Cohwer to Carolina

Would Cohwer really convert us to a 3-4? I know he ran that in Pittsburgh all those years but he had DCs who run that system. If we have talent for a 4-3 and a quality DC then maybe he does not switch? Capers run a 4-3 as a DC in Jacksonville didn't he?

Honestly I do not see a lot of difference between Fox and Cohwer. They are both ball control and defense coaches. I think Cohwer has a better eye for talent because the Steelers always drafted well and kept refilling their roster with quality players, especially at linebacker.

 

I'd credit some of that to good drafting and positional coaches, they haven't seen a huge dropoff in their draft classes since he left.

 

I for one have no desire to bring the Scowler here. But I wouldn't mind replacing Fox. Wish we could get Jimmy Johnson or even Jon Gruden.

 

Jimmy Johnson sucks.

 

The only way I'd be happy with Fox staying is if he hired an offensive coordinator like Charlie Weis and allowed him to do what he wanted to do without meddling. I think the offense is too conservative and unimaginative for its own good.

 

jus' a HATER! Johnson was phenomenal . .. not only in preparation and on game day, but in motivating players. . . And especially at evaluating awesome football players. Hell, I would love having him on board simply as a scout. He has a rare gift for spotting football talent and that's one area that carolina has SUCKED IT RAW.

 

Like him or not, Jimmy Johnson was a winner, of course he would immediately help any team he joined in any capacity.

 

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When the QB does not turn the ball over it works. It might be boring but it wins a lot of games.

 

For what it’s worth . . . Some of a recent Adam Schefter article -

For those owners who cannot afford coaching jewels such as Mike Shanahan, Mike Holmgren or Bill Cowher, there are many top-rated assistant coaches who never have had the chance to be a head coach and would likely shine in such a role.
Here's a shopping list:

Vikings defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier: Had Denver not hired Josh McDaniels as its head coach, Frazier probably would have been its next choice. He is a mix of the men he has worked for, Mike Ditka and Tony Dungy, not to mention the man who succeeded Mike Tomlin as the Vikings' defensive coordinator.
Bengals defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer: His players swear by him; their performance says even more about him. Interestingly, Zimmer's contract is up after this season. Cincinnati will want him back. But another team might want him even more. The defense has thrived under the direction of Mike Zimmer, whose stock is on the rise.
Cardinals assistant head coach Russ Grimm: A few years ago, many thought Grimm was the favorite to land the Steelers job that went to Tomlin. Since then, Grimm has helped guide another team to the Super Bowl and soon might get another chance.
Bills interim head coach Perry Fewell: In two weeks, Fewell's team nearly upset the Jaguars, and did beat the Dolphins. The Bills are playing better, tougher football and shining a light on Fewell for Buffalo and any other interested team.
Eagles defensive coordinator Sean McDermott: Even before he became the Eagles' defensive coordinator last summer, McDermott was on teams' head-coaching lists last season. He didn't wind up interviewing for any head-coaching jobs then; he will soon.
Cowboys assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Jason Garrett: Once the hottest coaching candidate in the league, Garrett has turned the up-and-down Cowboys offense into one of the league's better units. It now ranks fourth in total offense, sixth in rushing and 10th in passing.
Ravens quarterbacks coach Hue Jackson: Jackson's work is one of the key reasons Joe Flacco has developed as quickly and smoothly as he has. Teams have noticed before. They will again.
Jets offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer: Staying in New York for another season afforded Schottenheimer the opportunity to learn more from a different coach, Rex Ryan. Now Schottenheimer has plenty of experience to draw upon for the day when he does become a head coach.
Steelers defensive backs coach Ray Horton: Teams love coaches from winning organizations, and Horton has learned all about the Steelers, and their ways, since 2004. A former NFL defensive back, the 49-year-old Horton has head-coaching qualities.
Titans offensive coordinator Mike Heimerdinger: With Jeff Fisher having a defensive background, Heimerdinger has elevated the play of this offense and quarterback Vince Young. He also knows plenty about being a head coach; his college roommate at Eastern Illinois was Mike Shanahan.