Texans Intend to Hire Romeo Crennel as Defensive Coordinator

popanot · #1 01-06-2014, 07:49 AM

Not a big fan of Crennel. Seems like Wade II retread territory to me. I saw a tweet the other day that Crennel is still getting a hefty payout from his HC stint in KC and that there is no Offset, which means he'd lose the payout if he takes a job with another team regardless if it's HC, DC, or whatever.

nunusguy · #2 01-06-2014, 09:13 AM

Reports are that Kollar is one coach who hasn't been sent packing yet ? Wonder what that's about ?
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Per Tania Ganguli Tweet, looks like Kollar is the lone coach to be retained. Very Interesting ?
Texans retain DL coach, fire strength coaches: New Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien cleared out ... http://es.pn/1iaDnRD #Texans

popanot · #3 01-06-2014, 05:28 PM

Gil Brandt (@Gil_Brandt)
1/6/14, 2:58 PM
Have ben told Bill O'Brien will hire Brian Ferentz as his OL coach w #Texans. Son of Iowa HC Kirk Ferentz. Good choice.

Warren · #4 01-08-2014, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by popanot

I saw a tweet the other day that Crennel is still getting a hefty payout from his HC stint in KC and that there is no Offset, which means he'd lose the payout if he takes a job with another team regardless if it's HC, DC, or whatever.

Usually no offset means that the coach can double dip -- he can get paid by the new team with no impact on what he's getting from the old one. I don't know why KC would've wanted a provision like that in the contract since all it would do is encourage Crennel not to coach after they fired him.

popanot · #5 01-09-2014, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Warren

Usually no offset means that the coach can double dip -- he can get paid by the new team with no impact on what he's getting from the old one. I don't know why KC would've wanted a provision like that in the contract since all it would do is encourage Crennel not to coach after they fired him.

Perhaps I used the wrong terminology. I just remember seeing someone on NFLN saying that KC is still paying him and if accepts another coaching position, regardless if it's HC/DC, the remainder of his KC contract is null and void. Not sure if that's true or not tho.

Warren · #6 01-09-2014, 05:06 PM

Got it, I’m just saying that usually when a team wants to avoid paying a coach that they’ve fired, they try to include an offset provision in the contract and encourage him to go find a new job so they’ll be relieved of at least part of what they’d have to pay. If the contract says that he loses the whole payout if he takes any new job, all that does is encourage him to sit on the couch and cash their check unless a really great offer comes along.

popanot · #7 01-09-2014, 05:44 PM

Looks like Vrabel will be joining the staff in some capacity. Perhaps LB coach.

Bill Greene (@BillBankGreene)
1/9/14, 4:39 PM
I can confirm that Mike Vrabel is leaving Ohio State for the Houston Texans.

Warren · #8 01-09-2014, 07:45 PM

Goal line TE coach for JJ

WMH · #9 01-09-2014, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by popanot

Looks like Vrabel will be joining the staff in some capacity. Perhaps LB coach.

Bill Greene (@BillBankGreene)
1/9/14, 4:39 PM
I can confirm that Mike Vrabel is leaving Ohio State for the Houston Texans.

I find it interesting that he's filling out the staff without an OC/DC.

chuck · #10 01-09-2014, 08:31 PM

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I find it interesting that he's filling out the staff without an OC/DC.

I now have a mental image of a bunch of obsessive/compulsive musicians playing heavy Australian guitar rock. They sound fine but the guitar player's pick guard gleams like you would not believe. And the drums are arranged just so.