Next up at OC??? Weiss, Hart or an outsider?
Alright, next up. One could make the argument this had something to do with rumblings that Gattis wouldn’t be the pick if Harbaugh left and we hired internally. If that’s the case and this is an internal hire, is it safe to say the next OC is the head coach in waiting? What are the thoughts here? Some are saying Weiss. Some say Mike Hart. Do you look at Nick Sheridan at Indiana? Perhaps an outsider? What’s your vote?
February 6th, 2022 at 11:49 AM ^
Viking coach cannot be signed/official until after superbowl
February 6th, 2022 at 12:51 PM ^
McVay retires to the broadcast booth after winning Super Bowl. O'Connell is promoted to Rams coach. Minnesota is still in play!
February 6th, 2022 at 3:31 PM ^
OldSchool - Geez man, how full of shot do you have to be to believe Harbaugh is still leaving? And BTW, the Vikings have a head coach. Which rock are you living under!?
February 6th, 2022 at 11:41 AM ^
Joe Brady is the best option and it’s not close
February 6th, 2022 at 11:58 AM ^
Would he leave his new position at Buffalo?
February 6th, 2022 at 11:58 AM ^
Regarding Joe Brady
1) you’re right
2) he just took the Bills QB coach job
3) word is that he wants to stay in pros bc he hates recruiting.
February 6th, 2022 at 1:19 PM ^
I would think an OC job in college would be an upgrade. Also the prospects of coaching JJ McCarthy might be appealing to him.
February 6th, 2022 at 2:06 PM ^
Was coming on here to say the same thing. He should at the very least be called to gauge interest. I'm not writing off Cade, but I'd like to see what Mr. Brady can do with JJ
February 6th, 2022 at 12:10 PM ^
Do you look at Nick Sheridan at Indiana?
February 6th, 2022 at 12:17 PM ^
I'd like to get an RPO guy. It is strange that we still run the ball 70 percent of the time. I thought speed in space would involve a lot more passing then we have seen over the last 3 seasons. I think if we went more to a passing game against GA it would have been a different game, it would be different game if Harbaugh would have started JJ. I'm not sure if Hart is ready to be an OC. I would look outside for a good RPO OC. I wonder if we could get the U of Cincy OC?
February 6th, 2022 at 12:52 PM ^
The Cincy OC, Gino Guidugli, was promoted to that position three weeks ago. He has not been an OC before.
February 6th, 2022 at 12:22 PM ^
It might mean that Gattis WAS the HC in waiting, and that with Jim's return, he's heading out for full OC control and nearly doubling his salary.
February 6th, 2022 at 12:40 PM ^
Are we talking about the wrong Weiss? Why not get the guy who would give us a "decided schematic advantage?"
Haha- I can't even pull off the deadpan delivery on a keyboard.
February 6th, 2022 at 12:53 PM ^
I laughed at first, but then, actually...
February 6th, 2022 at 6:26 PM ^
As long as he brings Hugh Jass with him.
February 6th, 2022 at 12:44 PM ^
I think the AD and Harbaugh, if they haven't reached out already, needs to ensure the rest of the staff feels wanted... I think guys like Moore, Helow and Clnk in particular, as they are not Michigan grads...but also Hart and Bellomy.
I mean we'll see with Weis - he's a guy that a lot of people seem to be impressed with, so if he is tabbed as the new passing game OC with Moore continuing as the run game OC that seems like some good continuity...
Just new to figure out the DC
February 6th, 2022 at 1:02 PM ^
Matt Weiss is ready. He's already run both passing games and running games. And everything he has coached has shown marked improvement. I'm happy about the possibility of him at OC!
February 6th, 2022 at 1:09 PM ^
I don't know how the staff shakes out. I do know Mike Hart should be called the assistant head coach and IMO should be the head coach in waiting for whenever Jim retires.
February 6th, 2022 at 6:11 PM ^
Based on what? If he hadn’t played at Michigan, you wouldn’t be saying this. Pure Homerism.
February 6th, 2022 at 1:36 PM ^
Alex Smith?
February 6th, 2022 at 1:55 PM ^
Adam Stenavich was named OC of the Packers, and he used to play here. I’d consider giving him a call.
February 6th, 2022 at 2:27 PM ^
Leaving an OC job in the NFL for an OC job in college?
you could call, but it seems like a pipe dream...
February 6th, 2022 at 2:02 PM ^
I know Joe Brady was just hired by the Buffalo Bills as their QB coach, but I would really like to see what he could do with JJ McCarthy and an actual passing game.
February 6th, 2022 at 2:16 PM ^
The rich get richer, that's a great hire for Buffalo. But I agree, yes please. My guess is he is not interested in a college OC job again if he's willing to take a QBC spot in the NFL.
February 6th, 2022 at 2:32 PM ^
JH has done well the last two years with replacing assistants. So, I am going to defer to him and wait and see.
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February 6th, 2022 at 3:01 PM ^
Harbaugh and Michigan will be just fine. Gattis was vastly overrated as an OC
February 6th, 2022 at 2:49 PM ^
It's gonna be Weiss. Weiss was prepping Harbaugh for the Viking's interview
February 6th, 2022 at 3:09 PM ^
Matt Weiss is the obvious choice and was a big reason Michigan offense was vastly better in 2021
February 6th, 2022 at 3:11 PM ^
Anybody willing to try to get the new coach at Akron (Joe Moorhead)?
February 6th, 2022 at 3:11 PM ^
(Double post)
February 6th, 2022 at 3:13 PM ^
What about the OC that was fired from Nebraska this year? His offense was pretty creative as I remember. Frost cleaned house, but I felt that was more about placing blame elsewhere.
February 6th, 2022 at 3:34 PM ^
Dan Mullen?
February 6th, 2022 at 6:41 PM ^
You never know….???
February 6th, 2022 at 4:08 PM ^
We need a receiver coach so perhaps Harbaugh is looking to fill both spots with one July. The stretch before Gattis was not good.
February 6th, 2022 at 5:20 PM ^
Kevin Koger? Tyrone Wheatley? Michigan can only hire former Michigan players going forward.
February 6th, 2022 at 6:06 PM ^
Go get Tony Romo for the D Cord ,the guy knows basically every play thats gonna happen on offense ,
February 6th, 2022 at 6:17 PM ^
At this point I’m really hoping they promote from within and then hire a couple of good up and coming assistants. Let’s turn all this negative BS around.
February 6th, 2022 at 6:43 PM ^
I’d say that JH taught and developed Gattis over the past 3 years (which is exactly what Gattis has said previously) and now has a chance to be an OC without any co-OC’s and likely significantly more $’s.
February 6th, 2022 at 9:36 PM ^
If hiring internally, Matt Weiss is the favorite. They might also need to give Sherrone Moore co-OC duties to keep him at M.
But we've seen Harbaugh make surprising hires before. Among external options, I really like OC Sean Gleeson of Rutgers. He's a lesser known name, but has also coached at Okla St. and maximizes offensive talent at Rutgers.
February 6th, 2022 at 10:15 PM ^
HIRE BORGES
February 6th, 2022 at 11:35 PM ^
I would have no problem with Hart stepping into the position if he thinks he is ready and wants it. It would be a huge step for him but he has been around enough to know how to do the job for sure. I too would rather see someone within get the nod so things don't change too drastically for the players.
Weiss / Hart combo would be fine too for the role.
February 7th, 2022 at 2:15 AM ^
Tom Herman
February 7th, 2022 at 7:33 AM ^
It sort of seems like an internal hire for OC and an outside hire for DC. Just seems like between Harbaugh and the minds on the current staff they have enough to promote from within and hire some good up and comers as position coaches.
On defense I'm not sure that is the case. Don't get me wrong, tons of young coaching talent but it "feels" like they need a head hancho really running the entire defense which is quite doable even if Clink has the "co" in his name (which is well deserved).
February 7th, 2022 at 8:30 AM ^
Tom Herman is available.