John McNulty blocked from becoming Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Offensive Coordinator
by Sander on Jan 28, 2012 5:44 PM EST
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Greg Schiano is hard at work assembling a coaching staff, but his efforts are being blocked according to Jason LaCanfora. The Buccaneers asked the Arizona Cardinals for permission to interview their wide receivers coach John McNulty for the position of offensive coordinator, but the Cardinals refused to allowed this. Under NFL rules, a move from position coach to coordinator is not considered a promotion and can hence be blocked by teams that have those position coaches under contract.
John McNulty coached under Schiano at Rutgers for five seasons, and served as his offensive coordinator for two of those. Blocking interviews like this is fairly common in the NFL.
With McNulty off the radar, Schiano could look towards his own college staff for an offensive coordinator. Frank Cignetti, Jr. was his offensive coordinator the past year. In addition, there are a few experienced NFL coordinators on the market. Hue Jackson and Todd Haley are both still available.
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Yeah... but it happens everywhere
The Titans have denied Jeff Fisher’s attempt to poach assistants/FO staff.
His former team has blocked him. already several times.
SMH
C*ck Blockers, they don’t want to see us come up.
by GoBuxGo on Jan 28, 2012 6:00 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
Not sure if this really a bad thing, his offenses weren't that great with either one of these guys
by bucfanlostiniowa on Jan 28, 2012 6:00 PM EST reply actions
Right there has got to be somebody better out there
by bucfanlostiniowa on Jan 28, 2012 6:08 PM EST up reply actions
Yep, schiano from Rutgers is enough.
East Coast Fan
by Bucfan on Jan 28, 2012 10:06 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Gotta agree, its one thing to have a college coach enter the ranks
But I’m totally against him bringing his offensive staff. Maybe the ST. But not the offense, 100%. From what I’ve heard, and its speculation and opinion, but sounds like it wouldn’t be the best move for Schiano considering Hue and Todd are out there..
by Titankillah on Jan 28, 2012 10:15 PM EST up reply actions
Arizona did it for our own good
This is a blessing in disguise, I understand why he called McNulty because of their past relationship, but his offense was wack in the Big East. Call Haley ASAP, hammer out a 2-3yr deal tonite. He’s the OC tomorrow by noon, then we can look for a DC. I’ve been wanting Haley here since he got fired in KC.
by InfamousHp on Jan 28, 2012 6:11 PM EST via mobile reply actions
What's the point of blocking someone from being an OC?
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I did not like the Shiano pick for HC. That said, he might be ok if he hires a great staff. That imo does not start with the current Rutgers OC
Also it made me want to puke some watching Shiano suck up to Mark and the Glazer’s in the press conference. I realize they are his boss but the praise he showered them with atm undeserved
GO NOLES!!! SCALP EM!
by NOLEFAN1 on Jan 28, 2012 6:28 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Well put.. Every couple sentences of Mark and I this
Mark and I that made me sick also. I’m pulling for the guy, I just don’t see a major upgrade to Morris at this point.
Good luck Rah. Bring us Mo Claiborne and replace Geno, Quincy, and Sean Jones!
two things about Haley
I don’t think he gets along well with management, and he is currently in a dispute with the Chiefs about back pay, which could be a distraction, I don’t see him coming here
by bucfanlostiniowa on Jan 28, 2012 6:51 PM EST reply actions
What about Billick?
He was being considered for the Falcons OC, everybody always talks about the Defense winning the superbowl for the Ravens, and his lackluster offense there, but he ran a record setting offense with the Vikings
by bucfanlostiniowa on Jan 28, 2012 6:59 PM EST reply actions
I think it is a dumb rule by the NFL.
A promotion is a promotion. I’m not sure the pay scale for position coaches and coordinators, but I’m sure coordinators make a lot more than position coaches. I feel bad for the guy.
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There was talk about him becoming the passing coordinator.
But he was never signed to it.
by flash_kiley on Jan 28, 2012 9:00 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Hue is good.
Not a big fan of his ego though.
by flash_kiley on Jan 28, 2012 9:30 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
What Ego??
All I saw from him at Oakland was that he was an emotional coach with an intense love and respect for his team.
by Steven Person on Jan 29, 2012 9:17 AM EST up reply actions
He wanted more and more control over the team after Al passed.
He pushed so hard for the Carson Palmer trade, called it the “best trade ever”… yeah that went well.
by flash_kiley on Jan 29, 2012 10:04 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
Jury is still out on Carson Palmer...
but OAK is pretty close. A bit schizophrenic for my tastes, but they reside in a division where teams can get healthy in a hurry.
by Cracker Ball on Jan 29, 2012 10:13 AM EST up reply actions
Childress
He has done wonders as an OC. We need him to develop Freeman, and run a great offense
by BucPride on Jan 28, 2012 11:04 PM EST via Android app reply actions
signed with the Browns yesterday I believe.
Or may have been early today.
by Bucsfan123 on Jan 28, 2012 11:20 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
Although pickings are slim
they need to surround schiano with the best OC/DC they can find. NFL would be a plus.
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by Bucfan on Jan 29, 2012 12:00 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Hue Jackson?
What do people think about him?
I did my research while dreaming of the Marty Signing. I must say, I was quite impressed. Being able to get production from every player in each position he coached. While also making the Raiders relevant again. All of that shows me, he could do wonders with what we have on offense. Plus he has NFL experience and lots of it.
The problem with Hue
Is that he’s a compulsive position jumper. He’s extremely ambitious and always looking to make a move for a higher position. I wouldn’t want someone like that being paired with a rookie NFL Head Coach. He’d be constantly undermining everything Schiano wanted to do, and that’s a good way to ensure more failure.
very good point, I thought the same about the posibility of Sherman coming here
I think its going to be another gamble hiring a OC and DC
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by Jonah Keri on Jun 19, 2010 10:31 PM EDT
Isn't he with the Cardinals
if not he would be legit for offensive coordinator.
Good luck Rah. Bring us Mo Claiborne and replace Geno, Quincy, and Sean Jones!
Even if it is the rule in the NFL
it’s not good practice. It deters up and coming position coaches with aspirations to continue to climb the coaching ladder to be on your staff. Regardless, there is plenty of fish in the pond right now.
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