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Let me start by saying, in no uncertain terms, that I am NOT calling for Wade Phillips' head.

That stated, I don't think its a lock that he'll be back in 2019. It not that I see him being fired. However, if the defense continues to struggle and he starts getting more heat as a result, I could see him announcing his "retirement" at the end of the year.

Again... not a prediction, just a hypothetical.

All that said, the guy I'd keep an eye on is Don Martindale, the Ravens' current DC. He was promoted this year, and has the team playing well in a scheme that has some similarities (at least from a personnel standpoint) Wade's. The reason I think he's a candidate is that it seems that John Harbaugh is on the hot seat. If he goes, Martindale likely would as well, making him a coaching "free agent."

Just a random and probably way-too-early thought...

You're right. Way too early.

snackdaddy wrote:You're right. Way too early.

Well, if my neighbors can put up their Christmas lights before Thanksgiving, I certainly can talk about the 2019 offseason, right?

Okay... maybe not.

AvengerRam wrote:Well, if my neighbors can put up their Christmas lights before Thanksgiving, I certainly can talk about the 2019 offseason, right?

Okay... maybe not.

Whats wrong with putting up Christmas lights now? And waiting till February to take them down?

snackdaddy wrote:Whats wrong with putting up Christmas lights now? And waiting till February to take them down?

You're asking the wrong person.

AvengerRam wrote:Let me start by saying, in no uncertain terms, that I am NOT calling for Wade Phillips' head.

That stated, I don't think its a lock that he'll be back in 2019. It not that I see him being fired. However, if the defense continues to struggle and he starts getting more heat as a result, I could see him announcing his "retirement" at the end of the year.

Again... not a prediction, just a hypothetical.

All that said, the guy I'd keep an eye on is Don Martindale, the Ravens' current DC. He was promoted this year, and has the team playing well in a scheme that has some similarities (at least from a personnel standpoint) Wade's. The reason I think he's a candidate is that it seems that John Harbaugh is on the hot seat. If he goes, Martindale likely would as well, making him a coaching "free agent."

Just a random and probably way-too-early thought...

That is Reason to stay in Balitmore...DC to HC. He will not have future in LA.

Rams HC going no where ...fast ! Just sayin...

Roll LA Rams !!

Rams 1974 wrote:That is Reason to stay in Balitmore...DC to HC. He will not have future in LA.

Rams HC going no where ...fast ! Just sayin...

Roll LA Rams !!

Well, in my hypothetical, Harbaugh and his staff, including Martindale, are fired. I doubt that, in that situation, Martindale would be hired as the new HC in Baltimore, so I presume he'd be looking for work.

AvengerRam wrote:Well, in my hypothetical, Harbaugh and his staff, including Martindale, are fired. I doubt that, in that situation, Martindale would be hired as the new HC in Baltimore, so I presume he'd be looking for work.

Ravens have decent D, don't believe they would clean house. Harbaugh is on Hot Seat, not entire Staff. IMHO !

Roll LA Rams !!

Rams 1974 wrote:Ravens have decent D, don't believe they would clean house. Harbaugh is on Hot Seat, not entire Staff. IMHO !

Roll LA Rams !!

When a head coach leaves for whatever reason his staff usually goes too. Most head coaches prefer their own guys when they take on a new job. There might be a few holdovers on occasion but its usually lower level guys. Not coordinators. McVay kept Fassel and Peete I believe.

snackdaddy wrote:When a head coach leaves for whatever reason his staff usually goes too. Most head coaches prefer their own guys when they take on a new job. There might be a few holdovers on occasion but its usually lower level guys. Not coordinators. McVay kept Fassel and Peete I believe.

Fassel, Peete, and assistant OL coach Andy Dickerson.