popcornplaya Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3188045Sources: USC's Carroll interested in Falcons' openingESPN.com news servicesUpdated: January 9, 2008, 2:38 PM ETUSC coach Pete Carroll is interested in the Atlanta Falcons' head coach opening and is expected to speak with Atlanta owner Arthur Blank via phone Wednesday, sources at the American Football Coaches Convention in Anaheim told ESPN's Joe Schad.Pete Carroll has been rumored for many head coaching vacancies in the NFL in recent years.Blank is expected to offer full control of personnel decisions to Carroll and the sources said that is what intrigues Carroll most. Carroll is currently on vacation in Hawaii.The Falcons' interest in talking to Carroll about their opening was first reported Tuesday night by ESPN.com's Len Pasquarelli.Carroll, who has previously been a head coach in the NFL with the New York Jets and New England Patriots, is the biggest name on the list of Atlanta candidates.Carroll, 56, recently completed his seventh season at Southern California with a resounding victory over Illinois in the Rose Bowl. He has led the Trojans to two national championships and compiled a 76-14 record. The 14 defeats have been by an average of just 4.1 points.Southern California was 11-2 this season and many observers felt that, had it not been for injuries, the Trojans might have vied for the national title. Carroll's .844 winning mark at Southern California is the best in the nation among active coaches with at least five seasons of experience.Over the past few seasons, there has been rampant speculation that Carroll might be lured back to the NFL, but he has rebuffed all overtures to return to the pro game. Conventional wisdom is that Carroll would only consider an NFL job if he had full control over the football operation.In his first NFL head coaching stint, Carroll lasted just one season with the Jets, taking the team to a 6-10 record in 1994. He coached the Patriots for three seasons, 1997-99, and was 28-23, with one division title and two playoff berths.The Falcons suffered a bad experience this season with a coach hired from the college ranks, when Bobby Petrino, formerly of Louisville, resigned with three games remaining to fill the Arkansas vacancy. But unlike Petrino, who had been an NFL assistant for three seasons, Carroll has prior head coaching experience in the league and was an assistant coach and defensive coordinator for 12 years as well.In the past, Carroll has listened to NFL interest from Miami, San Diego, San Francisco, Arizona and Houston.Joe Schad covers college football for ESPN. Information from ESPN.com's Len Pasquarelli was used in this report.Wow, as bad as I want us to stay away from college coaches, this is one that I would not mind one bit. He has credentials, and has coached (pretty successfully at one time) in the NFL. He led the Pats to 2 playoffs in 3 seasons. I'm stoked about this and hope that it comes to fruition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bermuda Falcon Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 DANG!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popcornplaya Posted January 9, 2008 Author Share Posted January 9, 2008 Another Q I have is, assuming this goes down, do you think he'd want to make some sort of trade to Arizona for Leinart? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formul8or Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 popcornplaya (1/9/2008)Another Q I have is, assuming this goes down, do you think he'd want to make some sort of trade to Arizona for Leinart?Let's hope our new GM isn't stupid enough to do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
direwolf Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 The only way I'd be interested would be if he brought Monte Kiffin with him. At least then we'd have a good defense every year.Direwolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodhoundz Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 If this happens then Blank is completely clueless,but maybe he knows something we don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DemDirtyBirds4 Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 do people even look at the other threads before posting??? I mean we dont need 50 threads on the same topic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joremarid Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 cowher doesn't want to coach, marty doesn't want to come hereso....who would be better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelgee Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 formul8or (1/9/2008)popcornplaya (1/9/2008)Another Q I have is, assuming this goes down, do you think he'd want to make some sort of trade to Arizona for Leinart?Let's hope our new GM isn't stupid enough to do that.if you go back and read the article, he would be the HC and GM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xnex Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 direwolf (1/9/2008)The only way I'd be interested would be if he brought Monte Kiffin with him. At least then we'd have a good defense every year.DirewolfI seriously doubt that would happen as Pete was a DC in the NFL and that is his specialty. I know he would not try to be DC while being HC at the same time but I think Carroll would be inclined to bring someone he's closer to in as a DC. Who knows at this point though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelgee Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 DemDirtyBirds4 (1/9/2008)do people even look at the other threads before posting??? I mean we dont need 50 threads on the same topic!dude, lighten up, this is the offseason.I have also seen a dozen "come back" posts just like yours today too, but it ain't worth barking at anybody, especially during the off season. don't let a few extra posts steal your joy today, life is too short. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerosmith67 Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 DemDirtyBirds4 (1/9/2008)do people even look at the other threads before posting??? I mean we dont need 50 threads on the same topic!If you bothered to read the article, it shows Pete Carroll is interested in the Falcons jobs.. all the other threads are about the Falcons being interested in Pete.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossFALCON™ Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 popcornplaya (1/9/2008)Another Q I have is, assuming this goes down, do you think he'd want to make some sort of trade to Arizona for Leinart?i doubt arizona would trade leinart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the evil emperor Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Only concern I have is what if after going 4-12 in 08 and 5-11 in 09, a premier college job comes open like Notre Dame or something.He'd high tail it out of here so fast it would make our heads spin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconHEAT Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 I think it's important to note that the USC Director of Sports Information is denying all reports that Pete Carroll will speak with the Falcons or any other NFL team at this time. Source: Mike Tirico show Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghoticov Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 xnex (1/9/2008)direwolf (1/9/2008)The only way I'd be interested would be if he brought Monte Kiffin with him. At least then we'd have a good defense every year.DirewolfI seriously doubt that would happen as Pete was a DC in the NFL and that is his specialty. I know he would not try to be DC while being HC at the same time but I think Carroll would be inclined to bring someone he's closer to in as a DC. Who knows at this point though.Someone he is closer to? He is BEST FRIENDS with Monte Kiffin and have been for a LONG time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ancient raptor Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 DemDirtyBirds4 (1/9/2008)do people even look at the other threads before posting??? I mean we dont need 50 threads on the same topic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xnex Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 ghoticov (1/9/2008)xnex (1/9/2008)direwolf (1/9/2008)The only way I'd be interested would be if he brought Monte Kiffin with him. At least then we'd have a good defense every year.DirewolfI seriously doubt that would happen as Pete was a DC in the NFL and that is his specialty. I know he would not try to be DC while being HC at the same time but I think Carroll would be inclined to bring someone he's closer to in as a DC. Who knows at this point though.Someone he is closer to? He is BEST FRIENDS with Monte Kiffin and have been for a LONG time.Well I sure didn't know that. I knew that Monte's son Lane coached for Pete at SC prior to taking the Raiders job but I didn't have a clue that Monte and Pete were that tight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gfalcon Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 I think it is a good choice. He has proven he can win some games in the league. He cant recruit like he can in college. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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