OC and DC replacement discussion

[DrJJoyner]

Saban needs to personally fly out to San Francisco after the Niners are finished playing and give Demeco Ryans a blank check. His defense for the Niners is something to watch. Blitzes from all over the place, rarely the same place twice, constant pressure, and he has his men playing with their hair on fire.

We need some of that in Tuscaloosa.

Even if he weren’t in line for an NFL head coaching gig, it makes zero sense to move down from NFL coordinator to college coordinator.

 

[JustNeedMe81]

Looks like Ryans may be the new HC of Houston after reportedly canceling the interviews with other teams after Houston interviews.

 

[DzynKingRTR]

Looks like Ryans may be the new HC of Houston after reportedly canceling the interviews with other teams after Houston interviews.

I wouldn't read anything into that. He cancelled because it was taking up too much of his time and he is kind of busy right now.

 

[bamamc1]

I know one thing for sure, his defense is as strong as battery acid. RTR Demeco.

 

[Bamabuzzard]

Even if he weren’t in line for an NFL head coaching gig, it makes zero sense to move down from NFL coordinator to college coordinator.

Then make the blank check bigger. Make him an offer he can't refuse.

 

[81usaf92]

Then make the blank check bigger. Make him an offer he can't refuse.

One thing that many NFL lifers like vs college is that they dont have to recruit and dont have to get dog cussed everyday. So money might not be a big deal to them. Plus DR is about to get a huge payday as a NFL HC

 

[AlexanderFan]

One thing that many NFL lifers like vs college is that they dont have to recruit and dont have to get dog cussed everyday. So money might not be a big deal to them. Plus DR is about to get a huge payday as a NFL HC

It’s still a conversation you have to have if you are looking for a defensive coordinator and an alumni is the hottest name in defense at the moment. Even if it’s just to touch base and ask if he knows any up and coming people to keep an eye out for. Then you gauge interest in coming as well.

 

[Tidelines]

I don’t know how involved Ryan has been with Alabama since he played, but it would be smart to grow that connection for the future. Things happen in the NFL quickly. Few coaches stay at one place long. We might want Demeco to come home as a head coach one day.

 

[Bamabuzzard]

One thing that many NFL lifers like vs college is that they dont have to recruit and dont have to get dog cussed everyday. So money might not be a big deal to them. Plus DR is about to get a huge payday as a NFL HC

I'd still make him say no and at least open a door to him that he can walk through in the future if he has the desire. You never know, he maybe the best candidate to replace Saban as HC.

 

[bamapuppy]

Then make the blank check bigger. Make him an offer he can't refuse.

I believe that it might be worth having the conversation of replacing Saban when he retires? Toss out the carrot.

 

[Titans&Tide]

I believe that it might be worth having the conversation of replacing Saban when he retires? Toss out the carrot.

We haven't learned our lesson with unproven head coaches yet? Dude, bringing in a guy as DC, even one as obviously talented as DR, and making him the HCIW (or something) is still bringing in an unproven HC.

As has been stated ad nauseum, Bama is not the place to learn on the job.

 

[The Ols]

Looks like Ryans may be the new HC of Houston after reportedly canceling the interviews with other teams after Houston interviews.

I thought he turned the Texans down? Said he didn't want to coach there like 10 days ago?

 

[Bamabuzzard]

We haven't learned our lesson with unproven head coaches yet? Dude, bringing in a guy as DC, even one as obviously talented as DR, and making him the HCIW (or something) is still bringing in an unproven HC.

As has been stated ad nauseum, Bama is not the place to learn on the job.

By the time the conversation comes up about the HC position he more than likely will no longer be "unproven". He will get a HC job in the NFL more than likely THIS OFFSEASON. I see Saban coaching at least three more years maybe five. So in a three to five year window Ryans will have a track record as to whether he's "proven" or not.

 

[Titans&Tide]

By the time the conversation comes up about the HC position he more than likely will no longer be "unproven". He will get a HC job in the NFL more than likely THIS OFFSEASON. I see Saban coaching at least three more years maybe five. So in a three to five year window Ryans will have a track record as to whether he's "proven" or not.

I agree with all that. My response was around using the "carrot" of succeeding CNS as a way to get DR to be our DC.

 

[Bamabuzzard]

I agree with all that. My response was around using the "carrot" of succeeding CNS as a way to get DR to be our DC.

Oh no, I don't agree with that either. Recipe for disaster.

 

[BamaMoon]

Does anyone even know if DR would even consider coaching in college? I agree, a convo wouldn't hurt.

But, if the reporting is correct, he's probably in line for a head coaching job this year. This will reveal a lot about his HC chops and how he could/couldn't be a candidate for when Saban goes to the lake.

 

[RammerJammer14]

Does anyone even know if DR would even consider coaching in college? I agree, a convo wouldn't hurt.

But, if the reporting is correct, he's probably in line for a head coaching job this year. This will reveal a lot about his HC chops and how he could/couldn't be a candidate for when Saban goes to the lake.

I mean, I didn’t even know Demeco Ryans was a NFL defensive coordinator. That is how much I keep up with the NFL.

 

[Bamabuzzard]

I mean, I didn’t even know Demeco Ryans was a NFL defensive coordinator. That is how much I keep up with the NFL.

I'm not a S.F. fan but if they are playing a national game I do take time to watch just to see Demeco's defense play. He has done a wonderful job and he has them (for the last two years) playing with their hair on fire. I would be SHOCKED if he's still the Niners' DC after this season.

 

[CrimsonEyeshade]

Great Washington Post story on DR if you can get through the paywall.

 

[CoolBreeze]

Man I love Meco Ryans and it would be great to have him back at the Capstone as the head man someday. Thing is, being a coach in the college game is way different than in the pros. Kirby learned directly under Nick that recruiting the Jimmies and the Joes, 24-7-365 is the name of the game. That is the key to success in college. Not sure career NFL coaches are willing to make that kind of time commitment to succeed at the college level.