Kuharsky: If Lovie Smith gets 86ed, Mike Heimerdinger could be in the mix in Chicago

If the Bears are in the market for a head coach to come in, fix Jay Cutler and get the Bears moving in the right direction, you’d have to expect Titans offensive coordinator Mike Heimerdinger would be on their list.

Heimerdinger has not only helped resurrect Vince Young, a quarterback who many thought was incapable of playing effectively in the league, but he also has a good history with Cutler and ties to the area.

This could be a very interesting situation to watch in the off-season. 'Dinger left for ~~Denver~~ the Jets in the first place because the position was supposed to get him closer to a head coaching spot, and at 57 he won't get too many more looks for a head spot.

Losing 'Dinger could be a blow to Vince, who has thrived under the guru's tutelage, or it could be a boost if Reinfeldt/Fisher managed to snag a prodigy OC who knew how to better use VY (say what you will about the Chow hire, but it showed that Fisher would think outside the box).

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Losing Dinger would be a disaster.

But I think he deserves a shot at being a head coach.

by theologic on Dec 23, 2009 4:46 PM CST reply actions

im not so sure

if vince doesn’t lose what dinger has already taught him, we could definitely do better in the scheme/play calling department. if losing dinger means vince regresses to his old self, that’s a disaster.

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by hal41605 on Dec 23, 2009 5:04 PM CST up reply actions

I agree with theologic, it'd be a disaster.

Putting VY in the position of learning a new OC’s offense, just as he’s starting to flourish in this one, could send him a step back. It’s a bit risky to me. I’d hate for VY to end up like Jason Campbell. But, I also agree with Hal’s point about doiing better in the scheme department.

by J3G77 on Dec 23, 2009 5:14 PM CST up reply actions

it would be risky for sure

but if they got the right guy that meshed well with vince i think it would be fine.

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by hal41605 on Dec 23, 2009 5:40 PM CST up reply actions

Won't miss his bizaare playcalling.

Maybe Fisher has some to do it with? Vince will be better off without fisher+dinger

by Change on Dec 23, 2009 5:19 PM CST reply actions

Amazing how quick people turn on a HC

One “bad” year (and the Titans are still in the playoff hunt) is not enough to call for the removal of the best mustache in football. Titans would miss Heimerdinger big time if he left, especially if the new incoming OC brings a totally different scheme.

by JeremyC on Dec 23, 2009 5:31 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs

What's amazing

is how inept Fisher has seemed this season after 16 years in the big chair. That’s what’s amazing.

by Titan9 on Dec 23, 2009 6:18 PM CST up reply actions

John McClain (if u can take his word) said it ain't gonna happen

by danomite on Dec 23, 2009 6:23 PM CST via mobile reply actions

I choose to take his word

because it makes me feel good

by theologic on Dec 23, 2009 7:08 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs

rec'd for honesty

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by T--Rac's Posse on Dec 23, 2009 7:19 PM CST up reply actions

no more fades on 4th down?

by mattd97 on Dec 23, 2009 7:46 PM CST reply actions

Fisher getting fired....

…here is why I don’t like it. Aside from all of his dumbass decisions this year he has put together one hell of a coaching staff. Washburn, Munchak, Dinger and McGinnis are some of the best position coaches in the league, so I’m sure if Fish goes they go. And that scares me. Unless our next coach wants to keep them which would be a little strange…..

by Tripleh07 on Dec 23, 2009 7:56 PM CST reply actions

The real story here is that hal would leave us to become a Bears fan

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by Jimmy on Dec 23, 2009 11:41 PM CST reply actions

now that would be a stepback for MCM

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by Pinoy Titan on Dec 24, 2009 1:50 AM CST up reply actions

I doubt this has much credence to it.

But i’d hate to see it happen personally because of the step back we’d take after making strides this season.

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by BonzosMontreaux on Dec 24, 2009 8:28 AM CST reply actions

Exactly

please do not leave Mike.

I don’t think he is a bad OC at all. He has some unique plays and situation plays that are just impressive. He does make bad calls, but every freaking’ coordinator does. lay off of him.

by RhiNo6705 on Dec 24, 2009 1:06 PM CST up reply actions

ummmm

lets not forget who decided kerry collins was joe montana for the 1st 6 games and called 35+passes a game. dinger’s game plans on offense were freaking criminal during the 1st 6 weeks. he is sooooo replaceable.

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by hal41605 on Dec 24, 2009 5:32 PM CST up reply actions