If we lose Brian Schottenheimer, who should we hire as an OC?

Might as well make it an offensive coordinator by committee.

I want Shotty to stay here at least until he and our offense find the GLEAM!:D

The real question is why would anyone hire Shotty as head coach? What has he done to deserve it?

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Originally Posted by bltkmt

The real question is why would anyone hire Shotty as head coach? What has he done to deserve it?

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Certainly a fair question - it is also one I am not qualified to answer. That said, what did Pat Shurmur do to deserve his head coaching shot?


Here's Jim Thomas on the subject:

Rumors flattering, but Schottenheimer says he likes it here


10 hours ago • By Jim Thomas

It’s that time of the year. Brian Schottenheimer’s name was mentioned as a potential head-coaching candidate during last Sunday’s telecast of the Rams-Vikings game.

Schottenheimer, in his first season as Rams offensive coordinator, was flattered by the mention but insists he’s very happy in St. Louis.

“At the end of the day I think I have a great job,” Schottenheimer said. “I work for a great organization. I know I work with the best head coach in the National Football League in Coach (Jeff) Fisher. Got a really young football team that’s building something special, and I’m thrilled to be a part of it ... and hope to be here for a long time.”

Schottenheimer, who was offensive coordinator of the New York Jets the previous six seasons, interviewed for the Jacksonville head-coaching job last offseason, which went to Mike Mularkey.

“I’ve had my name talked about before in the past, and probably there were times where I was really maybe excited if something would happen,” he said. “Again, I love it here.”

Fisher wasn’t surprised to hear the Schottenheimer speculation.

“Well, first off I know Brian’s ready,” Fisher said. “He’s ready to handle the job and he’s capable. I think he’d do a great job at it. Certainly, he’s been around the game for a long time. He’s got a great pedigree, and this is the time of the year when people start throwing names out there.”

If Schottenheimer left, would quarterback Sam Bradford be forced to learn his fourth offensive system in four seasons?

“The system will not change,” Fisher said. “The system will stay the same.”