Wokezone Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 http://bleacherrepor...s-and-matt-ryanJason La Canfora of NFL.com is reporting that the Atlanta Falcons are targeting former Baltimore Ravens head coach Brian Billick, among several others, to be their offensive coordinator in 2012.Hiring Billick would be a brilliant move for the Falcons and Matt Ryan.Many people forget that Billick was considered to be an offensive-minded coach due to the dominant defenses that the Baltimore Ravens featured in his coaching days.These days, Billick has a cushy broadcasting job, and it seems like those are tough to turn down (see Jon Gruden). The thing is, the Falcons actually have quite the appeal.Ryan needs a stabilizing presence in his life and Billick shows the same kind of even-tempered approach we've all seen in "Matty Ice." The two would be a great pair.One of the more overlooked aspects of what makes a team great is the ability of players to translate their coaches on the field. The offensive coordinator or head coach—whoever is calling the plays—needs to have an almost mind-meld kind of relationship with their quarterback. Ryan and Billick seem like they fit together like ice cream and chocolate syrup.Ryan isn't the only toy Billick gets to play with, either. The Falcons have some of the best playmakers in the league at every skill position.If anyone can redeem the price tag for Julio Jones, it would be Billick. He could design an offense that would utilize the strengths of each of his receivers, much like the one he designed in Baltimore. Tony Gonzalez has already said he's not done. He'll be back in 2012, and he is always one of the best at his position.Michael Turner is one of the best running backs in the league, while Jacquizz Rodgers has rare and unique abilities that need a creative mind like Billick's to figure out how to use him.The Falcons need to do whatever it takes to convince Billick to coach this talented offense.We could end up withOC- BilickDC- Spags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHEC Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Would rather have him then the other 2 choices, one from Jax and the other from Jets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 It would be nice. Hopefully we will hear something solid on it soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyHighFalcons Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Spags and Billick (or Clements) would be a dream for this team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulitik Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 The more I think about it, the more likely I'm starting to think it really is being discussed. I'm not necessarily in love with the idea, and I also didn't think there was anyway a Super Bowl winning coach would settle working for his brother in law. I thought this rumor was just lazy journalism, and although LaCanfora has certainly been guilty of that in the past, he works with Billick at NFLN. I don't think he would report it if there wasn't a little credence to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHEC Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 If the Falcons got both Billick or Clements for OC and Spags for DC.. we would have SB experience in our cords. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PensacolaFalcon Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Wasn't Billick the OC for the Vikes in 98... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wokezone Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 and having that experience in Cords is really invaluable. Id forgive some of the sins fo the organization of keeping MM lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twright21 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 When I think of Billick, I think of the Vikings old offense. I like the idea of us being 3 wides with a tight end and being able to run/pass from that set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychic Gibbon Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Why does everyone want Billick so much? He's been out of the league for years and his style of offense would just be more of the same. I'd prefer someone who doesn't come from a bygone era. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 (edited) Well we should expect MM is gonna try and take someone from our staff at some point. BB experience surely could bring in some talented position coaches as well. Edited January 12, 2012 by danight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HouseofEuphoria Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 We could end up withOC- BilickDC- SpagsThat would be incredible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHEC Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Why does everyone want Billick so much? He's been out of the league for years and his style of offense would just be more of the same. I'd prefer someone who doesn't come from a bygone era.Have a better choice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roddyyoudaman Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Yesssss, I am loving this more and more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty_Ice Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Why does everyone want Billick so much? He's been out of the league for years and his style of offense would just be more of the same. I'd prefer someone who doesn't come from a bygone era.It wouldnt be the same! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wokezone Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 I really hope Smitty can get this done, and if we get Bilick that may be enough to convince spags too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 I really hope Smitty can get this done, and if we get Bilick that may be enough to convince spags tooNot to mention, could sway Fa`s to wanna come here to play under a experience coaching staff and a winning team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wokezone Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 yeah, Id actually be pretty happy with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychic Gibbon Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 It wouldnt be the same!When it comes down to it, there wouldn't be a huge difference. Billick loved to pound the rock all game long with his workhorse RB with a conservative passing game. He'd be an improvement over Mularkey, but it would essentially just be a moderately improved form of the offense we've already experienced. I would vastly prefer to get someone who recognizes that this league currently panders to the passing game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wokezone Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 yeah but you gotta know Billick knows that now, hes been watching all these teams week in and week out. his experience knows you have to change with the game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adema1226 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 (edited) Wasn't Billick the OC for the Vikes in 98...Yeah, he was. That's what I keep thinking of. They were on fire that year in the passing game. Randal was chucking it deep to Moss, and Carter was their posession guy. Sort of like what we have in Julio and Roddy. I'm starting to really hope we get Billick here.EDIT:They also had a solid run game in Smith, which we have in Turner. Looks like he would have all the weapons he had on the Vikes back then. Another note: they went 15-1 that season. Edited January 12, 2012 by Adema1226 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xx FaLcOhoLiC Xx Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Isn't Billick Smitty's brother in law? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Flare Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 I'm one of the many people that doubts Billick would come out of the booth for an OC position, even working with/for his brother-in-law.Is Spags even available? E-Girls fans would have you believe he's as good as gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wokezone Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 Spags has comitted nowhere, OC/Assistant head coaching job is just what Billick needs to get back in for a HC job like he wants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Flare Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 I hope you're right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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