a proven coach than a former DC, which he did with Vance Joseph, he probably hires Mike McCarthy, IMO, to pair him up with an experienced QB. Bucs - Fitzpatrick or Winston, no one knows what the future holds.

 

The only teams that might make Eberflus leave, IMO, are the Packers or Browns.

 

 

[Coffeedrinker]

My word, it just says some teams are doing their homework on him as a possible HC.  He may not even be on the potential HC list or he may have no desire to be a HC yet.

[Boiler_Colt]

1 minute ago, chad72 said:

 

 

 

The only teams that might make Eberflus leave, IMO, are the Packers or Browns.

 

 

 

And I would think they will almost certainly hire offensive minded HC's. There's been a lot of chatter already for McDaniels to GB and McCarthy to the Browns so we'll see how it shakes out.

[NorthernBlue]

Dang it 

[chad72]

Just now, Boiler_Colt said:

 

And I would think they will almost certainly hire offensive minded HC's. There's been a lot of chatter already for McDaniels to GB and McCarthy to the Browns so we'll see how it shakes out.

 

Plus, when he sees how well the organization is run and the chemistry with the coaches and players that he enjoys, he will take all that into consideration too and realize the grass is not always greener on the other side. If I am Irsay or Ballard, I'd bump his salary right away after the season ends.

[Mr.Debonair]

I wouldn’t freak out just yet. Besides the talent is getting there to where a move like that won’t cripple us 

[WoolMagnet]

I just realized that NE is probably putting the word around front offices ... "boy that Eberflus would make a great head coach" ... to build a demand for him.

  Those crazy Patriots never sleep!  Always working!

[NewEra]

Nooooooooo!!!

[Hoose]

Part of the process. You have success? Teams in need are going to take a hard look. I hope he stays but as was said earlier, the key guys here are Ballard and Reich. And they aren't going anywhere. 

[jameszeigler834]

42 minutes ago, NannyMcafee said:

Supposedly Ballard was looking for a for of dedication in building a culture and building his vision.there is no reason to think our guys won't remain here for 3 years. In the end, the most important guys are Chris and Frank.

Hope he stays atleast 1 more year.

[UKColt13]

I really hope not. I’m hoping teams will look for more experienced co-ordinators. Ballard found one great DC, he can find another if need be

[krunk]

If he goes I'm sure Ballard has Dave Toub on speed dial!

[Luck 4 president]

It will be hard to make him stay if he gets an offer. What this does show is that Ballard is ahead of the game. Eberflus was Ballard’s guy not McDaniels’. He’s always scouting other coaches around the league in case this does happen. 

[ColtStrong2013]

The beauty of all this is that this is Chris Ballard's defense. He brought Eberflus specifically for this defense. The next guy will be very similar and likely have similar success. The other beauty is that Frank is the head coach and going nowhere. THAT is what this team needed. An offensive coach that Andrew can finish a long career with. The defense is a system and will plug and play anyone with talent/speed and any coach that can coach it up...

[Colts_Fan12]

4 minutes ago, krunk said:

If he goes I'm sure Ballard has Dave Toub on speed dial!

Would KC let him leave for a lelateral job even if it's from ST to DC its still just a coordinator job no promotion 

[ColtStrong2013]

That said, i'm interested in how many defensive minded guys are given coaching jobs going forward. It seems most teams are looking to bring a young offensive mind in. I don't blame them. 

[ricker182]

I would be severely disappointed if he left so soon, but I would understand.

[chad hugo]

He just got here ! Hopefully CB gives him an offer he can't refuse. This defense under Eberflus is legit ! 

[horseshoecrabs]

No!t we  need him! Hope we do everything we can to keep him here for awhile. and  then if he wants to move on , then ok.

[krunk]

56 minutes ago, Colts_Fan12 said:

Would KC let him leave for a lelateral job even if it's from ST to DC its still just a coordinator job no promotion 

I was just joking around on that one.  I don't want Toub

[BOTT]

After watching the colts defense play the "Tampa prevent" for the first several games, I was hoping Eberflus would be gone lol.

 

 

please stay.

[The Fish]

Less than one season and now he's HC material? There's going to be some really bad coaching hires if this trend of trying to find "the next McVay" or whomever holds. I guess it's a better move than going a decade in on a has been like Gruden but this seems a bit premature on Eberflus and where's Jim Bob Cooter? That guy needs a better gig before the Lions ruin his good/awesome name.

 

[DrLuck]

2 hours ago, Boiler_Colt said:

 

And I would think they will almost certainly hire offensive minded HC's. There's been a lot of chatter already for McDaniels to GB and McCarthy to the Browns so we'll see how it shakes out.

 

If any team hires McDaniels they deserve whatever happens to them. How he even gets considered after that debacle is beyond me. Imagine if he was pur head coach.. so glad he has no integrity Reich has been great.

[Superman]

Is my head in the sand on this? It's hard to see any team hiring Eberflus right now. Maybe I'm being willfully ignorant.

[richard pallo]

I don't see him leaving after one year as a DC at all.  Teams make up coaching lists all the time. Ballard admitted he keeps one updated.  On a list sure.  Leaving after one year.  Can't see it. 

[HectorRoberts]

Good for him! He took this dumpster fire of a defense and turned them in to a top 10 defense is 1 season. if anyone deserves this kind of promotion it’s him. I would hate to see him go but good for him.

[dew5150]

Give that man a big raise!!

[BOTT]

29 minutes ago, Superman said:

Is my head in the sand on this? It's hard to see any team hiring Eberflus right now. Maybe I'm being willfully ignorant.

After googling "potential NFL head coaches" and seeing various unimpressive lists, I wouldn't be shocked if Eberflus lands a gig.

[#12.]

A lot of it probably depends on where the Colts go from here, how the team and D finish the season.  If they make a run with the D playing well, he'll at least get interviews, I'm sure.

[MTC]

Matt Eberflus would be a terrible candidate to be a head coach. 

 

(Please don't leave)

[TheMarine]

i will save moderators the work of editing/removing my post by using a gif instead of words in the thought of Flus leaving so soon