Charlie Weis in the Black and Gold
by OHSteelerfan on Nov 30, 2009 8:07 AM EST
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It's definitely food for thought. As we are all probably aware, he is the current, and soon to be former, Notre Dame head coach. He started out in the College ranks and then landed a job with the Giants as a offensive assistant and a special teams assistant. He was with the Patriots from 93-96 as tight ends coach, coaching Ben Coates who set a record for T.E.'s with 96 catches; the next year he was a running backs coach developing Curtis Martin, and in '96 he was the recievers coach with Terry Glenn. He was the Jets OC from '97-'99, and the Patriots OC from '00-'04, before returning to his roots in Notre-Dame. Many of us are well aware of how effective his play calling was while with the Patriots (spygate? who knows).
Collinsworth and the rest of the gang on NBC's Football Night in America were discussing possible landing sights for Mr. Weis, and I couldn't help but daydream about the possible senario. With our current OC most likely in his last year on the Steelers sideline, I think it is definitely worth a look from our front office. He would surely be an upgrade for us, and hopefully with our talents on offense, one of the best OC's in the game.
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Would love to see this. I was watching some talking heads talk about what a slap at the Pats* if the Colts hired him. Well, what a slap at the Pats* if the Steelers hired him? Tomlin has already stated he wants an offense like in NE.
Since the FO whiffed on the shot to get Cam Cameron, maybe they will take a swing at this guy.
When You Run The Ball Good Things Happen
I wonder if the browns will go for him. Then Brady Quinn would actually perform better than Dennis Dixon, I’m sure of it!
You sure Ike isn’t reacquainting himself with his fingers, he certainly doesn’t use them for catching. - Brian (DaBolts) on "Face Me Ike"
You going to bet your bikini bottom on that?
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
by PixburghArn on Nov 30, 2009 10:41 AM EST up reply actions
wrong fan..
you should have asked me that question!
by nycsteelerfan on Nov 30, 2009 2:15 PM EST up reply actions
OK bet the whole bikini on the next game!!
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
Ben and Bruce
If Ben doesn’t want BA gone he is not…plain and simple, they have a good relationship and if you piss-off Ben and bring soomeone new who might not get along with Ben, there is a risk. Ben is the deciding factor I think.
If he has to Ben will shut up and color
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
by PixburghArn on Nov 30, 2009 12:41 PM EST up reply actions
but arn,
he won’t color between the lines. he’ll pout , play out drama queen injuries and insincerely blame himself in front of the camera,,,,,,,none of which is even near worth mentioning if he needs those thoughts to play at his best.
ba.‘s main plus is that he let ben help develope the offense.
weiss hasn’t proven anything except he’s overated,,,,,as a position coach,,,he had co-ordinators and great individual talent,,,,,as co-ordinator, he had bellichek,,,,,who may have been the force that sent parcells from good to great but still hasn’t produced a big win student. wiess has prooven only that he’s a looser on his own.
I'm not that high on Weiss either
but I think he’s a good offensive coordinator. I tend to think that things may not be functional at the moment but I’m willing to be “patient” with Arians. Like maybe this dude can win a Super Bowl or something. :) Iwas just saying if a change is made Ben will adjust.
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
We can only pray
I hope BA is on the way out. Last nights game showed BB is the true reason BA is successful, IMO he called a terrible game.
raise your hand if you thought Dixon would have 2 TDs and 17 points last night
regardless of the play-calling….
The deed has been done... maybe?
Gotta love those “sources” huh ESPN. Gives you a chance to say something happened, even if it didn’t, and then escape blame when you’re wrong. Sweet gig, kind of like a weatherman. Oh well just a quick rant this time… link
Where have you gone Edward Murrow? Journalism needs thee.
'I’ve learned to become a flat-liner. There’s a lot out there that’ll make your heart jump if you allow it."
-Coach Tomlin
Man
Looking around SB nation, so many teams have a post like this.
Look at the guys offense at Notre Dame, he had great talent, ran a “Pro style” offense that he designed and his team sucked. Their offense lost games, not just their atrocious defense.
He was a genius at NE, when he had Tom Brady. If you hate Arians and think Ben is the reason he has any success, look at Weiss the same way, seriously.
The only reason Charlie Weiss did anything is the Pats cheated and he had Tom Brady.
In all seriousness, I don’t want Charlie Weiss, the guy is a pompous windbag and all the recruits in the world couldn’t save him from Navy? He recruited better than Pitt and still lost to them. No way I want this guy as my OC. I don’t see him and Tomlin working at all.
Im sure
Weis wouldnt have a problem calling a play twice if it worked. In fact I dont see a lot of OC having a problem using his players in the proper situation. Dixon should have been moved around in the pocket, pass run options and able to use his legs, Instead BA over thinks situations and tries to out smart a DC, ie Moore on a stretch play. Your telling me Moore is a better option then Reshard on that play call? My general concern is I dont care who our OC is.
His players love him. He is a terrible head coach, but there has to be a reason his players love him so much. I think he could prove to be a catalyst for our offense. Sign me up.
by Michael Uhlhorn on Nov 30, 2009 4:11 PM EST reply actions
If change is made, Steelers RB coach Kirby Wilson is next OC
Write it down that DaTruth said it first!
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