Chad O'Shea to be named WR Coach

[JSn]

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Chad O’Shea, who worked as an offensive assistant for the Vikings since 2006 and recently was promoted to also serve as assistant special teams coach, is expected to be named the wide receivers coach for the New England Patriots.

Apologies if this has already been posted.

 

[skri65]

So we're taking the offensive assistant from an offense that hasn't had a passing game since Moss was there and hiring him as our WR coach?

 

[PatsChamp88]

So we're taking the offensive assistant from an offense that hasn't had a passing game since Moss was there and hiring him as our WR coach?

Well looking at their Quarterbacks since the Moss era I think its not hard to see why the passing game hasn't been there.

 

[Deus Irae]

So we're taking the offensive assistant from an offense that hasn't had a passing game since Moss was there and hiring him as our WR coach?

He probably asked out as soon as he was told that Sage Rosenfels would be the team's new QB.

 

[VrabelMayeWin]

So we're taking the offensive assistant from an offense that hasn't had a passing game since Moss was there and hiring him as our WR coach?

So that shows he's a bad coach ? Maybe you could have asked the same question when we traded a #1 pick for a HC with a career losing record.

 

[skri65]

no, I didn't say that. I inferred this question: what success has he possibly had with the vikings coaching WR's? And i guess before I let any bashing begin, let me say I realize I'm judging this simply on the performance of their passing game and not on any background knowledge that I'm sure BB has.

 

[VrabelMayeWin]

no, I didn't say that. I inferred this question: what success has he possibly had with the vikings coaching WR's?

It's difficult to judge that, there hasn't been much talent on the WR group - they got a good season out of Bernard Berrian when he wasn't struggling with his turf toe - he averaged over 20 YPC last year. Of note, he wasn't their WR coach but he was an offensive assistant so it's basically impossible to judge.

 

[patchick]

Obviously, none of us has any idea about the talents of a junior coaching assistant for the Vikings. So let's ask the obvious question: what's the six degrees of separation here? Can anybody connect the dots of who might have recommended him to BB & co?

O'Shea's resume:
College coach: Houston 1996-99, Southern Mississippi 2000-02. Pro coach: Kansas City Chiefs 2004-05, joined Vikings in 2006.

 

[ctpatsfan77]

QB coach Bill O'Brien was the OC of Duke before he came here . . . and Duke's O was an absolute joke.

 

[skri65]

So I ask again, why do you think he is now our WR's coach when he has no especially successful credentials. (Yes, I realize the same could be said of BB when he first came in...and it can be said with a lot of other guys). I'm not claiming he's a bad coach, I'm just wondering why the heck he's here.

 

[VrabelMayeWin]

So I ask again, why do you think he is now our WR's coach when he has no especially successful credentials. (Yes, I realize the same could be said of BB when he first came in...and it can be said with a lot of other guys). I'm not claiming he's a bad coach, I'm just wondering why the heck he's here.

The obvious answer is that Belichick had seen and/or heard good things about him and was equally impressed in person. For this level of coach it's difficult for anyone to have a better answer.

 

[Patjew]

The obvious answer is that Belichick had seen and/or heard good things about him and was equally impressed in person. For this level of coach it's difficult for anyone to have a better answer.

Maybe due in part to a recommendation from Moss, AKA "the smartest WR Belichick and Brady have ever seen".

 

[JSn]

In fairness, the chimp from MVP could probably be the "coach" of the likes of Welker and Moss. Surely this guy brings a bit more than said chimp, so what the heck, eh?

Plus he probably agreed to free food and accom's just to escape the Rosencopter years... uh, months.

 

[patchick]

Maybe due in part to a recommendation from Moss, AKA "the smartest WR Belichick and Brady have ever seen".

Doesn't fit, though -- O'Shea's first year with the Vikings was 2006. (And his last year at Marshall was 1993.) I'm still trying to connect the dots....

 

[OhExaulted1]

The obvious answer is that Belichick had seen and/or heard good things about him and was equally impressed in person. For this level of coach it's difficult for anyone to have a better answer.

If he does become the WR coach it's only an introduction to the system. I think they have bigger things planned for him but he simply can't fail with the WR core and QB handed to him. I have faith in BB's feel for coaching prospects and he finds positive situations in which to cultivate them.

The Tree will continue to grow. (your fortune-cookie for the night)

 

[SVN]

BB and childress doing business....surprising.

 

[JSn]

BB and childress doing business....surprising.

I doubt it. BB taking in a Chilly Refugee is more like it.

BTW, the Globe has confirmed the move.

 

[Jackson 2]

So I ask again, why do you think he is now our WR's coach when he has no especially successful credentials. (Yes, I realize the same could be said of BB when he first came in...and it can be said with a lot of other guys). I'm not claiming he's a bad coach, I'm just wondering why the heck he's here.

Simple - because BB considers him a good coach. Good enough for me.

 

[Patjew]

Doesn't fit, though -- O'Shea's first year with the Vikings was 2006. (And his last year at Marshall was 1993.) I'm still trying to connect the dots....

Stop letting facts get in the way of my theories!

 

[basement zombie]

I just googled his name to search for a photo to confirm...this guy was in my HS graduating class (1991)

He was our HS starting QB for a few years (Louisville, KY - St. Xavier). For a football 'star' at a sports crazed, Catholic HS, he was very down to earth. Had a few classes here and there with him, and he did his work in the classroom. He went on to play QB at Marshall. I left Louisville after HS, so I had no idea what became of him. I'm quite surprised to learn that he's been coaching WRs - as he was never fleet of foot or even known for mobility...but what the heck do I know! *laugh* What a small world!