Saw several articles today mentioning that Freeman is on the Bears list for being their next head coach. To me, he just seems more of a college coach, but you never know. There's certainly worse NFL jobs. Thoughts?
Freeman to the Bears?
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He is becoming a really good college coach. The Bears are a terrible operation.
If wants an NFL job, and the bears offer him, he’d be stupid not to take it… If he wants to be an NFL coach
Brian Kelly 2.0. Flirting with the NFL during your first playoff run. Pathetic. All he needs to do is get blown out by Alabama and turn purple. De ja vu all over again.
I don’t believe we even know that Freeman has flirted with the NFL. It’s just speculation.
It takes 2 to Tango but I hear ya. Don't want the distraction. The Bears will suck no matter who the coach is anyway.
He’s a long shot for that position but he’s a minority. I wouldn’t be surprised if the Bears asked to interview him. It could be another good experience for him. ND shouldn’t oppose him interviewing with the Bears. I don’t think he would leave even if they offered him the job.
I'd expect both MF and the administration to sit down after the season, and put together a package including the upgrades, NIL and assistants to try and get this back to the Lou/Ara days. Been too long and we have too many advantages.
I doubt the new AD wants to be hunting in year 2.......I'd expect something big to come out...
I doubt the new AD wants to be hunting in year 2.......I'd expect something big to come out...
Not sure the Bears is an NFL job. The organization is one of the worst in the league.
Notre Dame's track record retaining their talent hasn't been great lately.
As soon as talent at Notre Dame starts getting options they start considering it instantly.
I think it has something to do with the naivity of the administrators which I'm frustrated to tears with myself personally.
Would anybody actually be surprised to see Marcus Freeman go?
After his first 3 years of ascension and having Notre Dame producing better than they have since Lou Holts they would be a fool to not pay up top dollar to retain him and start supporting him and the football program with the type of financial commitment (ahem NIL support) needed to level the playing field athletically and fully take advantage of MFs skills as one of the best young coaches in the game right now
But Notre Dame operates like some small town boomer mom and pop organization instead of the behemoth multi-billion dollar national brand that their enthusiastic fans have supported them into
it seems like Notre Dame prioritizes just about anything over winning football games at the highest level these days
As soon as talent at Notre Dame starts getting options they start considering it instantly.
I think it has something to do with the naivity of the administrators which I'm frustrated to tears with myself personally.
Would anybody actually be surprised to see Marcus Freeman go?
After his first 3 years of ascension and having Notre Dame producing better than they have since Lou Holts they would be a fool to not pay up top dollar to retain him and start supporting him and the football program with the type of financial commitment (ahem NIL support) needed to level the playing field athletically and fully take advantage of MFs skills as one of the best young coaches in the game right now
But Notre Dame operates like some small town boomer mom and pop organization instead of the behemoth multi-billion dollar national brand that their enthusiastic fans have supported them into
it seems like Notre Dame prioritizes just about anything over winning football games at the highest level these days
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Not happening. Just stop. I’d be more concerned about Ohio state etc. to poach him before a nfl gig.
If he wins the NC this year. Uhhhh maybe.
I think you greatly underestimate Pete Bevacqua. I expect that an extension to Freeman's contract will be worked out once the season is concluded. He is a perfect fit for ND. It is a no brainer, really.
Being named on a list doesn't mean he had anything to do with it.
There's been rumors since about week 10 about NFL jobs and his response to those rumors has been far from reassuring
There's going to be a ton of job openings in the NFL this off-season and NFL jobs are extremely desirable given the types of contracts in that league (much more upside ) in relation to college football salaries
In the NFL you don't have to worry about your competition getting ahead if you're not on the phone 247-365 begging 18 to 22-year-olds to come play college football for you -- especially when you work at a place like Notre Dame where they expect you to win national titles while leaving you with your pants down on the recruiting trail with little to no financial backing
In the NFL you don't have to worry about your competition getting ahead if you're not on the phone 247-365 begging 18 to 22-year-olds to come play college football for you -- especially when you work at a place like Notre Dame where they expect you to win national titles while leaving you with your pants down on the recruiting trail with little to no financial backing
All of that is true (generally true of every college head coach).
It has absolutely nothing to do with whether or not coach Freeman has been offered or is interested in an NFL job. Coach Freeman has given every indication that he loves his current position, understands the uniqueness of the opportunity he currently has and the value he brings to the university. I’ve seen nothing that would suggest he’s looking. Suggesting otherwise it’s just flinging crap
Please cite these "far from reassuring responses" from Freeman. My guess is you're talking out of your ass like usual sh!tbird.
Freeman will stay in college for now. Brilliant to get interest from multiple programs to get ND to pony up a competitive contract.
These guys want long term deals with guarantees.
These guys want long term deals with guarantees.
ChaseScrotum is just absolutely livid about this playoff run
There are articles out there. Easy to find, even for mentally challenged individuals.
Reporters "reporting" things like "Freeman to the Bears" is speculation at this point. I'd be shocked if he was actually looking for that job. It also could be Freeman's agent throwing things out there to get a larger extension out of ND. We have to remember that in today's world, reporters are paid on "clicks" and ND Coach simply gets many of those.
I think he'd be a fool to take it, if indeed there's any truth to it at all. I could see him taking the tOSU job, but not really that either. But that seems more plausible. Going to the NFL, at his age, and he's not really a technical football genius or anything, if anything his strength is being a motivator and gung ho program runner a la Dabo Swinnery... No way, I would never do that. Besides, he's ready to cash in on this season with a big extension.
As to Dabo, indeed that's what MF is becoming. I called it, and Dabo would be sort of the model to emulate if he was going to achieve greatness. And that's exactly what's happening. Get great coordinators and leave them alone, set a high general standard, and be the head cheerleader and all around program visionary and inspiration, and the let the team be imbued by and absorb and internalize your energy and example.
He's perfect for ND, I wouldn't go anywhere if I were him. This has been an absolute dream hire for ND thus far.
As to Dabo, indeed that's what MF is becoming. I called it, and Dabo would be sort of the model to emulate if he was going to achieve greatness. And that's exactly what's happening. Get great coordinators and leave them alone, set a high general standard, and be the head cheerleader and all around program visionary and inspiration, and the let the team be imbued by and absorb and internalize your energy and example.
He's perfect for ND, I wouldn't go anywhere if I were him. This has been an absolute dream hire for ND thus far.
Rumors are a byproduct of success. I'm sure some of the staff are getting inquiries for other positions also. It's the nature of the beast. Comparing it to Kelly in 2012 is really premature.
Rumors. No big deal.
NFL is more X's and O's. You're dealing with pros. Rah rah rah doesn't work, although you can't piss off players either.
Freeman has a long way to go before being an NFL caliber coach. Tighter margins put a premium on more active coaching involvement. College football and NFL are very different in this regard.
Weis thrived in the NFL and didn't in college football. Sure, a schematic advantage can be the difference in the NFL, but not as much in emotional college football.
NFL is more X's and O's. You're dealing with pros. Rah rah rah doesn't work, although you can't piss off players either.
Freeman has a long way to go before being an NFL caliber coach. Tighter margins put a premium on more active coaching involvement. College football and NFL are very different in this regard.
Weis thrived in the NFL and didn't in college football. Sure, a schematic advantage can be the difference in the NFL, but not as much in emotional college football.
If memory serves correctly, Nick Saban remained coy while rumors swirled that he might go from Alabama to Texas. Shortly thereafter he had a nice pay raise from Bama. If I were Marcus Freeman I wouldn't squash any rumors until after negotiations he might be having with the ND brass.
He also said he wasn't leaving the Dolphins right before bolting to Bama... I don't think coaches saying anything one way or the other has much credit anymore.
In theory but even with his great coordinators ND doesn't rank in the top 10 in recruiting for the 2025 class. Teams like the SEC teams and OSU are dominating recruiting so Freemans success may be short lived. We haven't even played one playoff game yet. You can see how elite talent like J. Love and our OL talent and TE talent are difference makers. I don't see many in the 2025 class especially at RB and WR which could be problematic especially if Golden decides to leave at some point. MF needs to do well in the playoffs then flip some top talent or grab some top talent in the portal to keep ND at an elite level.
