Jaguars Head Coaching Search: Mel Tucker
by Alfie Crow on Jan 4, 2012 2:16 PM EST
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PrintThe Jacksonville Jaguars have begun their head coaching search, requesting permission to interview five offensive coordinators earlier this week. One candidate however who's already on the team is interim head coach Mel Tucker. Tucker has been the Jaguars defensive coordinator, at least in name. For Tucker's first two seasons, Jack Del Rio handled the defensive play calling.
In 2011, with a freshly stocked defense, Tucker gained defensive play calling after Del Rio was stripped of the duty by Wayne Weaver. The defense ended the season ranked 6th in the NFL, despite suffering injuries to key players that were lost for the season such as cornerbacks Rashean Mathis and Derek Cox. Tucker has an advantage over the other coaches, in that he knows the roster and is familiar with Gene Smith, in fact Tucker was hired by Gene Smith.
"I try to keep a perspective on everything as much as I can. That takes experience. That takes time. I can't say I was always at the point I am now. I think you learn, you grow as you move on and you pay attention," Tucker said in his closing press conference. Tucker is in the running for the head coaching position, but he could also remain with the team as the defensive coordinator, depending on who is hired as the head coach. It's also possible Tucker could get an interview for one of the many other head coaching vacancies or go be the defensive coordinator for another team.
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I don't think he's ready.
He doesn’t seem to have a strong enough voice, but admittedly I’m only privy to media coverage of him. It’s too bad that he has been here for longer and had the same duties for that time so he would be ready. My bet is that the new head coach will keep him on and he’ll be plucked up in a couple years by a team looking for a new head coach.
i wouldnt mind him being the coach because
he is familiar with gene so the continuity couldnt hurt. with that said, a top offensive coordinator will NOT leave for an equal position here. so if we hire Mel at HC who will be oc?
keep Mel as HC
hire competent OC, QB coach and receiver coach
Section 442, RIP
"You think you know, but you don't know."
I said this in another thread which wasn't really about Mel but basically I think he's the guy.
The funny thing about it is listening to JTW is that a lot of the fans are displaying the same sentiment that the players are, and that is they want him to stay as HC. A lot of people are impressed by Mel Tucker’s no-sense, no-excuse type of approach. Mel Tucker is a leader, and I think that is arguably the most important attribute a head coach needs. All this offensive-minded, defensive-minded coach stuff sounds great but if you can’t get your team to rally behind you it doesn’t matter. Wade Phillips is a perfect example. He is often called a defensive mastermind but does anybody think he is a good coach? No. All Mel would need to do is provide a stronger framework for how the team will handle it’s business. We’ve already seen a lot of this. We suffered through a devastating glut of injuries and not once did you see the team look like they quit. Not once! These guys continued to play hard. I also like the fact that Mel has already changed the culture of practicing. By the looks of it the Jags have been somewhat lackadaisical when it came to practice. Mel wants everything looking sharp, energetic, and timely. If Mel along with Gene can assemble a quality coaching staff, keyword Q-U-A-L-I-T-Y, this team is going to be really good.
The team didn’t look like they were quitting under Del Rio, either. That really doesn’t mean anything.
Nothing on the field was any different under Mel than it was Jack.
Regardless
Tough to see Mel here in any capacity if they go another direction. Hard to imagine a new HC wouldn’t want to implement his own staff / that Khan wouldn’t want to distance himself from the Weaver era coaching regime.
by SFJag on Jan 5, 2012 3:32 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
I know what you mean.
To be fair, he hasn’t really had much of an opportunity to succeed as a HC, but here’s what I like about Mel -
We talk a lot on this site about players vs. plays, etc. What I like about Mel is that he’s maximized the talents / qualities of his players, and he seems to get the most out of them. He doesn’t try to do anything extraordinary, and he doesn’t blow smoke up anyone’s ass, so to speak.
He’s blue collar, and he’s nothing flashy, but he does seem to have the capability to organize a scheme that maximizes the talent on his roster, which can’t be said for every HC or coordinator (Andy Reid). Again, not much of a HC track record to evaluate him on, but I liked what he did with guys under his charge this season, both as DC and interim HC.
Keep Mel as DC, hire Chud or Mularkey as HC
It’s a new beginning, hire a new HC, keep Tucker at Defensive Coordinator.
This offense needs a new perspective, Gabbert needs new coaching.
New new new, get my drift?
by jagzman04 on Jan 4, 2012 2:51 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Then get a competent offensive staff
Going new just for the sake of going doesn’t make any sense. You may lose out on a good thing.
I hate it, because it seems like I'm just copying you
but I have had the same two coaching prospects in mind. I think Chudzinksi is the best candidate. Just my opinion, but I would be okay with Mularkey. The other guy is the OC for GB. Matt Flynn anyone? I’m impressed.
a lot of people are copying him
Mularkey and Chud have been the most hyped candidates by far (because of their work with young QBs).
HC = apples OC/DC = oranges
Seriously though, they are very different jobs. A coordinator handles one half of the roster and is more hands on with having the players execute properly. A Head Coach is more of a manager who oversees the entire operations of both sides of the ball and works with the coordinators to construct appropriate gameplans.
Perhaps an army metaphor might be the best method of showing the difference:
GM=President/Commander in Chief
HC=Secretary of Defense
OC/DC= Top Dogs of the Army,Navy, Air Force, Marines
"The dictionary is the only place that success comes before work. Hard work is the price we must pay for success. I think you can accomplish anything if you're willing to pay the price." -Vince Lombardi
GM=President/Commander in Chief
HC=Secretary of Defense
OC/DC= Top Dogs of the Army,Navy, Air Force, Marines
"The dictionary is the only place that success comes before work. Hard work is the price we must pay for success. I think you can accomplish anything if you're willing to pay the price." -Vince Lombardi
and then players
are the soldiers, and owner is what? congress? god?
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by rhettchrystal on Jan 4, 2012 5:33 PM EST up reply actions
i will work this all out
i quickly threw together a metaphor. stop getting all picky!! lol
"The dictionary is the only place that success comes before work. Hard work is the price we must pay for success. I think you can accomplish anything if you're willing to pay the price." -Vince Lombardi
ok
players are soliders, captians are officers?
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by rhettchrystal on Jan 4, 2012 5:37 PM EST up reply actions
I think it looks like this although it is not perfect
Owner: Electoral College
GM: President
HC: Sec. of Defense
OC/DC/STC: Heads of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines
Coaches: Generals/Admirals/etc.
Players: the soldiers
Waterboys: kitchen staffs
"The dictionary is the only place that success comes before work. Hard work is the price we must pay for success. I think you can accomplish anything if you're willing to pay the price." -Vince Lombardi
My Dream Just May Come True
Rumors are now surfacing that the Jags are talking to Bill Cowher, and offering extra personell responsibilities as well as a salary in the 10 million a year range! Could this day get any better, yes , if these rumors are true, it can get a whole lot better!
I found it on 3 different sites, google jaguars coaching rumors
by CoachCowherPlease on Jan 4, 2012 4:39 PM EST reply actions
I don't see anything
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by rhettchrystal on Jan 4, 2012 4:53 PM EST up reply actions
i found 1 site
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by rhettchrystal on Jan 4, 2012 4:56 PM EST up reply actions
load of crap if you ask me
truthfully I would love to get him purely as a GM. I think eh would be better suited these days as a GM, and then we could bring in a new coach
"The dictionary is the only place that success comes before work. Hard work is the price we must pay for success. I think you can accomplish anything if you're willing to pay the price." -Vince Lombardi
Why would you want Cowher as GM?
He wasn’t the GM for the Steelers.
Besides, I’d rather let my GM general manage and my head coach head coach. I don’t want my HC/GM looking for punters and defensive backs walking the streets late in the season when he should be worrying about whom he’s playing that weekend.
Section 442, RIP
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by unhipcat on Jan 4, 2012 8:33 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
http://nflspinzone.com/2012/01/04/rumor-jacksonville-jaguars-talking-to-bill-cowher-about-hc-opening/
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I don't see it being true,
but if I can see Khan forking out 10 Mill a year to a big name coach, he has the money, and he wants to win.
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guess i should not be this excited until it actually happens, but it feels like a xmas morning when i was 8
by CoachCowherPlease on Jan 4, 2012 5:04 PM EST reply actions
i feel like ur trolling
but im not sure….
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by rhettchrystal on Jan 4, 2012 5:05 PM EST up reply actions
trolling? really? why would i do that?
by CoachCowherPlease on Jan 4, 2012 5:26 PM EST reply actions
is that sarcasm
with ur name and everything
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by rhettchrystal on Jan 4, 2012 5:33 PM EST up reply actions
Cowher would be a stunner
It is a nice rumor, but it is just that, a rumor. Although a good rumor. Talk about exciting this fan base. Personally, I have no preference. I do like what I’ve read about Chud. Bottom-line whomever they choose, just get it right.
by nationalmediacansuckit on Jan 4, 2012 6:15 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I agree about Chud, he was my favorite of the names so far, but cowher, no question, would raise the bar
by CoachCowherPlease on Jan 4, 2012 6:19 PM EST reply actions
I don't think Mel will be the next HC...
because they’re talking to five OCs. It is clear what direction the team is leaning towards and it’s not defense. I’d love to see him remain as the DC though. Good coach.
Why do yall think cowher would be so amazing and the best thing every
What does he bring to the table that everyone covets?
by amujic32 on Jan 4, 2012 6:20 PM EST via mobile reply actions
hes proven
won a superbowl, and has a 149-90 record as a head coach.
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by rhettchrystal on Jan 4, 2012 6:23 PM EST up reply actions
Khan on radio did say that he can not say if he had talked with Cowher
so does that mean that he talked to him but can not leagaly say?
Screen To M.J.D Plz
Khan said
he would do the fans a disservice by talking about the coaching candidates. He doesn’t want to discuss anything.
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by rhettchrystal on Jan 4, 2012 7:28 PM EST up reply actions
Cowher works for CBS
no reason he couldn’t legally talk about it
by Sylvester.The.Jaguar.fan on Jan 4, 2012 10:23 PM EST up reply actions
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