Fairly certain he called plays in 2021 in a playoff game where the Browns hung 48 on the Steelers. Not all offensive points but he’s called plays successfully in the playoffs before
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DKH
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Yup - must have killed him but BC operates like the Red Sox in the AL East - behind the 8 ball
Why they go outside the family ? Nick Caley was a McVay guy
Early Edition ought to be good
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Pretty sure Stefanski was basically the OC with the Browns, so difficult to say if this is really true. Presumably the only time he's actually run an offense was 2009.
It's just not a remotely exciting hire. Like the biggest positive is he's probably not good enough for anyone to be interested in hiring him away as a head coach.
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Van Pelt was apparently pursued by Tampa due to the Mayfield connection. He apparently also interviewed for the Raiders job.
I think I don't hate it? I like the fact that we're bringing in someone with real OC experience since Mayo is a first year HC. I like that he's a former QB and QB coach since we're likely drafting a new QB at 3OA. The fact that he didn't handle playcalling for the Browns makes me nervous though. He seems like he's well respected based on what I've read, but still seems like kind of a weird hire.
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Look, any time you can bring in the QB coach from a franchise best known for literally never having a good QB....
Don't hate the move. Maybe that's just because i thought they were going to make the oc the guy who was here previously until last season and hasn't made any tight end better in his 7 years as a tight ends coach but having interest from multiple teams for the position you just got fired from doesn't feel like something that would happen if teams thought you were bad at your job.
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They hired an "OC" who called plays for exactly one game.
LOL
I hope nobody forgets that this all stems from promising a defensive coach the job without interviewing any offensive minded candidates for head coach. When you hire the next McVay, Shanahan, even the dork in Miami...that provides more stability for your QB.
Considering the options I guess I am fine with Van Pelt. I just don't know what the upside is there.
Now, there still are successful defensive coaches. I can't ignore that. Sean McDermott and DeMeco Ryans come to mind. Everyone likes Mike Vrabel but he ultimately got canned because their QBs suck. We gotta hope that if we draft a QB at #3 that they are coordinator proof. Mac Jones wasn't.
I'm looking at a picture of Mike McCarthy. And I'd rather see Greg Dickerson back in the Boston sports scene.
Are the comments all about how we should have kept Bill?
Considering the options I guess I am fine with Van Pelt. I just don't know what the upside is there.
Now, there still are successful defensive coaches. I can't ignore that. Sean McDermott and DeMeco Ryans come to mind. Everyone likes Mike Vrabel but he ultimately got canned because their QBs suck. We gotta hope that if we draft a QB at #3 that they are coordinator proof. Mac Jones wasn't.
I'm looking at a picture of Mike McCarthy. And I'd rather see Greg Dickerson back in the Boston sports scene.
Are the comments all about how we should have kept Bill?
Who the hell did he fill in for during a playoff game? That doesn't make any sense to me.
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Kevin Stefanski is Cleveland's Head Coach, and he used to be the offensive coordinator for Minnesota. He typically calls the plays. He missed a playoff game in 2020 because he had Covid. Van Pelt called the plays for that game.
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Not gonna lie, I didn’t even know they interviewed that guy for OC
Edit: this was interesting:
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Edit: this was interesting:
Rodgers miffed Packers didn't retain QB coach
Aaron Rodgers said Thursday on ESPN Radio's Golic & Wingo that the Packers' decision not to retain quarterbacks coach Alex Van Pelt was "interesting" and done without consulting him.
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At least this guy isn‘t a first time coach at the position Like the rest of the staff. Considering nobody seemed to want the job I think this guy is fine.
Ya that's basically where I am. Now I hope if we take a QB the kid is a stud and can work with any coordinator.
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Not gonna lie, I didn’t even know they interviewed that guy for OC
Edit: this was interesting:
Rodgers miffed Packers didn't retain QB coach
Aaron Rodgers said Thursday on ESPN Radio's Golic & Wingo that the Packers' decision not to retain quarterbacks coach Alex Van Pelt was "interesting" and done without consulting him.
If Rodgers wanted him I instantly hate this hiring.
Therick67
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let’s be honest, Mayo has coached for 5 years and while I’m sure he’ll be fine - how does he sell anyone with no HC track record?
EverettMike
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An OC who didn't call the plays was not really an OC. Calling plays is half the job!
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