macbob
  • macbob
  • Veteran Member Topic Starter
14 years ago
Vandermause article about Andy Reid interview, with Rob Demovsky taking notes.

http://blogs.greenbaypressgazette.com/blogs/gpg/insider/2010/09/08/what-if-ron-wolf-had-hired-andy-reid-as-packers-head-coach/ 

I've always had a soft spot for Reid since his Green Bay days.

There were a couple of pretty funny quotes (one about Brats, another about targeting Shields).



What if Ron Wolf had hired Andy Reid as Packers head coach?
Posted by Mike Vandermause September 8th, 2010, 12:19 pm
Former Packers General Manager Ron Wolf said one of his biggest regrets was not hiring Andy Reid as the head coach to follow Mike Holmgren in 1999. Wolf instead chose Ray Rhodes, and Reid was hired by the Eagles just days later.

Rhodes lasted one season in Green Bay before getting fired, while Reid is still going strong in Philadelphia.

Reid was asked during a conference call with Wisconsin reporters this morning if he ever wonders what it would have been like to follow in Holmgrens footsteps as the Packers head coach.

Listen thats a tough job, man, said Reid. Mike Holmgren, when they start naming streets after you, those guys are tough to take over for. But I love Green Bay, and those were phenomenal years there. The people in Green Bay and in the organization, unbelievable. Just phenomenal, phenomenal people, so my experience there was great. But I havent gone back and thought about that, but I can tell you that every brat that was offered me, I ate.

Reid spoke on a variety of topics regarding the upcoming Packers-Eagles game. Heres a partial transcript, thanks to Rob Demovsky.

On QB Kevin Kolb: You know what, hes done a nice job. We had a little bit of a chance to see him last year and he did a nice job there in his couple starts. Hes continued to improve as training camps gone on and minicamps and everything else.

On decision to go with Kolb over Donovan McNabb: Well, you know I didnt let Donovan play much his first year, so I kinda went this route. Doug Pederson was the guy the first year for most of the season and then Don came in and started a couple of games, he was hurt one of them, so he really started one game and finished up the next year as the starter. I think thats a good thing, a little bit of a grace period if you can afford to do that, I think thats a good thing. It just depends on who else you have there to play the position.

On Aaron Rodgers: Aarons turned into one of the best quarterbacks in the National Football League.

On the Eagles and Packers receivers: Well weve got a couple of guys that are pretty good players, they get out there and they try hard and they can run OK and catch OK. Ill tell you Green Bays got a few of them, some pretty good ones, too. I know (defensive coordinator) Sean McDermotts talked to me about them, and theyve got some explosive guys there.

On the Packers cornerbacks besides Charles Woodson: I think theyre very good, I think Ted (Thompson) has put together a phenomenal group, I mean look at what hes done building that program up. Ive always had a lot of respect for Ted, and this even makes it greater. Mike (McCarthy), I know Mikes an offensive guy, but Mike puts people in the right position to allow these players to make plays, and thats what the guys are doing for him.

On whether he would target Sam Shields, an undrafted rookie who will likely play as the nickel cornerback: Im going to look at that now that you told me.

On how long he plans to coach: I dont know. I really havent gone there yet. Ive got a great situation here from the owner on down. Im enjoying it. Ive got the energy. As long as I can keep playing against great teams like Green Bay Im good. Man it energizes you. Its a neat deal, and I havent lost that zip for that yet.

On whether Kolb needs a fast start to keep the crazy Eagles fans off his back: Listen, I think its more how you finish than how you start, but I think if you ask Kevin the same question, hed love to get off to a fast start. I think every quarterback would like to do that, but on the other hand, that you finish strong is important.

On Packers tight end Jermichael Finley: I think hes very talented, and I think hes got a great connection with his quarterback and that to me is how you know how good this kid is. When youve got a great quarterback that trusts you and utilizes you as a go-to guy, and the coaches trust you to move you all around to flex you out and keep you tight, whereever they put him that quarterback finds him. That tells me the guy is pretty good, and hes got great production and numbers. I would tell you hes a very very good player.

"GreenBayPressGazzette" wrote:

rodgehodge
14 years ago
it's hard not to like a guy like that
BAD EMAIL because the address couldn ot be found, or is unable to receive mail.
IronMan
14 years ago

"But I can tell you that every brat that was offered me, I ate.

The man likes his brats.
Blitz
14 years ago
Perhaps it's a good thing Andy left, before he exploded.

UserPostedImage
"... There.. is.. your.. dagger..!! "
GOPACKGO1225
14 years ago
Andy vs Rex Ryan in a eating contest, who wins?
Fan Shout
beast (8h) : I believe it's technically against the CBA rules, but Jerry just calls it a simple unofficial chat... and somehow gets away with it.
beast (8h) : Jerry Jones is infamous for ̶n̶e̶g̶o̶t̶i̶a̶t̶i̶n̶g̶ chatting with players one on one... and going around the agent.
Mucky Tundra (15h) : Oo just saw a blurb saying that Dallas negotiated directly with Parsons and not through his agent
Mucky Tundra (15h) : I assumed that both guys will get paid, just a matter of when or how we get there
Zero2Cool (16h) : McLaurin nor Micah going anywhere. They will get money
Mucky Tundra (16h) : the Synder years or do they take care of one of their own?
Mucky Tundra (16h) : Do the Commanders risk losing a top WR with an emerging QB just because he's turning 30 and potentially risk damaging the rebuild from
Mucky Tundra (17h) : Turns 30 this September, plays at a high level and Washington has some cap space I believe
Mucky Tundra (17h) : More interesting is Washington with Terry McLaurin
Mucky Tundra (17h) : I would imagine Dallas will resolve this issue with a truckload of money
Zero2Cool (18h) : Micah pulling a Myles with trade request
beast (1-Aug) : Packers should make some cheese forks
Mucky Tundra (31-Jul) : GRAB THE PITCHFORKS~
Zero2Cool (31-Jul) : CUT HIM
Mucky Tundra (31-Jul) : Socieltal collapse imminent
Mucky Tundra (31-Jul) : The West has fallen
Mucky Tundra (31-Jul) : After starting off camp with 25 straight made field goals, Brandon McManus has missed one
Zero2Cool (31-Jul) : But it should be stable
Zero2Cool (31-Jul) : It's probably gonna be slower.
Zero2Cool (31-Jul) : We're gonna just full go on to the new host.
Zero2Cool (31-Jul) : What crap. Site issues galore
Zero2Cool (30-Jul) : if PH dies, there is packerpeople com available
Zero2Cool (30-Jul) : database is on new host, eventually website will follow
Mucky Tundra (30-Jul) : Zero, regarding Ewers, you are correct.
Zero2Cool (30-Jul) : Sadly, this might be our life for awhile. I could put it on another host, but seems it was slower, although more stable
beast (30-Jul) : How long will it be down?
beast (30-Jul) : RIP site 😭
Zero2Cool (30-Jul) : Site will die, I have to restart it.
Zero2Cool (30-Jul) : Quinn stinks. Lot of underthrows. (my guess)
beast (30-Jul) : How did Quinn Ewers effect where Golden was drafted?
dfosterf (30-Jul) : All I've experienced was late at night or early morning. I just figured you were doing something in the background
Zero2Cool (30-Jul) : Site sure seems to be down more than up
dfosterf (29-Jul) : 50 cent hookers? I'm moving to Green Bay. I thought it was just real estate that was more affordable there. 😂
Zero2Cool (29-Jul) : Sure seems site going down more than 50¢ hooker
Mucky Tundra (27-Jul) : Golden with two TDs in red zone drills today
Mucky Tundra (27-Jul) : @JacobMorley Shoutout to Quinn Ewers for allowing Matthew Golden to be available when Green Bay picked.
Zero2Cool (27-Jul) : The menu you expanded to log in, it's the first icon under "PackersHome" .. maybe i should add text to it
dfosterf (27-Jul) : Feelin' pfowish can't find the sun. No big deal, will drag a laptop out when the time comes
Zero2Cool (27-Jul) : if you're on mobile, open the menu and its the "sun" icon
dfosterf (27-Jul) : Can't find the toggle, lol
dfosterf (27-Jul) : I can find that the Microsoft lady rep for Titletown Tech is the philanthropy boss for the entire Microsoft corporation, but. .
Zero2Cool (27-Jul) : There's a toggle for light/dark theme. Super easy.
dfosterf (27-Jul) : The white background beta was hard to read, especially the quotes
dfosterf (27-Jul) : Hopefully the color scheme remains the same
dfosterf (27-Jul) : *Friday*
dfosterf (27-Jul) : 100 million would be 539 million as of Fridsy
dfosterf (27-Jul) : Heck, they could have taken a hundred milliion and invested in DAVE inc. last year (semi random, humor, but real)
dfosterf (27-Jul) : Beer brat and ticket is where the money comes from
dfosterf (27-Jul) : The 40th is Titletown Tech itself. This is a pet project of both Ed Policy and Mark Murphy
Zero2Cool (27-Jul) : New site coming along nicely. The editor is better than what we have here. Oh yeah!
Please sign in to use Fan Shout
2025 Packers Schedule
Sunday, Sep 7 @ 3:25 PM
LIONS
Thursday, Sep 11 @ 7:15 PM
COMMANDERS
Sunday, Sep 21 @ 12:00 PM
Browns
Sunday, Sep 28 @ 7:20 PM
Cowboys
Sunday, Oct 12 @ 3:25 PM
BENGALS
Sunday, Oct 19 @ 3:25 PM
Cardinals
Sunday, Oct 26 @ 7:20 PM
Steelers
Sunday, Nov 2 @ 12:00 PM
PANTHERS
Monday, Nov 10 @ 7:15 PM
EAGLES
Sunday, Nov 16 @ 12:00 PM
Giants
Sunday, Nov 23 @ 12:00 PM
VIKINGS
Thursday, Nov 27 @ 12:00 PM
Lions
Sunday, Dec 7 @ 12:00 PM
BEARS
Sunday, Dec 14 @ 3:25 PM
Broncos
Friday, Dec 19 @ 11:00 PM
Bears
Friday, Dec 26 @ 11:00 PM
RAVENS
Saturday, Jan 3 @ 11:00 PM
Vikings
Recent Topics
55m / Green Bay Packers Talk / packerfanoutwest

21h / Feedback, Suggestions and Issues / Zero2Cool

31-Jul / Green Bay Packers Talk / wpr

31-Jul / Green Bay Packers Talk / wpr

31-Jul / Green Bay Packers Talk / Zero2Cool

28-Jul / Random Babble / Zero2Cool

28-Jul / Green Bay Packers Talk / Mucky Tundra

28-Jul / Green Bay Packers Talk / Mucky Tundra

27-Jul / Green Bay Packers Talk / Mucky Tundra

27-Jul / Green Bay Packers Talk / beast

25-Jul / Around The NFL / Mucky Tundra

25-Jul / Green Bay Packers Talk / Mucky Tundra

25-Jul / Green Bay Packers Talk / TheKanataThrilla

25-Jul / Green Bay Packers Talk / dfosterf

25-Jul / Around The NFL / beast

Headlines
Copyright © 2006 - 2025 PackersHome.com™. All Rights Reserved.