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riggofan wrote:

AnthonyRRedskin1995 wrote:Mickey Mouse horse sh*t??? is that an actual phrase or is that a gruden-ism?

Hah. Wish I could find some video of that!

Guy struck me as very much like his brother in terms of his demeanor and everything. Anybody we hire is a gamble, but at least this guy would be entertaining.

Now that the Bengals' season is over, teams with head-coaching vacancies are free to interview offensive coordinator Jay Gruden. CBS Sports NFL Insider Jason La Canfora reports that the Redskins, Vikings, Lions and Titans have all requested permission to do just that.

More from La Canfora:

"He is one of the most in-demand coordinators and has passed up opportunities in the past but is very much interested in becoming a head coach now, sources said.

"Many of these jobs would interest him, and all are likely to hire an offensive-minded coach, with correcting, or finding, a quarterback the paramount chore for these organizations. While Gruden's offense has struggled in the playoffs the last three years, he has helped Andy Dalton -- a limited quarterback in some regards -- put up some record regular-season numbers, and the Bengals' offense was among the NFL's best the second half of the season.

"Gruden previously served as a coach (and essentially general manager) in the Arena League, he has strong organizational skills, and comes from a coaching pedigree, with his older brother Jon, a former Super Bowl winner. Gruden also has ties to Redskins GM Bruce Allen, and the Redskins in particular could end up hiring an offensive-minded, first-time head coach."

There has been some skepticism about Gruden's play-calling skills, especially in light of Dalton's implosion Sunday, but the reality is this: A coach is only as good as his franchise quarterback. Just ask Bill Belichick, who was run out of Cleveland, and began his New England career with a 5-11 record with Drew Bledsoe under center.

Put another way: You think a healthy Robert Griffin III changes the perception about Gruden's abilities? Because a year ago, people were talking about Kyle Shanahan as possible head-coaching candidate.

Kilmer72 wrote:It is an old article but I wonder why he is interviewing now.

SkinsJock wrote:

Kilmer72 wrote:It is an old article but I wonder why he is interviewing now.

- maybe because he's ready to move on - maybe because he wants one of these jobs

“I got called to interview for these jobs,” Jay Gruden told Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com. “I figure I better say yes or they’ll quit asking me.”

AnthonyRRedskin1995 wrote:

riggofan wrote:

AnthonyRRedskin1995 wrote:The consensus on this site seems to think that JG isn't the best guy for the job, (myself included). But there must be a reason that four teams requested to have an interview with him. He must be respected in NFL circles. And i don't think it is because of his last name... at least i hope it isn't the reason.

Consensus?

Consensus....general agreement....most guys on this site want to go another direction.

spudstr04 wrote:There a few rumors on Twitter (HTTR24_7, UKRedskin1, and Britt McHenry) that Jay Gruden wants Steve Spagnuolo as his DC. I don't know how I feel about that. His Defensive stats have fallen off since he was with NYG with loads of talent. I would much rather have Gregg Williams as DC.

Jay Gruden HC
Hue Jackson OC
Gregg Williams DC

Countertrey wrote:

spudstr04 wrote:There a few rumors on Twitter (HTTR24_7, UKRedskin1, and Britt McHenry) that Jay Gruden wants Steve Spagnuolo as his DC. I don't know how I feel about that. His Defensive stats have fallen off since he was with NYG with loads of talent. I would much rather have Gregg Williams as DC.

Jay Gruden HC
Hue Jackson OC
Gregg Williams DC

Doesn't matter what you want... you give the HC who he wants.

Countertrey wrote:Got it... ... and, honestly... I'd LOVE to see Gregg Williams back here running the D...

langleyparkjoe wrote:

Countertrey wrote:Got it... ... and, honestly... I'd LOVE to see Gregg Williams back here running the D...

The Washington Redskins are expected to interview Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Jay Gruden for their vacant head coaching job on Wednesday.

Gruden’s interview with the Redskins is to come between meetings with two other teams. He was scheduled to interview Tuesday with the Tennessee Titans and is scheduled to be interviewed Thursday by the Minnesota Vikings, according to several people with knowledge of the situation.

It is not clear if the Redskins will make a push to hire Gruden quickly or continue with the interviewing process after meeting with Gruden. But some connected to the league-wide hiring process believe Gruden would be a particularly good fit with the Redskins because of his history of working with General Manager Bruce Allen and assistant coaches Raheem Morris, Sean McVay and Jim Haslett, who were not fired when the team fired Mike Shanahan and much of his staff.

SkinsJock wrote:The Redskins are close behind the Lions in terms of which franchise is perceived to be the 'most attractive' ...

The Redskins have a much better 'potential' franchise QB in RG3 but we still have an incredibly bad influence in Dan Snyder

I hope they settle on someone soon so they can start to put the staff together as well - the HC is V important but the OC and DC are pretty critical here as well

Burgundy&Wha? wrote:Gibbs has a completely different personality than Shannahan. Gibbs could deflect praise toward his players and coaches. He is a much more humble man and doesn't need all the atta-boys and accolades. Shannahan HAS to be the smartest guy in the room. Big difference. That is why Gibbs could allow Snyder to be close to him while Shanny couldn't stand having a football know-nothing anywhere within hand grenade range.