Mornhinweg to interview with Raiders
Marty Mornhinweg will interview with the Raiders for their head coaching vacancy, according to two NFL sources.
Mornhinweg to interview with Raiders
Jeff McLane
Marty Mornhinweg will interview with the Raiders for their head coaching vacancy, according to two NFL sources.
Jason LaCanfora of NFL Network first reported the news.
The Raiders have reportedly already interviewed Denver defensive coodinator Dennis Allen, Broncos offensive coordinator Mike McCoy and Dolphins interim head coach Todd Bowles. Green Bay defensive coordinator Dom Capers, Packers assistant Winston Moss, and Saints offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael are also believed to be candidates for the vacancy.
Mornhinweg is also believed to be in the mix for the Colts' head coaching job. The Eagles offensive coordinator has not been in serious contention for a head job since he was fired by the Lions in 2002 after compiling a 5-27 mark in two seasons.
Eagles coach Andy Reid touted Mornhinweg's credentials for getting another shot during the 2010 season, but he never drew any interest last off-season. This season the Eagles offense regressed as did quarterback Michael Vick, so it was not expected that Mornhinweg would be in the running for a top job.
Mornhinweg has strong ties to the Bay Area, though. He grew up there and was once the offensive coordinator of the San Francisco 49ers. He also has a relationship with Oakland's new general manager Reggie McKenzie. McKenzie and Mornhinweg worked together in Green Bay when McKenzie was director of football operations and Mornhinweg was a young assistant.
Oakland fired Hue Jackson last week after one season as head coach. The Raiders finished 8-8 and missed the playoffs.
Since becoming the Eagles offensive coordinator in 2006, Mornhinweg has helmed an offense that has set franchise records in points, yards and first downs.
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Eagles should hire Tom Moore as O-coordinator. He's currently working as a consultant for the Jets. He was the Colts' O-coordinator for most of Peyton Manning's career before he retired. He has a great relationship with Mudd and was considered one of the best coordinators before his retirement.— soulman386- Eagles should hire Tom Moore as O-coordinator. He's currently working as a consultant for the Jets. He was the Colts' O-coordinator for most of Peyton Manning's career before he retired. He has a great relationship with Mudd and was considered one of the best coordinators before his retirement.— soulman386
- Eagles should hire Tom Moore as O-coordinator. He's currently working as a consultant for the Jets. He was the Colts' O-coordinator for most of Peyton Manning's career before he retired. He has a great relationship with Mudd and was considered one of the best coordinators before his retirement.— soulman386
- I can see it now - the "answer" to Reid's mess (as he sees it). Move Juan to O-coordinator and bring in Spags as D-coordinator. That way he saves face with the fans (he'll fool the lemmings in the stands and the FO anyway), avoids admitting he messed up royally with Juan in the first place (although it would be a backhanded admission), and can say he made "big changes" to try and be "all in" next year. Ugh, what a mess!
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Time's yours!— gdibig - The Eagles offense regressed due to Vick's erratic play, strange turnovers at the worst possible time, and DeSean Jackson's sulking. Correct those things and Marty would like like a genius again.— SteveS11
- For continuity purposes, Marty is very valuable and even more so if it keeps Andy from putting Castillo as the new Offensive coordinator, another job where he would be in over his head!— Haigs
- Morninweg is a loser and no one wants him except Philly media. Juan Castillo is a real man that led his D to top 10 in the league. We don't want or need Spag or Morninweg. They should both be fired.— Dallasrulez
- Fire Andy. Hire Mornhinweg as head coach now.— hallux
- I hope Marty stays...can't argue with 3 consecutive franchise records for points scored. Alot of haters may disagree but last time I checked, its all about points.— Mugwumps88
- I hope Marty stays...can't argue with 3 consecutive franchise records for points scored. Alot of haters may disagree but last time I checked, its all about points.— Mugwumps88
- @Mug - No, it's not all about points, it's all about Superbowls - and none of the losers running the Eagles will EVER win one! 13 going on 14 years of failure tells me all I need to know!— gdibig
- Marty was crushed in Detroit last chance he got to run a program. He'll probably get the Colts job being the Colts are going to draft a quality quarterback with that first pick, Luck or Griffin.— Dexter
- If Oakland doesn't offer him enough money, I'll kick in a few dollars myself just to get rid of this clown. I am willing to bet we can take up a collection and make it impossible for him to turn down, finally leaving us in peace and with some hope of an actually getting an offensive coordinator with an offensive strategy. Now, all we need to do is apply this strategy to our defensive coordinator and head coach and we may just find ourselfs playing in February.— dedhed
- The haters are predictable. Spewing incorrect "facts," disregarding reality, and continually suggesting that people be fired or released, yet never recommending a viable solution. Typical.— Penfold18
