phattywankenobi Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Might be just a rumor but I'm curious as to what people think. I haven't really given him much thought.http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-falcons-blog/2012/01/12/theisman-links-schottenheimer-to-falcons-on-680thefan/ Theismann links Schottenheimer to Falcons on 680TheFan9:47 am January 12, 2012, by D. Orlando LedbetterCould Brian Schottenheimer, formerly of the New York Jets, be the Falcons new offensive coordinator?NFL Network’s Joe Theismann, who knows Schottenheimer from his days coaching with the Washington Redskins, linked him to the Falcons in a radio interview this morning on 680TheFan’s morning show, the Rude Awakening with Chris Rude, Sandra Golden and Perry Laurentino.Here’s part of the interview:“[brian] felt like he was saddled and limited by what Mark Sanchez can do in New York,” Theisman said. “Mark is really not that good. He’s a hard-working kid. He wants to be good. But he doesn’t understand the game of football the way Matt does.“You have to play the position with the knowledge of where you are on the field, what the score is in the game. What [you] can do. What [you] can’t do. What are the things that are required of me. Really, the only route that Mark throws effectively is the quick post. He’s going to have a whole lot more to work with, with Matt Ryan.”They asked him to clarify his comments.“I’ve [unaudible] Brian was going to be the offensive coordinator.”The Falcons have stated that they would do their search privately, but we have a call into them to see if they’ll comment on Schottenheimer. (Expecting a no comment).We have calls into the Theismann to see if he will expound on his knowledge of the Atlanta search.Either way, I’m going to revise my working list of candidates to replace Mike Mularkey. Smith said he wants a balanced attack and doesn’t believe you can be one-dimensional.1. Dirk Koetter2. Brian Schottenheimer3. Terry Robiskie4. Hue Jackson5. Brian Billick*Removed: Mike Martz, the architect of the “World’s Greatest Show of Turf.” He’s chillaxing at his home in San Diego. If his phone rings, he’d answer it. Word is that he’d be interested in talking about the post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl927 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Bama is talking to Shotty about their OC position. I doubt he's high on anyone's list in Atlanta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdz4i Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 he is more rumored to alabama. and god i hope not. if there was a step backwards from mm, i think he is it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vel Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 I have agreed for a long time that his hands were tied with Sanchez. This is what some posters are trying to say about MM with Ryan. That is obviously not true. MM was just inept. Sanchez just sucked. MM's offense in JAX will not look like anything because Gabbert sucks worse than Sanchez. I wouldn't mind Schottenheimer. He is balanced but also attacks and is a young guy trying to establish himself. Plus, he was a QB coach and could help develop Ryan. Marty Mornhinweg sucked at Detroit terribly but turned Vick into a real QB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBird35 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 I like Brian Schottenheimers approach to the power rushing game but he is pretty conservative when it comes to the pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighurt Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 How do you know he is it worse than MM, Mark Sanchez sucks, Jets had a good running attack in the past. Jets could run the HB screen. Something we haven't been able to do here. I wouldn't be upset if we picked him. Tho I would like to see Hue Jackson back here, but don't really know who is the best option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blizzard_falcon Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 He's a better option than Koetter, but that's not saying much haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swift Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Joe Theisman is out of wack...Mark Sanchez was not a hard working kid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#1 pick Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Joe Theisman is out of wack...Mark Sanchez was not a hard working kidHe said Matt Ryan has a good arm. LT didn't just break his leg, he scrambled his brain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHEC Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 For the love of god nooooooooooooooooooooo. I will walk up to TD, Blank, somebody and punch them in the face if they hire a horrible OC, DC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tootie Quivers Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Joe Theisman is out of wack...Mark Sanchez was not a hard working kidHis teammates have called him out for being lazy too, but they probably don't know as much as you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gritz Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Good lord no.....possibly a more stale and predictable OC than Mularkey?I'll pass.....(Mularkey and Schott won't though....). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peyton Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 LOL at Ledbetter still having Koetter at the top of his list.No matter how great the guy is in an interview, Arthur Blank is too savvy to hire a guy who just oversaw the worst offense in the league.Getting rid of a coordinator who scored 43 offensive TDs for one that scored 21?Just not gonna happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peyton Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 The one thing I like about Schottenheimer is he usually got the best play from that offense in the playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Return of the Gaucho Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 (edited) I love how D-led hears something on a the radio and then posts it an hour after this board has already analyzed it. Why is this guy a sportswriter again? Edited January 12, 2012 by SBLawBird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl927 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Why? DLed is a sportswriter out of sympathy. I feel so sorry for the guy at times. He's ill-equipped to deal with the world of professional sports.He's like Tebow, except he doesn't have a prayer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#1 pick Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 LOL at Ledbetter still having Koetter at the top of his list.No matter how great the guy is in an interview, Arthur Blank is too savvy to hire a guy who just oversaw the worst offense in the league.Getting rid of a coordinator who scored 43 offensive TDs for one that scored 21?Just not gonna happen.Koetter has a great offensive mind. It's hard to work with J-ville UFL WR core and a rookie QB with no pocket awareness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swift Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 THIS SHOULD BE OUR GUY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM12 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaJoe Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Why? DLed is a sportswriter out of sympathy. I feel so sorry for the guy at times. He's ill-equipped to deal with the world of professional sports.He's like Tebow, except he doesn't have a prayer. Now that was FUNNY!!LMFAO FUNNY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capologist Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 I liked it better when Blank was telling him to STFU DARRELL... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Club212 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Can I say...NON OF THE ABOVE! Look how fast the Jets moved in on Sporano! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcon22 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 I sure hope not. That will be hard sell for the fans, its just a notch below bringing back Mularkey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest King Shot Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 The best thing about this article is that when listing the hosts of the morning show, they left out Leo Mazzone. God I hate that guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconMama Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 I heard the interview this morning. Brian's offense consisted of mainly dink and dunk passes with a strong running game so maybe that's what the FO thinks fits Ryan best. It would be a disappointing hire in my eyes but if you're talking about maximizing Ryan's skill set maybe he can do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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