Next Please!

[cowboykillerzRGiii]

Looks like Wade Phillips will be let go in Houston.. I'd crap every where if he was considered for HC but he's a pretty decent coordinator

[Redskin in Canada]

Gotta remember. There is a lot more attractive places than Washington. Got Lions and Texans for example. We should get a defensive mind for a head coach and picking up a strong experienced offensive coordinator, who has some leadership skills and can handle the QB position well.

Maybe Houston but not Detroit.

Detroit is a bottom rung organization in the NFL. Washington may be bad, but it's bad with a lot of money.

Mmmmmm ... as valid as any of our opinions might be ... a former Superbowl winning head-coach disagrees:

Tony Dungy on Lions: “That’s the job I would want”

And I do love the veiled and classy jab directed to Dan Snyder:

“And you’ve got an owner who doesn’t meddle. He’s not going to come in and tell you, ‘Play this guy, cut this guy, draft this guy.’ It’s a perfect situation. If I was ever coming back, it would be for that job.”

[RG3peat]

Bevell or Roman.....McDermott is interesting but that would mean a scheme change that would take a good 2 years

We're more than one year away from having a decent defence anyway, so I don't think any potential change of scheme should be a concern right now.

I kinda disagree...the DEF played well on that 7 game win streak...A good offense will make the DEF better and if they get 2 score leads (or more) will turn opposing offenses into a 1 dimensional attack. Need another pass rusher as I wouldnt resign Rak...hes OK and always injured, a better NT (Paul Soliai), resign Riley, Hall, Jackson. Continue to groom the young safeties and ILBs....We need a solid #2 WR as Morgan was a bust and Hank is always hurt...(James Jones) and another TE if Reed cant come back from concussions...I think Kropog should challenge for RT cause it cant get worse then Polumbus.....

[UK Skins Fan]

I'd lean the other way - a good defence will make the offence better. To be fair, it's a chicken and egg situation, and we were poor in all three phases of the game this season (despite some superficially good offensive stats). But the offence was under immense pressure at all times to produce points just to stay in touch this season, and they failed dismally. It was almost a reversal of how things were under Gibbs 2.0.

With the loss of London Fletcher, and the likely loss of other defensive free agents, as well as possible cap casualties such as Carriker and Bowen, now would be as good a time as could possibly exist to change schemes. New scheme, new coaching, a few new players, a new attitude, and hey presto - we could actually be mediocre next year, and good within two years.

[UK Skins Fan]

For that reason, a complete wildcard like James Franklin of Vanderbilt (who has at least been exposed to the NFL) could get an interview, although I don't think he's a serious contender.

Looks like we have approached Vanderbilt for permission to interview Franklin:

Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter 1h
Vanderbilt HC James Franklin, who interviewed for Texans HC job two weeks ago, has gotten requests to interview with Redskins and Browns.

[cowboykillerzRGiii]

Can we go after anyone who isn't interviewing with the Browns the same week?...ya prolly not I know

[markshark84]

Gotta remember. There is a lot more attractive places than Washington. Got Lions and Texans for example. We should get a defensive mind for a head coach and picking up a strong experienced offensive coordinator, who has some leadership skills and can handle the QB position well.

Maybe Houston but not Detroit.

Detroit is a bottom rung organization in the NFL. Washington may be bad, but it's bad with a lot of money.

Mmmmmm ... as valid as any of our opinions might be ... a former Superbowl winning head-coach disagrees:

Tony Dungy on Lions: “That’s the job I would want”

And I do love the veiled and classy jab directed to Dan Snyder:

“And you’ve got an owner who doesn’t meddle. He’s not going to come in and tell you, ‘Play this guy, cut this guy, draft this guy.’ It’s a perfect situation. If I was ever coming back, it would be for that job.”

Agree --- and this is supported by the list of candidates I've heard contending for the job. It doesn't appear the "top candidates" have the skins as their top choice.

That said, whomever gets the job should take a hard look at Wade Phillips as our DC.

[cowboyhater4life]

So far the candidates are:
Update 1/7

Cowboys Special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia (interviewed)
Vanderbilt Head Coach James Franklin
Ravens offensive coordinator Jim Caldwell (interviewed)
Panthers defensive coordinator Sean McDermott (interviewed)
Seahawks offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell (interviewed)
Giants defensive coordinator Perry Fewell (interviewed)
Bengals offensive coordinator Jay Gruden
Bengals defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer
49ers defensive coordinator Vic Fangio
49ers offensive coordinator Gregg Roman

[Deadskins]

No way does Snyder/Allen let the next HC come in with the same control Shanahan had. We tried that experiment.

Was Shannahan really running things? I think it was Snyder who decided on doing the mega trade to get Griffin not Mike Shannahan. The truth may not come out for years because of whatever NDA Mike has to sign to get his 7M but the has all the blockbuster "I'm a freaking genius" mover and shaker qualities that mark a Snyder mega flop. I could be wrong, and if doing the Griffin deal was Mike's idea he deserved to be fired.

Fired for bringing in our franchise QB? Ridiculous!

[Redskin in Canada]

Fired for bringing in our franchise QB? Ridiculous!

You mean Donovan Macnab? Yep.

[Kilmer72]

So far the candidates are:
Update 1/4

Cowboys Special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia
Vanderbilt Head Coach James Franklin
Ravens offensive coordinator Jim Caldwell
Panthers defensive coordinator Sean McDermott
Seahawks offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell.
Giants defensive coordinator Perry Fewell

Just a little reading material.

http://realredskins.com/2014/01/04/need ... ocid=yahoo

[riggofan]

So far the candidates are:
Update 1/4

Cowboys Special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia
Vanderbilt Head Coach James Franklin
Ravens offensive coordinator Jim Caldwell
Panthers defensive coordinator Sean McDermott
Seahawks offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell.
Giants defensive coordinator Perry Fewell

Casting a wide net and looking at a lot of different guys. I like the approach so far.

[Kilmer72]

So far the candidates are:
Update 1/4

Cowboys Special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia
Vanderbilt Head Coach James Franklin
Ravens offensive coordinator Jim Caldwell
Panthers defensive coordinator Sean McDermott
Seahawks offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell.
Giants defensive coordinator Perry Fewell

Casting a wide net and looking at a lot of different guys. I like the approach so far.

Yeah, Riggofan... This guy has caught my attention. With an experienced DC to help out I think it might be a good move. He inspires.

[Neo]

So far the candidates are:
Update 1/4

Cowboys Special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia
Vanderbilt Head Coach James Franklin
Ravens offensive coordinator Jim Caldwell
Panthers defensive coordinator Sean McDermott
Seahawks offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell.
Giants defensive coordinator Perry Fewell

Casting a wide net and looking at a lot of different guys. I like the approach so far.

Yeah, Riggofan... This guy has caught my attention. With an experienced DC to help out I think it might be a good move. He inspires.

I think the inspiration factor is interesting. Players want to work with this guy. When it comes to resigning players and FA, this could protect us from having to overpay players to keep/get them.

[SkinsJock]

So far the candidates are: Update 1/4

Cowboys Special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia
Vanderbilt Head Coach James Franklin
Ravens offensive coordinator Jim Caldwell
Panthers defensive coordinator Sean McDermott
Seahawks offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell.
Giants defensive coordinator Perry Fewell

here's an interesting take ... http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/jas ... -candidate

I like Jay Gruden and will repeat that the key is for the HC and his staff to just do their jobs - Mike was too involved in too many things

I like how this process is going and how thorough this search is - we will not end up with a 'mistake' like dumb & dumber made with Jim Zorn ...

can we please stop with the BS reports about rah rah coaches like Briles
we are NOT getting a 'big name', glitzy, media favorite HC - this FO is not the 'same old Redskins' .... thankfully

[UK Skins Fan]

Anybody else paying a lot more attention to the Chargers vs Bengals matchup than normal? A number of coaching candidates on display.

[Jeremy81]

I would really like to see a defensive mind come in as a head coach. that way, he can let the OC focus on getting rg3 back on track. the HC is responsible for managing the entire team and I just have a feeling if an offensive minded coach came in to run the team, he would turn his focus on "the new toy"(rg3) and take his focus away from the other two phases of the game. If we could get a defensive minded coach to run the squad, then not only would he not put is sole focus on rg3, but he'd make a real effort at improving our defense and special teams.

I'm surprised there hasn't been more talk about Todd Bowles to the redskins. He played most his nfl career as a redskin and he's turned around Arizona's defense around. probably wishful thinking, but he might be able to talk russ grimm to come back to football and D.C. as an OL coach.

[Jeremy81]

Anybody else paying a lot more attention to the Chargers vs Bengals matchup than normal? A number of coaching candidates on display.

I don't think jay gruden helped is candidacy any this game...

[SkinsJock]

HOPEFULLY the FO brings in a HC based on what he will do as the HC and NOT on what he has done ...

Jay is now available for interviews ... that's a good thing

[masterkwon]

You'd think that as often, and as many times, as they've gone through the hiring process, they would be good at it, but this is one area where repetition is not the mother of skill.

[Neo]

Anybody else paying a lot more attention to the Chargers vs Bengals matchup than normal? A number of coaching candidates on display.

I don't think jay gruden helped is candidacy any this game...

After that game, Jay Gruden makes me uncomfortable. Their clock management was sluggish as well.

Cincinnati has a lot of talent on their team too...can't blame it on a bad roster.

[SkinsJock]

You'd think that as often, and as many times, as they've gone through the hiring process, they would be good at it, but this is one area where repetition is not the mother of skill.

really!!! - just how many times have "they gone through a hiring process"?

the guys in charge here are doing their due diligence and taking their time ... this is not a popularity contest here like it used to be when others were running things

the next HC will make or break it here for both himself and the FO - they're trying to ensure they keep their own jobs as well

the next HC has to be just that, the head coach and he has to get the most out of both his assistants and his players

I'm hoping we see a team playing with an attitude on both offense and defense next season - Mike did not get that out of his assistants or his players

[riggofan]

Anybody else paying a lot more attention to the Chargers vs Bengals matchup than normal? A number of coaching candidates on display.

I don't think jay gruden helped is candidacy any this game...

After that game, Jay Gruden makes me uncomfortable. Their clock management was sluggish as well.

Cincinnati has a lot of talent on their team too...can't blame it on a bad roster.

This stuff is just silly. Dalton threw three terrible picks in a playoff game, and we're all going to say, "Ok scratch JAY GRUDEN off our list of coaching candidates."??? Come on people. The Bengals were 11-5 division winners in the AFC North, ranked THIRD in the NFL in total offense with a pretty average second round pick at QB. They've been to the playoffs for three consecutive years with Dalton. Let's not be stupid about this.

Kilmer72 I was intrigued by the Cowboys ST coach too, just based on some of the comments about him. I'm like you, really want a fiery, inspiring coach that guys want to play for. I could care less if its a "defensive mind" or an "offensive coach".

[StorminMormon86]

I do wonder if Gruden's stock fell a bit because of that game yesterday, but I doubt it. That game was squarely on Dalton, IMO.

[SkinsJock]

Gruden or any potential candidate's 'stock' only rises and falls amongst the fans and the media - the guys that actually know and make decisions do not look at coaches the same way that we all do .. and we don't have a clue ...

There are many factors to consider and it will be interesting to see how much 'power' the new HC is going to want coming in

the guys in charge here, have their futures tied into how well the new coaching staff does - they are going to want to be a part of the staff decisions the new HC makes