Chargers fire Marty

BravesRule22 · February 12th, 2007, 07:42 PM

No linkage yet

Its all over ESPN and its breaking news on yahoo

Shocking move, I dont know who they are going to get to coach now, Ron Rivera ?

jtul22 · February 12th, 2007, 07:50 PM

maybe but they defenitly should of kept marty. he is a great coach. dp the charges think there actually going to get someone better

BravesRule22 · February 12th, 2007, 07:52 PM

I mean, in all honesty.......It would be hard to find a coach to mess up how GOOD the Chargers can be. You can stick a monkey in as HC next year and the Chargers should win 11 games

They need to find a coach that can win in the playoffs, and I dont see that guy on the market unless they have something up their sleeves

all4phillysportsfan · February 12th, 2007, 08:07 PM

I think Pete Carroll will be the next head coach of the Chargers. Who else is out there besides Ron Rivera that would make sense?

BravesRule22 · February 12th, 2007, 08:17 PM

I dont see Carroll leaving USC

Rivera is the only guy off the top of my head that I can think of

Hellwig · February 12th, 2007, 09:41 PM

Damn the Chargers lost their HC, OC, and DC all after a 14-2 season. With that many changes up top it can only go downhill.

DiamondDave · February 13th, 2007, 07:10 AM

IMHO they will need a veteran NFL coach that has enough coaching connections to fill up the entire coaching staff.. there are not many choices to go with that have this qualification...

Look for a lot of news about Norv interviewing here

BravesRule22 · February 13th, 2007, 08:31 AM

IF SD would want him, then I think Norv would be a moron not to take that job.

Assuming he can find a good DC, there is no way that he can screw up that Offense.

It would be hard for a DC to screw up that D too....

As I said, I dont care who they hire, they will sleep walk into 11 wins

Jim Fassel is the guy I would hire

Hellwig · February 13th, 2007, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Wondering why the San Diego Chargers so abruptly fired coach Marty Schottenheimer on Monday? He tried to hire his brother, Kurt — the Green Bay Packers’ defensive backs coach — as defensive coordinator.

That was the last straw for team President Dean Spanos and General Manager A.J. Smith, the San Diego Union-Tribune reported today.

In a meeting early Monday afternoon, they told Schottenheimer they didn’t approve of his plans to interview his brother. Schottenheimer, in turn, insisted he could hire his staff as he saw fit.

Link

Ninersrule · February 14th, 2007, 02:50 AM

In watching ESPN, the Chargers have already asked to interview Norv
Turner, and Mike Singletary, both coaches with the 49ers.

It would seem that Turner has the inside slot, but there is some speculation,
that the Chargers may pull a complete and go with someone like Iron Mike.

He is an intense leader, but young enough it is felt to connect with the
players, and keep them in sync. The only drawback to that is the concern
may not be experienced enough to put together a coaching staff.

I really like Singletary, and really hoped he would get the 49ers DC job simply for the sake of continuity.

It will be interesting to see who Spanos picks, because if you can't get along with Marty, then you are one sorry individual.

BravesRule22 · February 14th, 2007, 07:54 AM

Apparently from all accounts Ted Cotrell is going to be the guy that they hire.

Wow, firing Marty for Ted Cotrell, are you serious ?????

I take what I said back.....it is possible for them to hire someone that could mess this up. Ted Cotrell being one of those guys

ganja · February 14th, 2007, 01:48 PM

The Chargers need a coach that has been in and won the big games. If they hire a former coach or coordinator, I'd really think it'd be in their best interest to get a guy who has coached his team to or won the Superbowl. Bringing in someone with "potential" doesn't make sense for a team that went 14-2 and is predicted to win the Superbowl. In fact, I think Bill Parcells would make a great coach for the Chargers. I think the character of the players on the Chargers fits Parcells type players. Even the players he brought in when he coached Dallas didn't really fit him (ahem..Terrell Owens??). I think San Diego messed up big time firing Marty this year. But I can also see how firing him makes sense from a buisness standpoint.

BucsFan4Ever · February 15th, 2007, 12:44 PM

Rivera would be a stupid hire as the new head coach, simply because he runs a 4-3 Tampa Two defense in Chicago, and San Diego have a 3-4 defense which their personnel is clearly better suited for.

February 12th, 2007, 07:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
BravesRule22 Basketball Community Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,089	Chargers fire Marty No linkage yet Its all over ESPN and its breaking news on yahoo Shocking move, I dont know who they are going to get to coach now, Ron Rivera ? __________________ Braves, Knicks, Bucs, Louisville

February 12th, 2007, 07:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
BravesRule22 Basketball Community Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,089	I mean, in all honesty.......It would be hard to find a coach to mess up how GOOD the Chargers can be. You can stick a monkey in as HC next year and the Chargers should win 11 games They need to find a coach that can win in the playoffs, and I dont see that guy on the market unless they have something up their sleeves __________________ Braves, Knicks, Bucs, Louisville

February 12th, 2007, 08:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
all4phillysportsfan Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,630	I think Pete Carroll will be the next head coach of the Chargers. Who else is out there besides Ron Rivera that would make sense? __________________ Philly Sports: The worst drought in America.

February 12th, 2007, 08:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
BravesRule22 Basketball Community Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,089	I dont see Carroll leaving USC Rivera is the only guy off the top of my head that I can think of __________________ Braves, Knicks, Bucs, Louisville

February 13th, 2007, 07:10 AM	#7 (permalink)
DiamondDave Hall of Famer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: MD, on the Potomac River Posts: 5,390	IMHO they will need a veteran NFL coach that has enough coaching connections to fill up the entire coaching staff.. there are not many choices to go with that have this qualification... Look for a lot of news about Norv interviewing here __________________ Reagan in 08... Even though he's dead, he's the better choice! Superdelegates - Because even the Democratic party knows it's base is too stupid to make really important decisions.

February 12th, 2007, 07:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
jtul22 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 32	maybe but they defenitly should of kept marty. he is a great coach. dp the charges think there actually going to get someone better

February 12th, 2007, 09:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
Hellwig Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,708	Damn the Chargers lost their HC, OC, and DC all after a 14-2 season. With that many changes up top it can only go downhill.

February 13th, 2007, 08:31 AM	#8 (permalink)
BravesRule22 Basketball Community Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,089	IF SD would want him, then I think Norv would be a moron not to take that job. Assuming he can find a good DC, there is no way that he can screw up that Offense. It would be hard for a DC to screw up that D too.... As I said, I dont care who they hire, they will sleep walk into 11 wins Jim Fassel is the guy I would hire __________________ Braves, Knicks, Bucs, Louisville Last edited by BravesRule22; February 13th, 2007 at 10:10 AM.

February 14th, 2007, 02:50 AM	#10 (permalink)
Ninersrule Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: C-Bus/Buckeye Country Posts: 120	In watching ESPN, the Chargers have already asked to interview Norv Turner, and Mike Singletary, both coaches with the 49ers. It would seem that Turner has the inside slot, but there is some speculation, that the Chargers may pull a complete and go with someone like Iron Mike. He is an intense leader, but young enough it is felt to connect with the players, and keep them in sync. The only drawback to that is the concern may not be experienced enough to put together a coaching staff. I really like Singletary, and really hoped he would get the 49ers DC job simply for the sake of continuity. It will be interesting to see who Spanos picks, because if you can't get along with Marty, then you are one sorry individual. __________________ "You may find that having, is not so pleasing a thing as wanting. It is not logical, but it is often true." -Spock from "Amok Time"

February 14th, 2007, 07:54 AM	#11 (permalink)
BravesRule22 Basketball Community Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,089	Apparently from all accounts Ted Cotrell is going to be the guy that they hire. Wow, firing Marty for Ted Cotrell, are you serious ????? I take what I said back.....it is possible for them to hire someone that could mess this up. Ted Cotrell being one of those guys __________________ Braves, Knicks, Bucs, Louisville

February 14th, 2007, 01:48 PM	#12 (permalink)
ganja Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 194	The Chargers need a coach that has been in and won the big games. If they hire a former coach or coordinator, I'd really think it'd be in their best interest to get a guy who has coached his team to or won the Superbowl. Bringing in someone with "potential" doesn't make sense for a team that went 14-2 and is predicted to win the Superbowl. In fact, I think Bill Parcells would make a great coach for the Chargers. I think the character of the players on the Chargers fits Parcells type players. Even the players he brought in when he coached Dallas didn't really fit him (ahem..Terrell Owens??). I think San Diego messed up big time firing Marty this year. But I can also see how firing him makes sense from a buisness standpoint.

February 15th, 2007, 12:44 PM	#13 (permalink)
BucsFan4Ever Rookie Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 9	Rivera would be a stupid hire as the new head coach, simply because he runs a 4-3 Tampa Two defense in Chicago, and San Diego have a 3-4 defense which their personnel is clearly better suited for.