

Coaching Carousel with Ollie Connolly
5 snips Jan 15, 2025
Ollie Connolly, a contributor to The Read Optional, shares his insights on the NFL's coaching carousel. He dives deep into the dynamics of teams like the Raiders, Bears, and Jaguars as they seek new leadership. Tom Brady’s possible influence on the Raiders’ decisions sparks intriguing conversation. The discussion also highlights the importance of hiring coaches capable of developing young quarterbacks and examines the challenges facing the Cowboys and Jets in revitalizing their strategies.
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Brady's Raiders
- Tom Brady likely runs the Raiders, influencing coach and GM decisions.
- This power dynamic makes the Raiders job appealing to control-freak coaches.
Bears' Direction
- The Bears' long interview list suggests a lack of clear direction in their coaching search.
- This raises concerns about who is truly in charge of the team's future.
Kingsbury's Potential
- Evaluate Kingsbury's potential as a coach independently of his past failures.
- Consider if his offensive style suits the team and quarterback in question.