Steve Spagnuolo Meets With Colts About... Something

by JasonB on Jan 17, 2012 4:14 PM EST in Philadelphia Eagles News

Adam Schefter reported about an hour ago that Steve Spagnuolo was meeting with the Colts about their vacant defensive coordinator job. This comes at the same time news broke that the Colts have fired their head coach Jim Caldwell.

It wouldn't take a huge leap to assume that the meeting might have been about a bit more than just the defensive coordinator job. Typically you don't hire your defensive coordinator before your head coach... so you'd have to wonder about whether they discussed the head coaching job with Spags or at the very least had the head job in mind when they were talking to him.

It would be an interesting scenario for Spags. Depending on how much of the blame you think he deserves for the disaster that was his time in St Louis, you might still see him as an "up and comer" in the NFL.

At the same time, if the Colts do move on from Peyton Manning and draft Luck, Spags would find himself in a remarkably similar situation to the one he did a pretty poor job with in St Louis... complete with all the Eagles connections.

It should be an interesting situation to monitor. Obviously he would be more attracted to a head coaching position than sliding back to defensive coordinator. So, if the Colts are looking at him as a head guy, the chances of him ending up here are pretty slim.

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Going solely off of what PE said on the other thread, I doubt it’s a slam dunk that he is being considered for the HC job.

by P_Roach17 on Jan 17, 2012 4:19 PM EST reply actions

I can hear it now.

Fat Bastard’s excuse is right there for the using…“we were ready to make an offer to Spags for the DC job but the Colts stepped in and gave him a shot at another HC job so we’re happy with having Juan Castillo as our DC going forward”

Don't let the wulchers get ya.

by uhrsker on Jan 17, 2012 4:20 PM EST reply actions

That would be Juan great excuse

Never mind that throwing banana peels on the field is more effective at slowing down good rb’s than the great witless Juan.

by Saidrick on Jan 17, 2012 4:30 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

That's not an excuse

That would be true.

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by JasonB on Jan 17, 2012 4:38 PM EST up reply actions

I guess

he meant an excuse to keep Juan, not an excuse for not hiring Spags, meaning there are other candidates for the job than just those two.

by ChillBillinChina on Jan 17, 2012 5:06 PM EST up reply actions

Bingo

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by uhrsker on Jan 17, 2012 5:06 PM EST up reply actions

Yawn. Juan is fine.

by bdawk4ever on Jan 17, 2012 7:22 PM EST up reply actions

Shit.

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by thePurpleLion on Jan 17, 2012 4:22 PM EST reply actions

Chris Mortenson said on NFL Live that he thinks Caldwell was fired because Spags passed on the DC job and he doesn’t think he’s ready to become a head coach again. I think it’s pretty much us vs the Saints for Spags.

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by KeepSwinging on Jan 17, 2012 4:24 PM EST reply actions

So if the Colts hired Spags has their DC, they would have kept Caldwell? DOesn’t seem legitimate to me…but who knows.

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by immynimmy on Jan 17, 2012 4:41 PM EST up reply actions

Irsay would have had somebody he trusted to turn the defense around while letting Caldwell continue to run the offense. It’s not really that crazy.

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by KeepSwinging on Jan 17, 2012 4:49 PM EST up reply actions

Yea Dallas...

Typically you don’t hire your defensive coordinator before your head coach

A lot of things make sense now.

by Sparki on Jan 17, 2012 4:26 PM EST reply actions

Yeah,

You're supposed to hire your defensive assistant coaches before hiring the defensive coordinator.

by ChillBillinChina on Jan 17, 2012 5:07 PM EST up reply actions

D'oh!

cutoff, but you get the gist..

by ChillBillinChina on Jan 17, 2012 5:08 PM EST up reply actions

sigh

Great time to be an Eagles fan. We can all watch the Giants win another super bowl and then we will get the news that the Eagles are keeping Juan Castillo as the DC due to the “monumental improvement” he made over the last 4 games against garbage offenses.
I can see it now at the press conference:

Missanelli: "Do you really think shutting down Sanchez, Grossman and the backup QB in Dallas means the defense made improvement ? "

Reid: Let me tell you something, this is the NFL. Its really hard to win in this league so we have to give Juan a lot of credit there he did a nice job.

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Time for Sixer basketball. At least they play with heart and have a coach who has a clue.

by Gdog2009 on Jan 17, 2012 4:37 PM EST reply actions

I love the way te sixers are playing.

The patriots are going to destroy the giants. They want revenge and you’re not going to beat Belicheat twice in the superbowl.

I dont know why but I have a feeling the Iggles will be out for revenge next season. They’ll be playing for Reid’s job and we all know how much players love Reid.

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by Clint Eastwood on Jan 17, 2012 4:55 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

The Vagiants have been incredibly lucky. They still suck.

by bdawk4ever on Jan 17, 2012 7:24 PM EST up reply actions

If the Giants suck...

…and the Eagles are not as good as the Giants…

God Damn you, Andy Reid.

The fat queen has failed us again. Reid must go.

by EvilBanner on Jan 17, 2012 8:31 PM EST up reply actions

Well

His defense would also have beaten the Super Bowl champs, right? People are so absurdly selective with the information they choose to incorporate, and the information they’re willing to throw out the window.

by EagleinDC on Jan 17, 2012 8:50 PM EST up reply actions

Giving up already? Weak.

Grow some balls.

by postman856 on Jan 17, 2012 11:30 PM EST up reply actions

??

Cmon dude. Same script for 13 years now…wake up.

by Gdog2009 on Jan 18, 2012 10:03 AM EST up reply actions

AR is trying to put the Colts in a position to succeed?

AR should have to wear a Flava Flav necklace until he learns how to manage a clock.
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by KByars on Jan 17, 2012 4:53 PM EST reply actions

Lmao sounds about right. Everyone can keep dreaming about Juan out.

by Eaglesarelosingforluck on Jan 17, 2012 4:54 PM EST up reply actions

Marty interviewing for Raiders HC job.

Not good.

by Smitty2K3 on Jan 17, 2012 5:04 PM EST reply actions

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by Clint Eastwood on Jan 17, 2012 5:05 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Raiders shouldn’t even have fired Hue Jackson they’re fucking retarded

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by Djax10 on Jan 17, 2012 5:42 PM EST up reply actions

Jackson was making an enemy out of everyone down there – he had to go.

by EagleinDC on Jan 17, 2012 8:51 PM EST up reply actions

Looks like they're gonna steal the eagles OC and their dream DC. Ouch

by bitterlyhonest on Jan 17, 2012 5:17 PM EST reply actions

not really

Spags didn’t take the job so caldwell was fired.

by VRFC8 on Jan 17, 2012 5:19 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Why do we think he's coming to philly again?

What makes everything think we’re hiring spags? He hasn’t met with the Eagles has he?

by stash600 on Jan 17, 2012 5:18 PM EST reply actions

Wild speculation, what else haha. I have thought Juan is coming back for awhile now.

by VRFC8 on Jan 17, 2012 5:21 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

So much news!

Spags meeting with the Saints for an interview on Wednesday.

Raiders to interview Marty.

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by PhiladelphiaEagles on Jan 17, 2012 5:20 PM EST reply actions

uh oh

It would be hard to find an OC to replace Marty.

by bitterlyhonest on Jan 17, 2012 5:21 PM EST up reply actions

Brad Childress?

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by PhiladelphiaEagles on Jan 17, 2012 5:24 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

He hasn't worked with Vick

by bitterlyhonest on Jan 17, 2012 5:28 PM EST up reply actions

Neither did Marty before three years ago…

by VRFC8 on Jan 17, 2012 5:29 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Ann blah blahh another change at OC wouldn’t be good hopefully Marty stays put for next season

by bitterlyhonest on Jan 17, 2012 5:43 PM EST up reply actions

yes

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by ShadyMcVickFactor on Jan 17, 2012 5:31 PM EST up reply actions

Brad Childress is the obvious/logical choice to replace MM. But is he someone to really get excited about? I know some people like to hate on Marty for unknown reasons, but the guy has led this offense to franchise records in three consecutive years. And he has a great relationship with Vick. I’d be very disappointed to see him leave.

And bringing Childress in to replace him wouldn’t make me feel much better.

by Smitty2K3 on Jan 17, 2012 6:18 PM EST up reply actions

And let the AR hate rain down …

by VRFC8 on Jan 17, 2012 5:22 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Or everyone is leaving because AR is resigning….

by VRFC8 on Jan 17, 2012 5:24 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Unlikely…

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by PhiladelphiaEagles on Jan 17, 2012 5:24 PM EST up reply actions

Why?? He has coached 13 straight years, had two sons go through jail and drug addiction, has a fanbase who hates him and thinks he is incompetent or a lame duck at best. Why wouldn’t he think about it?

by VRFC8 on Jan 17, 2012 5:28 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

and im an ar supporter

But its not like the guy couldn’t just be tired of it all.

by VRFC8 on Jan 17, 2012 5:28 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Because he’s the HC of this team, and nothing indicates otherwise.

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by PhiladelphiaEagles on Jan 17, 2012 6:04 PM EST up reply actions

I hate him.

God Damn you, Andy Reid.

The fat queen has failed us again. Reid must go.

by EvilBanner on Jan 17, 2012 8:31 PM EST up reply actions

Juan Castillo for HC.

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by AnthroEagle on Jan 17, 2012 5:25 PM EST up reply actions

If Andy Reid

is such a great and respected HC in this league, why is it that he cant land a damn DC for the 3rd straight year?

Excuses in 3…2…1…

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by ShadyMcVickFactor on Jan 17, 2012 5:35 PM EST reply actions

You asked a question, the answers are answers, not excuses

Maybe they haven’t tried because they’re sticking with Castillo. I honestly think that’s what’s happening.

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by AnthroEagle on Jan 17, 2012 5:39 PM EST up reply actions

Answers and excuses are not always one in the same….your answer could have been: Well, maybe he’s not as great and respected as well all think….

They tried last year and Castillo was their bail out guy…..

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by ShadyMcVickFactor on Jan 17, 2012 5:41 PM EST up reply actions

and you KNOW this how??

by VRFC8 on Jan 17, 2012 5:43 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Lurie hinted it in his Season wrap up

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by ShadyMcVickFactor on Jan 17, 2012 5:44 PM EST up reply actions

There is no way that asshole was their first choice.

God Damn you, Andy Reid.

The fat queen has failed us again. Reid must go.

by EvilBanner on Jan 17, 2012 8:31 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

I don’t think he hinted, more like he said there were other options that didn’t pan out. It was pretty clear that Juan was their back up plan.

by postman856 on Jan 17, 2012 11:32 PM EST up reply actions

I think Spags takes the job here if he basically gets appointed apprentice to head coach

kind of like Jim Mora with Holmgren a few years ago. If not, I think he heads to the Nola. It’s a bummer but it looking more and more like the end results. Or maybe he is trying to check out the other places to compare to what he already knows in Philly. Idk, I don’t even think Spags knows. But I’d put it at 25-75 that he comes here, esp with Washburn.

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by NJEagle on Jan 17, 2012 5:37 PM EST reply actions

P.F.T. Is Reporting . . .

Steve Spagnuolo to meet with Saints Wednesday

Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on January 17, 2012, 5:45 PM EST

Saints coach Sean Payton said he would look far and wide for the most talented coach available to be his next defensive coordinator.

He will start that search with Steve Spagnuolo. It wouldn’t surprise us if the search ended there as well.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the former Rams head coach will meet with the Saints on Wednesday. We suspect New Orleans wouldn’t meet with the former head coach unless they were ready to hire him.

by SHOEMAN on Jan 17, 2012 6:05 PM EST reply actions

Obviously

Juan moves to offensive cord, then Swoop gets the Def Cord spot…..Championship!

by angry bird on Jan 17, 2012 6:45 PM EST reply actions

who is swoop? lol

juan going to oc kinda makes sense because he coached the o line for 13 years but who knows what the hell will happen with this crazy team that has zero stability outside of the defensive line

by phillyfan330 on Jan 17, 2012 7:06 PM EST up reply actions

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by PhiladelphiaEagles on Jan 17, 2012 7:08 PM EST up reply actions

Shoop

damn autocorrect…

A lot of things make sense now.

by Sparki on Jan 18, 2012 11:59 AM EST up reply actions

This blog is going be fun when Spags heads for to the Saints. Remember we havnt heard anything offical about Spags and the Eagles. It have only been speculations so far.

by Anders Jensen on Jan 17, 2012 8:52 PM EST reply actions

Has anyone

considered whether or not Tom Bradley (former PSU DC of last 30ish years, perennial top ten D) would be a potential Eagles’ DC? He runs a 4-3 and understands linebacker play…

by ChillBillinChina on Jan 17, 2012 9:13 PM EST reply actions

I don’t know if I’d be keen on bringing in Penn State staff.

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by KByars on Jan 17, 2012 9:19 PM EST up reply actions

Only been DC for about 10 years, and PSU just hasn’t been good enough over that time for me to think that’s a good idea.

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by AnthroEagle on Jan 17, 2012 9:27 PM EST up reply actions

They've

been bad due to their offense, particularly lack of a QB, in their low seasons; they have consistently had a very stingy D. Not saying that would necessarily translate to the NFL, but he’s more qualified than Castillo was and would be worth an interview at least.

by ChillBillinChina on Jan 17, 2012 9:36 PM EST up reply actions

I love Scrap but I wouldn't plug him as a NFL caliber DC candidate yet

But he would work very well as a defensive assistant in some capacity.

by postman856 on Jan 17, 2012 11:33 PM EST up reply actions

I didn't think....

We’d be in a mess of hooplas, esp when it starts high up into the FO, with Grigson, and now both our coordinators, there is speculations that Juan may get an interview or 2….nothing is concrete.

In the light of the Giants making another run at SB, their defense are going to need to play man to man, instead of zone….the way NE used the no huddle formation, and trust in the WR corps to make plays. Play after play NE picks apart the defense, because WR’s knows they need to make split decision plays and let their QB figures the rest out.

But Giants is going to have go through the 49ers, both seems to have gotten there with some luck in their situation. In this game, shear luck will be oblivious to either of those teams. Defense vs Defense, a challenge of who is going to hold the fort down.

by EaglesHeat on Jan 17, 2012 9:21 PM EST via Android app reply actions

Before everybody freaks out, remember that the Eagles by nature are a very secretive organization.

Remember Nnamdi watch last year? It was down to the Jets and the Cowboys and the BAM, the Eagles come out of nowhere to land the biggest free agent of the summer. The Eagles aren’t a team that likes to be brazen or outspoken about its plans. Just because we don’t hear anything about Spags doesn’t mean nothing is happening. It is a little disheartening to see us facing stiff competition from the Saints and the Colts, but now we know that Spags is a guy that is very much in high demand around the league.

by postman856 on Jan 17, 2012 11:36 PM EST reply actions