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[glenwo2]

 

[glenwo2]

Interesting that Outten is still listed as the Run Game Specialist.

I wonder who of the four in-house gets the NOD for OC?

 

[Jac]

Interesting that Outten is still listed as the Run Game Specialist.

I wonder who of the four in-house gets the NOD for OC?

I’m pretty sure that’s just there based on blocking his interview with the Raiders. He’s also one of the four.

 

[GemCity]

Zach Orr hiring was huge…surprised more aren’t ecstatic about this.

We will eventually transition to a normal set-up where MM isn’t having to call the D plays. He’ll obviously still design, advise, etc…

But between AD and Orr, we’re in great hands.

 

[Fresno Hawk]

This is a good hire and likely to take more off Mike's hands so he can put more focus on other areas he feels we can still improve. Also I think Mike and John know who they are going to hire as the Oc already. Im betting its coming down to Janicko or Heaps..... I think that's how you spell his name. Janocko, Jancko something like that.

 

[MORGULON]

Zach Orr hiring was huge…surprised more aren’t ecstatic about this.

We will eventually transition to a normal set-up where MM isn’t having to call the D plays. He’ll obviously still design, advise, etc…

But between AD and Orr, we’re in great hands.

I trust you Gem. I'm ecstatic now

 

[hawks85]

Orr is a great hire. I think Patrick Queen becoming an all pro was because of Orr.

 

[hawks85]

I think now that we have won a Super Bowl Coach Mike is probably gonna try and bring over some Raven coaches and players. I think the reason why it hasn't happened yet is because of the criticism he would have gotten. Stuff like, they're only winning because they hired half of the Ravens staff and Coach Mike can't do it etc....Now that we have won the SB with zero Ravens staff, it's time to bring them over and really bolster this staff.

 

[GemCity]

I trust you Gem. I'm ecstatic now

It shows a lot of wisdom on Orr’s end.

He could’ve took a DC spot or at a minimum, signed for the same position for the Cowboys.

He’s young. He knows AD is in front right now. But, he’s part of what’s becoming the Mike Macdonald Tree.

When/if we ever lose AD, guaranteed that Orr steps right in.

I’ve never thought that teams that won the Super Bowl could be even better the next year…maybe KC. I sorta/kinda felt that with the 2015 Hawks.

Definitely have that feeling with the Hawks now. Maybe not necessarily in wins/losses but as for being dominant and running it back to back? For sure.

There were a lot of ‘firsts’ last year. Sam…first year as our QB. JSN first year as #1. Coops first year…key starters (particularly, Zabel and one of the best defenders in the league, Emmanwori) first year…

MM solidifying the staff is simply icing on the cake.

@MORGULON a dynasty is forming bro…I’ve flip-flopped between being an Eeyore to pure homerism.

This is very real. What an exciting time for Seattle!

 

[Seattle Person]

Zach Orr hiring was huge…surprised more aren’t ecstatic about this.

We will eventually transition to a normal set-up where MM isn’t having to call the D plays. He’ll obviously still design, advise, etc…

But between AD and Orr, we’re in great hands.

What I like about the last 2 hires (Orr & Stern) is I think Macdonald likes smart people but also young/innovative coaches. Why that's important is when you have long term success, your coordinators are going to be in demand.

Stern is very young but is on a fast track on the offensive side.

Orr has already been an D.C so he is a potential in-house replacement in the near future.

**This is something Pete Carroll stopped doing after the Super Bowls. He just ran out of young and hungry coaches. He just rolled with his old crew.

 

[GemCity]

What I like about the last 2 hires (Orr & Stern) is I think Macdonald likes smart people but also young/innovative coaches. Why that's important is when you have long term success, your coordinators are going to be in demand.

Stern is very young but is on a fast track on the offensive side.

Orr has already been an D.C so he is a potential in-house replacement in the near future.

**This is something Pete Carroll stopped doing after the Super Bowls. He just ran out of young and hungry coaches. He just rolled with his old crew.

Mannnm…spot on! I don’t think it was PC not being a great coach. That dude could motivate a dead man to get up and run.

100% think it was staff related. That hunger…that desire to climb.

MM is one smart dude…have Hawks fans ever felt this content about a staff? I mean, there were ‘grumblings’ about Kubiak early on. Dude gave me several cardiac events during the season. MM clamped down…we rolled.

Complete confidence in our coach and FO. That’s pretty damn incredible.

 

[Seattle Person]

Mannnm…spot on! I don’t think it was PC not being a great coach. That dude could motivate a dead man to get up and run.

100% think it was staff related. That hunger…that desire to climb.

MM is one smart dude…have Hawks fans ever felt this content about a staff? I mean, there were ‘grumblings’ about Kubiak early on. Dude gave me several cardiac events during the season. MM clamped down…we rolled.

Complete confidence in our coach and FO. That’s pretty damn incredible.

One in the chamber.

I like how Mac thinks.

 

[Dolomight12]

Zach Orr hiring was huge…surprised more aren’t ecstatic about this.

We will eventually transition to a normal set-up where MM isn’t having to call the D plays. He’ll obviously still design, advise, etc…

But between AD and Orr, we’re in great hands.

I don't know anything about him but I trust your enthusiasm! I need to do a little bit of research on some of these names.

 

[MORGULON]

It shows a lot of wisdom on Orr’s end.

He could’ve took a DC spot or at a minimum, signed for the same position for the Cowboys.

He’s young. He knows AD is in front right now. But, he’s part of what’s becoming the Mike Macdonald Tree.

When/if we ever lose AD, guaranteed that Orr steps right in.

I’ve never thought that teams that won the Super Bowl could be even better the next year…maybe KC. I sorta/kinda felt that with the 2015 Hawks.

Definitely have that feeling with the Hawks now. Maybe not necessarily in wins/losses but as for being dominant and running it back to back? For sure.

There were a lot of ‘firsts’ last year. Sam…first year as our QB. JSN first year as #1. Coops first year…key starters (particularly, Zabel and one of the best defenders in the league, Emmanwori) first year…

MM solidifying the staff is simply icing on the cake.

@MORGULON a dynasty is forming bro…I’ve flip-flopped between being an Eeyore to pure homerism.

This is very real. What an exciting time for Seattle!

I definitely feel it. I can understand what people mean by " the tough part is repeating". Keeping everyone happy etc

 

[glenwo2]

Don't know who this Curtis Crabtree is but many Hawks fans know only one crabtree :

 

[IndyHawk]

Zach Orr hiring was huge…surprised more aren’t ecstatic about this.

We will eventually transition to a normal set-up where MM isn’t having to call the D plays. He’ll obviously still design, advise, etc…

But between AD and Orr, we’re in great hands.

I want Mac to call his D plays; It got us the best D and a SB in only
his second year.
Screw messing with what works, that's Pete BS.

 

[GemCity]

I want Mac to call his D plays; It got us the best D and a SB in only
his second year.
Screw messing with what works, that's Pete BS.

I’m with you Indy. I think it’ll be that way for some time.

But, it’s not hard to imagine these assistants taking over responsibilities as they continue to gain MMs trust.

It could have a very positive effect. MM having more time to process both sides of the ball may be advantageous.

I’m not saying he doesn’t do that now. Just saying given more time and a very strong support staff…ooohhhwheee.

Orr could’ve had a DC job. Yet, he chose to be with MM again. Very, very wise. He’s young. Learn from the best. Be prepared when the time comes.

Or, MM may never relinquish those duties. As far as we know, he may have already made that clear.

EITHER way…we’re in great hands!!!

 

[IndyHawk]

I’m with you Indy. I think it’ll be that way for some time.

But, it’s not hard to imagine these assistants taking over responsibilities as they continue to gain MMs trust.

It could have a very positive effect. MM having more time to process both sides of the ball may be advantageous.

I’m not saying he doesn’t do that now. Just saying given more time and a very strong support staff…ooohhhwheee.

Orr could’ve had a DC job. Yet, he chose to be with MM again. Very, very wise. He’s young. Learn from the best. Be prepared when the time comes.

Or, MM may never relinquish those duties. As far as we know, he may have already made that clear.

EITHER way…we’re in great hands!!!

I admit there could be positive angles to this that I'm not seeing yet,
I just hate the idea of fixing things that aren't broke.

 

[chris98251]

Remember most these guys rotate thru the position coach jobs to get a understanding as well as knowledge of techniques etc. Just because they did one thing someplace else doesn't mean they will do that here or even coaches on staff may rotate to a new position.

 

[Glasgow Seahawk]

So what is left to be filled? QB coach?