Mike MacDonald interviewing for Commanders head coaching job
This could start a bad chain of events of us. Hope the Ravens have another young guy on their defensive staff with a chin strap beard that we can call.
January 8th, 2024 at 3:35 PM ^
I was going to say the same thing. The coaching carousel is pretty much over this year. Early signing day and the transfer portal window have really sped up the coaching search process.
Everyone’s season has been over for at least a week. If anyone else was firing a coach, they would have done so by now. So barring a coach taking an NFL job or a scandal leading to a firing, there are no jobs left to take this season.
I would imagine he’ll get some NFL DC calls regardless of what happens with the Ravens. whether he’s interested or not, I couldn’t say. I’d also imagine Jim wants to bring that defense with him to the NFL if he does take a job. But taking another college job is very unlikely.
January 8th, 2024 at 2:30 PM ^
Unfortunately we have to realize that this is going to be the last Michigan game for a few coaches.
January 8th, 2024 at 2:38 PM ^
On this point, I am choosing the path of denial. Need all the comfort I can get for the next 5 (looooong) hours.
January 8th, 2024 at 2:38 PM ^
Alas, that is most likely true.
January 8th, 2024 at 2:46 PM ^
Honestly, if Michigan wins tonight, it’s all gravy as far as I’m concerned. Next year’s team is going to look so much different for both player and coach personnel that we can truly call this the end of an era.
All that’s left to do is when the whole damn thing.
January 8th, 2024 at 2:54 PM ^
Player wise a lot could look the same tbh
January 8th, 2024 at 3:25 PM ^
Defensively, maybe. But leadership-wise and most of the offense is bye-bye. This is, for all intents and purposes, the last dance for many in a Michigan jersey or headset. Let’s make it count!
January 8th, 2024 at 2:33 PM ^
Can't care about this til tomorrow.
January 8th, 2024 at 2:35 PM ^
That team name is offensive and they need to change it. It's 2024 for God sakes.
January 8th, 2024 at 2:39 PM ^
nm. Commanders in OP title...
January 8th, 2024 at 2:37 PM ^
Minter seems to be a college guy that we can keep, unlike MacDonald.
January 8th, 2024 at 2:48 PM ^
Yeah, no. But I like your where your head’s at, which is in the sand.
January 8th, 2024 at 3:47 PM ^
Minter interviewed for the Eagles defensive coordinator job last year and will interview for other NFL gigs this year. Hopefully Michigan can keep him for a while longer, but he’ll head to the NFL at some point.
Clinkscale has been learning the defense from Mike and Minter and will most likely become DC if Minter leaves this year. He’s been due for a while to become a DC and would continue running the same defense. Not sure how he would call games, as he would obviously want to put his own stamp on it, but it would be very similar. The big difference would be adjustments. Minter is elite at them. Don’t know how Steve would do until live game reps
I mentioned a while ago this is the 1st time I have felt Harbaugh might actually go. Unfortunately, all the reports this time seem legit. Michigan will match any NFL offer, so it just depends on how Harbaugh feels about winning a Super Bowl.
I imagine Harbaugh will take Minter and Ben Herbert if he goes. Moore would likely become HC, Clinkscale DC, possibly Elston as co-DC to give him a better title and pay. Clink would get his choice of LB coach. Newsome would become line coach. Hart would stay. Jay is 50-50. Bellamy stays. The fact that Moore did so well while Harbaugh was suspended and Michigan possibly winning the championship has helped Harbaugh feel better about chasing his Super Bowl dream. Luckily if Harbaugh decides to stay he’ll sign a long contract and stop pursuing the NFL. In the meantime, Michigan has a chance to win a championship tonight and that’s all I am focused on!
January 8th, 2024 at 2:38 PM ^
Who is the next new shiny defensive assistant coach the ravens have on their staff?
January 8th, 2024 at 2:40 PM ^
Just a hunch, but I think they promote Bieniemy.
Also think Harbaugh only leaves for San Diego. I expect Justin Herbert to have a monster year next year.
January 8th, 2024 at 2:41 PM ^
I'd be shocked if they don't clean house.
January 8th, 2024 at 2:53 PM ^
Zero chance. It's important to remember that Bieniemy has some insane red flags in his background and he isn't nearly a good enough coach to overcome those.
January 8th, 2024 at 3:06 PM ^
Heard the chargers owners are among the worst in the NFL
January 8th, 2024 at 2:40 PM ^
F me. We cannot lose Minter to the NFL. Let's hope he is a college guy and stays
January 8th, 2024 at 2:58 PM ^
He’s an NFL guy.
January 8th, 2024 at 3:48 PM ^
He’ll eventually go. Clinkscale has been trained to take over DC by Mike and Minter.
January 8th, 2024 at 2:41 PM ^
WIN THE GAME.
January 8th, 2024 at 2:42 PM ^
Maybe I'm naive, but it's not obvious to me that Minter would jump to the NFL. Unlike MacDonald, his career has mostly been at the college level, and obviously his dad was a college guy. That said, good thing they gave Clink the Co-DC title.
As for the post title, doesn't he have to accept the request to interview before it becomes interviewing?
January 8th, 2024 at 2:52 PM ^
He will jump because quality of living is way better plus it's a better testament to his skills as a coordinator
January 8th, 2024 at 2:54 PM ^
Like, I want this to be true but the formulative nature for really good college coaches, especially those with Minter’s pedigree, are to leap to the NFL or get your own HC job. I’d love for him to stay but he’s got the resume and the proof to reach his goals.
Lets just get this last W and then fly the coop.
January 8th, 2024 at 2:57 PM ^
True but almost always someone in his position would talk to the team and then withdrawal from consideration to gain interview experience.
January 8th, 2024 at 2:47 PM ^
I have to believe Clink has been groomed for this possibility since he got here. Harbaugh is not the type to prepare his assistants for advancement and not have a plan for when that happens.
January 8th, 2024 at 3:07 PM ^
But it won't be up to the outgoing coach on who succeeds him. That will be up to the AD. It wasn't up to Lloyd either, who wanted to promote DeBord.
January 8th, 2024 at 3:20 PM ^
It wasn't up to Lloyd either, who wanted to promote DeBord.
If true (and it does seem that he was a proponent of hiring from within, either DeBord or English), that still blows my mind all these years later. (I realize that the actual outcome was also lousy.)
January 8th, 2024 at 4:20 PM ^
Never does an outgoing coach get to handpick his successor.
January 8th, 2024 at 3:51 PM ^
This is the case and Moore would promote Clink after becoming HC with AD go ahead. Clink would be allowed to hire a linebacker coach.
January 8th, 2024 at 2:50 PM ^
Whether this signals that MacDonald will leave the Ravens and impact Minter's future as an NFL coach, I think he goes as part of a package with Harbaugh and Herbert. I think Jim Harbaugh is coaching his last game at Michigan, especially with a win tonight. I am hoping that doesn't happen.
But I just think Michigan will be looking for new staff and an uncertain roster depending on tonight's championship outcome. I hate even thinking that because I hate coaching changes whether they come after good times or bad ones.
January 8th, 2024 at 2:56 PM ^
If Minter is the heir-apparent to Macdonald in Baltimore and jumps ship, I think John should return the favor and stock the cupboard at Michigan.
January 8th, 2024 at 2:51 PM ^
I think it's more likely Minter becomes the DC for Macdonald than the DC for the Ravens. Small chance he becomes Harbaugh's DC in the NFL, but I think he's as good as gone. But that's what happens when you hire great coaches
January 8th, 2024 at 3:08 PM ^
I think it's far more likely Minter stays with Harbaugh than go with MacDonald. Wouldn't you ?
January 8th, 2024 at 3:47 PM ^
No. He's good friends with MacDonald and worked with him longer. He's going to want to branch out of the Harbaugh shadow eventually.
January 8th, 2024 at 2:51 PM ^
win the NC tonight and the whole staff could disband
win tonight and I’ll be so happy it’ll be 20 or so years before I grump about M football
January 8th, 2024 at 2:52 PM ^
All part of the constant evolution in the game. Good for Mac. Nothing like lording over Buckeye fans that they were beaten by a DC who is now an NFL HC. Nothing attracts young coaching talent like watching alumni succeed at the next level.
January 8th, 2024 at 2:56 PM ^
Crazy he is getting looks since Stallions was the only reason M beat Ohio St in 2021.
January 8th, 2024 at 3:05 PM ^
Good luck to the young man; he is a good football coach.
January 8th, 2024 at 3:06 PM ^
Shine, sweet freedom! Good luck.
January 8th, 2024 at 4:56 PM ^
If only we win tonight and then Harbaugh and Minter go to the Commanders I would have a chance to watch my other football team be good again too. One can dream.
January 8th, 2024 at 8:05 PM ^
rising star with ravens. would be great hire.
washington is trying to copy baltimore with the analytical approach. of course we need a GM first and then a coach so we'll see what happens but if he's hired here it would be pretty big.