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dadevike · 11-13-2017, 11:49 AM

to take over the play calling next year. Every other team around the league is watching what is going on with the Vikings. No Bradford, no Dalvin Cook, and we are 7-2 with a top 10 offense led by perennial backup QB Keenum. Yesterday Shurmur calls for TDs for David Morgan and Jarius Wright.

This has the look of Brian Billick and Mike Tomlin. We did not get to keep those coordinators for very long. We may be looking at the same thing with Shurmur.

11-13-2017, 12:04 PM

Its going to be a damn shame when Shurmur leaves.

11-13-2017, 01:12 PM

I said this last week, and I'm betting he takes Keenum with him unless there is already an established vet QB, but those teams usually don't struggle enough to make coaching changes.

11-13-2017, 01:17 PM

Or... Shurmur says to himself "Self, winning Super Bowl LII was kinda fun... Maybe we stick around and rattle off 2, 3, 4 Super Bowl victories...".

Ok, you're right, that probably won't be thought running through his head as he fields the head coaching offers likely to come his way.

11-13-2017, 02:21 PM

I know I should be slapped for speculating, but I could see the Bears snatching him away from us. It'd be an attractive destination for Shurmur too, if he feels like he could turn Trubisky into the next Sam Bradford sans the injuries. Plus they have an improving defense and a good running game with Jordan Howard and Tarik Cohen.

11-13-2017, 02:34 PM

The thing with Shurmur... he's already 52 years old and had two prior shots as a HC. He failed with the Browns (I know... can't blame him for that) and was the Eagles interim HC in 2015 before being passed over for the job by Doug Pederson. He's done an excellent job with the offense this season, but I have my doubts that he'll be the next "hot" HC candidate.

11-13-2017, 02:41 PM

Quote: @Wetlander said:
The thing with Shurmur... he's already 52 years old and had two prior shots as a HC. He failed with the Browns (I know... can't blame him for that) and was the Eagles interim HC in 2015 before being passed over for the job by Doug Pederson. He's done an excellent job with the offense this season, but I have my doubts that he'll be the next "hot" HC candidate.

There's to many "Hot" candidates that will get the HC jobs, he may get an interview. But I dont see him getting another HC job this go around.

11-13-2017, 02:47 PM

+ 3.

Shurmur has been HC already...

If anything promote him to some big title and keep him here to backfill Zim one day. Mike was an older hire, isn't getting any younger and the HC gig is a killer. Dog years.

That assumes he likes the area, ownership etc. Hell, it may not get much better than Minny with the Wilfs ownership, facilities, stadium, quality of life here. Up and leave during the cold winters...

11-13-2017, 03:09 PM

I dont think there is an owner out there that will hold the Browns opportunity over Shurmurs head. As far as Philly... maybe... maybe not, but I wouldnt be surprised at all to see him get some serious looks if the offense continues to impress.

11-13-2017, 03:48 PM

He will likely get HC consideration. I think you would have to give him a title like co-HC to deny him an interview opportunity. Maybe he decides that running an offense is better than having responsibility for the entire team. And with Zimmer, a defensive guy, as the head coach, and the credibility he is gaining with every game, I doubt many OCs will have more autonomy than Shurmur. But we need to be prepared in case we lose him.