http://www.panthers.com/Common/Article.aspx?id=16552


Dear Jeff Davidson,
Don't suck ass. Don't run draw plays on 3rd and 8. Throw the ball to Smitty at least 10 times a game. Call screen plays for DeAngelo. You are easily replaceable. Four words: Play. Action. Deep. Ball.

Love,
Kevin. Section 554

1/24/2007 3:41:45 PM

http://www.brentroad.com/message_topic.aspx?topic=452905

1/24/2007 3:43:46 PM

^ i am aware of that buddy.



but he's on the hiring squad.

1/24/2007 3:44:50 PM

i also appreciate an aptly named thread

1/24/2007 6:58:00 PM

Quote :

"Davidson, 39, spent eight seasons with the Patriots before joining the Browns in 2005 as offensive line coach. He immediately molded a unit that paved the way for Reuben Droughns to rush for 1,232 yards, ending a 20-year drought that had not seen a Cleveland running back gain 1,000 yards since 1985. He was promoted to assistant head coach/offensive line coach in 2006 and served as the team's offensive coordinator for the final 10 games following the departure of Maurice Carthon six games into the season. "Jeff has worked under some outstanding coaches, has a background with productive offenses and has been part of three Super Bowl victories with the Patriots," said Panthers head coach John Fox. "He is a highly regarded young coach who has experienced every phase of the NFL as a player and coach, and we look forward to having him on our staff." Davidson said, "I am excited about this great opportunity. It is an outstanding staff, and I look forward to the challenge that lies ahead." A former All-Big Ten choice and four-year letterman as an offensive lineman at Ohio State, Davidson was selected in the fifth round of the 1990 NFL Draft by Denver. After a four-year playing career with Denver and New Orleans, he contributed as an offensive assistant in 1995 and 1996 for the Saints. Davidson went to New England as tight ends coach in 1997 and coached the next seven seasons as both the assistant offensive line and tight ends coach for the Patriots. Magazu spent four years as offensive line coach at Boston College prior to coming to Carolina as tight ends coach. While with the Eagles, he developed several pro prospects, including Dan Koppen, New England's starting center, and Chris Snee, the New York Giants second-round draft choice in 2004. During his tenure at Boston College, the Eagles annually ranked among the most productive rushing teams in the nation while allowing just six sacks in 2000 and 15 in 2001. Four of his linemen were named All-Big East in 2001. "Dave knows our players and has adjusted to the pro game while doing an excellent job as tight ends coach." "

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1/24/2007 7:44:52 PM

Oh yeah

This guy looks like a fucking offensive guru

1/24/2007 7:46:39 PM

1/24/2007 7:52:55 PM

does charlie weis look like an offensive guru?

appearance isnt everything, in fact, its nothing

1/24/2007 9:15:32 PM

1/24/2007 9:37:18 PM

yeah they should totally hire a skinny guy like marc trestman

jeff looks like and is an OL coach, which is exactly what the 'thers need

1/24/2007 11:57:42 PM

he resembles a murderer

1/25/2007 12:32:46 AM

aha

1/25/2007 12:33:56 AM

Q&A with Davidson.......He's saying some good things

[link]http://http://www.charlotte.com/mld/charlotte/sports/16539892.htm[/link]

Quote :

"MOBILE, Ala. - Once upon a time, Carolina coach John Fox wanted to hire Charlie Weis to be his offensive coordinator. That didn't happen because Weis was under contract for that role with New England when Fox was hired in 2002. Now, at a critical juncture in his career, Fox has turned to a Weis disciple. After firing offensive coordinator Dan Henning following a disappointing 8-8 season, Fox has hired Jeff Davidson, 39, as offensive coordinator. Davidson, a former NFL offensive lineman, has spent his career working with linemen and tight ends. He joined the Patriots in 1997 and worked with Weis until Weis left to coach at Notre Dame. Davidson followed former Patriots defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel to Cleveland in 2005. With Carolina, he'll be entering his first full season as a coordinator. Before the Senior Bowl practice Wednesday, he talked with the Observer about his past and his plans for the offense: Q. Fox is a ball-control guy. What's your basic philosophy? The biggest reason I'm here is that John and I are on the same page. We think alike. I like to run the ball, but I don't want to do it to the point of where you're beating your head against the wall. It's not going to be 100 percent run, and it's not going to be 100 percent pass. Is it going to be exactly 50-50? I'd like to get close to it. Q. What do you know about the Panthers' personnel? There are some guys that you have to game plan for because they're really good in certain areas. I don't want to get too deep into the individual personnel right now until I've had a chance to see the film from last season. That's the first thing I'll do when I get settled in. I want to determine where each player ranks and see what the needs are and try to find the best way to utilize everyone. Q. As a former offensive lineman, do you bring that kind of attitude? Coach Fox and I both believe in being a tough, physical team. What I like is when a team walks away from playing us (and) they're black-and-blue from playing us. That's what I believe in. With the guys that I know are there already, I think we've got the ingredients for being a tough team. Q. Who are some of the coaches who have influenced you most? The guy that I learned the most from is Charlie Weis. I spent a lot of time with him in New England. He's the guy that, to this day, if I ever have a question on how to call a type of play or what formation to use or how to best utilize your personnel, I'll call him. If I don't know the answer, he will. Q. One of Weis' strengths is his ability to adapt to situations in a game. Is that one of your strengths? Yes, and that's something that I stressed when I came in to talk to coach Fox. I think the strength of an offense is trying to find a lot of different personnel groups and different formations, but minimizing the number of concepts in both the run and the pass. Q. Do you think Weis was a factor in you getting this job? I'm sure it had something to do with it. Charlie and I are good friends, and I hope coach Fox and I end up with that same kind of relationship. Q. Are you kind of licking your chops because you'll have Steve Smith to work with? There's no doubt. I'd be a fool not to say I'm looking forward to working with a guy like that. But I also believe you've got to develop some other directions. A team can take a Steve Smith away if you're not willing to find other guys to go to in the passing game. Q. Are you comfortable working with such an established offensive staff? When I (interviewed), I spent three or four hours meeting with those guys. The bottom line is, when I walked out of there, I felt great with the situation. There's a lot of experience. The thing I want to walk out of that room knowing is that it's not just my idea or Mike McCoy's idea or Jim Skipper's idea or Richard Williamson's idea or Dave Magazu's idea -- but that we all share that idea. We take my idea and their ideas, and we get a better idea. Q. Is that how it worked with Charlie? Yes. It was not a dictatorship. I believe in input. I want to pick everybody's brain and walk out of that room with what we all consider the best plan. Jeff Davidson AGE: 39 BORN: Oct. 3, 1967 in Akron, Ohio FAMILY: Wife, Judi; sons, Nicholas and Alexander COLLEGE: Four-year letterman as an offensive lineman at Ohio State NFL PLAYING EXPERIENCE: Drafted by Denver in the fifth round in 1990. Played four seasons with the Broncos and Saints. For Denver, started every game at left tackle in 1991 and every game at left guard in 1992. COACHING EXPERIENCE: Started as a volunteer assistant for the Saints on Jim Mora's staff in 1995. Joined the Patriots in 1997; spent eight seasons there coaching tight ends and assisting with the offensive line. Joined the Browns as offensive line coach in 2005. Took over as offensive coordinator for final 10 games this past season after Maurice Carthon was fired."

1/25/2007 9:01:39 AM