can't stop them from advancing. If they offer him a promotion on another team he's free to take it. The rumor is that he's up for the defensive coordinator spot in Philly.

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Well I hope he doesn't leave. We need to keep some of our young defensive coaches so that when Dom leaves/retires we will have someone to take his place. Maybe Kevin Greene could learn the system and be our future DC.

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When Dom Leaves I hope we still stay a 3-4.But I don't ever want him to leave lol

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I've become less and less concerned about Dom leaving. I think he understands what he does best and that, if he wants to stay successful in the league, he's going to have to stay as a defensive coordinator.

I also remember reading an article--not sure where--that states that Capers "wanted to be the coach for McCarthy that he had never had." The article continues about how Capers never had a grip on the defense for his teams because he had to spend a lot of time keeping his offensive coaching staff in line/on the same page.

What's interesting to me is, from the top of my head, Capers only two head coaching jobs were for two expansion franchises in their first years (Panthers and Texans). I don't know how much that would impact him as a coach.

My feelings exactly!

I think the level of "freedom" that MM allows Capers, more or less a true defensive co-head coach of the team, makes this a very comfortable spot for Capers.

He might peer an eye to the other sideline, LeBeau, and see the model for how respected a coordinator can be in this league. Dick LeBeau will be in the hall of fame, and he has never donned the title of head coach.

Do what you love with less of the pressures.

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I'm not to worried about Don leaving anytime too soon, he is getting a ton of recognition for this defence and gets to go to the superbowl in only his second year here. Plus it's not like were built primarily for a 1 and done year, we have a really young core and building through the draft can set you up for a good run of seasons in a row.
Plus the fact he has had 2 failed head coaching stints and he loves the way MM gives his total freedom and control. This could be a serious defence for the next 5 years easy.

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While this is technically correct, I believe only a head coaching job is technically considered a promotion, and any assistant/coordinator job is considered a "lateral" move. I remember reading about this the last few years, that its just how the rules work. But I could be wrong.

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The thing with these position coaches becoming Defensive Cordinaters it's probably a very hard transition to make.

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That's pretty much the way it always works. You gotta work your way up. Though you're right; it is a tough transition, judging by how many good coordinators there are.

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