****OFFICIAL**** 2008 Washington Redskins Off Season Thread! (1 Viewer)

[fatness]

I don't want him either.

I don't want him either (mora, Jr.). They'll lose 2-3 in a row at some point this year and he'll start talking about taking another job and will lose the team. Screw that.

Positive as usual.

I'm dependable. Like a car that starts every day and has trouble sometimes with forward gears. But reverse always works.

 

[fatness]

Now we know why Caldwell dropped out. Link

Assistant head coach Jim Caldwell would replace Tony Dungy if the Indianapolis Colts coach retires, team owner Jim Irsay said Thursday night.

 

[Marvelous]

It is interesting that Schwartz, Mora and Meeks all interviewed for the job and all these guys are defensive coaches.

And one of them (Schwartz?) may be the new DC in DC.

True. And if the Kiffin rumor was true (him to come to DC to be come defensive coordinator) that probably lends more credit to that idea.

I think Kiffin as the DC makes no sense at all (although I am still serach for the Redskin philosphy here). The defensive staff is loaded with Gregg Williams guys. I believe Jerry Gray was Williams Defensive Coordinator in Buffalo. If you want continuity, you hire Williams and promote a DC from within. Hiring Kiffin as DC would definately be a bad message for the current defensive staff and players. By the way, Greg Blache already has the title Defensive Coordinator. If Williams is hired, do they really need an Assistant Head Coach - Defense?

So you think that if Williams is hired as HC, the team will just pass off the defense to Blache? That I do not see happening.

If Willaims is named the HC, more than likely, Jerry Gray would lead the defense. Gray has worked for/with Gregg Williams extensively. He was William's DC in Buffalo when Williams was a HC. Gray came to DC because of his relationship with Williams. Gray also has head coaching aspirations, so more responsibility would help him out.Blache is very well regarded among the coaching staff. He came with Gibbs and Williams was hired, two years before Gray. So he got the DC title and has kept it. He is older and does not aspire to be a HC. So he probably would not be upset if Gray ran the defense under.Also, more than likely, if Williams is named HC, he will probably be still heavily involved in the defense. The offense is more likely to be delegated to the OC (or more appropriately, the Associate Head Coach - Offense). But there are some reports that Williams is not that happy with Saunders running the offense. Saunders return is 50/50 under Williams.

 

[fatness]

Interesting thoughts from a couple Redskin message boards.

Gibbs is consulting on this matter. Maybe the delay is just our same old problem with clock management.

If Dan walked in on Vinny and his wife, would he divorce the wife and keep Vinny?

 

[southeastjerome]

It is interesting that Schwartz, Mora and Meeks all interviewed for the job and all these guys are defensive coaches.

And one of them (Schwartz?) may be the new DC in DC.

True. And if the Kiffin rumor was true (him to come to DC to be come defensive coordinator) that probably lends more credit to that idea.

I think Kiffin as the DC makes no sense at all (although I am still serach for the Redskin philosphy here). The defensive staff is loaded with Gregg Williams guys. I believe Jerry Gray was Williams Defensive Coordinator in Buffalo. If you want continuity, you hire Williams and promote a DC from within. Hiring Kiffin as DC would definately be a bad message for the current defensive staff and players. By the way, Greg Blache already has the title Defensive Coordinator. If Williams is hired, do they really need an Assistant Head Coach - Defense?

So you think that if Williams is hired as HC, the team will just pass off the defense to Blache? That I do not see happening.

If Willaims is named the HC, more than likely, Jerry Gray would lead the defense. Gray has worked for/with Gregg Williams extensively. He was William's DC in Buffalo when Williams was a HC. Gray came to DC because of his relationship with Williams. Gray also has head coaching aspirations, so more responsibility would help him out.Blache is very well regarded among the coaching staff. He came with Gibbs and Williams was hired, two years before Gray. So he got the DC title and has kept it. He is older and does not aspire to be a HC. So he probably would not be upset if Gray ran the defense under.Also, more than likely, if Williams is named HC, he will probably be still heavily involved in the defense. The offense is more likely to be delegated to the OC (or more appropriately, the Associate Head Coach - Offense). But there are some reports that Williams is not that happy with Saunders running the offense. Saunders return is 50/50 under Williams.

Yes, Gray would seem to be a logical choice and I can agree with that. My main point was I didn't think Blache would just inherit GW's old role (basically the real defensive coordinator). I would not be surprised if they brought someone else in. We don't need an "assistant head coach, defense" we all know that, but that makes it easier for us to pry away a defensive coordinator from another team, like we did with Saunders on offense by naming him assistant head coach, offense. I think Williams gets the job and if he deems that Gray is fit for the coordinator job, he'll get it.

 

[fatness]

Ryan O'Halloran

Now in its 12th day, the Washington Redskins' coaching search is not being held up by Gregg Williams' apprehension about replacing Joe Gibbs. According to a person with knowledge of the situation, Williams "absolutely" wants to replace Joe Gibbs, who retired on Jan. 8........

.......A report last weekend of possible tension between Williams and Saunders was unfounded. .......

.......Defensive line coach Greg Blache holds the coordinator title and has experience in the position with the Chicago Bears. Secondary coach Jerry Gray was Buffalo's coordinator before coming to the Redskins in 2006. A source close to Blache said he would like to "stay put" in his current position so a title change to assistant head coach-defense and Gray becoming defensive coordinator is the most likely scenario.......

......If Williams doesn't get the job, Snyder has to decide whether to fire Williams (and pay him around $2.4 million) or force him to resign.

 

[redman]

Ryan O'Halloran

Now in its 12th day, the Washington Redskins' coaching search is not being held up by Gregg Williams' apprehension about replacing Joe Gibbs. According to a person with knowledge of the situation, Williams "absolutely" wants to replace Joe Gibbs, who retired on Jan. 8........

.......A report last weekend of possible tension between Williams and Saunders was unfounded. .......

.......Defensive line coach Greg Blache holds the coordinator title and has experience in the position with the Chicago Bears. Secondary coach Jerry Gray was Buffalo's coordinator before coming to the Redskins in 2006. A source close to Blache said he would like to "stay put" in his current position so a title change to assistant head coach-defense and Gray becoming defensive coordinator is the most likely scenario.......

......If Williams doesn't get the job, Snyder has to decide whether to fire Williams (and pay him around $2.4 million) or force him to resign.

I'm glad there's no tension between Williams and Saunders. At this point, Snyder needs to poop or get off the pot with Williams. He's interviewed plenty of people, and now he needs to act. Waiting any longer will start to make it look like he doesn't like Williams such that, even if he's hired, it'll have looked reluctant. And if Williams isn't hired, they're two weeks in with no apparently viable candidates that they've yet talked to.

 

[fatness]

I hope he's not waiting to talk to someone involved in this weekend's games.

 

[Lowen1]

I hope he's not waiting to talk to someone involved in this weekend's games.

I'm starting a rumor - so you heard it here first...Snyder is going to pay Bill Belichick $20mm a year to become Team President and Head Coach.

 

[redman]

I hope he's not waiting to talk to someone involved in this weekend's games.

People have been mentioning Josh McDaniels, Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks with the Patriots. If you're not going to go with Williams (and you're necessarily going to have to largely blow up the staff), then that's the kind of guy they should be looking for. Try to find the next Joe Gibbs v1.0, rather than the next Marty v3.1.

 

[ChrisCooleyFan]

Come on GMEN

GMEN superbowl win 1986! Skins 1987

Gmen superbowl win 1991! Skins 1992

Gmen superbowl win 2007! Skins in 2008????

 

[fatness]

If Gregg Williams isn't announced as the new head coach by Tuesday, he never will be.

 

[fatness]

Several items from LsCanfora's blog:

Anywa, rumors going nuts about Cowher and the Redskins. Went back and watched the CBS post-game clip in question and at one point Cowher clearly states how enticing the Skins job would be for any coach ... "But not for Bill Cowher."

The Redskins coaches still have heard nothing from the front office about the search. Also heard that Jim Mora was never offered the job, contrary to a FOX report, and that no one has been offered anything to this point, in fact.

Leslie Frazier/Other StuffJust got off the phone with him. He has not heard from the Skins, and said his agent has informed him of no interest from Washington to this point, contrary to other reports. Frazier is the Minnesota defensive coordinator and has interviewed for other jobs, including Miami. He is hopeful of getting a head coaching gig and called the Redskins job "a great opportunity" for someone, but to this point he's not in the mix.Similarlaly, checked on Chargers D Coordinator Ted Cottrell, who should be getting more attention than he has this year (weird how people are hot, then not) and as of a few hours ago he had not been contacted (the Chargers just lost today, obviously, so it's pretty early and the Skins could call later).This week the Redskins can approach the final four teams for permission to interview coaches, which could possibly extend the process. New England offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels told teams earlier he was not interested in intervieing for openings, but we'll see if that stance changes.

 

[fatness]

Wild speculation time from Extremeskins:

Jay Glazer, of Fox sports that the mystery candidate is getting an interview tommorow or Tuesday.

And Dan Snyder's plane (N4009) is supposedly on the way to Green Bay. Link

 

[ChrisCooleyFan]

Wild speculation time from Extremeskins:

Jay Glazer, of Fox sports that the mystery candidate is getting an interview tommorow or Tuesday.

And Dan Snyder's plane (N4009) is supposedly on the way to Green Bay. Link

Who are they interviewing? Brett Favre?

 

[redman]

Wild speculation time from Extremeskins:

Jay Glazer, of Fox sports that the mystery candidate is getting an interview tommorow or Tuesday.

And Dan Snyder's plane (N4009) is supposedly on the way to Green Bay. Link

Um, according to that log it's flying to Columbus, OH. They've clearly opened the booby hatch at Extremeskins - that place is going nuts right now with rumors and speculation.

 

[fatness]

I think you may be reading it wrong?

01-21 08:30 N4009 LJ45 Departed to GRB

Flight Plan Received 2008-01-21 09:00:25 from WashingtonDeparture IAD WASHINGTON DULLES INTERNATIONAL, WASHINGTON DCDestination GRB AUSTIN STRAUBEL INTERNATIONAL, GREEN BAY WIStatus LandedPlanned Alt 43000 FeetPlanned Speed 470 kts.Planned Dep 2008-01-21 12:00Actual Dep 2008-01-21 12:30Planned Arrival 2008-01-21 13:38Estimated Arrival 2008-01-21 14:08Actual Arrival 2008-01-21 14:08

 

[fatness]

Who are they interviewing? Brett Favre?

Snyder got wind of some guy named Lombardo or something like that.

 

[redman]

I think you may be reading it wrong?

01-21 08:30 N4009 LJ45 Departed to GRB

Flight Plan Received 2008-01-21 09:00:25 from WashingtonDeparture IAD WASHINGTON DULLES INTERNATIONAL, WASHINGTON DCDestination GRB AUSTIN STRAUBEL INTERNATIONAL, GREEN BAY WIStatus LandedPlanned Alt 43000 FeetPlanned Speed 470 kts.Planned Dep 2008-01-21 12:00Actual Dep 2008-01-21 12:30Planned Arrival 2008-01-21 13:38Estimated Arrival 2008-01-21 14:08Actual Arrival 2008-01-21 14:08

My bad - I was reading the wrong plane.

 

[redman]

Who are they interviewing? Brett Favre?

Snyder got wind of some guy named Lombardo or something like that.

He's the one who makes those pretty trophies, right?

 

[southeastjerome]

I think you may be reading it wrong?

01-21 08:30 N4009 LJ45 Departed to GRB

Flight Plan Received 2008-01-21 09:00:25 from WashingtonDeparture IAD WASHINGTON DULLES INTERNATIONAL, WASHINGTON DCDestination GRB AUSTIN STRAUBEL INTERNATIONAL, GREEN BAY WIStatus LandedPlanned Alt 43000 FeetPlanned Speed 470 kts.Planned Dep 2008-01-21 12:00Actual Dep 2008-01-21 12:30Planned Arrival 2008-01-21 13:38Estimated Arrival 2008-01-21 14:08Actual Arrival 2008-01-21 14:08

Total speculation here, RS1 went to Indy last week the day after the SD/Indy playoff game and then to Scottsdale, AZ. Perhaps this was to pick up someone who worked at both games. I know Jim Fassel does the games on the radio and he did the Indy/SD game last week. I'm not sure if he did the GB/NYG game or not, but he does live in Scottsdale.

 

[redman]

I think you may be reading it wrong?

01-21 08:30 N4009 LJ45 Departed to GRB

Flight Plan Received 2008-01-21 09:00:25 from WashingtonDeparture IAD WASHINGTON DULLES INTERNATIONAL, WASHINGTON DCDestination GRB AUSTIN STRAUBEL INTERNATIONAL, GREEN BAY WIStatus LandedPlanned Alt 43000 FeetPlanned Speed 470 kts.Planned Dep 2008-01-21 12:00Actual Dep 2008-01-21 12:30Planned Arrival 2008-01-21 13:38Estimated Arrival 2008-01-21 14:08Actual Arrival 2008-01-21 14:08

Total speculation here, RS1 went to Indy last week the day after the SD/Indy playoff game and then to Scottsdale, AZ. Perhaps this was to pick up someone who worked at both games. I know Jim Fassel does the games on the radio and he did the Indy/SD game last week. I'm not sure if he did the GB/NYG game or not, but he does live in Scottsdale.

FWIW, Fassel has denied direct questions about being contacted for interviews.

 

[fatness]

He's the one who makes those pretty trophies, right?

Other means of acquiring it having failed, Snyder is going to negotiate directly for acquiring the trophy. Details at 11.

 

[fatness]

Snyder's plane has returned from Green Bay to Dulles.

If they hire Jimmy Johnson my head is going to spin around like that girl in The Exorcist.

 

[dgreen]

Snyder's plane has returned from Green Bay to Dulles. If they hire Jimmy Johnson my head is going to spin around like that girl in The Exorcist.

The morning Gibbs came back in 2004, the Washington Times headline was that Jimmy Johnson was a possibility.

 

[southeastjerome]

There is a post on extremeskins that said a Boston radio station that the skins have targeted Spagnulo. I listened up until about 10am on WEEI which is the biggest sports radio station in town and there was no word. I turned it back on at aroudn 1230, but the celtics game/pregame was on. It doesn't make much sense to me that he would stay behind in Green Bay. Wouldn't he fly back with the team and then Snyder could have flew up to NY to pick him up.

 

[southeastjerome]

Another day, another round of rumors du jour, eh? Don't you just get the feeling the owner is eating up all this pseudo-intrigue and BS? Oh the drama. There is one guy already here who makes the most sense, but this cloak and dagger stuff (tried to repeat my old typo there - for the OGS - but forgot. Was it cload and dagger?) is probably irresistible for some people.

First of all, a disclaimer: I am not reporting this stuff as fact. In an era of rampant speculation I am being as careful as I can.

But with my email getting whacked by requests for info, I wanted to post something between calls.

I continue to hear that Jim Fassel, former Giants coach and Baltimore assistant, could be getting a look. Could is the operative word there. His name keeps popping up among sources. He could - there's that word again - be headed to town from Green Bay, where he did the radio broadcast of the NFC game Sunday. But I do NOT know this as fact yet.

Getting a lot of emails about Giants D Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo as well. Two sources who would normally have direct knowledge of any such interaction between the Redskins and Giants - to ask for permission to speak to him - have said they have heard nothing of it. Would be stunned if somehow it was taking place without them knowing. Are like 99 percent sure it's not happening ... but I can not say I have that last 1 percent accounted for, so again, take that as it is.

Also, Russ Grimm's name keeps popping up out there. Spoke to someone close to him who chatted with Russ today, as the Arizona assistant was flying to the Senior Bowl in Mobile. Any possible interview with Grimm remains unconfirmed - I continue to hear he and his agent have told people there was no interview with Snyder - and Russ has heard nothing from the Redskins recently, according to the source.

So I'll keep chasing everything down and figuring out what, if anything, the Redskins are up to. All of my reporting thus far has continued to lead to Williams, and we'll see if that changes as this thing drags out.

http://blog.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/

 

[Arsenal of Doom]

I wonder how long Williams will put with this? We're past the point of due dilligence now, and I don't have a good feeling about where this is headed. I can see 4 years of work building up the Redskins "culture" being wiped out in two weeks of Dannyboy running unchecked.

 

[redman]

I wonder how long Williams will put with this? We're past the point of due dilligence now, and I don't have a good feeling about where this is headed. I can see 4 years of work building up the Redskins "culture" being wiped out in two weeks of Dannyboy running unchecked.

That's my concern too. It's getting to the point where, even if they hire Williams, it looks like it was done reluctantly, which means his coaching tenure will be filled with doubts about his staying power with Snyder hovering over him. Not good. IMHO, there's virtually nothing to lose by hiring Williams. Assuming you retain the team core and the coaching staff, which would be the whole idea, you'll find out within two years whether he's going to take the team anywhere. Two years in football terms is the blink of an eye. It's a small amount of time to wait to see whether your work over the last four years with Gibbs has any long term value.

 

[Arsenal of Doom]

I wonder how long Williams will put with this? We're past the point of due dilligence now, and I don't have a good feeling about where this is headed. I can see 4 years of work building up the Redskins "culture" being wiped out in two weeks of Dannyboy running unchecked.

That's my concern too. It's getting to the point where, even if they hire Williams, it looks like it was done reluctantly, which means his coaching tenure will be filled with doubts about his staying power with Snyder hovering over him. Not good. IMHO, there's virtually nothing to lose by hiring Williams. Assuming you retain the team core and the coaching staff, which would be the whole idea, you'll find out within two years whether he's going to take the team anywhere. Two years in football terms is the blink of an eye. It's a small amount of time to wait to see whether your work over the last four years with Gibbs has any long term value.

Unfortunately, the Dannys whole problem seems to be that he belives the team is always one shrewd owner's move away from winning the Super Bowl. Until he gets a real football operation in place and gets the #### out of the way except to sign the checks, I fear this is what we are stuck with.

 

[Bizkiteer]

The assumption is that we think we know Greg Williams, but I'm sure Danny knows him better than us. As for the multiple sessions with Greg, I think it means he's talking about possibilities and such. Also, he is the head man of the remianing coaching staff...so, as they get the machine rolling for the upcoming draft and FA period...his current insight is needed. I would say that if he was going to be hired, he probably would have been already. It looks like multiple interviews is good, but the waiting after shows that he hasn't knocked of their socks or made it a slam dunk decision.

I'm one that doesn't have that much faith in Greg Williams and would not sad if someone else is selected. I'd like to see a change or mix-up of sorts for our 'Skins.

 

[fatness]

JLC blog

Ok, so now I'm getting the inbox blown up because some microphone jockey in NY has a big sccop about Peter Carroll. He's Mr ?, The Enigma, THE MYSTERY CANDIDATE. He's the next coach of the Skins.

No, he's not.

We talked to someone very close to Pete, who spoke directly with Pete today, in California, where Pete is recruiting. He is in not in DC. He did not get on a plane in Green Bay. He is not interested in the Redskins or any NFL job right now.

Maybe Carroll and Cowher and everyone else fall at Snyder's feet at some point, but nothing is cooking with them now. Same with Jimmy Johnson. He is not in DC. He is not talking to the Skins.

Jason Reid and I have been monitoring these guys daily and Jimmy did not leave the FOX set in Green Bay and jump on a plane here.

Somebody told me that the afternoon drive-time guy in Barbados is reporting Don Shula and Don Breaux will be co-head coaches next season, with Jack LaLanna taking over as trainer. Needless to say we're tracking it down

 

[redman]

JLC blog

Ok, so now I'm getting the inbox blown up because some microphone jockey in NY has a big sccop about Peter Carroll. He's Mr ?, The Enigma, THE MYSTERY CANDIDATE. He's the next coach of the Skins.

No, he's not.

We talked to someone very close to Pete, who spoke directly with Pete today, in California, where Pete is recruiting. He is in not in DC. He did not get on a plane in Green Bay. He is not interested in the Redskins or any NFL job right now.

Maybe Carroll and Cowher and everyone else fall at Snyder's feet at some point, but nothing is cooking with them now. Same with Jimmy Johnson. He is not in DC. He is not talking to the Skins.

Jason Reid and I have been monitoring these guys daily and Jimmy did not leave the FOX set in Green Bay and jump on a plane here.

Somebody told me that the afternoon drive-time guy in Barbados is reporting Don Shula and Don Breaux will be co-head coaches next season, with Jack LaLanna taking over as trainer. Needless to say we're tracking it down

One gets the impression that La Canfora is more than a little pissed off at having to chase down so many false rumors.

 

[fatness]

Most of the Skins coaching staff is in Mobile at the Senior Bowl. Vinny Cerrato was supposed ot be there too, but I hear he cancelled at the last minute because of the prolonged coaching search.Again, if you put a gun to my head and made me guess about the mystery candidate, I'd say Fassel. He's the only name I mentioned that Friday night when the first mystery meeting took place. I can't get it confimred, but I heard Snyder's plane might be returning back to Scottsdale tonight, which just happens to be where Fassel lives.I do know Fassel was supposed to be driving his rental car back to Milwaukee today to take a commercial flight back to Arizona, and he may have jumped Redskins One to Chateau Snyder instead.Again, can't get it confirmed but the name I kept hearing today was Fassel. He has a history with developing QBs like Elway and Simms, but bombed with Boller and the Ravens. Could be talking to him about coordinator-type positions as well, given that numerous league sources have told me that Snyder and Cerrato are down on Al Saunders. Faslle interviewed withthe Chiefs a week ago for their OC opening, but did not get it.

JLC

 

[fatness]

Chris Mortensen

Jim Fassel, the last coach to take the New York Giants to a Super Bowl, met with Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder on Monday, league sources told ESPN's Chris Mortensen.

Fassel could emerge as a serious candidate for the Redskins' head coaching vacancy or as a potential offensive coordinator, the sources said. Fassel could not be reached for comment.

This better be an OC interview, not a head coaching interview.

 

[fatness]

JLC

I continue to hear from multiple league sources that Jim Fassel was the person interviewing with the Redskins, and that he returned to Arizona without a contract. According to league sources, Fassel was told the team would make a decision shortly, perhaps in a day or two. Some NFL execs believe this was Fassel's second interview with Snyder - that he was the first unnamed interviewee the day after Jim Schwartz - but I can not get that confirmed as Snyder/Cerrato operate under their code of silence.

As I've said before, I spoke to Fassel the day after that first mystery candidate interviewed and he told me flat out that he had not been contacted by the Redskins (but honesty is not a hallmark of this process, and given the code of silence he would not be the first person to spread false information if that turns out to be the case). Fassel has not returned calls lately and his representatives have said they knew of no meetings between him and the Redskins but were trying to speak with Jim to verify the authenticity of what I am hearing. Snyder's flak as a rule does not grasp the concept of returning calls.)

Fassel, who has experience mentoring young quarterbacks - with great success in that regard early in his career and not so much lately - could become a part of the offensive staff as well. He was rejected for the offensive coordinator job in Kansas City a few weeks back, and has not received too many sniffs for head coaching gigs since then. I have heard repeatedly this offseason that Snyder and Cerrato have been bashing Al Saunders, unhappy with the development of the offense under him and very concerned they have the right people in place to mold young QB Jason Campbell. So it would not surprise me at all if Fassel is hired - if he is hired at all - that it's on the offensive side of the ball.

But the fact also remains that Snyder had a strong feeling for Fassel during 2004 interviews, before Joe Gibbs resurfaced.

 

[fatness]

Let's review what we know about Fassel. I'll start.

Fired from the Giants when he lost the team.

Fired as Ravens OC.

Couldn't get the Chiefs' OC job.

Can ride tricycle unassisted.

 

[fatness]

David Elfin, Washignton Times

New York Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo would make a good candidate to succeed retired Washington coach Joe Gibbs should the team not promote assistant head coach-defense Gregg Williams, according to former Redskins officials.

It appears increasingly likely the Redskins, who have declined comment during their coaching search, will not promote Williams. To interview Spagnuolo, who is also a rumored candidate for the Atlanta Falcons opening, the Redskins must talk to him before he becomes unavailable again during Super Bowl week or wait two weeks.

 

[fatness]

From a fairly reputable poster at Extremeskins an hour ago:

The SKins use multiple planes some with the plane type and tail number information available, others with it all BLOCKED.The last plane movement - with information BLOCKED - took Fassel back to Arizona.The plane is still there (as no plane with a BLOCKED ID left Scottsdale after it landed), no doubt to pick him back up this morning when he comes back to DC to possibly accept the HC job.

 

[dgreen]

This is getting scary.

 

[redman]

I'm having trouble figuring out why Jim Fassel would make a better head coaching candidate than Gregg Williams. I'm not particularly enamored of either, but at least with Williams you get some continuity and the support of the players. Granted, they haven't made their decision yet, but this concerns me.

 

[Arsenal of Doom]

Let's review what we know about Fassel. I'll start.

Fired from the Giants when he lost the team.

Fired as Ravens OC.

Couldn't get the Chiefs' OC job.

Can ride tricycle unassisted.

Do we have confirmation of this? Frankly I'm not convinced.

 

[redman]

Let's review what we know about Fassel. I'll start.

Fired from the Giants when he lost the team.

Fired as Ravens OC.

Couldn't get the Chiefs' OC job.

Can ride tricycle unassisted.

Do we have confirmation of this? Frankly I'm not convinced.

I'm not even sure he can lead a little red wagon at this point, much less get a tricycle moving in the right direction.

 

[TankRizzo]

I'm having trouble figuring out why Jim Fassel would make a better head coaching candidate than Gregg Williams. I'm not particularly enamored of either, but at least with Williams you get some continuity and the support of the players. Granted, they haven't made their decision yet, but this concerns me.

If the Fassel rumors keep ramping up, I'll be pining for the Jim Mora Jr. days. Hey....at least Ray Rhodes's name hasn't been thrown around............yet.

 

[DCThunder]

I'm having trouble figuring out why Jim Fassel would make a better head coaching candidate than Gregg Williams. I'm not particularly enamored of either, but at least with Williams you get some continuity and the support of the players. Granted, they haven't made their decision yet, but this concerns me.

If the Fassel rumors keep ramping up, I'll be pining for the Jim Mora Jr. days. Hey....at least Ray Rhodes's name hasn't been thrown around............yet.

Geez, ain't that the truth. I used to rag my Giants friends about the Fassell days in NY, and now he could be our coach.

 

[redman]

I'm having trouble figuring out why Jim Fassel would make a better head coaching candidate than Gregg Williams. I'm not particularly enamored of either, but at least with Williams you get some continuity and the support of the players. Granted, they haven't made their decision yet, but this concerns me.

If the Fassel rumors keep ramping up, I'll be pining for the Jim Mora Jr. days. Hey....at least Ray Rhodes's name hasn't been thrown around............yet.

Geez, ain't that the truth. I used to rag my Giants friends about the Fassell days in NY, and now he could be our coach.

I'm going to feel like Captain Duke Forrest in MASH getting caught nailing Hot Lips.

 

[dgreen]

I'd rather they completely fail with some coordinator getting their first HC job than be mediocre with some retread like Fassel or Mora.

 

[redman]

I'd rather they completely fail with some coordinator getting their first HC job than be mediocre with some retread like Fassel or Mora.

The only retread I'm willing to go with now is Williams. Otherwise, see if you can find the next Joe Gibbs from the assistant coaching ranks.

 

[dgreen]

Hey, maybe Snyder is purposely messing this up to get Gibbs to come back again!

Snyder: Joe, I'm going to hire Jim Fassel.

Gibbs: What?

Sndyer: Yeah, I think he's the right guy. I had a great interview with him and he seems like the right guy to lead this team to a Super Bowl.

Gibbs: That sounds like a disaster and not how I wanted to leave this franchise. How about I coach just one more year and then you can go after Cowher next year?

Snyder: Hmm, interesting. Well, if you really want to coach another year...

 

[Bizkiteer]

Well, maybe Danny is talking to Fassel to become the OC...and that is why he's talked to Greg 4 times.

Dan: You like this guy (Jim Fassel)?

Greg: Yep

Dan: If I work out the deal for him to become OC, is that cool w/ you?

Greg: Better than that knucklehead Al.

Dan: Okay, let me wine and dine him

Greg: I hear he likes to ride tricycles

Dan: Okay, I'll get a personalized burgandy & gold tricycle for him. That should do the trick!

Greg: Don't forget you have to offer more than 3 million a year salary to trump Jerry Jones.

Dan: Are you applying to take Vinny's job?

Greg: If it gets me a CB in the first round...sure.

Dan: Okay, why don't you spend the night and we'll play Madden...Mora Jr. wasn't too good, got beat down and he went home crying

Greg: Hehehe...you're awesome boss!

Dan: Ok, see you in a few days for the 5th interview...hehehe hehehe