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

[dgreen]

Latest from JLC:

Coach Joe Still In Town

While Coach Joe made it clear that he bound for Charlotte to be back with his family, his work here is not complete.

Gibbs has spent the day at Redskins Park, meeting with owner Daniel Snyder for several hours. Gibbs's office remains intact here for now and it's likely he'll be around all next week too and possibly a day or two a week beyond that until the transition is over.

Obviously, Snyder respects Gibbs's opinion immensely. Gibbs is also meeting with some coaches, and has had private conversations with several players who continue to stroll through here every once in a while.

I wonder what his role is in picking the new coach. Snyder kept saying "we will start the process and take our time" in an interview I heard with Riggins last night and I really wanted Riggins to ask: "Who is 'we'?"

Roster Bonuses

Here's a list of the guys who have notable roster bonuses due this spring. For the most part they are due around June 15.

Andre Carter - $2.4 million

Ladell Betts - $2 million

Brandon Lloyd - $1.8 million

Phillip Daniels - $1.1 million

By the way, Jason Campbell earns $100,000 for every playoffg win up to a maximum $1 million.

I had heard Cooley has an $11 million roster bonus coming up. They could turn that into a signing bonus and save about $9 million in cap space with that one move. Not sure why JLC doesn't mention it here. I heard that figure on the radio yesterday and from Shefter last night.

 

[dgreen]

Link

Linebacker Rocky McIntosh underwent successful surgery on his left knee on Jan. 4, the Redskins have announced.

McIntosh is expected to be ready for the start of the 2008 season, the team said.

 

[fatness]

It'll probably turn out to be nothing, but there's a guy at a Redskin message board who says he saw confirmation that there was a meeting last night between the Redskins and Bill Cowher. Link

Interesting.Shefter's report last night was that Cowher would take anyone's phone call about a job, but he wasn't going to coach in 2008.

Of course, Marty said he'd never work for Snyder while at ESPN. And, it was pretty unbelievable that Snyder could get Gibbs out of retirement.

True. And JLC flat out denied that rumor.

If I've been reading things correctly, JLC posted a denial (of earlier rumors) before that thread was started.

 

[southeastjerome]

It'll probably turn out to be nothing, but there's a guy at a Redskin message board who says he saw confirmation that there was a meeting last night between the Redskins and Bill Cowher. Link

Interesting.Shefter's report last night was that Cowher would take anyone's phone call about a job, but he wasn't going to coach in 2008.

Of course, Marty said he'd never work for Snyder while at ESPN. And, it was pretty unbelievable that Snyder could get Gibbs out of retirement.

True. And JLC flat out denied that rumor.

If I've been reading things correctly, JLC posted a denial (of earlier rumors) before that thread was started.

Good point. JLC posted it in his blog at 6:18, so I guess there is always the possibility that the meeting took place after that. Or there is the possibility that the extremeskins post is more accurate! I hope it is not true, the more I think about it, the more I want to see the reigns go over to Gregg Williams.

 

[buster c]

catching up on some wash post reading and ran across this gem from Len Shapiro:

If anything, Tuesday's news conference confirmed what we've suspected all along, that Snyder remains very much in the decision-making loop on all matters pertaining to his football team. He may have taken a far lower profile in recent seasons, demurring to his childhood idol as the public face of the organization. But when Gibbs said Tuesday that "over four years, we made all the decisions together," that should not necessarily be taken as a positive sign for the future of this franchise. The translation ought to seem obvious. There's a reason Snyder steadfastly refuses to hire a general manager for his team: he clearly still thinks of himself as the de facto GM. He is The Decider on all things football, and enabler Vinny Cerrato apparently will continue in perpetuity as his main yes-man.

 

[Marvelous]

One thought I had in regards to Bill Cowher:

Daniel Snyder has shown that he likes to "aggressively" pursue free agents. Joe Gibbs also like to be aggressive, but it was more targeted once Gibbs became Team President. And last year, they were a bit more subdued.

When Cowher was in Pittsburg, Pittsburg rarely, if ever, signed free agents. They did all their building through the draft and developed their players. They also let numerous free agents leave since they would not pay them well. I realize the Pittburg had a GM and I am not clear how much influence Cowher had. But the Pittsburg model that Cowher worked under and the Washington model are really exact opposites. Will Bill Cowher be comfortable with a free spending Washington model?

Obviously, if Bill Cowher is seriously considered, there has to be big time negotiations on the player acquistion and developmetn approach and how the decisions are made. I think Snyder will be flexible to a degree, but he isn't going to hand over all player personnel authority to a new coach like he did with Marty. Snyder was miserable with that agreement.

 

[fatness]

Gibbs is still in town, still at Redskin Park some of the time, still "advising" Snyder. Link

Gibbs has spent the day at Redskins Park, meeting with owner Daniel Snyder for several hours. Gibbs's office remains intact here for now and it's likely he'll be around all next week too and possibly a day or two a week beyond that until the transition is over. He and Snyder were talking about possible candidates I am told and getting the process started and making sure they are up to date on all regulations for when you can contact a coach already under contracts, etc. All the minutia.

That just seems odd --- quitting, but helping to pick the next guy.

 

[thayman]

Gibbs is still in town, still at Redskin Park some of the time, still "advising" Snyder. Link

Gibbs has spent the day at Redskins Park, meeting with owner Daniel Snyder for several hours. Gibbs's office remains intact here for now and it's likely he'll be around all next week too and possibly a day or two a week beyond that until the transition is over. He and Snyder were talking about possible candidates I am told and getting the process started and making sure they are up to date on all regulations for when you can contact a coach already under contracts, etc. All the minutia.

That just seems odd --- quitting, but helping to pick the next guy.

Odd but very good IMO.

 

[Arsenal of Doom]

One thought I had in regards to Bill Cowher:

Daniel Snyder has shown that he likes to "aggressively" pursue free agents. Joe Gibbs also like to be aggressive, but it was more targeted once Gibbs became Team President. And last year, they were a bit more subdued.

When Cowher was in Pittsburg, Pittsburg rarely, if ever, signed free agents. They did all their building through the draft and developed their players. They also let numerous free agents leave since they would not pay them well. I realize the Pittburg had a GM and I am not clear how much influence Cowher had. But the Pittsburg model that Cowher worked under and the Washington model are really exact opposites. Will Bill Cowher be comfortable with a free spending Washington model?

Obviously, if Bill Cowher is seriously considered, there has to be big time negotiations on the player acquistion and developmetn approach and how the decisions are made. I think Snyder will be flexible to a degree, but he isn't going to hand over all player personnel authority to a new coach like he did with Marty. Snyder was miserable with that agreement.

Yep, and one of them actually works.

 

[dgreen]

The current extremeskins rumor is that Redskins One is headed to Nashville.

 

[DCThunder]

The current extremeskins rumor is that Redskins One is headed to Nashville.

Jeff Fisher, come on down and get paid!

 

[southeastjerome]

The current extremeskins rumor is that Redskins One is headed to Nashville.

Jeff Fisher, come on down and get paid!

I would love to have Jeff Fisher, I think he's one of the best 3-4 coaches in football, but he just signed a 4 year extension in September. If its anyone from the Titans, I'd have to guess it would be Jim Schwartz, their D coordinator.

 

[DCThunder]

The current extremeskins rumor is that Redskins One is headed to Nashville.

Jeff Fisher, come on down and get paid!

I would love to have Jeff Fisher, I think he's one of the best 3-4 coaches in football, but he just signed a 4 year extension in September. If its anyone from the Titans, I'd have to guess it would be Jim Schwartz, their D coordinator.

Is Schwartz a minority?

 

[fatness]

I don't know. I do know he's interviewing for the Falcon's head coaching job.

 

[Sidewinder16]

No, Schwartz is not a minority.

But he was a LB coach under Williams in Tennessee and he succeeded Williams as DC when Williams went to Buffalo.

If this rumor is true, I'd say we're looking at the 'Skins next DC, cause Williams will be getting the HC spot.

 

[dgreen]

No, Schwartz is not a minority.

Is cross-eyed a legal minority?

But he was a LB coach under Williams in Tennessee and he succeeded Williams as DC when Williams went to Buffalo.

If this rumor is true, I'd say we're looking at the 'Skins next DC, cause Williams will be getting the HC spot.

That's a possibility. But, I'd be surprised if Williams didn't stay in house and go with Blache or Gray to head the D.Other than money, obviously, I wondered what the attraction would be in coming here as a DC, especially when you're being considered for HC positions. I see he went to Georgetown and grew up in Baltimore, so it could be that he wants to be closer to family.

 

[DCThunder]

No, Schwartz is not a minority.

Is cross-eyed a legal minority?

But he was a LB coach under Williams in Tennessee and he succeeded Williams as DC when Williams went to Buffalo.

If this rumor is true, I'd say we're looking at the 'Skins next DC, cause Williams will be getting the HC spot.

That's a possibility. But, I'd be surprised if Williams didn't stay in house and go with Blache or Gray to head the D.Other than money, obviously, I wondered what the attraction would be in coming here as a DC, especially when you're being considered for HC positions. I see he went to Georgetown and grew up in Baltimore, so it could be that he wants to be closer to family.

Blatche has said he may want to retire so maybe he doesn't want the DC role. Hopefully they can keep Kirk Olivadotti around in some defense role though.BTW, supposedly Gibbs was on with Larry Michaels and Bram Weinstein at noon today and dropped some hint about "a new sherrif being in town" but they couldn't get anything more out of him.

Are all the signs pointing towards Gregggggg getting the job?

 

[southeastjerome]

No, Schwartz is not a minority.

But he was a LB coach under Williams in Tennessee and he succeeded Williams as DC when Williams went to Buffalo.

If this rumor is true, I'd say we're looking at the 'Skins next DC, cause Williams will be getting the HC spot.

That is a move I would like. Isn't there a rule that teams can not allow coordinators to talk to other teams if it is a lateral move? I guess its not like it matters b/c it was a similar situation with Saunders and he was made "Assistant Head Coach - Offense". The Titans D is one that overacheives quite a bit.

 

[southeastjerome]

Per JLC's blog..

Redskins to Consider Jim Schwartz

Jim Schwartz, who replaced Gregg Williams as the leader of the Tennessee Titans defense, has been identified as a candidate for the Redskins coaching vacancy, league sources said, and is expected to interview for the position this week, possibly as soon as today.

Schwartz is a Baltimore native who recently interviewed for the Ravens job as well. Several NFL sources said that they took the identification of Schwartz as a candidate as another sign that Williams, who the players strongly support, does not appear to be the front runner. Williams actually helped break in Schwartz as a young coach on Jeff Fisher's staff.

Schwartz has annually had a strong defense with the Titans and began his career in the Cleveland/Baltimore organization.

Bill Cowher, a CBS analyst, has continued to tell associates that he has no plans to end his two-year hiatus. Some league sources have suggested Seattle defensive backs coach Jim Mora, a former head coach in Atlanta, as a possibility for the Redskins as well at some point, but the Seahwaks are still in the playoffs and he can not be contacted at this time.

Other available coaches with prior head coaching experience include Brian BIllick and Marty Schottenheimer, but the Redskins are not expected to go that route at this point, though things could change. Williams is seen as the top in house candidate, but sources who have been in contact with members of Washington's existing coaching staff say that none of those coaches has been given any indication that they are in line for the opening at this point.

The agent for one of Washington's coaches said that he believes that the Redskins would have given the staff some hint by now that the top candidate is already within the building by now if that were the case.

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

 

[Arsenal of Doom]

Per JLC's blog..

Redskins to Consider Jim Schwartz

Jim Schwartz, who replaced Gregg Williams as the leader of the Tennessee Titans defense, has been identified as a candidate for the Redskins coaching vacancy, league sources said, and is expected to interview for the position this week, possibly as soon as today.

Schwartz is a Baltimore native who recently interviewed for the Ravens job as well. Several NFL sources said that they took the identification of Schwartz as a candidate as another sign that Williams, who the players strongly support, does not appear to be the front runner. Williams actually helped break in Schwartz as a young coach on Jeff Fisher's staff.

Schwartz has annually had a strong defense with the Titans and began his career in the Cleveland/Baltimore organization.

Bill Cowher, a CBS analyst, has continued to tell associates that he has no plans to end his two-year hiatus. Some league sources have suggested Seattle defensive backs coach Jim Mora, a former head coach in Atlanta, as a possibility for the Redskins as well at some point, but the Seahwaks are still in the playoffs and he can not be contacted at this time.

Other available coaches with prior head coaching experience include Brian BIllick and Marty Schottenheimer, but the Redskins are not expected to go that route at this point, though things could change. Williams is seen as the top in house candidate, but sources who have been in contact with members of Washington's existing coaching staff say that none of those coaches has been given any indication that they are in line for the opening at this point.

The agent for one of Washington's coaches said that he believes that the Redskins would have given the staff some hint by now that the top candidate is already within the building by now if that were the case.

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

Now that would be hilarious.

 

[Sidewinder16]

That's a possibility. But, I'd be surprised if Williams didn't stay in house and go with Blache or Gray to head the D.

As DCThunder has said, Blache has hinted at retiring. As for Gray, I would think if you had a choice between someone who knows your system and has no DC experience and someone who knows your system and has excelled as a DC for a number of years now, you'd take the latter.

Other than money, obviously, I wondered what the attraction would be in coming here as a DC, especially when you're being considered for HC positions. I see he went to Georgetown and grew up in Baltimore, so it could be that he wants to be closer to family.

If you can make more money as a "DC" than as a HC and be closer to family?

 

[dgreen]

Is there usually a pattern in who is interviewed when and who gets a job? Does it mean anything to be the first interviewed or the last interviewed?

 

[phrozen]

Per JLC's blog..

Redskins to Consider Jim Schwartz

Jim Schwartz, who replaced Gregg Williams as the leader of the Tennessee Titans defense, has been identified as a candidate for the Redskins coaching vacancy, league sources said, and is expected to interview for the position this week, possibly as soon as today.

Schwartz is a Baltimore native who recently interviewed for the Ravens job as well. Several NFL sources said that they took the identification of Schwartz as a candidate as another sign that Williams, who the players strongly support, does not appear to be the front runner. Williams actually helped break in Schwartz as a young coach on Jeff Fisher's staff.

Schwartz has annually had a strong defense with the Titans and began his career in the Cleveland/Baltimore organization.

Bill Cowher, a CBS analyst, has continued to tell associates that he has no plans to end his two-year hiatus. Some league sources have suggested Seattle defensive backs coach Jim Mora, a former head coach in Atlanta, as a possibility for the Redskins as well at some point, but the Seahwaks are still in the playoffs and he can not be contacted at this time.

Other available coaches with prior head coaching experience include Brian BIllick and Marty Schottenheimer, but the Redskins are not expected to go that route at this point, though things could change. Williams is seen as the top in house candidate, but sources who have been in contact with members of Washington's existing coaching staff say that none of those coaches has been given any indication that they are in line for the opening at this point.

The agent for one of Washington's coaches said that he believes that the Redskins would have given the staff some hint by now that the top candidate is already within the building by now if that were the case.

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

Now that would be hilarious.

Not sure how I would feel if he came back

 

[southeastjerome]

Is there usually a pattern in who is interviewed when and who gets a job? Does it mean anything to be the first interviewed or the last interviewed?

I was thinking the same thing myself. I would say no. Maybe they have other candidates in mind that are still coaching in the playoffs. I'm sure they identified more than 1 guy to interview, perhaps Schwartz was the most convenient to interview first, although one would expect Williams to be the most convenient to interview first. Anyone know if Williams is still around Redskins Park? Who knows, he could have taken a week to unwind and spend with his family after that rollercoaster ride I guess.

 

[dgreen]

Defensive rankings under Schwartzy:

Year  Pts  Yds2007	8	52006   31   322005   29   192004   30   272003   13   122002   11   102001   25   25

Color me unimpressed with him as a DC.

 

[buster c]

it looks like Schwartzy is fairly young. this would allow Napolean Snyder to boss him around better.

 

[fatness]

Some league sources have suggested Seattle defensive backs coach Jim Mora, a former head coach in Atlanta, as a possibility for the Redskins as well at some point,

Dear god, please, no.

 

[fatness]

NFL sources confirmed that Snyder and Schwartz were meeting today at an undisclosed location to discusss the 41-year-old Baltimore native replacing Joe Gibbs, who retired on Tuesday.

Washington Times

 

[dgreen]

Some league sources have suggested Seattle defensive backs coach Jim Mora, a former head coach in Atlanta, as a possibility for the Redskins as well at some point,

Dear god, please, no.

But then we'd have the inside track on Vick next year!

 

[dgreen]

Part of JLC's latest post:

Also, if you are scoring at home, here is a list Jason Reid put together of teams who the Redskins definitely have NOT asked for permission to interview a coach under contract to this point: San Diego, San Francisco, New Orleans, Buffalo, Houston, Cincy, Houston, Philly, St. Louis, Pitt. Still waiting to hear back from several other teams but those clubs reported no contact from the Skins.

 

[TeddyKGB]

Schwartz is now the frontrunner, according to NBC Sports. Then again, he's the only one to interview so far. He apparently "blew them away" in the interview.

Link

Interesting to see Theismann in the advisor mix.

Also can't see how this isn't a monstrous slap in the face to GW.

 

[fatness]

Titans' defensive coordinator Schwartz frontrunner for 'Skins job

Jim Schwartz, the Tennessee Titans defensive coordinator, has emerged as the frontrunner for the Washington Redskins head coaching position. A league source says that Schwartz interviewed Thursday with Washington in “blew them away.”

Former Redskins quarterback and ESPN analyst Joe Theismann is acting as an advisor in the Redskins search process.

If the 41-year-old Schwartz gets the position, that would likely mean a change of venue for current Washington defensive coordinator Gregg Williams. When Joe Gibbs suddenly retired earlier in the week, it was assumed by many Williams would skate into the head job. But Schwartz, who got some run as a head coaching candidate in 2005 and nearly got the San Francisco job, has apparently overtaken Williams.

Williams, ironically, was the defensive coordinator in Tennessee before Schwartz succeeded him in 2001. Williams went on at that point to become the Buffalo Bills head coach.

Schwartz is a local guy for the Redskins. A native of Baltimore, he went to Georgetown and his first job out of school was as a grad assistant at the University of Maryland. He also worked as a scout for Bill Belichick in Belichick’s final two seasons in Cleveland before moving with the Browns to Baltimore. He joined the Titans in 1999.

Schwartz is also in the mix for the Falcons head coaching position. According to the Florida Sun Sentinel, is scheduled to meet with Atlanta Friday and the Dolphins on Monday.

 

[fatness]

Rich Tandler (if you don't know, he's been a reliable Redskin information source for years)

He’s 41 and he’s been the Titans’ DC since Gregg Williams left to coach the Bills in 2001. He graduated from Georgetown with a degree in economics and spent time in the Browns’ personnel department as a scout before getting into coaching.

Schwartz’ defense had been among the top 10 in the league on a consistent basis. I came across Peter King’s assessment of the job he did in designing a defense to slow down the Colts in a 2006 meeting. It looks like the man knows how to game plan an opponent ................

....................... Assuming that the report is accurate, it appears that Dan Snyder is at least entertaining the notion of trying to replace Joe Gibbs with a 2008 version of the 1981 Gibbs. And, if you want to take the historic analogies a step further, Williams is now in the role of Richie Petitbon, the loyal defensive lieutenant thought to be the heir apparent. Petitbon, of course, got the gig and crashed and burned after one season.

Right now, my gut feeling is that while it’s far from certain that Schwartz will be the man, it’s becoming more and more apparent that Williams will not be. It seems that Snyder has studied his stint in Buffalo and for that and other reasons—GW’s often-abrasive personality among them—he has decided to go in another direction.

As many have pointed out, Schwartz may well be the front runner by default. As far as we know, this is the first formal interview that the Redskins have conducted.

 

[fatness]

Skins have signed an offensive tackle off the 49'ers practice squad.

Tavares Washington

 

[Lowen1]

Schwartz is now the frontrunner, according to NBC Sports. Then again, he's the only one to interview so far. He apparently "blew them away" in the interview.

Link

Interesting to see Theismann in the advisor mix.

Also can't see how this isn't a monstrous slap in the face to GW.

I really can't figure out what is going on with GW. On one hand, I would have thought that there would be an announcement from Snyder or the Skins to say that although they are going through the "process", they do plan to interview some in-house candidates. But there has been no mention of a candidate list. But on the other hand, if GW was not the choice and he knows/suspects it, his name would be mentioned as a possible head coach candidate in other cities - Miami, Atlanta, Baltimore, etc. But I haven't heard anything.

So, maybe GW has been told privately that he is a candidate and to sit tight while Snyder goes through his "process" - maybe Snyder just wants to get a feel for other potential coaches in case GW is another Pettibone.

It doesn't seem (to me at least) that GW is making waves or demanding an interview, or anything. I think he must have some idea of what is going on or else he would be talking about resigning and looking elsewhere. Since that hasn't happened, I still think he is the favorite.

Of course with Danny boy, all this could change in the next 5 minutes.

 

[Marvelous]

Schwartz is now the frontrunner, according to NBC Sports. Then again, he's the only one to interview so far. He apparently "blew them away" in the interview.

Link

Interesting to see Theismann in the advisor mix.

Also can't see how this isn't a monstrous slap in the face to GW.

I really can't figure out what is going on with GW. On one hand, I would have thought that there would be an announcement from Snyder or the Skins to say that although they are going through the "process", they do plan to interview some in-house candidates. But there has been no mention of a candidate list. But on the other hand, if GW was not the choice and he knows/suspects it, his name would be mentioned as a possible head coach candidate in other cities - Miami, Atlanta, Baltimore, etc. But I haven't heard anything.

So, maybe GW has been told privately that he is a candidate and to sit tight while Snyder goes through his "process" - maybe Snyder just wants to get a feel for other potential coaches in case GW is another Pettibone.

It doesn't seem (to me at least) that GW is making waves or demanding an interview, or anything. I think he must have some idea of what is going on or else he would be talking about resigning and looking elsewhere. Since that hasn't happened, I still think he is the favorite.

Of course with Danny boy, all this could change in the next 5 minutes.

Snyder has said nothing publicly about the search except that he will take his time. And if you look at it, there is nothing for him to be gained by saying anything publicly. If Williams is the pick, they should tell no one, interview some people, and make sure they meet the Rooney rule. Tipping his hand would be stupid on Snyder's part.

 

[DCThunder]

I'm sure some of the local guys have heard Steve Czaban's theory on all this, but for the rest of the masses out there, his theory is that the reason Gibbs is "hanging around" Redskins Park is to hand hold Bill Cowher and make sure that Cowher believes all the smoke that Czaban is sure Danny is blowing up Cowher's butt during the interview process. The Czabe thinks Cowher will get the job at around $12 M/year for no other reason than that "Snyder doesn't hire unknowns" liks Schwartz. Czabe's sidekick, Andy Polley, has flatley stated that there's no way Schwartz gets hired.

I guess we'll see...

 

[dgreen]

Apparently Redskins One is headed to Scottsdale, Arizona, right now and returning to DC later today.

Here comes, Grimey!

 

[fatness]

I'm sure some of the local guys have heard Steve Czaban's theory on all this, but for the rest of the masses out there, his theory is that the reason Gibbs is "hanging around" Redskins Park is to hand hold Bill Cowher and make sure that Cowher believes all the smoke that Czaban is sure Danny is blowing up Cowher's butt during the interview process. The Czabe thinks Cowher will get the job at around $12 M/year for no other reason than that "Snyder doesn't hire unknowns" liks Schwartz. Czabe's sidekick, Andy Polley, has flatley stated that there's no way Schwartz gets hired.

I listened to Czaban talk about this for the last 2 days. Maybe he's right, but if you listen to Czaban enough you know he goes way off his rocker and into left field all the time, and just can't shut up. He spent 15 minutes talking to some reporter from the Washington Post the other afternoon, just reaming the guy for not knowing ahead of time that Gibbs was going to leave, and not printing it in the morning edition of the paper (when Gibbs's meeting with Snyder lasted until 2:30 am the night before). Czaban claimed he knew, all because one of his wild-### guesses from 8 weeks ago worked out correctly. It actually irritated me, some mouthy lazy opinion-type guy blasting a guy who actually investigates and reports.

It's too bad, Czaban knows a lot about sports and when he's not on one of his tirades or loony streaks he can really be informative. But he's a loud clown too often. Andy Polian is much better on their afternoon show together.

 

[Sidewinder16]

Snyder has said nothing publicly about the search except that he will take his time. And if you look at it, there is nothing for him to be gained by saying anything publicly. If Williams is the pick, they should tell no one, interview some people, and make sure they meet the Rooney rule. Tipping his hand would be stupid on Snyder's part.

Is the media jumping to the conclusion that the Schwartz interview was for HC, or was that attributed to an "inside source"?It seems like a lot of media speculation to me, at this point.Bringing in a new, young guy for HC, who has no idea what the team experienced together this season, just doesn't make any sense to me. I think the new HC has to come from within if they are really serious about continuity and keeping the team together for '08.

 

[fatness]

Apparently Redskins One is headed to Scottsdale, Arizona, right now and returning to DC later today.

I wonder if Grimm is up to the head coaching job? I always like the guy.

 

[fatness]

Washington Times:

The four assistants who date back to Gibbs' first Redskins tenure — offensive line coach Joe Bugel, 67; game-planners Don Breaux, 67, and Jack Burns, 59; and tight ends coach Rennie Simmons, 65 — all would like to return in 2008, even though they returned to Washington to work for their mentor. ...

 

[ChrisCooleyFan]

Apparently Redskins One is headed to Scottsdale, Arizona, right now and returning to DC later today.

I wonder if Grimm is up to the head coaching job? I always like the guy.

I have been wanting him for awhile now. I also think if this happend, we could land Fanecca. Which would really boost or Oline! with three good guards, and Heyer would give the possibilty of three tackles.

 

[dgreen]

Washington Times:

The four assistants who date back to Gibbs' first Redskins tenure — offensive line coach Joe Bugel, 67; game-planners Don Breaux, 67, and Jack Burns, 59; and tight ends coach Rennie Simmons, 65 — all would like to return in 2008, even though they returned to Washington to work for their mentor. ...

Wow, that surprises me. I assumed they'd all leave. My first guess was GW would get the HC job and Saunders sould stay on as OC and hire his own offensive staff, mainly replacing these guys.Grimm as HC with these guys would be interesting.

 

[dgreen]

Apparently Redskins One is headed to Scottsdale, Arizona, right now and returning to DC later today.

I wonder if Grimm is up to the head coaching job? I always like the guy.

I have been wanting him for awhile now. I also think if this happend, we could land Fanecca. Which would really boost or Oline! with three good guards, and Heyer would give the possibilty of three tackles.

If they were to land Faneca, who would be the odd man out at G?

 

[Meast21]

Apparently Redskins One is headed to Scottsdale, Arizona, right now and returning to DC later today.

I wonder if Grimm is up to the head coaching job? I always like the guy.

I have been wanting him for awhile now. I also think if this happend, we could land Fanecca. Which would really boost or Oline! with three good guards, and Heyer would give the possibilty of three tackles.

If they were to land Faneca, who would be the odd man out at G?

It would have to Pete Kendall...Faneca is a LG and although declining a bit is still far superior to Kendall.

 

[DCThunder]

I'm sure some of the local guys have heard Steve Czaban's theory on all this, but for the rest of the masses out there, his theory is that the reason Gibbs is "hanging around" Redskins Park is to hand hold Bill Cowher and make sure that Cowher believes all the smoke that Czaban is sure Danny is blowing up Cowher's butt during the interview process. The Czabe thinks Cowher will get the job at around $12 M/year for no other reason than that "Snyder doesn't hire unknowns" liks Schwartz. Czabe's sidekick, Andy Polley, has flatley stated that there's no way Schwartz gets hired.

I listened to Czaban talk about this for the last 2 days. Maybe he's right, but if you listen to Czaban enough you know he goes way off his rocker and into left field all the time, and just can't shut up. He spent 15 minutes talking to some reporter from the Washington Post the other afternoon, just reaming the guy for not knowing ahead of time that Gibbs was going to leave, and not printing it in the morning edition of the paper (when Gibbs's meeting with Snyder lasted until 2:30 am the night before). Czaban claimed he knew, all because one of his wild-### guesses from 8 weeks ago worked out correctly. It actually irritated me, some mouthy lazy opinion-type guy blasting a guy who actually investigates and reports.

It's too bad, Czaban knows a lot about sports and when he's not on one of his tirades or loony streaks he can really be informative. But he's a loud clown too often. Andy Polian is much better on their afternoon show together.

That was Mike Wise of the WaPo and I agree that Czabe was over the line. But sometime his rants are schtick and I sort of thought that one was too. I just wish that they'd both stop attributing every problem with the team to the lack of a GM and Vinny Cerrato.

 

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I just wish that they'd both stop attributing every problem with the team to the lack of a GM and Vinny Cerrato.

It's getting really old.

 

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While my assumption is still that they are going to pick up Grimm, it should be noted that Scottsdale is a pretty popular spot for the wealthy. It really could be just about anyone. As someone posted at extremeskins, Jim Fassell lives in Scottsdale.

 

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That was Mike Wise of the WaPo and I agree that Czabe was over the line. But sometime his rants are schtick and I sort of thought that one was too.

I thought it was schtick for the first 5 minutes or so. But when Czaban kept beating it to death, and when he resumed talking about it this morning on his Fox Sports morning show, I realized he actually believed his blather. He obviously has an axe to grind either with Wise or with the Post and he's letting it affect his judgment. I hate when he turns into just another loud blowhard like that; he often has a hell of a lot to offer.