Brandon Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 We've seen OC's demoted before in the league , would it be possible for the club to demote Burke to a DC next season and bring in a new head coach? He seems to want to escape the public pressure, clearly nobody is going to hire him as a HC anytime soon.... might as well pay him to do a job rather then paying him to sit on the couch? Would it be possible to give him the ultimatum of either being the DC or Quitting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluto Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 possible... but unlikely. most newly installed coaches wouldn't want the old boss running their defence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyenegecha Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 We've seen OC's demoted before in the league , would it be possible for the club to demote Burke to a DC next season and bring in a new head coach? He seems to want to escape the public pressure, clearly nobody is going to hire him as a HC anytime soon.... might as well pay him to do a job rather then paying him to sit on the couch? Would it be possible to give him the ultimatum of either being the DC or Quitting? I would be afraid that this would backfire like the Marshall/Miller fiasco. Unless you hire an offensive guy as the HC who doesn't know anything about defense and he defers everything on defense to Burke, like deciding who starts at MLB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty30 Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 I prefer Creehan running the Defence anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlue Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 I wouldn’t be surprised if you asked Burke off the record right now, if he had a chance to go back to being just a DC, that he would at least consider it. Ultimately though the new HC would be the one who hires his own coordinators, so even if Burke agreed to it, it likely wouldn't happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armchair GM Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 It rarely happens, and when it does, it rarely goes well. A boss that couldn't handle top management gets demoted back to middle management. Wouldn't you think there may be some respect and motivational issues, even though Burke is a tried-and-true great DC? Secondly, do you think a new HC would want someone who could possibly undermine his authority? Thirdly, would the new HC even want him; even though the WBB are on the hook for his salary. In the case of HC's, they all get there by being great at one phase of the game. Most instances, it's just better to eat the loss, and start fresh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted August 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 I'm simply saying this because Burke looks completely defeated and doesn't look like he wants to do this anymore and realizes that he's in over his head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacklewasher Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 I'm simply saying this because Burke looks completely defeated and doesn't look like he wants to do this anymore and realizes that he's in over his head. I think if another team offerred him a DC job, he may jump at it. Can't say I would blame him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 I think if another team offerred him a DC job, he may jump at it. Can't say I would blame him. If he was willing to accept a demotion, he'd do it here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robynjt Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Yes, and it could be one of the cases where it works, at least until the end of the year. But I think they'd need to get a HC in that they'd be confident with keeping next year as well. Tough to do midseason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-F-F-C Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 I honestly can't remember seeing this in Football. I've seen in hockey where a GM is let go and he becomes a special advisor but I can't say I've seen it in football. I also don't think it's good for team dynamics or the new head coach who's coming in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saskbluefan Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 I honestly can't remember seeing this in Football. I've seen in hockey where a GM is let go and he becomes a special advisor but I can't say I've seen it in football. I also don't think it's good for team dynamics or the new head coach who's coming in. In hockey that happens almost everytime a Coach is let go. they accept another position within the organization. Often scouting. I'm sure sometimes they do very little and sometimes they do a lot. Too bad this isn't as common in football. I would rather be paaying Lapo to be at NFL camps writing reports then working for TSN. Then he could scout CIS all fall. You can say he would never do a good job of it etc but it works in hockey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Dee Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Yes, I really wish we could make this happen. There really is no need to get all defensive about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelownabomberfan Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Yes, I really wish we could make this happen. There really is no need to get all defensive about it. I'd worry about offering Burke the DC position, as I don't want him to feel betrayed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraser Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 I'd worry about offering Burke the DC position, as I don't want him to feel betrayed. anyone would feel betrayed after a classless move like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelownabomberfan Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 anyone would feel betrayed after a classless move like that. especially if it was poorly handled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR. CFL Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 U void the terms of his contract and he can walk and demand to be paid. Why would he agree? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
road griller Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 From HC to Ball Boy, I mean Man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted August 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 I meant for next season, if we have ot pay him we might as well get a year out of him doing something... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
road griller Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 I meant for next season, if we have ot pay him we might as well get a year out of him doing something... Some may say getting something out of him this year would be a bonus..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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