i_am_the_swammi Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 Report: Green gone after season, Cards pursuing Mariucci Nov. 22, 2006 According to a report on HOFmag.com, the decision has been made to replace Arizona Cardinals coach Dennis Green after the season, and the team has set its sights on former 49ers and Lions coach Steve Mariucci. Preliminary talks have been held, according to the website, although Mariucci reportedly denied it, saying only that he's concentrating on his work for the NFL Network. Green's tenure at Arizona has been a failure, illustrated by his maniacal outburst after blowing a Monday night game to the Bears. The decision to ax him was made the following day, according to the website. According to the Arizona Republic, the process of finding Green's replacement would be almost as interesting as who ultimately gets the job. In past years, team vice president Michael Bidwill has been the chief adviser to his father, Bill, especially when it came to hiring coaches. Meanwhile, Michael's older brother, Bill Jr., stayed in the background and apparently had little say in matters, even though he's a team vice president. But according to the Republic, Bill Jr. might want to assert himself when it comes to hiring Green's replacement. The brothers' relationship has been strained by Michael's ascendance to power in the organization. Bill Jr. has spent his professional life in football, working in the team's scouting and personnel departments. But his power has waned in recent years while his brother has taken over. Since then, Bill Jr. has stayed in the background while Michael has played a big role in hiring coaches, drafting players and negotiating contracts. And according to sources, Bill Jr. is not happy with the direction the club has taken in recent years and might start lobbying his father for changes. Fantasy impact: the rumored move of Mike Martz to Arizona may be dead, ensuring the high-octane style he employs will remain in Detorit, a boost to the value of Williams, KJ & Kitna. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunther Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 (edited) As the article you posted states, Mariucci just said on NFL Total Access that he has not been contacted by the Cards. Edited November 23, 2006 by Gunther Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 (edited) As the article you posted states, Mariucci just said on NFL Total Access that he has not been contacted by the Cards. Per NFL tampering rules, the Lions would first need to give permission for that to happen. edit: nevermind Edited November 23, 2006 by Big John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 Per NFL tampering rules, the Lions would first need to give permission for that to happen. Why? He doesn't work for them, does he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 Why? He doesn't work for them, does he? You are correct, I had his name mixed up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyOne Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 Does anyone think Mariucci would be a good hire? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishFreak Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 Does anyone think Mariucci would be a good hire? Not me. Mariucci is mediocre at best and not a good hire for a young team. I can't defend Green any longer, the Cards should have been showing progress this year but definately took a step back. He deserves to be canned. I wouldn't be surprised at all if they make a good hire, the Cards could turn around quickly. They have some nice young talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LooGie Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 What about Norm Chow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budlitebrad Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 Would someone please just hire Jim Bates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 Mooch is a soft coach...he looks soft...talks soft and that's not who I'd want to coach my team... good guy and all...knows his football, but he should stay where he's at.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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