Mel Tucker hired as DC

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Originally Posted by The Benjamin

Why do you want him? And please do not say because he is a former Bear.

Why do you want a crazy man working with a coaching staff that seems level headed?

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Don't get me wrong Benji, I'm not pretending to be right.

Being a linebacker was his profession back in the '80s and that's the best coaching he can bring to a team. I don't think Singletary was ready to handle a whole team on his own but I do think he works best as a behind-the-scenes coach. It's not like he would have a lot of power. But maybe he could communicate his passion and enthusiasm to our LBs that are already above-average.

I'd also take a closer look at Pittsburgh's LB coach Keith Butler because he's been working with talent for years. Unfortunately he's a 3-4 coach.

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Originally Posted by little bear

Don't get me wrong Benji, I'm not pretending to be right.

Being a linebacker was his profession back in the '80s and that's the best coaching he can bring to a team. I don't think Singletary was ready to handle a whole team on his own but I do think he works best as a behind-the-scenes coach. It's not like he would have a lot of power. But maybe he could communicate his passion and enthusiasm to our LBs that are already above-average.

I'd also take a closer look at Pittsburgh's LB coach Keith Butler because he's been working with talent for years. Unfortunately he's a 3-4 coach.

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I just think he is a nutjob. Not sure his antics would fly well with Trestman.

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Originally Posted by The Benjamin

I just think he is a nutjob.

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Based on what exactly?

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Originally Posted by Jimmors

Based on what exactly?

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Well..... his dropping his pants in the middle of an inspirational speech for starters.

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Originally Posted by The Benjamin

Well..... his dropping his pants in the middle of an inspirational speech for starters.

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What, you never had a coach that flashed his junk at you to demonstrate how badly you were getting your ass kicked?

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Originally Posted by Jimmors

What, you never had a coach that flashed his junk at you to demonstrate how badly you were getting your ass kicked?

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Ummm no. That is why he became a laughingstock after that incident.

People DO learn. Plus, I think a fair counterbalance to that is his handling of the Spellman hostage situation showed he cand handle stress better than he is given credit for.

People DO learn. Plus, I think a fair counterbalance to that is his handling of the Spellman hostage situation showed he cand handle stress better than he is given credit for.

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Originally Posted by little bear

Why not? We all know that he's been horrible as HC but I wouldn't mind having him as LB coach. Are there any better candidates you have in mind right now? To be honest I've thought about it and couldn't find any. At least not yet.

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Unless Minny lets him out of his contract we can't hire him lb. He's a LB/Asst. HC in Minny and bringing him in as just as LB coach isn't a promotion it's actually a demotion. So that kind of takes care of him as a candidate. At that level he'd probably prefer to stay in Minny with his old teammate anyway.

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Originally Posted by soulman

Unless Minny lets him out of his contract we can't hire him lb. He's a LB/Asst. HC in Minny and bringing him in as just as LB coach isn't a promotion it's actually a demotion. So that kind of takes care of him as a candidate. At that level he'd probably prefer to stay in Minny with his old teammate anyway.

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Could they not tack on a title either functional or ceremonial to make it an upward jump?