Randall Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 That's what Clayton said on NFL LIve, he has interviewed the best of the 7 candidates that came in. I like Bates and thought he should have gotten a shot as HC earlier with other teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackass Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 That's what Clayton said on NFL LIve, he has interviewed the best of the 7 candidates that came in. I like Bates and thought he should have gotten a shot as HC earlier with other teams. 1260365[/snapback] If true, that would point to favre coming back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Little Bit Special Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 I would like the choice, however, I just read Clayton's blog and it doesn't sound like this is based on anything other than his opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duchess Jack Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 Great signing if so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Little Bit Special Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 One interesting note from his blog was that he claims Bates has told Thompson he will not stay on as DC if not chosen as HC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sores Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 Can't find any confirmation. Seems to be a bit premature. If it turns out to be true, I would gain a new measure of respect for John Clayton whom I already really like.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 I would like the choice, however, I just read Clayton's blog and it doesn't sound like this is based on anything other than his opinion. 1260414[/snapback] Based on this article that Bates thinks he is the top candidate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skrappy1 Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 ESPN is reporting that 49er offensive coordinator Mike McCarthy has been offered the Green Bay Packer's head coaching job, and that it will be McCarthy, not Bates, who succeeds Sherman. Packers set to hire 49ers O.C. McCarthy as coach By Len Pasquarelli ESPN.com The Green Bay Packers will fill their head coach vacancy with a former Brett Favre tutor, but not the one some people close to the quarterback had suggested might perhaps make an apt replacement for the deposed Mike Sherman. Packers general manager Ted Thompson has chosen San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator Mike McCarthy to be the team's new coach, with an official announcement likely later this week. The two sides must still negotiate a contract, but there aren't expected to be any major sticking points in those discussions. The job offer to McCarthy, one of seven candidates that Thompson interviewed, was confirmed to ESPN.com on Wednesday evening by NFL sources and also reported by ESPN's Chris Mortensen. McCarthy, 42, served as the Packers' quarterbacks coach in 1999, working with Favre. Last week, Favre's agent, James "Bus" Cook, suggested his client might more likely to return to the team in 2006 if Green Bay hired Steve Mariucci, a former Packers assistant who was later the head coach in San Francisco (1997-2002) and Detroit (2003-2005). Since leaving the Packers to become offensive coordinator of New Orleans Saints in 2000, McCarthy has maintained a relationship with Favre. It is not believed, however, that played a significant part in Thompson's decision to offer McCarthy the job. Regarded league-wide as a very creative offensive mind, McCarthy is also known for his communication skills and ability to develop a quick rapport with his players. The Pittsburgh native entered the NFL with the Kansas City Chiefs in 1993 and served as an offensive assistant and then quarterbacks coach for six seasons before going to Green Bay in 1999. He was named the Saints' offensive coordinator in 2000 and helped then-coach Jim Haslett lead New Orleans to a division that season. In 2005, McCarthy was hired by first-year 49ers coach Mike Nolan as offensive coordinator. As a college coach, McCarthy served on staffs at Fort Hays State (1987-88) and the University of Pittsburgh (1989-92). Among the quarterbacks with whom McCarthy has worked at the college and pro levels are Joe Montana, Rich Gannon, Elvis Grbac, Alex Van Pelt, Jake Delhomme, Jeff Blake, Matt Hasselbeck, Marc Bulger and Aaron Brooks. Also interviewed for the Packers position were defensive coordinators Wade Phillips (San Diego), Ron Rivera (Chicago), Tim Lewis (New York Giants) and Jim Bates (Green Bay) and offensive coordinators Maurice Carthon (Cleveland) and Sean Payton (Dallas). Thompson had arranged to interview Pittsburgh offensive line coach Russ Grimm later this week. Sherman was dismissed the day after the season ended, after compiling a 59-43 mark in six seasons. McCarthy offered Packer Head Coaching Job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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