Poverty franchises who are far more desperate (I.E. Browns) are already pouncing on him.
The only way the Lions are getting him is if they’re willing to pay him a pretty penny. And if past history is any indicator, that’s not happening.
Stop. He’ll land in NY, Vegas or Arizona as a HC.
My thoughts are, and perhaps someone more knowledgeable can inform me but-
He lost his job as a HC, and while he could go almost anywhere that needs a HC… are those teams currently vacant even desirable?
Would you want to inherit a mess as a HC that already was once fired?
In comparison, OC for Detroit or another well rounded team looking for an OC is likely one of the safest outlets for you to become a high HC prospect for a team that is far more desirable but isn’t vacant for this offseason.
I mean for example, love AG, but he went to the Jets, the prime example of a messy organization, and it has taken a toll on his legacy as a coach and he is probably far less desirable now after a year under a poor franchise than when he was leaving hot off Detroit.
I feel like even if there are HC vacancies, there may be that benefit of raising your demand through OC work on a well-rounded team rather than inheriting a total mess, and then waiting for the opportunity for when a better team becomes available, right?
Lets show the intent we have for next season. Throw everything at this, go all out and we’ll show the entire league. We are not fucking about and we are going all the way
COME PLAY ON OC EASY MODE, MIKE!
im sure he is reading this and will be convinced. Hes a smart dude.
All those people who said he wouldn’t be available lmao
I completely forgot they were here for training camp and I was like hey that’s a good edit for a good minute.
He’s going to be a HC candidate for a bunch of positions and he likely would rather hold out for that than take an OC job that might hurt his stock. If he doesn’t get an HC job, he can always go be an assistant of some type in San Francisco with one of his best friends.
Taking an OC/playcaller position at the highest end of the salary spectrum (e.g. $6-7m) seems great for us normal folks, but McDaniel worked as an assistant for 20 years to get his HC opportunity, he ain’t going take a step back unless he has to.
I would think he’d be excited to work with us, just saying.
Man I’m not gonna lie he would be perfect for this offense. Even if we only had him for next season before he inevitably gets poached again, it would be worth it.
Give him a massive contract to come in for a year and take Blough under his wing. Only requirement is that Blough go full mustache (not beard) because it’s more intimidating. Gotta get that Detmer Jr look going.
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Yes please!
Poverty franchises who are far more desperate (I.E. Browns) are already pouncing on him.
The only way the Lions are getting him is if they’re willing to pay him a pretty penny. And if past history is any indicator, that’s not happening.
Stop. He’ll land in NY, Vegas or Arizona as a HC.
My thoughts are, and perhaps someone more knowledgeable can inform me but-
He lost his job as a HC, and while he could go almost anywhere that needs a HC… are those teams currently vacant even desirable?
Would you want to inherit a mess as a HC that already was once fired?
In comparison, OC for Detroit or another well rounded team looking for an OC is likely one of the safest outlets for you to become a high HC prospect for a team that is far more desirable but isn’t vacant for this offseason.
I mean for example, love AG, but he went to the Jets, the prime example of a messy organization, and it has taken a toll on his legacy as a coach and he is probably far less desirable now after a year under a poor franchise than when he was leaving hot off Detroit.
I feel like even if there are HC vacancies, there may be that benefit of raising your demand through OC work on a well-rounded team rather than inheriting a total mess, and then waiting for the opportunity for when a better team becomes available, right?
Lets show the intent we have for next season. Throw everything at this, go all out and we’ll show the entire league. We are not fucking about and we are going all the way
COME PLAY ON OC EASY MODE, MIKE!
im sure he is reading this and will be convinced. Hes a smart dude.
All those people who said he wouldn’t be available lmao
I completely forgot they were here for training camp and I was like hey that’s a good edit for a good minute.
He’s going to be a HC candidate for a bunch of positions and he likely would rather hold out for that than take an OC job that might hurt his stock. If he doesn’t get an HC job, he can always go be an assistant of some type in San Francisco with one of his best friends.
Taking an OC/playcaller position at the highest end of the salary spectrum (e.g. $6-7m) seems great for us normal folks, but McDaniel worked as an assistant for 20 years to get his HC opportunity, he ain’t going take a step back unless he has to.
I would think he’d be excited to work with us, just saying.
Man I’m not gonna lie he would be perfect for this offense. Even if we only had him for next season before he inevitably gets poached again, it would be worth it.
Give him a massive contract to come in for a year and take Blough under his wing. Only requirement is that Blough go full mustache (not beard) because it’s more intimidating. Gotta get that Detmer Jr look going.
Hardcastle and McCormick!
https://preview.redd.it/xynrd4i906cg1.jpeg?width=603&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9d2be44eb672c6ed576deb0a9e6fe051433d335c
There’s no cap hit, pay the next OC what they want!
His look is so Miami, I wonder how it’d change in Detroit lol
https://i.redd.it/vcjcfq1a56cg1.gif
Quotes that give me hope…
# On the System and Execution (August 2025)
During the Dolphins’ joint practices with Detroit in August 2025, McDaniel spoke extensively about the foundation Ben Johnson built:
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# On Jared Goff’s Intelligence
McDaniel has frequently pushed back against the narrative that Jared Goff is simply a “system quarterback,” instead highlighting his processing speed:
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# On Detroit’s Physicality and Identity
McDaniel noted that he specifically chose to practice against Detroit to “harden” his own team against the Lions’ notoriously physical style:
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Why DC so red here
Can we not
Dad! I wanna play with YOU. Please don’t send me back to Tua. Can I have buffs for Christmas?
These posts are always sooo cringe to me.