Waufle to Rams as DL Coach

by Ghost Raider on Jan 21, 2012 10:19 PM PST

We knew this would happen. but it still sucks. I liked Waufle even though I knew he probably wouldn't be coming back. This was reported by the NFL Network and Jerry McDonald:

Defensive line coach Mike Waulfe will be the second Raiders assistant coach to leave for another job while the club awaits the hire of a new head coach, according to the NFL Network.

Waufle, who coached the last two seasons with the Raiders after an earlier stint from 1998-2003, was added to the staff of the St. Louis Rams Friday, according to Jason LaCanfora of the NFL Network.

Wide receivers coach Sanjay Lal accepted a job with the New York Jets earlier this week.

Waufle was in attendance at the press conference of new general manager Reggie McKenzie, who said he will leave it to the new Raiders head coach to make all hires on his staff. McKenzie is still in the process of interviewing prospective candidates.

As of Friday, Waufle was still included on the Raiders’ roster of assistant coaches.

Hopefully we start hearing some news from ALameda, this is driving me nuts.

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by sirdingaling91 on Jan 21, 2012 10:54 PM PST reply actions

god fucking damnit.....

by RaiderPride20 on Jan 21, 2012 11:02 PM PST reply actions

What's the status of Wylie's contract?

More concerned about him. Him we cannot lose.

by rightnasty on Jan 21, 2012 11:31 PM PST reply actions

I'd like to keep him and Fassel as well...everyone else can go.

You know what would make a good story? Something about a clown who makes people happy, but inside he's real sad. Also, he has severe diarrhea.

by Buster Bluth on Jan 23, 2012 6:32 AM PST up reply actions

This definitely suggests to me that:

a) Reggie is after a defense-minded HC
b) we are most likely going to be a 3-4 team next year. Waufle is a pure 4-3 guy.

"In football, I root for the Oakland Raiders because they hire castoffs, outlaws, malcontents, and f*** -ups, they have lots of penalties, fights, and paybacks, and because Al Davis told the rest of the pig NFL owners to go get f***ed. Someday, the Raiders will be strong again, and they will dip the ball in s*** and shove it down the throats of the wholesome, white, heartland teams that pray together and don't deliver late hits." - George Carlin.

by Screwfish on Jan 22, 2012 12:56 AM PST reply actions

I think we are a year away from a 3-4 switch

Unless Reggie can pull off some good moves during free agency…we just don’t have the personnel to pull off that switch just yet.

You know what would make a good story? Something about a clown who makes people happy, but inside he's real sad. Also, he has severe diarrhea.

by Buster Bluth on Jan 23, 2012 6:33 AM PST up reply actions

Exactly

What I have been saying. You can’t just snap your fingers and transition to a 3 – 4. This is not Madden 12.

by Mallard Davis on Jan 23, 2012 3:10 PM PST up reply actions

With the lack of draft picks and the lack of cap space

We would be very hard pressed to attain even the slightest of success with that kind of transition. We just don’t have the right pieces to even experiment with that now. I love the idea of the 3-4 but personnel is key to making that switch a successful venture.

You know what would make a good story? Something about a clown who makes people happy, but inside he's real sad. Also, he has severe diarrhea.

by Buster Bluth on Jan 24, 2012 5:53 AM PST up reply actions

I just hope Winston Moss will be able to put together a decent staff!

At this point we have to assume it’s him or Bowles.

I really can’t see Allen or McCoy getting our HC job!

Every man for himself...

by MMunoz33 on Jan 22, 2012 6:15 AM PST reply actions

McCoy looks like an ass fter his comments concerning Bowles and Miami.

Also…Bowles is still under contract to Miami isnt he? They seem to want to keep him there.

The cowards never started, the weak died along the way....

by BlackHeartSilverEyes on Jan 22, 2012 6:32 AM PST up reply actions

Yes he does...

It’s back to Denver OC for him, and I have no doubt that the Tebowmania is nearly finished.

I’d be shocked if Tebow is playing QB for Denver Week 17 2012 and they’re sporting a winning record.

Every man for himself...

by MMunoz33 on Jan 22, 2012 7:40 AM PST up reply actions

I know Elway wants a pocket passing/conventional QB but....

…..after end of 2011-12 campaign he just couldnt come out and shitcan Tebow…that would have caused a PR shitstorm. Look for Elway to name him the starter yet cultivate a draft pick or bring in a vet he feels secure with.

The cowards never started, the weak died along the way....

by BlackHeartSilverEyes on Jan 22, 2012 8:02 AM PST up reply actions

I hope

~~Winston Moss~~ Dennis Allen can put together a decent staff.

by rightnasty on Jan 22, 2012 11:45 AM PST up reply actions

Allen is coming back for a second interview

"Now I know what your thinking, did he fire six shots or only five. Ive forgotten myself in all this excitement, but being that this is the 44 magnum, the most powerful handgun in the world and could blow your head clean off, you have to ask your question. Do I feel lucky? Well do ya punk!"
Dirty Harry Callahan

by rambis64 on Jan 23, 2012 4:52 PM PST up reply actions

Yup

This is what I had feared all along some of the good coaches going elsewhere. I expect to see coaches being brought in and elevated from their previous positions. Hope it works.

by Mallard Davis on Jan 22, 2012 9:04 AM PST reply actions