CSN Discussing the McCaskey's Relationship with Holmgren

[richig07]

Nothing has been confirmed, but apparently this is quite the talk amongst reporters and insiders.

Yikes… I don't think I like this one bit.

 

[Wounded Bear]

Not the most likable guy, but he has been to the Super Bowl with three different organizations. Once as a OC, once as a HC, and once as a HC/GM. I don't know in what capacity the Bears would want him, but he has experience on the field and in the front office.....and he knows football.


All I'm saying is that we could do a lot worse.

 

[noonthirtyjoe]

Interesting for sure.

 

[nebearsfan70]

I've read that Holmgren is interested in the SF job. On the SF board, there are a couple threads dedicated to that topic.

As for the Bears, he would be an awesome GM. As Wounded pointed out, the guy knows football.

 

[thunderspirit]

The Bears could do — and absolutely have done — much worse.

 

[richig07]

If it's in the front office, I'm more than fine with it. I think he offers a ton.

But I'm not a fan of bringing him in as a head coach. Older head coaches with their glory years behind them, don't tend to do well on their last go-round coming out of retirement. I know it's not all that long ago that he coached… but still… he was around a long freaking time.

 

[thunderspirit]

If it's in the front office, I'm more than fine with it. I think he offers a ton.

But I'm not a fan of bringing him in as a head coach. Older head coaches with their glory years behind them, don't tend to do well on their last go-round coming out of retirement. I know it's not all that long ago that he coached… but still… he was around a long freaking time.

Oh yes — I absolutely would be happy with him as President of Football Operations or some such, and less so as head coach.

 

[anotheridiot]

If it's in the front office, I'm more than fine with it. I think he offers a ton.

But I'm not a fan of bringing him in as a head coach. Older head coaches with their glory years behind them, don't tend to do well on their last go-round coming out of retirement. I know it's not all that long ago that he coached… but still… he was around a long freaking time.

I also think the head coaches that demanded GM responsibilities is not the kind of GM most coaches want to work for. They would prefer working with the GM. I guess you can ask Trestman, he was not even allowed to pick his coordinators. So bottom line do you want Holmgren making those football calls or Emery, but new regime is another year of hoping to meet expectations.

 

[BigLiquid530]

I think Holmgren would be great GM for us. Coaching not sure. I just know this time around they can't fuck it up.

 

[beardown07]

I think Holmgren would be great GM for us. Coaching not sure. I just know this time around they can't fuck it up.

Wanna bet?

 

[thunderspirit]

Wanna bet?

This is a good point: never underestimate the Bears' ability to make the wrong decision.

 

[Biggix]

They should hire an opposite guy... Meaning whatever ownership wants to do this guy steps in and does the exact opposite! Idk it worked for George Costanza lol

 

[richig07]

They should hire an opposite guy... Meaning whatever ownership wants to do this guy steps in and does the exact opposite! Idk it worked for George Costanza lol

Lol… Good call.

At 0:43… Pretty much how I picture Emery and Trestman's meeting going down, when discussing whether or not to bench Jay.

"YES! Normally I would never bench Jay! But I will do the opposite!"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKUvKE3bQlY

(Not sure why the youtube link option never works)

 

[Biggix]

Nothing has ever worked out for the Bears with tuna on toast lmao!

 

[beardown07]

 

[cubzzzfanincali]

They should hire an opposite guy... Meaning whatever ownership wants to do this guy steps in and does the exact opposite! Idk it worked for George Costanza lol

I nominate you for GM. Your approach is sound.

 

[beardown07]

Lol… Good call.

At 0:43… Pretty much how I picture Emery and Trestman's meeting going down, when discussing whether or not to bench Jay.

"YES! Normally I would never bench Jay! But I will do the opposite!"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKUvKE3bQlY

(Not sure why the youtube link option never works)

Just paste the url.


if it appears as https....delete the "s".

 

[averagejoe]

(Not sure why the youtube link option never works)

Rich, when you select the YouTube link, just paste everything after the = sign.

 

[beardown07]

You don't even have to use the "tags" anymore.

Just paste the whole url, by itself, and make sure the http has no "s" at the end. If it does, delete it, and yer good to go.

 

[Peter Gozintite]

What makes you think he wants to head coach? He hasnt done it years, and has shown no interest in coaching. It would be upper management if anything, and i would not be opposed to it.