Ryan34 said:

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DeMeco cancelled his interviews with Indy and Arizona following our interview. Can't be a bad sign.

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It was said on broadcast in order to focus on Dallas game

Interviews have got to be a huge distraction, and in my opinion they shouldn't be allowed to interview current coaches until the season is over.

Steichen's offense vs. DeMeco's defense next week. Should be a great test for both coordinators.

redag06 said:

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Interviews have got to be a huge distraction, and in my opinion they shouldn't be allowed to interview current coaches until the season is over.

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It could be a distraction, but I think it should be up to the coach and his org to approve. Otherwise they can be at a pretty big disadvantage compared to coaches not in the playoffs. Plus they're adults, they can take responsibility for their actions.

At least one of the Texans' presumed top candidates should be available after next week. My guess would be DeMeco because I think Philly's defense will be too much for Purdy.

NFC title game is basically the Texans bowl. Between those two and Gannon odds are good our next HC is at that game.

So how much does Jerruh give up for Payton?

Kafka's first interview was virtual on Sunday. Now, in-person on Wednesday as Houston's search moves forward. https://t.co/Q6MtHeWpbP

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 24, 2023

The #Texans will conduct a second interview with #Broncos DC Ejiro Evero for their head coaching job on Wednesday, per source.

Evero impressed in an in-person interview last week, and now getting a longer look. He has interviewed for all five vacancies.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 24, 2023

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Kafka's first interview was virtual on Sunday. Now, in-person on Wednesday as Houston's search moves forward. https://t.co/Q6MtHeWpbP

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 24, 2023

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I guess it would bring a certain air of sophistication to discussions to be able to legitimately call the team's performance "Kafkaesque".

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Kafka's first interview was virtual on Sunday. Now, in-person on Wednesday as Houston's search moves forward. https://t.co/Q6MtHeWpbP

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 24, 2023

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I'd be worried that the Giants success this year is more on Daboll (who has a past record of good offenses) vs. Kafka

he's just been cashing checks for a long, long time

There was regression in Buffalo this season after losing him. What the Giants did this year was impressive but I think Kafka needs more time as an OC under Daboll before he gets real consideration and opportunity.
Josh Allen also didn't look as good this year which I'm guessing impacts Dorsey's candidacy for any open spots.

I'd say there's no way they're hiring anyone until they get to interview all the candidates in person. After this weekend either DeMeco or Steichen and Gannon will have that opportunity. Even though there's a two week gap before the Super Bowl I doubt any coordinator has time for an in person interview unless Caserio and McNair go to them.

And there's no way JM knows anything about who they're hiring. I doubt anyone in that building talks to him anymore. We might get more insider info from bilbo on this board than JM gets, and bilbo's been quiet. Caserio plays this stuff close to the chest, he's not giving info to JM unless he wants to mess with him and starts telling him stories about McCown.

pagerman @ work said:

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Kafka's first interview was virtual on Sunday. Now, in-person on Wednesday as Houston's search moves forward. https://t.co/Q6MtHeWpbP

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 24, 2023

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I guess it would bring a certain air of sophistication to discussions to be able to legitimately call the team's performance "Kafkaesque".

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Start with what is right rather than what is acceptable.

W said:

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he's just been cashing checks for a long, long time

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It was cringeworthy.

Lopez and the other dude were dumbfounded and were basically laughing in his face.

Ag_07 said:

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I heard a replay of John McClain's segment on 610 yesterday 'discussing' the coaching search. Jeez...What a putz.

Host (Lopez and whoever is on with him IDK): So John is there a frontrunner right now for this HC job?
JM: No. [takes a deep breath] If there was someone they liked more than the others then they'd have made a hire by now. [wheeze]
H: But John there's got to be a front runner. There's always someone they favor at this point in time but they let the process play out right?
JM: Nope not the case at all. [starts staring at his cheeseburger]
H: So if you were betting who would you put your money on?
JM: Demeco Ryans [starts eating cheeseburger]
H:So in your mind he's the front runner?
JM: Not I already said there is no front runner. [said with mouth full of cheeseburger...proceeds to swallow] That's just who I think they end up hiring.
H: OK...So he's YOUR front runner.
JM: No [wheeze] I didn't say that but I guess so. [starts eyeballing host's cheeseburger] I think we'll see a front runner emerge after 2nd interviews.
H: Well yeah because after 2nd interviews they'll hire someone right?
JM: Maybe maybe not. [mouth full of host's cheeseburger] Every team does it differently. [finishes host's cheeseburger] They may wanna do 3rd interviews. [starts eyeballing producer's cheeseburger]

LOL...Why even put this guy on air?

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FIFY

Ag_07 said:

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W said:

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he's just been cashing checks for a long, long time

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It was cringeworthy.

Lopez and the other dude were dumbfounded and were basically laughing in his face.

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I'll never understand why he keeps getting airtime.

Max Power said:

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There was regression in Buffalo this season after losing him. What the Giants did this year was impressive but I think Kafka needs more time as an OC under Daboll before he gets real consideration and opportunity.
Josh Allen also didn't look as good this year which I'm guessing impacts Dorsey's candidacy for any open spots.

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The Bills offense actually was better in 2022 with Dorsey calling plays, than they were in 2021, and Josh Allen's stats are near identical in 21 vs 22, only key difference was 200 yards less in 22, but they also played 1 less game due to the cancelled Cincy game.

maca1028 said:

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Ag_07 said:

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W said:

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he's just been cashing checks for a long, long time

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It was cringeworthy.

Lopez and the other dude were dumbfounded and were basically laughing in his face.

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I'll never understand why he keeps getting airtime.

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No clue, I listen to the Texans All Access podcast every so often and he just rambles when they bring him on. He hardly even stays on topic and they still act like he's giving good info.

The worst is when McClain starts talking about Netflix shows like we care what he watches.

I'll pay attention to him when he talks about places to eat. About it.

It's that time again for crazy mock drafts. Here's my first one, no forced trades, all were accepted by the computer. In addition to a ton of picks this year, I got the Lions 2nd round pick next year.

Yeah, not gonna happen, but one can dream lol

Who do the Lions pick with our R1 second pick?

Ironically I hadn't closed the tab yet, here's how the mock went (sorry for the formatting, but it was the best for the amount of time I would put into it)

Detroit took Myles Murphy #2

Pick1 - Chi
Jalen CarterDIGeorgia
NeedsWR, T, ED, LB

Pick2 - Det
HST
Myles MurphyEDClemson
NeedsDI, LB, CB

Pick3 - Ari
Will Anderson Jr.EDAlabama
NeedsG, C, ED, CB

Pick4 - indy
Will LevisQBKentucky
NeedsQB, OL

Pick5 = Sea
DEN
Tyree WilsonEDTexas Tech
NeedsG, C, DL

Pick6 - HST
LA - Det
Bryce YoungQBAlabama
NeedsQB, C, DL

Pick7 - LV
Anthony RichardsonQBFlorida
NeedsQB, OL, DB

Pick8 - ATL
Bryan BreseeDIClemson
NeedsQB, WR, ED, LB

Pick9 - CAR
Brian BranchSAlabama
NeedsQB, RB, TE, ED

Pick10 - PHI
NO
Devon WitherspoonCBIllinois
NeedsWR, G, C

Pick11 - TEN
Paris Johnson Jr.TOhio State
NeedsWR, T, ED

Pick12 - WAS
CLV - HST
Peter SkoronskiTNorthwestern
NeedsQB, G, C, LB

Pick13 - NYJ
C.J. StroudQBOhio State
NeedsQB, T, LB

Pick14 - NE
Quentin JohnstonWRTCU
NeedsQB, T, ED

Pick15 - GB
Christian GonzalezCBOregon
NeedsWR, TE, ED, LB

Pick16 - HST
WAS
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWROhio State
NeedsQB, C, DL

Pick17 - PIT
Lukas Van NessEDIowa
NeedsT, LB, CB

Pick18 - HST
DET
Nolan SmithEDGeorgia
NeedsQB, C, DL

Pick19 - TB
Michael MayerTENotre Dame
NeedsQB, TE, G, C, DI

Pick20 - SEA
Anton HarrisonTOklahoma
NeedsG, C, DL

Pick 21 MIA
Forfeited
NeedsOL, CB

Pick21 - SD
Zay FlowersWRBoston College
NeedsWR, T, LB, CB

Pick22 - BAL
Bijan RobinsonHBTexas
NeedsWR, ED, CB

Pick23 - MINN
Joey Porter Jr.CBPenn State
NeedsDI, LB, CB

Pick24 - JAX
O'Cyrus TorrenceGFlorida
NeedsG, C, DB

Pick25 - NYG
Jordan AddisonWRUSC
NeedsWR, TE, C, LB

Pick26 - DAL
Broderick JonesTGeorgia
NeedsWR, DI, LB

Pick27 - BUF
Siaki IkaDIBaylor
NeedsG, C, DB

Pick28 - CIN
Antonio JohnsonSTexas A&M
NeedsT, DI, CB

Pick29 - DEN
SF
Trenton SimpsonLBClemson
NeedsT, DI, LB

Pick30 - KC
Cam SmithCBSouth Carolina
NeedsWR, DL

Pick31 - PHI
BJ OjulariEDLSU

Buck Compton said:

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That would be absolutely hilarious to drop back from 2 to 6 and Indy still takes Levis at 4. That would be amazing. Double whammy of a divisional foe's failure plus us getting more picks and getting better quicker.

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I know it won't happen....but that would be so glorious

Watching Kiper saying Levis is the best QB in the draft.

What a dumbass. He's about 20 years too long to be a draft analyst.

regarding Levis...all it takes is one.

hard to believe the Bears took Trubisky at #2 overall and the Browns took Baker at #1

There is absolutely zero chance Stroud falls to 13. I seriously doubt he'll fall out of the top 5

The Levis chatter smells like misinformation to me. Unlike last year, this is a draft where we're going to see multiple QB's drafted in the top half of the first round, and at least 2 taken in the top 4. I do think there are concerns in the league about Young's size, but plenty of teams still like him enough to consider him the top QB prospect. If teams are hyping Levis it feels like they're trying to artificially raise his profile because his production doesn't match the hype. He should be in the conversation with Richardson, not Young and Stroud.

What I do think is happening is that more teams like Stroud than is being let on. Stroud is probably the favorite QB by several teams, I think he's the safest pick, he's got the highest floor of all the QB prospects. I don't think Houston should try to move up, be patient, let another team jump in front and give up too many assets. One of the top 2 QB prospects will be there.