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Keim 1/29/24
Biggest question Keim has heard about Johnson is "how will he handle the room?"
No one is saying he can't, but that is the consistent question Keim has heard about Ben.
Keim brought it up because the number one trait they are looking for is leadership.
All signs still point to Ben, but if it doesn't happen, that might be why. Said nothing is done until it's done.
Magic will be used to ask questions and probe how each coach would react in certain situations.
IF NOT BEN, THEN WHO?
Eric Bienemy
Does not see Bienemy getting the job.
Bobby Slowik
Has not heard Slowik's name a ton.
Mike MacDonald
Mike MacDonald is viewed as "very analytical."
He's considered a strong teacher and a strong communicator. Said MacDonald is willing to admit when he doesn't know something. Compared him to Gibbs.
Said Gibbs knew exactly who he was and was not. That was why he was able to surround himself with such a good staff. (paraphrasing)
Considered that a major plus.
One of the most attractive aspects of the Skins job is Harris showing a willingness to be patient. This was one of the things that separated the Skins from the other jobs, especially amongst the young coaches in this cycle.
Dan Quinn
Dan Quinn is considered to have the most leadership skills. Said that is relevant because leadership is the number one trait they are looking for.
With Quinn the question is what is his plan for offense? Same with MacDonald, but even more so for Quinn because of what happened in Atlanta. Additionally, they would want him to be more involved in the defense than he was in Atlanta. They don't want a situation like Rivera, where he was hands off.
The Skins did not go into this process saying "we are just going to hire Ben Johnson and waste everyone's time." Still might be Ben, but that was not the process.
Quinn would have to get off to a fast start because of how things ended in Atalnta.
Who these coaches plan to hire as their coordinators could be the difference.
Anthony Weaver
Ravens run defense has slipped. Keim ran his name by someone he knows and that person was a little surprised that his name was still in the mix. (paraphrasing)
Aaron Glenn
Rare to see a former cornerback elevate the way he has. Corner is not a leadership position on the field. You're mostly on an island. That speaks to the type of leader he is. To be where he is now.
One person Keim talked to said you would not have a schematic advantage with him, but he was a good leader. Very disciplined and handles the room well. Hard worker and very competitive. Not an ego maniac. Always studying and can see the big picture.
Speilman's brother would have insight on Johnson and Glenn.
"The expectation remains Ben Johnson."
"Don't be shocked if they go in a different direction." "It's the NFL."
Finished by saying, he knows a lot of people who think it will be Ben Johnson.
Biggest question Keim has heard about Johnson is "how will he handle the room?"
No one is saying he can't, but that is the consistent question Keim has heard about Ben.
Keim brought it up because the number one trait they are looking for is leadership.
All signs still point to Ben, but if it doesn't happen, that might be why. Said nothing is done until it's done.
Magic will be used to ask questions and probe how each coach would react in certain situations.
IF NOT BEN, THEN WHO?
Eric Bienemy
Does not see Bienemy getting the job.
Bobby Slowik
Has not heard Slowik's name a ton.
Mike MacDonald
Mike MacDonald is viewed as "very analytical."
He's considered a strong teacher and a strong communicator. Said MacDonald is willing to admit when he doesn't know something. Compared him to Gibbs.
Said Gibbs knew exactly who he was and was not. That was why he was able to surround himself with such a good staff. (paraphrasing)
Considered that a major plus.
One of the most attractive aspects of the Skins job is Harris showing a willingness to be patient. This was one of the things that separated the Skins from the other jobs, especially amongst the young coaches in this cycle.
Dan Quinn
Dan Quinn is considered to have the most leadership skills. Said that is relevant because leadership is the number one trait they are looking for.
With Quinn the question is what is his plan for offense? Same with MacDonald, but even more so for Quinn because of what happened in Atlanta. Additionally, they would want him to be more involved in the defense than he was in Atlanta. They don't want a situation like Rivera, where he was hands off.
The Skins did not go into this process saying "we are just going to hire Ben Johnson and waste everyone's time." Still might be Ben, but that was not the process.
Quinn would have to get off to a fast start because of how things ended in Atalnta.
Who these coaches plan to hire as their coordinators could be the difference.
Anthony Weaver
Ravens run defense has slipped. Keim ran his name by someone he knows and that person was a little surprised that his name was still in the mix. (paraphrasing)
Aaron Glenn
Rare to see a former cornerback elevate the way he has. Corner is not a leadership position on the field. You're mostly on an island. That speaks to the type of leader he is. To be where he is now.
One person Keim talked to said you would not have a schematic advantage with him, but he was a good leader. Very disciplined and handles the room well. Hard worker and very competitive. Not an ego maniac. Always studying and can see the big picture.
Speilman's brother would have insight on Johnson and Glenn.
"The expectation remains Ben Johnson."
"Don't be shocked if they go in a different direction." "It's the NFL."
Finished by saying, he knows a lot of people who think it will be Ben Johnson.
