If Castillo Is Still Defensive Coordinator, He Isn't Saying
by JasonB on Jan 23, 2012 9:13 PM EST
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PrintJeff McLane filed a bizarre report from down at the Senior Bowl where Juan Castillo is among the Eagles contingent on hand to scout for the upcoming draft. What was so bizarre was Juan's response to the simple inquiry of whether he was still the defensive coordinator.
"You got to go through Andy," Castillo said, deferring to Eagles coach Andy Reid. "I'm just working," he added, explaining his presence at Senior Bowl practices.
I'm just guessing that if you asked anyone else on the Eagles staff if they are in fact still in their jobs and they would say it. It's odd for Juan to play coy like this and in fact, it really leads me to believe that Andy Reid is currently looking at other defensive coordinator candidates. Because if Juan knew it was still his job, why wouldn't he have just said so?
Then again, maybe he's just trolling us all.
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Sinking ship indeed
Well Reid, you got some splaining to do.
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damn you juan
the eagles usually keep things quiet…i.e. nnamdi. philly in general really (cliff lee)…maybe theres some behind the curtains stuff going on
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did anybody ask andy if he's considering resigning as head coach?
something fishy is going on…
i have had this thought/feeling for the past two weeks
I don’t know why and have no evidence…but its just a feeling.
by VRFC8 on Jan 24, 2012 8:06 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Stop expecting
Anything good to come of this season.
by UnclaimedFright on Jan 24, 2012 2:30 PM EST up reply actions
Honestly, Andy probably hasn’t said anything to him yet one way or the other. He went after Spags and it failed, so now he’s deciding if there’s anyone else worth going after to replace Juan or if he’s just going to keep him.
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do we even know if he went after spags?
claude giroux and shady mccoy. the future
by griffeagles on Jan 23, 2012 10:44 PM EST up reply actions
Nobody knows for sure
Peter King dropped a pretty big hint today though. Said Spags + Washburn was a no go.
Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring it Home for Jerome.
THERE IS HOPE
I got banned cause of this douchebag and his horid play calling. BEGONE
Dear Lord baby Jesus.
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by platonicphillyfan20 on Jan 23, 2012 9:24 PM EST reply actions
BREAKING NEWS:
Tomorrow Andy will announce his retirement and Juan will take over as HC. He will ten lead the Eagles to 10 superbowls and ride off into the sunset.
I'm great like Gatsby.
by Clint Eastwood on Jan 23, 2012 9:24 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I would shit my off my balcony if Juan becomes our HC
Just wait until December..
by maximdim on Jan 23, 2012 9:26 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Hey Andy
AR should have to wear a Flava Flav necklace until he learns how to manage a clock.
I am the proud target of temper tantrums.
I don't think there's any mystery here at all
Andy and Juan have probably already discussed the fact that Juan might not be staying in his role as DC, and Juan doesn’t feel it’s his place to speak to the matter until it’s been resolved… which he was right about.
No one should have thought the question would be answered at the Senior Bowl, of all places; it will be resolved via a press conference, or some other planned means.
Well there's mystery, but it might be as simple as it seems
When Juan says ask Andy, he might mean precisely that. As in “I’m not authorized to tell you what changes we’re making” and/or “I don’t know what my status is.”
Given that they were just likely spurned by their No. 1 choice in Spags and they aren’t sure if Marty is going to be the HC with the Raiders or Colts and will be taking coaches with him potentially, there could be quite a few more shoes to drop here.
So until they’re all in place, I can understand why nobody wants to say anything.
I don’t think we can definitively say it means Juan is or isn’t coming back. It means changes are being considered …
Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring it Home for Jerome.
I think he’s trolling fools into thinking he’s gone when he know he’s staying.
Its a pro move. If he does pull it and is staying, you gotta give him credit.
I would like to thank my hands for being so great, for allowing me to type this post.
by corn on the kolb on Jan 23, 2012 9:26 PM EST via mobile reply actions
love this
watched this movie like a million times. Natalie Portman is soooo hottt
Dear Lord baby Jesus.
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by platonicphillyfan20 on Jan 23, 2012 9:57 PM EST up reply actions
Then you must see Closer and No Strings Attached...
..she is 100X hotter in those two movies than in V. Not to mention Black Swan that had my two favorite small celebrity crushes with her and Mila Kunis.
Yum.
Why do people always think I'm playing the Race Card???
Is it because I'm black???
No Strings Attached was a terrible movie, but she was hot in it.
Then again she is hot in every movie she is in (except The Professional I guess); she’s Natalie Portman after all.
Clear eyes, full bologna sandwiches!
I’m under the impression Andy Reid and his staff are purposely withholding any information at this point — in large part due to the treatment they’ve been given in the press — that no significant changes are on the horizon, and that watching reporters squirm brings them great amusement. And frankly, I’m all for it.
by Kulp on Jan 23, 2012 9:39 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Why would you be for withholding of information
Reporters work for you. The very fact you’re on this site and affliated with blogs means you clearly enjoy feeding off the information you report … It’s cool if you think the Philly beat guys are [fill in insult] and you like seeing the Eagles give them little jabs. But otherwise, rooting against reporters who work on behalf of fans is rooting against yourself.
Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring it Home for Jerome.
I agree with your overall point, that reporters work for the people, and they are necessary for the exchange of information I willfully take part in.
What I take exception to is bad reporting. The entire defensive coordinator search, up to this point, is a media fabrication. The only evidence that exists for Andy Reid considering a change is everybody outside the NovaCare Complex determining Juan Castillo was awful. However, you know what teams usually do when they are going to hire a new coach? They interview people… and yet, so far, the Eagles have not interviewed one candidate, we can’t even confirm they picked up the phone. Until a stronger connection than “this coach has roots here” emerges, I am chalking this entire story line up to the media pandering to fans.
Furthermore, keep in mind, our local press are the folks who made it personal with Reid. Regardless of what you or I think of his press conferences, it’s extremely unprofessional to turn that into a narrative. If the head coach isn’t as forthcoming as they like, that’s because it’s his job to protect information, and if those 10-15 minutes are the worst part of a beat’s work day, I don’t sympathize. So do I get some enjoyment out of Reid delaying his end-of-year presser, or Juan giving a non-answer to a stupid, borderline rude question? Absolutely. Instead of hoping coaches will spoon feed the story to them, they should do some digging and attempt to answer the difficult questions themselves.
And by the way, this isn’t an opinion that is specific to Eagles beat writers. I am disappointed in general by the state of journalism, across all platforms. The answers are out there, and sometimes it’s a lot easier to get them by doing some research rather than holding a microphone in somebody’s face. In this case, just connect the dots — they aren’t interviewing, and Juan is in Mobile, “just working.”
by Kulp on Jan 24, 2012 1:46 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
were we seperated at birth?!?!?!
Agree 100%
by VRFC8 on Jan 24, 2012 6:26 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Agree...only problem:
While I agree with you, the only problem is this. You describe the question to Juan as “borderline rude” but then in the next sentence, you state that the reporters should “do some digging.” You know how you do some digging? By not being afraid to ask questions that are borderline rude.
Bottom line…you can’t both want eggs for breakfast AND complain about the amount of broken shells.
Why do people always think I'm playing the Race Card???
Is it because I'm black???
wow
This is a very spot on response…
Juan’s response is similar to the “nuts” response at battle of the bulge. If he says he’s still the DC, then there is a flurry of articles second guessing the decision to keep him… if he says he’s no longer the DC, then there is a flurry of articles searching for candidates who have been contacted.
The tone is pretty clear. Andy’s nutz are in the nutcracker. Juan is letting Andy speak to the issues that folks have been using to bust his ballz….
That’s just courtesy…
by milroyigglesfan on Jan 24, 2012 12:51 PM EST up reply actions
Sounds like he's bitter....
He may know that he could have been replaced by Spags…so he’s saying talk to Andy, like a moody lil girl.. Kind of hard to tell w/o hearing how he said it. It may have been dismissive or bitter.
"Eagles fans are a passionate group who love their team," said McNabb, "if not the actual players. It's not like winning a Super Bowl before the first month of the season is the hardest thing they've ever asked of me. That'd be all those times they asked me to go kill myself."
by greenbean#twoOH on Jan 23, 2012 9:46 PM EST reply actions
also...
Seriously thought it said…“If Castillo is still DC, he isn’t sTaying”….
"Eagles fans are a passionate group who love their team," said McNabb, "if not the actual players. It's not like winning a Super Bowl before the first month of the season is the hardest thing they've ever asked of me. That'd be all those times they asked me to go kill myself."
by greenbean#twoOH on Jan 23, 2012 9:50 PM EST up reply actions
lol
That’s how I read it at first glance too
Its all about the []_[]
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by philiafan14364 on Jan 23, 2012 11:43 PM EST up reply actions
Probably not though. This is how things are supposed to go normally. You’re not supposed to go over your superiors’ heads when there’s a blanket of silence on. In fact in most of corporate America, there’s repercussions for doing so.
by EagleinDC on Jan 23, 2012 9:51 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
not really...
He simply could have said I’m currently the DC and will be until I’m told otherwise, and moved on. He would have neither been wrong nor given anything away.
"Eagles fans are a passionate group who love their team," said McNabb, "if not the actual players. It's not like winning a Super Bowl before the first month of the season is the hardest thing they've ever asked of me. That'd be all those times they asked me to go kill myself."
by greenbean#twoOH on Jan 23, 2012 10:10 PM EST up reply actions
Unless, of course...
…he isn’t currently the DC any longer and a move hasn’t been announced externally….
Why do people always think I'm playing the Race Card???
Is it because I'm black???
then it would go back to my original statement...
I’d be bitter too if i was demoted…
"Eagles fans are a passionate group who love their team," said McNabb, "if not the actual players. It's not like winning a Super Bowl before the first month of the season is the hardest thing they've ever asked of me. That'd be all those times they asked me to go kill myself."
by greenbean#twoOH on Jan 24, 2012 7:28 PM EST up reply actions
It reminds me of Trent Cole's statement
The one they asked him about dropping back into coverage so many times and him responding like “I just do what I’m told.”
Formerly macjack09
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"Brian Dawkins is always 100% Eagles related."--macjack09 & BGN Nation
Exactly...
it’s hard to tell how he meant it w/o actually hearing how he said it…
"Eagles fans are a passionate group who love their team," said McNabb, "if not the actual players. It's not like winning a Super Bowl before the first month of the season is the hardest thing they've ever asked of me. That'd be all those times they asked me to go kill myself."
by greenbean#twoOH on Jan 23, 2012 11:34 PM EST up reply actions
My guess
He’ll still be on the defensive staff, but some other DC is coming in.
Veritas Liberabit Te
My guess:
Castillo is a troll and trying to make us think things like he isn’t going to come back to pointlessly raise all our hopes up. I’m not expecting any changes are going to happen.
RIP Jim Johnson, best ever.
"WHY IS THIS PINK-HAIRED BITCH A CAR?!"
IF juan is out at dc
i want the eagles to bring in jack del rio
Missed on Spags, my second preference was Raheem Morris.. I mean shit, unless we’re going to rape one of the Playoffs team’s coaching staffs for their DC, the best bet is to stand pat. Castillo knows his future w/ the team, his response was right in line w/ typical Eagles move. Keep em guessing.
Make it known that you’re coming back, and the negative media swirls, Philadelphia media outlets go crazy, ETC. In a make or break season, the last thing you need is a 3rd DC in as many years… Unless that coach is SOUND in his teachings/application.
'Study long. ... Study wrong. ..' Chad Butler
by Illadelphia-Braintrust on Jan 23, 2012 10:59 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Is this a make or break season?
Because I thought that’s what this season was, and we broke.
by UnclaimedFright on Jan 24, 2012 2:33 PM EST up reply actions
Are you guys okay?
After the Saints got our old coach Spags; I was on suicide watch here, LOL
As a Rams fan Spagnoula (Spags) is not all that. The Saints are going to go through a process like the Eagles would have to do. Spags likes big press corners and safeties that stop the run. He also needs a front four that can get pressure without a blitz. I do not think Spags would fit into your teams talents. Cover corners and bend but don’t break defense.
Spags is a good coach with talent. Who isn’t though?
I would be more worried about your QB situation.
Bless and good luck next year!
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaxEtR0chhA (3min. 8 sec)
We have the press corners (Nnamdi and DRC) and a front four that can get pressure without the blitz (most sack by a line in the league). He would have fit here just fine.
RIP Jim Johnson, best ever.
"WHY IS THIS PINK-HAIRED BITCH A CAR?!"
Exactly....
Took the words right out of my mouth. Especially if Jarrett becomes the hitter as a pro that he was in college. We would then have EXACTLY what he describes Spags needs.
Why do people always think I'm playing the Race Card???
Is it because I'm black???
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It really does make you
Juander whats gonna happen.
It's never easy being an Eagle fan........but I'll be damned if I ever stop.
Sign Spags Now !!!
Maybe we're looking at this all wrong
If Juan Castillo were worried about losing his job, wouldn’t he have tried to latch on somewhere else while the NFL and college coaching carousels are still moving?
The only thing worse than getting fired is getting fired after all the other jobs you could get instead are filled. So Juan, being a smart man who has to be looking out for his career, has either been assured another job in the Eagles organization if he is not DC, or is pretty convinced he’s coming back.
Why else would he let himself “twist in the wind?”
Why would he be in Mobile working for the Eagles? Just to keep up facades and get access to players?
I think Marty being in play in Oakland and Indy means it makes perfect sense for the Eagles brass to keep their mouths shut until they know who is going to land where.
Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring it Home for Jerome.
Mum's the word....
As far as the medias go, how many could get anything out the the Colts organization when the Polians were there, at least our organization isn’t that farfetched. I think they using “patience is the virtue of all things” approach, which could be good, but the end-line may not be when they open up.
by EaglesHeat on Jan 24, 2012 2:59 AM EST via Android app reply actions
as a poster said above...
The media kinda stepped over a line and took a shot at AR. Asking lurie if he had a problem with andys arrogant attitude. Idk that would piss me off and id say fuck it I won’t talk to them until I have to by league rules or contract. I mean they already hate him what could it hurt? Doesn’t annoy me at all as a fan either. I just want him to fix the team, don’t care how he does it.
by VRFC8 on Jan 24, 2012 8:14 AM EST via mobile reply actions 1 recs
I feel like Whitney Houston...
I wanna Juuuaaaaaannnnnnnnnn to yoooooouuuuuuuu….Whoooooooo whooooooooooooo….
Why do people always think I'm playing the Race Card???
Is it because I'm black???
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