There were rumors (Jay Glazer) that Pete was going to retire very soon. So I think this is his last hurrah so to speak. Going out with guys he trusts more aka more experienced veteran coaching. It actually makes sense who he picked, no rookie coordinators need apply. After this year or maybe...
Now draft some more young linebackers and coach em up. I truly believe Norton was the best positional coach Carroll ever had. He made Pro-bowl quality LB...Bobby Wagner, KJ Wright. Norton was so-so as a coordinator, but really he is an ideal LB coach.
TBH, if Pete has another mediocre year even with new coaches, his seat will start getting warm. Betting Paul Allen will be watching this next year closely.
I wonder if the whole Peyton Manning fiasco played apart in trying to find an OC quickly. I realize Manning was a player, but still must have left an impression about wooing a high profile personnel. No guarantees, Defillippo would have chosen Seattle. Now they need to fill out the rest of...
Schottenheimer hire, makes me think that Pete values experience over innovation. He's going to stick with what got him here, run, run, pass and not recreate the offense. Hopefully the OL coach is a more inspired choice.
Big backs have shorter life span in NFL. More pounding and wear on the knees. Also in zone read he has to reach the hole to make any cuts... slow and big is not going to be productive. Put him on Adkins or low carb or something. He's got to gain quickness like a lot of it.