SEE THE PREVIOUS PAGE OF THIS THREAD!! :facepalm:how about Mark Helfrich? I seen an article on this and don't know how I feel about it. thoughts?
Helfrich may have been the OC for Kelly during those years but Chip still called the plays. When he became head coach he appointed Scott as OC and let Scott call the plays. Would he now call the plays if he became OC here or do a 50/50 split with Scott?Helfrich would make me nervous, but as Chip Kelly's OC they went to 2 Rose Bowls, a BCS National Championship game, Alamo Bowl and a Fiesta Bowl. Their first year they were 10-3 and after that they never lost more than 2 games. So it's not like he can't get s#!t done as a coordinator.
Maybe I am a little different, but I don't really have a preference as to what "scheme" we bring in with out new OC.. within reason. I don't want an air raid or a wishbone, but beyond that, I don't think that matters as much.
ummm... Compare apples to zebras much? Huge difference between HC and O-line coach, not so much OC and HC.. and YES I do and the 1 1/2 to 2 yrs stints I think prove my point..Try talking instead of losing your mind to hyperbole.
I get what you mean, not sure you get what I mean. Do you think the Cowboys, Jets, Washington Football Team, and Browns are all stupid for hiring Callahan as offensive line coach? After all, he took a 9 win season to a 5 win season in 4 years.
ummm... Compare apples to zebras much? Huge difference between HC and O-line coach, not so much OC and HC.. and YES I do and the 1 1/2 to 2 yrs stints I think prove my point..
It seems that if Helfrich were the replacement we'd learn something fairly quickly. He would be a bad call IMO. Same things, like you say, aren't going to work.Some people think that Helfrich is a sure deal. This writer and others have speculated that Helfrich it the future OC as he is trusted by Frost, shares the same vision of what the O should look like and would be the person SF would be the most comfortable handing the play calling duties to.
We shall see. I'm not in that camp - doing the same old same old won't bring new results.
https://www.si.com/college/nebraska/football/husker-dan-a-big-red-gamble
Chip Kelly was the real OC by the way. Helfrich did not call plays.
I know that Kelly calls the plays, but an OC does a lot more than just play calling.Helfrich may have been the OC for Kelly during those years but Chip still called the plays. When he became head coach he appointed Scott as OC and let Scott call the plays. Would he now call the plays if he became OC here or do a 50/50 split with Scott?
Yes, they are the fall guy for the head coach who does call the plays when the offense isn’t workingI know that Kelly calls the plays, but an OC does a lot more than just play calling.
I hope the rumor of Helfrich is just dudes trolling us....It'll be like the Riley hire for me. Only I don't have to google Helfrich.......Helfrich isn't necessarily a given.
As a former HC, Helfrich can do better slaary-wise with tv than as a college OC.
To me, the most important trait a quality OC has is the ability to adapt your scheme to the players that you have. That has been an issue, on and off, since Callahan. That's one reason why I am not for a massive change in philosophy.
I was on the bandwagon of hating Rattler especially after the Nebraska game in his press conference when he said he only missed one throw. He missed more than one. I'm sure he has a bit of an attitude but his teammates in a recent article said he has handled it well and helps the kid who took his spot. He looks disinterested on the sideline during games but Maybe he is the Jay Cutler of college football and that's jus the way he looks. I'ld bring him in. If he isn't what you thought you aren't bound to play him. good for copetition.Wouldn't mind giving Glantz a shot but Rattler is a detriment to the chemistry of any program who brings him in.
I know that Kelly calls the plays, but an OC does a lot more than just play calling.