USABuffaloFan Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Mitchell_(football_coach) Assitant head coach of the Steelers/defensive line coach, meet John Mitchell. He has been taught by the best. He has tons of experience and likes the 3-4. Guys like Gray and Fewel succeeded as first time coordinators for us. Gailey knows him well. It should be a great fit and like Gailey said, he is not a name that pops right out at you. Seems like a fit!
DevilsAlum Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 I don't know if he can coach but what an interesting life!
Nanker Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 Thank your lucky stars it's not Joni Mitchell they're talking about.
zazie Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 I don't know if he can coach but what an interesting life! +1 Cool-ass career, no doubt.
jr1 Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 At least he has a wiki page unlike our offensive coordinator
billsfan_34 Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Mitchell_(football_coach) Assitant head coach of the Steelers/defensive line coach, meet John Mitchell. He has been taught by the best. He has tons of experience and likes the 3-4. Guys like Gray and Fewel succeeded as first time coordinators for us. Gailey knows him well. It should be a great fit and like Gailey said, he is not a name that pops right out at you. Seems like a fit! Very seasoned thats for sure. Question is, does he want to leave pittsburgh at this stage in his career. If you read down it states he plans on retiring in 2012.
8-8 Forever? Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 Very seasoned thats for sure. Question is, does he want to leave pittsburgh at this stage in his career. If you read down it states he plans on retiring in 2012. no way we get this guy. no sense re inventing life when you are 2 yrs from hanging it up.
The Poojer Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 why the green puke face to lead this thread....this guy has a pretty impressive resume...plus it seems you would not be upset by him being brought in as DC from your post
thewildrabbit Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 If I'm Gaily I'd look at Jim Mora jr and see if he fits the scheme I want to run, jmo
USABuffaloFan Posted January 26, 2010 Author Posted January 26, 2010 why the green puke face to lead this thread....this guy has a pretty impressive resume...plus it seems you would not be upset by him being brought in as DC from your post Don't hold your breathe face. Meaning if it makes sense the Bills probably won't do it!
KOKBILLS Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 Thank your lucky stars it's not Joni Mitchell they're talking about.
LynchMob23 Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 He's DL/Asst Head Coach. So, unless they wanted to give up all that defensive football knowledge, we'd have had to offer him the HC position for them not to block the move.
The Poojer Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 gotcha.... Don't hold your breathe face. Meaning if it makes sense the Bills probably won't do it!
SouthernMan Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 I had to read this twice... Quote: "In 1971 Mitchell became the first African-American to play football for the Crimson Tide" That's amazing. It's hard to believe this is within my lifetime! We're talking a mere 12 years before Jim Kelly was drafted. If it said "1951" it would have been more believeable, but "1971" ?!?!?
USABuffaloFan Posted January 26, 2010 Author Posted January 26, 2010 He's DL/Asst Head Coach. So, unless they wanted to give up all that defensive football knowledge, we'd have had to offer him the HC position for them not to block the move. April was Buffalo's Assistant Head Coach but didn't get the interm job. DC position is a step up for John Mitchell and he knows Gailey well. If the position of DC is offered for a interview he will change his plans for retirement I bet. This man loves football from his Bio. This would finish his career and add some respect in the media for the things he has accomplished. He isn't well known right now and his story would be told if he got some lime light. How many active coaches were prodegies of Bear Bryant. Amazing story!!!!!
Ever Since '86 Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 April was Buffalo's Assistant Head Coach but didn't get the interm job. DC position is a step up for John Mitchell and he knows Gailey well. If the position of DC is offered for a interview he will change his plans for retirement I bet. This man loves football from his Bio. This would finish his career and add some respect in the media for the things he has accomplished. He isn't well known right now and his story would be told if he got some lime light. How many active coaches were prodegies of Bear Bryant. Amazing story!!!!! Sounds like a guy I'd smash someones face for to me. This would be a good move.
USABuffaloFan Posted January 26, 2010 Author Posted January 26, 2010 I had to read this twice... Quote: "In 1971 Mitchell became the first African-American to play football for the Crimson Tide" That's amazing. It's hard to believe this is within my lifetime! We're talking a mere 12 years before Jim Kelly was drafted. If it said "1951" it would have been more believeable, but "1971" ?!?!? This man has done alot. Suprised he hasn't ran his own show.
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