WR Coach Scottie Montgomery Leaving For OC Job At Duke

Well maybe we can get somebody in there that will emphasize the fundamentals of the position. We really looked rather lacking in that area this year. Who's available?

 

good.

 

bringing in Hines would be a huge mistake. just because he played the position doesnt mean he can coach it. bring in a guy that has proven he can do the job and a guy that the players will respect. its hard to respect a guy as your boss when you where playing with him less than 2 years ago.

 

I wonder how many of these coaches are leaving like Bruce Arians retired. Some of the jobs don't seem like upgrades.

 

You make some good points.

Just to play devil's advocate:

1.) "Just because he played the position doesn't mean he can coach it." But it doesn't mean he can't . . .

2.) "It's hard to respect a guy as your boss when you were playing with him less than 2 years ago." That would definitely hold true in the real world. And it may very well hold true here too . . . unless, of course, the guys you will be coaching are much younger and REALLY looked up to you, respected you, and trust you. Wallace and Sanders would probably be on board. Plaxico and Cotchery . . . different story.

 

Of course, I'm not saying I'd hire him, but I don't see why he shouldn't be a major consideration, should he want the job (which I doubt). He was great at the position, seemed to be good at teaching younger guys while he was a player, and is very likable. And of course he knows the team inside and out, including the current players on the roster. That's a great start. Same reasons so many people think Charlie Batch would make a great QB coach. For all we know he might turn out to be terrible, but looking at him right now, it's easy to see why he could turn out to be great.

 

Our young, promising receivers all regressed last season. You guys might be onto something.

BA and Ray Horton both got promoted out of here, and that turned out to be great for everyone. Have fun, Scottie.

 

The coaching pool for this job is huge. How many NCAA teams have WR coaches? Well, any of those guys who wants to move to the NFL eventually could be options. Add in those guys who are currently unemployed and you have a nice selection to work from.

 

good news seems in some way we are sending away coach that underperformed

 

We need a coach who will teach the WRs to fight for the ball in the air like Anquan Boldin does for all the hail Mary passes Flacco throws his way without even looking. I'm sick of easy ints by the other team because the receivers don't look for and fight for the ball.

 

Chris Carter comes to mind.

 

lol.. you're kiddin right?

HINES

 

no.

im not saying it would be the worst thing, but its not something im hoping for. i would much rather see an established guy come in.

 

I'm thinking Cam Cameron, since he was a Raven and most people on here seem to be in the middle of a Raven love fest. I don't seem to recall this much love for players and coaches of the Giants, Packers, or Saints.

 

Is anyone on the phone with Hines ward ?

 

Just because a player was good, doesn't mean he will be a great coach. Often, it turns out they are not a great coach because it is too hard for them to bestow what made them great to the guys they are coaching. Most great players don't know why they are great in the first place, they always had the talent.

Was Mike Singletary a great coach? Was Joe Greene a great defensive coordinator? Is Michael Jordan a great GM/owner?

 

exactly. most great coaches were not very good players. its usually the guys that had less talent and had to work extra hard just to stay in the league that make good coaches.

i know theres a major love affair with Hines with some people around here, but enough with bringing him in as a coach.

 

You guys are killing me. By what you said Hines Ward is who they should bring in.

1. Those guys respected him while he was on the team.
2. He was never the fastest or the tallest, but busted his ass to be the best he could be.
3. He had the fundamentals down.
4. He understood the whole offense positions. Played both offense and defense in college.

Does this mean he's the best coach out there for the team? Maybe or maybe not, but they definitely regressed last season and it's no coincidence that it was under the guy who's leaving after Ward left.

 

I think the point is more that, for all that's right in what you say, Hines is not the best coach to bring in because he's not a coach. At least, not yet. Let him do some internship, shadowing, get some coaching experience.

If all that was needed in a coach was to be an inspirational player, teams wouldnt bother employing them.

 

I had a problem with Montgomery during Hines' last year here...the young wr's were messing up their hot routes often and it was getting Ben drilled. It wasn't just this past season that I thought our WR's weren't up to snuff.

I think they can upgrade at this coaching spot.

 

I thought I was the only one who nooticed the Raven love fest.

 

Every great coach had to get a start somewhere.... I'm all for taking a chance on a first time coach. Especially one who excelled at his craft.. I don't see anyone b****ing about carnell lake... we gave mike tomlin his first head coaching gig, over what appeared to be better candidates at the time...... sometimes these things work out, sometimes they don't...sometimes you just have to grow a set, and take a chance