Comments on: Mariucci denies interest in Chargers job, sort of

By: dlions18

dlions18 — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 19:50:03 +0000

Bill Cowher should coach the Lions. Then Schwartz would be on the list of coaches that never coach again after their tenure with the Lions.

By: qwest12

qwest12 — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 16:57:10 +0000

I feel like the people commenting don’t watch the chargers. I think norv would be a decent OC but he is not the best head coach and in this league when you do what they have done the past few years its time to go. He is a smart guy but can’t bring it all together as a head coach. No shame in it, it’s a hard thing to do but he had plenty of time to try and couldn’t do it.

By: geo1113

geo1113 — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 16:50:24 +0000

Since Mooch doesn’t know where it comes from, perhaps King can enlighten us. Peter, where did you get this rumor?

By: metrocritical

metrocritical — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 16:34:12 +0000

The function of sports media, as opposed to the news media, is to report but also speculate and editorialize. It’s part of what makes non-game days so entertaining and criticism of speculative sports reporting concerning possible changes in management, coaching or player personnel cones across as being a bit silly. Having said that, one must wonder why any team with a commitment to winning would jump from Turner to Mariucci. Turner clearly isn’t the answer but neither is Mooch. Both of their records as head coach are overall underwhelming and neither has had any real post season success. This would be a lateral move for the Chargers at best and not one that should generate a lot of enthusiasm from the team’s fan base. Let the speculation continue.

By: CKL

CKL — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 16:27:43 +0000

I’m glad Mooch came out and said this. I hope he’s telling the truth. I was disappointed that a guy like him would allow this type of speculation to take place. He seems like a good dude.

Also I won’t dispute PK’s sources but his MMQB is unreadable except to laugh at his awful writing. Does the man have an editor?? There are so many mistakes and laughable sentences. It ruins his credibility as a writer.

By: apocalypto49er

apocalypto49er — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 16:22:53 +0000

Mike, you really like Peter King, we get it.

By: thingamajig

thingamajig — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 16:08:31 +0000

I can’t imagine anyone believing King over Mooch.

By: herbertjablonski

herbertjablonski — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 15:06:32 +0000

Did you hear what Deion said?
well, first Mooch started with “Peter King is a friend of mine, haven’t spoken at all to him..”
then Deion at the end sort of mocked him, “ooh Peter King is a friend of mine, then he lied on this? what kind of friend is that?” (laughing)

By: electionconfidential

electionconfidential — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 14:30:32 +0000

Mooch is about as attractive a prospect as Eric Mangini. He might be interested in the job, but I would imagine he’s on no one’s short list. Chip Kelly and Andy Reid will likely be the two most sought after coaches.

Of course, there are probably going to be a LOT of openings….

By: freebird2011

freebird2011 — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 12:19:42 +0000

They would just love the Wet Toast Offense in San Diego.

On 3rd and 8, throw the ball 3 yards and hope the receiver gets the last 5, only to have him come up a yard or two short.

Good times.

By: mystereo

mystereo — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 10:59:36 +0000

From 1978 to 2008, no former Detroit Lions head coach has ever coached another NFL team after leaving Detroit:
- Monte Clark
- Darryl Rogers
- Wayne Fontes
- Bobby Ross
- Gary Moeller
- Marty Mornhinweg
- Steve Mariucci
- Dick Jauron
- Rod Marinelli

Don’t hold your breath, Mooch.

By: BigBeachBall

BigBeachBall — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 10:35:15 +0000

We beat the los angeles jets… That should count for something….

By: lostsok

lostsok — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 09:47:18 +0000

Football is changing. It’s not certain Mooch would be a good fit for the game at this point.

By: t16rich

t16rich — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 09:00:52 +0000

They need a new G.M. before they start worrying about a new coach.

By: svn2011

svn2011 — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 07:37:47 +0000

Why are you people in the nfl media in a hurry to have a guy out of a job ? Speculation of firings is so gleefully reported or suggested all season long . Why cant you guys/king wait one more game and report this ? Its almost like feeling giddy over someone losing a job so we can report this.

By: lilrob10201

lilrob10201 — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 07:36:11 +0000

I think we already knew that the rumor was not true.

By: joosef619

joosef619 — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 07:16:45 +0000

He has a history of coaching INT machines. Perfect fit for Rivers.