OC/DC/ST Coordinators (Chip Kelly OC, Patrick Graham DC)

[haji81872]

Do we need an OC/DC thread or do we just keep that talk in the Pete Carrol thread?

If we don't please delete this.

[Raidernation1979]

[quote=DanKD post_id=1272129]Special teams ranked 4th in 2023. I think we shouldnt underestimate AP's ineptness in all aspects of the tesm declining.[/quote]Not sure how AP is the excuse for multiple blocked kicks. Admittedly I don’t know the numbers but our returns felt underwhelming.

[DanKD]

[quote=Raidernation1979 post_id=1272131]Not sure how AP is the excuse for multiple blocked kicks. Admittedly I don’t know the numbers but our returns felt underwhelming.[/quote]Every facet of the team looked unprepared last season. They looked much better in 2023. Mcmahon is a respected and solid ST coach.

[NoThanksSir]

[quote=JRaider17 post_id=1272123]https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/status ... 0691897367[/quote]I don't mind this. This year is about installing a new offensive scheme and evaluation.

[Xramfan]

Coach Carroll explained he wanted some old coaches he has worked with previously, he wants some new coaches he hasn't worked with and he wants some coaches already here to stay to help with the transition. Sounds reasonable to me.

[JRaider17]

https://twitter.com/josinaanderson/stat ... 10920?s=46

[DanKD]

Surprising but very good. I think those two together could make this defense elite.

[Sold My Soul]

[quote=JRaider17 post_id=1272188]https://twitter.com/josinaanderson/stat ... 10920?s=46[/quote]Would be ecstatic if he were back.

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[DanKD]

Also tells me that Patrick Graham wanted no part of continuing to work under AP but likes the group of players we have

[Sold My Soul]

[quote=DanKD post_id=1272192]Also tells me that Patrick Graham wanted no part of continuing to work under AP but likes the group of players we have[/quote]But........

We must wait to see if Maxx gives his blessing.

Perhaps a cryptic tweet will be forthcoming.

PG is a hell of a DC ...how he will be as a HC.....nobody knows. There have been plenty of great position coaches who were not cut out to be HC's.

I think PG deserves the chance to find out....but I am more than happy if he returns to lead this team on the Defensive side of the ball.

[chucker]

Graham back as DC and Leonard back as dline coach under Pete Carroll might get us the best defense we've seen in decades. This would be awesome.

[Sold My Soul]

[quote=JRaider17 post_id=1272123]https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/status ... 0691897367[/quote]Trade him to the pats where he f[raiders_icon]cking belongs.

[DanKD]

Hes never worled with the patriots in his 32 year coaching career

[GUYDON]

Yep like I thought, Graham will be back. My guess is he will get an assistant HC title as well making him the guy when Pete leaves and Leonard will be his DC when that happens. This is great news, it gives us a little continuity.
I expect the next news will be Bevel as OC. This will all but assure Russell Wilson will be one of our QB's going forward.

[Corleone]

I've been negative on most of our coaches in recent years, but I think Graham is better than a lot of fans think. He's got solid production out of under-the-radar guys like Spillane, Koonce, Chaisson, Butler etc...I blame our downfall much more on the head coaching we've had and I also like the fact that if Graham leaves for a HC job (and it seems he came close this offseason), we get two third round picks. There's not a lot to dislike about this as far as I'm concerned.

[RaiderD916]

This is great news for many reasons. Just need a good OC now. I thought all things considered Graham did a good job with all the injuries. You guys developed. Brings some continuity which some of the players, Maxx, have wanted.