PATRIOTS NEWS Patriots request to interview Ben Johnson

[RobertWeathers]

The poster I was responding to was talking about Ben Johnson

Ah

 

[Froob]

Vrabes had his in person. Not sure what that means but to me it indicates he's a step ahead in the process

Well Johnson couldn’t do it in person.

 

[PaulThePat]

Vrabes had his in person. Not sure what that means but to me it indicates he's a step ahead in the process

It means he's not part of a potential Superbowl winning team this season, or anywhere close.

 

[Love The Drake]

It means he's not part of a potential Superbowl winning team this season, or anywhere close.

That Shouldn’t go against him that should be a positive thing.

 

[RobertWeathers]

It means he's not part of a potential Superbowl winning team this season, or anywhere close.

It means he got a head start in the job process.

You clearly don't like Vrabel.

 

[PaulThePat]

You clearly don't like Vrabel.

Despite your apparent mind-reading ability, I don't have any real buy-in to ether candidate. I have a preference, that's it.

 

[Ross12]

Vrabes had his in person. Not sure what that means but to me it indicates he's a step ahead in the process

To fully answer:

- candidates who are still employed by teams (whether they are in the playoffs or not) can’t interview in-person right now
- candidates employed by a team not in the playoffs (for example, the Miami Dolphins DC), or who are on a bye week (for example, Ben Johnson), may interview this week but virtual only
- candidates of teams who are in the playoffs and not on a bye week (for example, Brian Flores) can interview next week, but virtual only
- the day after the divisional round ends (January 20th) teams can interview candidates in-person who were employees of teams whose seasons have ended (either because they never made the playoffs, or they did make the playoffs but have been eliminated already)
- if a candidate’s team makes the Super Bowl then they can interview in-person during the bye week between the Conference Championship and the Super Bowl but can’t sign a contract until after the Super Bowl
- if a candidate is not employed by a team at the end of the season (for example, Mike Vrabel) then none of the above rules apply to them and they are free to interview in-person and be hired any time

 

[Stu Pidassle]

To fully answer:

- candidates who are still employed by teams (whether they are in the playoffs or not) can’t interview in-person right now
- candidates employed by a team not in the playoffs (for example, the Miami Dolphins DC), or who are on a bye week (for example, Ben Johnson), may interview this week but virtual only
- candidates of teams who are in the playoffs and not on a bye week (for example, Brian Flores) can interview next week, but virtual only
- the day after the divisional round ends (January 20th) teams can interview candidates in-person who were employees of teams whose seasons have ended (either because they never made the playoffs, or they did make the playoffs but have been eliminated already)
- if a candidate’s team makes the Super Bowl then they can interview in-person during the bye week between the Conference Championship and the Super Bowl but can’t sign a contract until after the Super Bowl
- if a candidate is not employed by a team at the end of the season (for example, Mike Vrabel) then none of the above rules apply to them and they are free to interview in-person and be hired any time

The bottom line is that one advantage of going with Vrabel is that he can get started right away building his culture and assembling his coaching staff. Johnson will not be able to give full attention to the Pats until after the Lions are eliminated from the playoffs.

 

[Ross12]

The bottom line is that one advantage of going with Vrabel is that he can get started right away building his culture and assembling his coaching staff. Johnson will not be able to give full attention to the Pats until after the Lions are eliminated from the playoffs.

Yep. And you need to get a jump on a lot of this. For instance the Senior Bowl which takes place BEFORE the Super Bowl. Would be good to have your HC and staff in place and able to be there, especially for a talent starved team.

 

[Love The Drake]

The bottom line is that one advantage of going with Vrabel is that he can get started right away building his culture and assembling his coaching staff. Johnson will not be able to give full attention to the Pats until after the Lions are eliminated from the playoffs.

While that is important, the bigger picture is long range.
So whatever candidate gives us the best chance to win going forward let’s say for at least the next 5 seasons.

 

[Grogan14]

I just do not see pats willing to wait for up to 4 weeks to hire Johnson if Lions make super bowl. If this were true why interviiew 2 Rooney candidates on day 1. Johnson would be plan B

The Rooney rule is itself a sham. I have no issue for patriots legally 100% complying with it and exposing it for the absurd policy that it represents.
If NFL is committed to diversity hires a better approach would be to award a first or second rounder after pick 32 for any black coaches hired but not mandate the phony disrespectful fake interviews

 

[Love The Drake]

I just do not see pats willing to wait for up to 4 weeks to hire Johnson if Lions make super bowl. If this were true why interviiew 2 Rooney candidates on day 1. Johnson would be plan B

The Rooney rule is itself a sham. I have no issue for patriots legally 100% complying with it and exposing it for the absurd policy that it represents.
If they were committed to diversity a better approach would be to award a first rounder after pick 32 for any black coaches hired

I guess we will see if Vrabel is announced in the next 2 days.
Or he puts a statement out rejecting interviews.
Vrabel takes a job elsewhere And or Ben Johnson cancels his other interviews.

My biggest concern is Robyn Glaser and staff turning off Vrabel and or Johnson who could create the hierarchy in Vegas.

 

[Stu Pidassle]

While that is important, the bigger picture is long range.
So whatever candidate gives us the best chance to win going forward let’s say for at least the next 5 seasons.

I agree that the team should not choose Vrabel solely based on his availability. Last year the team chose someone who was available and dragged their feet building a staff which was a factor in finding good candidates for the coaching staff. To be perfectly clear, I am not comparing Johnson to Mayo.

 

[PowerRunRevival]

Winning is fun. Entertaining losses don’t do it for me.

I’m not sure why you assume an entertaining team is less likely to win.

 

[Ring 6]

I’m not sure why you assume an entertaining team is less likely to win.

Not sure why you assume I assume that.

 

[203Pat]

What the hell does that even mean? "Open to being blown away"? Who goes into an interview saying "You know what? I absolutely refuse to be blown away by this guy. No chance!"?

 

[Steve102]

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What the hell does that even mean? "Open to being blown away"? Who goes into an interview saying "You know what? I absolutely refuse to be blown away by this guy. No chance!"?

It means "I need something to get my tweet noticed."

 

[Love The Drake]

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It means "I need something to get my tweet noticed."

It means they are leaning towards Vrabs but the door is open another coach changes their mind.
Which Glenn didn’t want to compete in.
My guess is the reports of how we handled minority interviews, the way Mayos Tenure went down and his Jet pride didn’t allow him to even interview.

 

[raduray]

To fully answer:

- candidates who are still employed by teams (whether they are in the playoffs or not) can’t interview in-person right now
- candidates employed by a team not in the playoffs (for example, the Miami Dolphins DC), or who are on a bye week (for example, Ben Johnson), may interview this week but virtual only
- candidates of teams who are in the playoffs and not on a bye week (for example, Brian Flores) can interview next week, but virtual only
- the day after the divisional round ends (January 20th) teams can interview candidates in-person who were employees of teams whose seasons have ended (either because they never made the playoffs, or they did make the playoffs but have been eliminated already)
- if a candidate’s team makes the Super Bowl then they can interview in-person during the bye week between the Conference Championship and the Super Bowl but can’t sign a contract until after the Super Bowl
- if a candidate is not employed by a team at the end of the season (for example, Mike Vrabel) then none of the above rules apply to them and they are free to interview in-person and be hired any time

Interesting that coaches whose teams did not qualify for the playoffs are also off limits for early interviews.

 

[Love The Drake]

Interesting that coaches whose teams did not qualify for the playoffs are also off limits for early interviews.

Broken system really