Raves 1,519 Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 3 hours ago, jcvoodoo said: I haven't read every post but I think if Lombardi leaves, here's a question : Can Drew Brees become the new QB coach? Why would he take the pay cut? He's going to be making a lot more money broadcasting so I think he's going to give that a real shot first. I think if he just doesn't enjoy it or he ends up missing being a part of a team then he might try to come back and be a coach, but it won't be for a few years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SWATcha 540 Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 4 hours ago, jcvoodoo said: I haven't read every post but I think if Lombardi leaves, here's a question : Can Drew Brees become the new QB coach? I don't think this will ever happen. I can't really think of any great players that transitioned to coaching. It's typically not in their DNA. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Raves 1,519 Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 25 minutes ago, SWATcha said: I don't think this will ever happen. I can't really think of any great players that transitioned to coaching. It's typically not in their DNA. Mike Vrabel and Deion Sanders right off the top of my head. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mid Iowa 662 Posted January 27 Author Share Posted January 27 On 1/25/2021 at 10:58 AM, Raves said: Mike Vrabel and Deion Sanders right off the top of my head. Deion? I wouldn't really call that a "transition". He's been out of the league a long time. Not arguing, it just kinda struck me a funny Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Raves 1,519 Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 13 hours ago, Mid Iowa said: Deion? I wouldn't really call that a "transition". He's been out of the league a long time. Not arguing, it just kinda struck me a funny I mean he's a former player that's now coaching. It's not like Brees is going to be going straight to coaching with his broadcasting contract already signed that I'm sure is paying him way more than some assistant/positional coach would pay. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whodatworm23 724 Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 11 minutes ago, Raves said: I mean he's a former player that's now coaching. It's not like Brees is going to be going straight to coaching with his broadcasting contract already signed that I'm sure is paying him way more than some assistant/positional coach would pay. I just don't see Brees grinding as a position coach... typically those guys were lesser players without the petagree of Brees and far below Brees career earnings. Brees will make several million dollars on his NBC contract... more than most head coaches per year in the NFL. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Raves 1,519 Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 3 hours ago, whodatworm23 said: I just don't see Brees grinding as a position coach... typically those guys were lesser players without the petagree of Brees and far below Brees career earnings. Brees will make several million dollars on his NBC contract... more than most head coaches per year in the NFL. Yup that's my point. Unless he just completely misses the game, reviewing film etc, I don't see him getting into coaching. If he does I doubt he'd go for anything less than Co-OC position just to get his feet wet before looking for a HC position after understanding the coaching aspects better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jlowe22 2,230 Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 I don't see him being with NBC for long. As least, not as a commentator. Maybe sitting around a table with Rodney Harrison or something. Maybe I'm wrong, I just don't see Brees being very good at that job. The persona he shows to the camera is not particularly funny or witty. He has the knowledge like Romo, but Romo has a better personality. But who knows, maybe Brees' politically correct active QB persona was different than what his commentator persona will be. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whodatworm23 724 Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 14 hours ago, Jlowe22 said: I don't see him being with NBC for long. As least, not as a commentator. Maybe sitting around a table with Rodney Harrison or something. Maybe I'm wrong, I just don't see Brees being very good at that job. The persona he shows to the camera is not particularly funny or witty. He has the knowledge like Romo, but Romo has a better personality. But who knows, maybe Brees' politically correct active QB persona was different than what his commentator persona will be. Personally I think he'd be better in the studio rather than the booth... reportedly he will begin splitting time between NBCs studio on NFL game days while doubling in the booth for Notre Dame games. Most ND games are nationally televised so its good exposure for Brees and NBC as they fast track him as the eventual successor to Chris Collinsworth at some point. Brees would bring a more stern and focused demeanor to the commentary but I also feel there's a lighter side to Brees that will connect with audiences. Either way, he'll find a niche within sports commentary to make a great living beyond football. No need for him to grind as a coach to be close to the game, plus I think he wants a gig that provides more quality time with his family... NBC provides that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SWATcha 540 Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 On 1/25/2021 at 8:58 AM, Raves said: Mike Vrabel and Deion Sanders right off the top of my head. And you'd classify either as a great coach? 🤨 Not saying some guys don't try, some do, but typically your HoF or top talent guys don't coach, or make the best coaches. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Raves 1,519 Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 10 minutes ago, SWATcha said: And you'd classify either as a great coach? 🤨 Not saying some guys don't try, some do, but typically your HoF or top talent guys don't coach, or make the best coaches. Vrabel has been doing pretty good with Tennessee so far... Sanders we'll have to see as he just started coaching in college have to see how it turns out in the long run. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Saint 779 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Big addition to our staff. Could very well be an upgrade over Glenn. Excited to see what he can do with Lattimore. FFS, I thought we were safe from losing him for an offseason. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whodatworm23 724 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Read somewhere that two others were frontrunners due to relationship with MF so I doubt Nielson gets the gig but good experience for him... Richard on the other hand as new DB coach is an amazing hire! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mid Iowa 662 Posted February 3 Author Share Posted February 3 On 2/2/2021 at 1:39 PM, Canadian Saint said: Big addition to our staff. Could very well be an upgrade over Glenn. Excited to see what he can do with Lattimore. This is the best thing I've read since our season ended. I like this guy, and I've wanted to replace Glenn for quite some time. Great news, in my opinion. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jcvoodoo 91 Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 On 1/25/2021 at 4:32 PM, SWATcha said: I don't think this will ever happen. I can't really think of any great players that transitioned to coaching. It's typically not in their DNA. Umm, Eric Bienemy comes to mind? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.