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

[dgreen]

Andy and Steve played an interview with Antonio Pierce yesterday. Andy was peppering him with questions about the Redskins and Snyder and Cerrato. He didn't completely bash them, but his comments did fuel my belief that Gibbs didn't always get what he wanted. Pierce made it sound like he was ready to re-sign with Washington until it got to the contract talks and Snyder and Cerrato clearly didn't want him.

 

[DCThunder]

Andy and Steve played an interview with Antonio Pierce yesterday. Andy was peppering him with questions about the Redskins and Snyder and Cerrato. He didn't completely bash them, but his comments did fuel my belief that Gibbs didn't always get what he wanted. Pierce made it sound like he was ready to re-sign with Washington until it got to the contract talks and Snyder and Cerrato clearly didn't want him.

I heard that interview too and it was hardly surprising. But it was illustrative of the fact that Snyder opens his wallet for "names" but doesn't for the ordinary Joes of the NFL. Pierce and Ryan Clarke being the two main examples. But how much of the Pierce/Clarke thing can be laid at Gregggg Williams feet by him saying essentially "I don't care if they leave, I can make another LB/SS easily" and how much can be laid to the Danny "fanatsy football" approach to player acquisitions?

 

[fatness]

I think Mariucci will be hired. Snyder wants a big name. Mariucci wants back into coaching, will take the large sums of money offered, and will keep his mouth shut about the Vinnie and Dan show. They can't hire Fassel after leaving him hanging due to negative reaction. They won't hire a "no-name' coach. On another note, here's a quote from Plaxico Burress to the new media this week:

Can y'all please get Art Monk in the Hall of Fame? He's one of the greatest receivers ever.

 

[dgreen]

Andy and Steve played an interview with Antonio Pierce yesterday. Andy was peppering him with questions about the Redskins and Snyder and Cerrato. He didn't completely bash them, but his comments did fuel my belief that Gibbs didn't always get what he wanted. Pierce made it sound like he was ready to re-sign with Washington until it got to the contract talks and Snyder and Cerrato clearly didn't want him.

I heard that interview too and it was hardly surprising. But it was illustrative of the fact that Snyder opens his wallet for "names" but doesn't for the ordinary Joes of the NFL. Pierce and Ryan Clarke being the two main examples. But how much of the Pierce/Clarke thing can be laid at Gregggg Williams feet by him saying essentially "I don't care if they leave, I can make another LB/SS easily" and how much can be laid to the Danny "fanatsy football" approach to player acquisitions?

Exactly. For a couple years now we've been told that those guys left because Gregggg's ego was so big that he believed his system would work regardless of who the players were. For some reason, I bought that story. I'm not sure why.

 

[scoobygang]

Serious insight into the hiring process . . .

 

[dgreen]

Serious insight into the hiring process . . .

Could he explain the tuck rule

Or shine my buckle

 

[buster c]

I think Mariucci will be hired. Snyder wants a big name. Mariucci wants back into coaching, will take the large sums of money offered, and will keep his mouth shut about the Vinnie and Dan show. They can't hire Fassel after leaving him hanging due to negative reaction. They won't hire a "no-name' coach. On another note, here's a quote from Plaxico Burress to the new media this week:

Can y'all please get Art Monk in the Hall of Fame? He's one of the greatest receivers ever.

really? Plex? pretty cool I do not anticipate anything happening until Tuesday, when Mooch & Snyder get hitched. Bank that.

 

[dgreen]

I think Mariucci will be hired. Snyder wants a big name. Mariucci wants back into coaching, will take the large sums of money offered, and will keep his mouth shut about the Vinnie and Dan show. They can't hire Fassel after leaving him hanging due to negative reaction. They won't hire a "no-name' coach. On another note, here's a quote from Plaxico Burress to the new media this week:

Can y'all please get Art Monk in the Hall of Fame? He's one of the greatest receivers ever.

really? Plex? pretty cool

Plax grew up in VA Beach, so its possible he grew up a Skins fan. At the very least, it's the team he watched the most on TV.

 

[dgreen]

Mr. Johnson goes to Washington

Part of JLC's post:

Ocho Cinco

Cincinnati Pro Bowl WR Chad Johnson wants to be traded. There's really no denying it. He's doing every TV and radio show possible at the media circus that is the Super Bowl, letting it be known that his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, is "The Shark" and working on finding ways to make Johnson more happy.

Sure, Johnson hasn't come right out and said publicly that he wants out, but the spectacle he is making of himself is clearly intended to put pressure on the Bengals to do something with him, as to this point Coach Marvin Lewis has said he will not trade the highly talented but enigmatic wideout.

Don't surprised to the see the Redskins as major players in the sweepstakes to land him should the Bengals shop him around. He has been discussed by owner Daniel Snyder and executive vice president Vinny Cerrato at length and his name came up frequently in conversations with coaching candidates, league sources said, expecting the Redskins to make a concerted push if he hits the market

 

[Sidewinder16]

I think Mariucci will be hired. Snyder wants a big name. Mariucci wants back into coaching, will take the large sums of money offered, and will keep his mouth shut about the Vinnie and Dan show. They can't hire Fassel after leaving him hanging due to negative reaction. They won't hire a "no-name' coach. On another note, here's a quote from Plaxico Burress to the new media this week:

Can y'all please get Art Monk in the Hall of Fame? He's one of the greatest receivers ever.

really? Plex? pretty cool

Plax grew up in VA Beach, so its possible he grew up a Skins fan. At the very least, it's the team he watched the most on TV.

He was already starting to grow on me after the season he had (and the postseason he's having), and now this.I hate when I start warming up to players on divisional rivals. :romo:

 

[fatness]

I think Mariucci will be hired. Snyder wants a big name. Mariucci wants back into coaching, will take the large sums of money offered, and will keep his mouth shut about the Vinnie and Dan show. They can't hire Fassel after leaving him hanging due to negative reaction. They won't hire a "no-name' coach. On another note, here's a quote from Plaxico Burress to the new media this week:

Can y'all please get Art Monk in the Hall of Fame? He's one of the greatest receivers ever.

really? Plex? pretty cool

Plax grew up in VA Beach, so its possible he grew up a Skins fan. At the very least, it's the team he watched the most on TV.

Burress supposedly wore Art Monk's number when he was a kid. And I grew to respect Burress a bit this year for other reasons: he played hurt a lot of the time, and put up a hell of a good season for his team.

 

[southeastjerome]

Mr. Johnson goes to Washington

Part of JLC's post:

Ocho Cinco

Cincinnati Pro Bowl WR Chad Johnson wants to be traded. There's really no denying it. He's doing every TV and radio show possible at the media circus that is the Super Bowl, letting it be known that his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, is "The Shark" and working on finding ways to make Johnson more happy.

Sure, Johnson hasn't come right out and said publicly that he wants out, but the spectacle he is making of himself is clearly intended to put pressure on the Bengals to do something with him, as to this point Coach Marvin Lewis has said he will not trade the highly talented but enigmatic wideout.

Don't surprised to the see the Redskins as major players in the sweepstakes to land him should the Bengals shop him around. He has been discussed by owner Daniel Snyder and executive vice president Vinny Cerrato at length and his name came up frequently in conversations with coaching candidates, league sources said, expecting the Redskins to make a concerted push if he hits the market

Ok, now this sounds like the pre-Gibbs craziness I remember. I really am not a fan of dealing multiple picks for a malcontent WR when the team can just stay put, draft a guy like Limas Sweed and fill other holes. If we trade multiple picks, we'll still have needs at other positions. CB, S, LB, G, OT, DT and DE all need an infusion of youthful talent. Not only that, Ocho will probably come with a contract extension that will make him the or close to the highest paid WR in football.

 

[ChrisCooleyFan]

Mr. Johnson goes to Washington

Part of JLC's post:

Ocho Cinco

Cincinnati Pro Bowl WR Chad Johnson wants to be traded. There's really no denying it. He's doing every TV and radio show possible at the media circus that is the Super Bowl, letting it be known that his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, is "The Shark" and working on finding ways to make Johnson more happy.

Sure, Johnson hasn't come right out and said publicly that he wants out, but the spectacle he is making of himself is clearly intended to put pressure on the Bengals to do something with him, as to this point Coach Marvin Lewis has said he will not trade the highly talented but enigmatic wideout.

Don't surprised to the see the Redskins as major players in the sweepstakes to land him should the Bengals shop him around. He has been discussed by owner Daniel Snyder and executive vice president Vinny Cerrato at length and his name came up frequently in conversations with coaching candidates, league sources said, expecting the Redskins to make a concerted push if he hits the market

Ok, now this sounds like the pre-Gibbs craziness I remember. I really am not a fan of dealing multiple picks for a malcontent WR when the team can just stay put, draft a guy like Limas Sweed and fill other holes. If we trade multiple picks, we'll still have needs at other positions. CB, S, LB, G, OT, DT and DE all need an infusion of youthful talent. Not only that, Ocho will probably come with a contract extension that will make him the or close to the highest paid WR in football.

Hell no. We do not want SWEED. Guy has serious wrist issuies. And will not be a good NFL WR!!!!!!We need another top notch DE, and a Pass rushing DT. The Giants Def, should be what were trying to be. So So Db's look good when your can rush 4 DL and get pressure.

 

[southeastjerome]

Mr. Johnson goes to Washington

Part of JLC's post:

Ocho Cinco

Cincinnati Pro Bowl WR Chad Johnson wants to be traded. There's really no denying it. He's doing every TV and radio show possible at the media circus that is the Super Bowl, letting it be known that his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, is "The Shark" and working on finding ways to make Johnson more happy.

Sure, Johnson hasn't come right out and said publicly that he wants out, but the spectacle he is making of himself is clearly intended to put pressure on the Bengals to do something with him, as to this point Coach Marvin Lewis has said he will not trade the highly talented but enigmatic wideout.

Don't surprised to the see the Redskins as major players in the sweepstakes to land him should the Bengals shop him around. He has been discussed by owner Daniel Snyder and executive vice president Vinny Cerrato at length and his name came up frequently in conversations with coaching candidates, league sources said, expecting the Redskins to make a concerted push if he hits the market

Ok, now this sounds like the pre-Gibbs craziness I remember. I really am not a fan of dealing multiple picks for a malcontent WR when the team can just stay put, draft a guy like Limas Sweed and fill other holes. If we trade multiple picks, we'll still have needs at other positions. CB, S, LB, G, OT, DT and DE all need an infusion of youthful talent. Not only that, Ocho will probably come with a contract extension that will make him the or close to the highest paid WR in football.

Hell no. We do not want SWEED. Guy has serious wrist issuies. And will not be a good NFL WR!!!!!!We need another top notch DE, and a Pass rushing DT. The Giants Def, should be what were trying to be. So So Db's look good when your can rush 4 DL and get pressure.

From what I read Sweed had surgery to take care of his wrist, but I could easily be talked into drafting a DE. I do think he will be an exceptional NFL WR and I think getting him at 21 could end up being a huge steal. That wasn't my larger point, my larger point was to sit tight and not deal multiple picks for Ocho. Finding an elite DE is easier said than done though.

 

[ChrisCooleyFan]

Mr. Johnson goes to Washington

Part of JLC's post:

Ocho Cinco

Cincinnati Pro Bowl WR Chad Johnson wants to be traded. There's really no denying it. He's doing every TV and radio show possible at the media circus that is the Super Bowl, letting it be known that his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, is "The Shark" and working on finding ways to make Johnson more happy.

Sure, Johnson hasn't come right out and said publicly that he wants out, but the spectacle he is making of himself is clearly intended to put pressure on the Bengals to do something with him, as to this point Coach Marvin Lewis has said he will not trade the highly talented but enigmatic wideout.

Don't surprised to the see the Redskins as major players in the sweepstakes to land him should the Bengals shop him around. He has been discussed by owner Daniel Snyder and executive vice president Vinny Cerrato at length and his name came up frequently in conversations with coaching candidates, league sources said, expecting the Redskins to make a concerted push if he hits the market

Ok, now this sounds like the pre-Gibbs craziness I remember. I really am not a fan of dealing multiple picks for a malcontent WR when the team can just stay put, draft a guy like Limas Sweed and fill other holes. If we trade multiple picks, we'll still have needs at other positions. CB, S, LB, G, OT, DT and DE all need an infusion of youthful talent. Not only that, Ocho will probably come with a contract extension that will make him the or close to the highest paid WR in football.

Hell no. We do not want SWEED. Guy has serious wrist issuies. And will not be a good NFL WR!!!!!!We need another top notch DE, and a Pass rushing DT. The Giants Def, should be what were trying to be. So So Db's look good when your can rush 4 DL and get pressure.

From what I read Sweed had surgery to take care of his wrist, but I could easily be talked into drafting a DE. I do think he will be an exceptional NFL WR and I think getting him at 21 could end up being a huge steal. That wasn't my larger point, my larger point was to sit tight and not deal multiple picks for Ocho. Finding an elite DE is easier said than done though.

Sweed couldn't finsh Senior Bowl Week because he reinjured his wrist.

 

[Bizkiteer]

Just remember that DL drafted rarely make any real contribution for 2-3 yrs. So, yes we do need DL, but don't think they will come in and help immediately.

 

[fatness]

It's time to move Steve Mariucci from "maybe" to "definite" on the list of Washington Redskins coaching candidates.

The former San Francisco 49ers and Detroit Lions coach will interview with owner Dan Snyder about the Redskins vacancy, a person familiar with the selection process told the Associated Press on Thursday.

The interview will take place in Arizona before the Super Bowl on Sunday, according to the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the Redskins have not publicly released the names of any candidates.

CBS Sportsline

 

[fatness]

Steve Spagnuolo, the Giants’ defensive coordinator, is expected to be interviewed by the Washington Redskins for their head coaching vacancy on either Monday or Tuesday, according to multiple NFL sources.

The interview is expected to be conducted somewhere in the Phoenix area, since Redskins owner Dan Snyder will be in town for Super Bowl XLII.

NY Daily News

 

[fatness]

Interesting post over at Extremeskins:

Mariucci inherited a team that went 16 seasons without winning fewer than 10 games in a year. He had Young and Rice to work with... Then came Owens... Then came a young Garcia... I believe he did a good job rebuilding that team, but still he had more to work with than a lot of teams.Fassel inherited a team that Dan Reeves won a total of 11 games in his final two seasons with. Fassel had Danny Kannel and Dave Brown throwing to Chris Calloway. He took that very team that won 11 games the two previous seasons to 10-5-1 record. I think overall Fassel is the better choice, even if fans don't think he does anything for them personally.

I think Fassel is a bad choice because I think he lost control of the Giants. But that doesn't mean Mariucci is a good, or better, choice. I didn't really follow Mariucci's career that much.

 

[fatness]

Michael Wilbon had a heart attack. He's OK. He found out he was diabetic in the process. He's writing again, and there's a good read Here .

Apparently it's the first time he's been in the hospital.

For the first time in my life, I was admitted to a hospital and stayed there for two more days -- and found out that not only wasn't I indestructible but that I now would be a full-fledged, insulin-dependent diabetic.

Until very recently, I'd never missed a big assignment of any kind because of illness. My father grew up plowing fields and picking cotton and bailing hay in the deep South during the Depression and his sense of work was you don't miss -- ever. If you do, it's a sign of weakness or frailty, and he didn't tolerate it from his two boys. And though that has overwhelmingly served us well and I believe in that work ethic wholly, the fact was this was a permissible exception, make that a mandatory exception.

 

[fatness]

Brandon Lloyd will be gone soon.

The Redskins want a big playmaking target for Jason Campbell, and team sources continue to tell me there is no way free agent bust Brandon Lloyd will ever see his roster bonus this spring (so that No. 85 would be free for Johnson should he want it) and that his days in Washington remain numbered despite the coaching change. League sources said that Snyder and Cerrato think that teaming Johnson with Santana Moss and Antwaan Randle El would make the team as talented as any in the league and they'd finally have the explosive offense they have longed for since Snyder took over.

JLC

 

[fatness]

2 items from Rotoworld:

The Associated Press has confirmed that the Redskins will interview Steve Mariucci regarding their head coaching vacancy by Sunday.

This was originally reported by the NFL Network's Adam Schefter. Mariucci and Jim Fassel are currently considered the frontrunners for the position.

With coordinator Al Saunders landing in St. Louis, the Washington Post believes free agent Todd Collins "would be prized by the Rams."

Collins, who knows Saunders' offense like the back of his hand, would threaten Gus Frerotte's roster spot. Considering Frerotte's poor season and the $1.9 million he's due in 2008, it wouldn't be a surprise if he's cut loose.

 

[redman]

Interesting post over at Extremeskins:

Mariucci inherited a team that went 16 seasons without winning fewer than 10 games in a year. He had Young and Rice to work with... Then came Owens... Then came a young Garcia... I believe he did a good job rebuilding that team, but still he had more to work with than a lot of teams.Fassel inherited a team that Dan Reeves won a total of 11 games in his final two seasons with. Fassel had Danny Kannel and Dave Brown throwing to Chris Calloway. He took that very team that won 11 games the two previous seasons to 10-5-1 record. I think overall Fassel is the better choice, even if fans don't think he does anything for them personally.

I think Fassel is a bad choice because I think he lost control of the Giants. But that doesn't mean Mariucci is a good, or better, choice. I didn't really follow Mariucci's career that much.

You might want to consider the respective divisions those guys were in at the time. Fassel's NFC East was as bad as it's been in 40 years in the late 90's, and when it began to improve coincides with when he started to lose; Mooch's NFC West had an emerging Rams team and Holmgren emigrating to Seattle. It's not what it seems.

 

[redman]

Just remember that DL drafted rarely make any real contribution for 2-3 yrs. So, yes we do need DL, but don't think they will come in and help immediately.

Why is that something that's fixed by drafting a WR? This is the reason why I think we need to draft a DE- how many elite DE's do you see signed as FA's while they're still good? None. The reason is that elite DE's simply aren't allowed to walk by their teams. You have to draft them. OTOH, the (arguably) top two WR's in the league - Moss and Owens - were both signed as FA's by their present teams. If you see a good DE on the board in the first round, IMHO you draft him and don't look back, especially when your pass rush is as bad as the 'Skins has been.

 

[DCThunder]

Just remember that DL drafted rarely make any real contribution for 2-3 yrs. So, yes we do need DL, but don't think they will come in and help immediately.

Why is that something that's fixed by drafting a WR? This is the reason why I think we need to draft a DE- how many elite DE's do you see signed as FA's while they're still good? None. The reason is that elite DE's simply aren't allowed to walk by their teams. You have to draft them. OTOH, the (arguably) top two WR's in the league - Moss and Owens - were both signed as FA's by their present teams. If you see a good DE on the board in the first round, IMHO you draft him and don't look back, especially when your pass rush is as bad as the 'Skins has been.

I know you aren't a big Czaban guy, but he compares high priced WRs to the fancy radio/CD player in your car. It's nice to have (if you can afford it) and it impresses your friends, but it isn't essential to how well the car runs or if you get to your destination safely and on time. Same thing with a Moss or TO or Ocho Cinquo. They'd be nice to have, but a DE or solid OT are more essential to a winning football team.

 

[redman]

Just remember that DL drafted rarely make any real contribution for 2-3 yrs. So, yes we do need DL, but don't think they will come in and help immediately.

Why is that something that's fixed by drafting a WR? This is the reason why I think we need to draft a DE- how many elite DE's do you see signed as FA's while they're still good? None. The reason is that elite DE's simply aren't allowed to walk by their teams. You have to draft them. OTOH, the (arguably) top two WR's in the league - Moss and Owens - were both signed as FA's by their present teams. If you see a good DE on the board in the first round, IMHO you draft him and don't look back, especially when your pass rush is as bad as the 'Skins has been.

I know you aren't a big Czaban guy, but he compares high priced WRs to the fancy radio/CD player in your car. It's nice to have (if you can afford it) and it impresses your friends, but it isn't essential to how well the car runs or if you get to your destination safely and on time. Same thing with a Moss or TO or Ocho Cinquo. They'd be nice to have, but a DE or solid OT are more essential to a winning football team.

I partially agree with him. There are certainly more essential positions that should be filled with elite rather than merely good or even adequate talent, however if you want your offense to be high powered and not just good, you need an elite WR. I like Welker, but the essential difference between last year's good Patriots offense and this year's all-time great offense is Randy Moss. The point is that you can make such an acquisition at WR through FA; you effectively can't at DE.

 

[Bizkiteer]

Just remember that DL drafted rarely make any real contribution for 2-3 yrs. So, yes we do need DL, but don't think they will come in and help immediately.

Why is that something that's fixed by drafting a WR? This is the reason why I think we need to draft a DE- how many elite DE's do you see signed as FA's while they're still good? None. The reason is that elite DE's simply aren't allowed to walk by their teams. You have to draft them. OTOH, the (arguably) top two WR's in the league - Moss and Owens - were both signed as FA's by their present teams. If you see a good DE on the board in the first round, IMHO you draft him and don't look back, especially when your pass rush is as bad as the 'Skins has been.

I agree because WR's normally take 2+ (normally 3) years to start to really contribute too. One could argue that not many impact DL's have come from late first round, compared to earlier first. I'm all for drafting one, it's just rare that one comes in right away and makes that impact. YES we need DL, but the enthusiasm should be tempered accordingly if one is drafted.

 

[Bizkiteer]

Just remember that DL drafted rarely make any real contribution for 2-3 yrs. So, yes we do need DL, but don't think they will come in and help immediately.

Why is that something that's fixed by drafting a WR? This is the reason why I think we need to draft a DE- how many elite DE's do you see signed as FA's while they're still good? None. The reason is that elite DE's simply aren't allowed to walk by their teams. You have to draft them. OTOH, the (arguably) top two WR's in the league - Moss and Owens - were both signed as FA's by their present teams. If you see a good DE on the board in the first round, IMHO you draft him and don't look back, especially when your pass rush is as bad as the 'Skins has been.

I know you aren't a big Czaban guy, but he compares high priced WRs to the fancy radio/CD player in your car. It's nice to have (if you can afford it) and it impresses your friends, but it isn't essential to how well the car runs or if you get to your destination safely and on time. Same thing with a Moss or TO or Ocho Cinquo. They'd be nice to have, but a DE or solid OT are more essential to a winning football team.

I would say that is more true for during the season. Come playoff time, a QB needs to have a true "go to" guy. You can win without a great WR, but when it's crunch time and he have to get teh 3rd and 8 and if you lose you go home for good...gimmie a top tier WR to beat a good/great CB to make it happen.

 

[dgreen]

How it all went down with Zorn and Blache.

 

[fatness]

How it all went down with Zorn and Blache.

Very interesting stuff there about Blache. I like him already.

 

[redman]

How it all went down with Zorn and Blache.

Very interesting stuff there about Blache. I like him already.

This makes more sense of the Zorn situation. As for Blache, I'd put the chances of him lasting beyond the 2008 season at less than 50% just given the likely conflicts with Snyder and the strength of his personality as a potential factor in undermining a subsequently hired head coach.

I hope it works out, but I can't be optimistic given this team and the circumstances.

 

[fatness]

I think Blache's tenure there will depend more on his assessment of, and resulting relationship with, the next HC. If he develops respect for the guy, and they can work OK together, I'd guess Blache will be content and will excel. If he thinks the HC is a doofus, or if he finds him difficult to work with, look out.

 

[southeastjerome]

How it all went down with Zorn and Blache.

Very interesting stuff there about Blache. I like him already.

This makes more sense of the Zorn situation. As for Blache, I'd put the chances of him lasting beyond the 2008 season at less than 50% just given the likely conflicts with Snyder and the strength of his personality as a potential factor in undermining a subsequently hired head coach.

I hope it works out, but I can't be optimistic given this team and the circumstances.

The whole Blache situation could end up very messy. If they hire a HC without clearing it with Zorn and Blache, then it would be fair to say that they screwed it up before they even hired a HC. If the coaching staff is not on the same page and/or they do not get along it will not work. Blache has more respect with the players than any head coach they could hire at this point. So if a guy is hired who Blache doesn't see eye to eye with, then the players allegiances will be split. If they do clear with with Blache and Zorn, they are basically taking the chance of eliminating a guy who might be their #1 choice if they aren't on board with the head coach and the head coach on board with them. So say Spags comes in, interviews and nails it, but his philosophies and what he wants to do is different from Blache, basically they can't hire him. Or they can hire him and fire Blache which would be a disaster in itself.

 

[PranksterJD]

Rotoworld Link

"ESPN's John Clayton reports the Redskins are not expected to offer Steve Mariucci their head coaching job.

Clayton says the Redskins spoke with Mooch late this week, but it appears that may have just been to please the fan base. Clayton fully expects Jim Fassel to be named to the position next week, although owner Dan Snyder still has to interview Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo."

Obviously, the note is that this is coming from Clayton, so take it for what its worth, which seems to be, in this case, not much given its just a blog entry.

 

[Sidewinder16]

Monk and Green = HOFers!!!

 

[fatness]

Monk and Green = HOFers!!!

 

[Bizkiteer]

Monk and Green = HOFers!!!

Amen! GB them for getting it right!!!

 

[fatness]

Fassel Said to Remain at or Near Top of the Redskins' List

Former New York Giants coach Jim Fassel remains hopeful and enthusiastic about his chances of becoming the next head coach of the Washington Redskins as the search nears an end, according to league sources. Fassel was nearly offered the job 10 days ago, the sources said, and remains the top candidate to replace Joe Gibbs.

Owner Daniel Snyder and Executive Vice President Vinny Cerrato had planned to meet with former NFL coach Steve Mariucci during Super Bowl week in Arizona and two league sources said they were told the session took place Wednesday. The Redskins are not commenting on any candidates, although Snyder has said he will not make a decision until after the Super Bowl.

New York defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo is likely to be interviewed early this week, while sources who have spoken to Snyder said they believe the team will decide by Thursday.

 

[fatness]

Washington Times blog

David Elfin got a few minutes with the Redskins brain trust -- namely owner Dan Snyder -- after the Hall of Fame press conference this afternoon. Snyder had the following to say:

- He'd be very surprised if the coaching search were not over by the end of the week

- "Two or three" candidates remain in the hunt

- The outcome of the Super Bowl won't change who the Redskins talk to

Meanwhile, a team source said Patriots coordinator Josh McDaniels is not being considered, which puts the Super Bowl radar squarely on Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo squarely on their radar. Also, all members of Joe Gibbs' coaching staff have been given contract extensions through 2010 except for the two obvious ones (Gregg Williams and Al Saunders) and Ernest Byner and quarterbacks coach Bill Lazor.

 

[fatness]

Washington Times

Gibbs, who has not participated in any of the interviews, defended the way Snyder is conducting the search.

"I've been staying quiet on the process out of respect for the process," Gibbs said. "Some people took that to mean I was disappointed. That's not the case at all. I want to emphasize that I think Dan has been very, very thorough. In the end, what's going to come out of this is that he's going to make a great choice for the Redskins."

Joe Gibbs is turning into Arnold Palmer. Arnie was great in his day, but now he's on TV mumbling his endorsement of whomever is paying him money.

 

[redman]

Washington Times

Gibbs, who has not participated in any of the interviews, defended the way Snyder is conducting the search.

"I've been staying quiet on the process out of respect for the process," Gibbs said. "Some people took that to mean I was disappointed. That's not the case at all. I want to emphasize that I think Dan has been very, very thorough. In the end, what's going to come out of this is that he's going to make a great choice for the Redskins."

Joe Gibbs is turning into Arnold Palmer. Arnie was great in his day, but now he's on TV mumbling his endorsement of whomever is paying him money.

That's a bit unfair to Gibbs. Maybe he actually believes that, and even if he doesn't how would it be constructive to come out and bash the team?

 

[fatness]

If the Redskins struggle or implode, you'll keep hearing similar support from Gibbs.

It's one thing for a head coach to be supportive all the time --- they absolutely have to do that to hold their team together. It's a necessary part of team strategy. But he's not the head coach now, and can fairly be judged on what he says now. Snyder has not been thorough --- he's been impulsive. As for whether the choice will be great, well I guess time will tell on that one.

 

[ChrisCooleyFan]

After the way the Steve Spagnuolo's Def played in the Super Bowl, I can see Danny Boy, throwing him a boat load of money!!!!!

 

[redman]

After the way the Steve Spagnuolo's Def played in the Super Bowl, I can see Danny Boy, throwing him a boat load of money!!!!!

I'd be a lot happier about it if he came along with Osi, Tuck and Strahan. Still, great game. We won't hire him though - the rest of the staff wasn't hired for him.

 

[fatness]

I'm really glad the Giants won tonight. I hate them and the Eagles and I double-hate the Cowboys, but they're NFC East. And NFC East is like family.

Congrats to the Giants, they earned it.

 

[thayman]

I'm really glad the Giants won tonight. I hate them and the Eagles and I double-hate the Cowboys, but they're NFC East. And NFC East is like family. Congrats to the Giants, they earned it.

This means that the Redskins will be winning the Super Bowl next year, so I'm stoked.

 

[DCThunder]

Bump to get back on first page.

 

[ChrisCooleyFan]

Bump to get back on first page.

 

[fatness]

Spagnuolo interviews with the Redskins tomorrow.

 

[dgreen]

Spagnuolo interviews with the Redskins tomorrow.

I've heard reports saying it's today and reports saying it's tomorrow.