You were just hired to be the GM of my NFL "expansion" team. We really need a Head Coach!?

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I would hire Mike Singletary to be the head coach.

I know Mike has not had previous head coach experience, but he has proven himself to be a very solid defensive coordinator and asst. head coach with the 49ers. We all know that defense wins championships (just look at last year, everyone said that the Pats HAD to win with that record setting offense), and not only does Mike know how to coach a defense, but he has his own playing experience, too. As a player, he won a Super Bowl, and so he knows how to handle the pressure of big games.

Players, other coaches, the press -- everyone respects and admires Singletary. That is going to be very important when it comes to getting players to buy into his systems, and also when it comes time to pick the assistants and coordinators needed to help him run the team. His players on the '9ers play their hearts out for him, and look at what a difference he has made with that defense. Not only has their play vastly improved, but big name free agents (Nate Clements, Tully Banta-Cain, Justin Smith, etc) have all signed on with the 49ers for the opportunity to play for him. We need someone that brings players in like that for our new team. (makes a big difference when it comes to discipline and keeping players out of trouble - when was the last time you heard of one of his players getting a DUI, arrested for domestic assault, fighting, or ANYTHING? Doesn't happen. His guys stay out of the news, and that is so important anymore.)

And another reason: not only do football personel respect Mike -- fans do, too. They understand that he knows what he's talking about, and he is a coach that fans would watch and would root for. With a brand new team, we need to fill the seats any way we can! Also, there will be a lot of pressure coaching an expansion team, and you know that fans and the media do go easier on coaches they like versus coaches they don't.

Lastly, Mike's name has NEVER come up with involvement in any kind of scandal or legal problems. Whether in his playing days, or as a coordinator, he's never been in any kind of trouble, never even been MENTIONED. Never has that been more important than in today's NFL, with the new conduct policies and stiffer punishments, etc.

And yes, I am and always have been (always will be) a 49er fan. But I would have selected Mike no matter who he coached for! You can't go wrong with Singletary!...Show more

Here's a great answer for everyone, for the worst coaches, how about any of the 6 coaches for the Indianapolis Colts in 13 years from 1984-1997 in no particular order..... try and remember any of these guys. Frank Kush 82-84 (Baltimore/Indianapolis) Rod Dowhower 85-86 (Coached the Patriots before) Ron Meyer 86-91 Rick Venturi 91-91 Ted Marchibroda 92-95 (also coached in Baltimore) Lindy Infante 96-97 Lets just call these guys the PRE-MANNING coaches because Jim Mora and Manning started a whole new era out there..... Dungy obviously would be the best Indianapolis Colts Coach....Show more

Seriously my first attempt would be to see if Bill Cowher is interested. Face it this wouldn't be for at least another year, which covers his 2 year hiatus. Anyway it would be the same type of job he has with Pittsburgh. Instead of GM the title is Director of Football operations and all choices are made with the Coach getting some input. Yeah I've always been a Steelers fan, but I think his proven success gives a good reason. Hey people started with Parcells and I don't think he wants to be a Coach anymore or the Dolphins would have him as one. If we go by current ones I'm not sure....Show more

I'm talking up the coach of my favorite team here, but I think for good reason - I would choose Jeff Fisher of Tennessee for the following reasons:

- He gets the most out of the talent he has. I've seen Fisher win games with teams that talent-wise didn't really stack up to the competition. I would use last year's Titans team as an example - they went 10-6 while only outscoring their opponents by 4 points. Knowing the talent he had on his roster, Fisher concentrated all year on playing good defense and running the ball to control the clock. As a result, last year's Titans were a better team record-wise than they had any business being.

- He never gets too up or down, which would be important in coaching what would most likely be a young and inexperienced team with a few scattered veterans. It would take a great deal of patience to deal with an expansion team and Fisher definitely has it.

- He's a solid game coach. Some coaches are great teachers and aren't so great at game strategy, but Fisher is both teacher and strategist. He'll call onside kicks and trick plays at opportune times, but isn't predictable about it and doesn't frivolously use timeouts. He doesn't win them all but you rarely watch a Titans game and get the feeling that Fisher got outcoached.

- He deals well with the media, but doesn't hog the spotlight. Fisher has a nice relationship with the media and very rarely lets himself become the story. When the Titans are winning he lets the players take the credit, but when they are losing he will be right there to take the fire for his players.

- Finally, he's loyal. Fisher is the longest tenured coach in the NFL and has a track record of loyalty to the Titans. If he could be convinced to leave his current post you could likely count on the same type of loyalty for your new team.

Favorite Childhood Team: Houston Oilers
Current Team: Tennessee Titans...Show more

1) How bout Packers head coach Mike McCarthy? And no I'm not a packers fan.
2) He's a young coach which would be great for a new franchise. He already knows the game very well and has many years to understand it even better, so after he is done coaching for your team (years down the line) he will be a great GM in the future. He kickstarted his career by turning the Packers franchise back around. He rejuvenated Favre's career after a rough couple of years while the critics were constantly begging him to retire, Favre shut them up with one of his best seasons of his career at age 38. McCarthy also turned around one of the leagues worst rated defenses to the eigth best defense in the NFL only allowing 18.5 points for their opponents last season. He's a great, young franchise coach.
3) I've been a Chiefs fan my whole life!...Show more