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Report: Shanahan Turned Down Redskins Coaching Job For '09
Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 6:59 pm
by Jake
Sources have confirmed that the Washington Redskins recently tried to hire Mike Shanahan to replace Jim Zorn and Shanahan declined. The sources would not rule out the possibility that Shanahan would reconsider in the offseason.
"Shanahan told the franchise there was little he could do in the middle of the season for them and that changing coaches during the season in the NFL rarely works,'' a Redskins management source told FanHouse. "Several people that Dan Snyder trusts have suggested, if he makes a move, he should turn it over to secondary coach Jerry Gray. That could still happen.
"We are trying to give Jim every chance to turn it around. The move to [bring in offensive consultant Sherm] Lewis is to take more off Jim's plate, especially the play-calling, because it is not working, and that is where Jim is spending much of his time. Now he can coach the entire team. Let's see where that gets us.''
Reports surfaced Sunday night, after Washington's embarrassing 14-6 home loss to Kansas City, that Lewis would take over the Redskins' play-calling duties. The team confirmed that change Monday.
The Redskins currently sit at 2-4 and in last place in the NFC East, with losses to Detroit, Carolina and Kansas City -- teams that have four total wins combined. Washington hosts Philadelphia next Monday night prior to a Week 8 bye, and has just one game remaining against a team with a record currently under .500.
http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2009/10/19/sour ... ching-job/
Re: Report: Mike Shanahan Turned Down Redskins Coaching Job
Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 7:34 pm
by chiefhog44
Jake wrote:Sources have confirmed that the Washington Redskins recently tried to hire Mike Shanahan to replace Jim Zorn and Shanahan declined. The sources would not rule out the possibility that Shanahan would reconsider in the offseason.
"Shanahan told the franchise there was little he could do in the middle of the season for them and that changing coaches during the season in the NFL rarely works,'' a Redskins management source told FanHouse. "Several people that Dan Snyder trusts have suggested, if he makes a move, he should turn it over to secondary coach Jerry Gray. That could still happen.
"We are trying to give Jim every chance to turn it around. The move to [bring in offensive consultant Sherm] Lewis is to take more off Jim's plate, especially the play-calling, because it is not working, and that is where Jim is spending much of his time. Now he can coach the entire team. Let's see where that gets us.''
Reports surfaced Sunday night, after Washington's embarrassing 14-6 home loss to Kansas City, that Lewis would take over the Redskins' play-calling duties. The team confirmed that change Monday.
The Redskins currently sit at 2-4 and in last place in the NFC East, with losses to Detroit, Carolina and Kansas City -- teams that have four total wins combined. Washington hosts Philadelphia next Monday night prior to a Week 8 bye, and has just one game remaining against a team with a record currently under .500.
http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2009/10/19/sour ... ching-job/
I believe he turned it down to come in here mid-season. I'm not even sure he was offered anything. I think he is being courted right now to come in end of season with Vinny not attached
Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 7:56 pm
by markshark84
He HAS NOT turned down the job indefinetely. He has only stated that he will not come in mid-season.
Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 8:01 pm
by REDEEMEDSKIN
Good for Mike, and here's to Jerry Gray salvaging an otherwise dismal season!
The team ain't playoff bound, but at least it can maintain its dignity.
Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 8:51 pm
by Manchester_Redskin
If possible I'd like to see the new HC take over with 2-3 games left. That way they get to evaluate the players while the season is still running, much better than trying to do it from practice/game tapes during the offseason.
Mind you I cant see they learn much from the OL, they will all be on injured reserve by then
Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 9:55 pm
by fresh1120
i mean if u want shanahan thats out of the question he still gets 10 million from the broncos this year and if he starts coaching us he gets nothing
Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 10:44 pm
by danegotti
Changing head coaches won't help, even with a big name coach - as long as Snyder and Cerato run the team from the top down. I will start getting excited when there is talks of a new GM with 100% control - and then a new coach would be something to talk about.
Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 11:01 pm
by ATX_Skins
Sooo, then who are we going to blame for moving up in the draft to get Tebow for another 2 year bust...?
Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 11:16 pm
by VetSkinsFan
ATX_Skins wrote:Sooo, then who are we going to blame for moving up in the draft to get Tebow for another 2 year bust...?
If we get Tebow, I'm going to be seriously upset.
Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 11:18 pm
by frankcal20
what if we drafted him to take Mike Seller's place?
Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 11:20 pm
by VetSkinsFan
frankcal20 wrote:what if we drafted him to take Mike Seller's place?
Hell, he runs more than Portis does...we can make him our new RB.
Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 11:23 pm
by frankcal20
I think he's actually bigger than Seller's which is really crazy.
Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 11:27 pm
by ATX_Skins
Wildcat with Tebow... maybe miami takes him. I HOPE Miami takes him.
Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 11:34 pm
by frankcal20
That's what they have Pat White for. There is word that Jville is interested in him though - straight from the owner.
Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 11:35 pm
by ATX_Skins
Where do yall get all this word from?
What are some good info sites?
Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 11:38 pm
by frankcal20
That was all over ESPN a few months back.
Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 11:41 pm
by ATX_Skins
Ahhh then I prob payed attention to that just about as well as when my girlfriend wants to tell me something important.
Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 12:00 am
by SKINFAN
REDEEMEDSKIN wrote:Good for Mike, and here's to Jerry Gray salvaging an otherwise dismal season!
The team ain't playoff bound, but at least it can maintain its dignity.
Higher draft pick or Dignity... Tough choice there...
Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 1:06 am
by Champsturf
SKINFAN wrote:REDEEMEDSKIN wrote:Good for Mike, and here's to Jerry Gray salvaging an otherwise dismal season!
The team ain't playoff bound, but at least it can maintain its dignity.
Higher draft pick or Dignity... Tough choice there...
That shouldn't be tough...I think that "dignity" is loooooong gone. I've watched the games thus far...
Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 1:51 am
by markshark84
Champsturf wrote:SKINFAN wrote:REDEEMEDSKIN wrote:Good for Mike, and here's to Jerry Gray salvaging an otherwise dismal season!
The team ain't playoff bound, but at least it can maintain its dignity.
Higher draft pick or Dignity... Tough choice there...
That shouldn't be tough...I think that "dignity" is loooooong gone. I've watched the games thus far...
Commentators literally laugh when they start talking about the skins. I would say we get less respect than any team in the league right now --- and that includes the Raiders.
Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 1:57 am
by ATX_Skins
markshark84 wrote:Champsturf wrote:SKINFAN wrote:REDEEMEDSKIN wrote:Good for Mike, and here's to Jerry Gray salvaging an otherwise dismal season!
The team ain't playoff bound, but at least it can maintain its dignity.
Higher draft pick or Dignity... Tough choice there...
That shouldn't be tough...I think that "dignity" is loooooong gone. I've watched the games thus far...
Commentators literally laugh when they start talking about the skins. I would say we get less respect than any team in the league right now --- and that includes the Raiders.
I just heard "Fail to the Redskins" on ESPN... horrible
Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 2:07 am
by Redskin in Canada
The media will collect many IOUs from Snyder. Be prepared for the ridicule and please support our players. They need us now more than ever.
Any fan can be a good fan during winning times but the real test of a fan comes when the team is at the lowest point.
I will support the players throughout the the whole ordeal even if I consider the Owner and Front Office monuments to stupidity and incompetence.
Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 7:45 am
by Skinsfan55
At least with Mike Shannahan he knows how to build an offense. He wasn't a great GM, but as a personnel man he knows the offense inside and out. With the Broncos he was able to build an awesome offense and he drafted the right players and brought the right free agents on board.
What he would need as HC/GM is a strong DC who also has a little personnel experience... like Gregg Williams did, where they could choose their own players. That might work.
Still, I'd like to see a real GM in there separate from the HC
Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 7:51 am
by SKINFAN
Redskin in Canada wrote:The media will collect many IOUs from Snyder. Be prepared for the ridicule and please support our players. They need us now more than ever.
Any fan can be a good fan during winning times but the real test of a fan comes when the team is at the lowest point.
I will support the players throughout the the whole ordeal even if I consider the Owner and Front Office monuments to stupidity and incompetence.
Players Change the Team stays the same.... We are at the lowest point, are you sure?
Watch, we will win a few more games and knock ourselves out of the picking in the top 10 of next year's draft.
Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 11:22 am
by riggofan
Smart decision by Shanahan either way. You're not going to do anything by coming here in the middle of this wretched season.