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[quote=SmootSmack;654263]Two words...Jeff Jagodzinski[/quote]

This might be a decent pick. Plus he's available. Trained by A.Gibbs. The only thing that worries me is the comment about Tampa letting him go due to his inability to communicate with the plays to the players? WTF is that? He have a stroke or something? The good news is he's not that old either, 46.

[URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Jagodzinski"]Jeff Jagodzinski - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia[/URL]

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[I]During his time with the Atlanta Falcons, Jagodzinski learned offensive zone blocking schemes from [URL="http://www.thewarpath.net/wiki/Alex_Gibbs"][COLOR=#002bb8]Alex Gibbs[/COLOR][/URL], the architect of successful NFL offensive lines such as the [URL="http://www.thewarpath.net/wiki/Denver_Broncos"][COLOR=#002bb8]Denver Broncos[/COLOR][/URL] that won [URL="http://www.thewarpath.net/wiki/Super_Bowl_XXXII"][COLOR=#002bb8]Super Bowl XXXII[/COLOR][/URL].[/I]
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[I]Jagodzinski was hired as the offensive coordinator of the [URL="http://www.thewarpath.net/wiki/Tampa_Bay_Buccaneers"][COLOR=#002bb8]Tampa Bay Buccaneers[/COLOR][/URL] on January 29, 2009 following the promotion of [URL="http://www.thewarpath.net/wiki/Raheem_Morris"][COLOR=#002bb8]Raheem Morris[/COLOR][/URL], who had been elevated to head coach following [URL="http://www.thewarpath.net/wiki/Jon_Gruden"][COLOR=#002bb8]Jon Gruden[/COLOR][/URL]'s departure.[URL="http://www.thewarpath.net/#cite_note-3"][COLOR=#002bb8][4][/COLOR][/URL] On September 3, 2009, the day before the team's final preseason game, the Buccaneers announced that they had dismissed Jagodzinski from his role and replaced him with quarterbacks coach [URL="http://www.thewarpath.net/wiki/Greg_Olson_(American_football)"][COLOR=#002bb8]Greg Olson[/COLOR][/URL].[URL="http://www.thewarpath.net/#cite_note-4"][COLOR=#002bb8][5][/COLOR][/URL] The firing came due to concerns about Jagodzinski's ability to communicate plays. Morris offered to let him stay on as quarterbacks coach, but Jagodzinski declined.[URL="http://www.thewarpath.net/#cite_note-5"][COLOR=#002bb8][6][/COLOR][/URL][/I]
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Never mind I re-read the article and noticed he was the OC in Tampa during this time when he was fired for lack of communication skills. Some people are best suited to be coordinators. :)

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[quote=SmootSmack;654400]Way to keep up Reid[/quote]

I missed that. Surprised there wasn't a separate thread. Thanks for putting me wise, I'll look more carefully next time.

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[quote=Longtimefan;654403]I missed that. Surprised there wasn't a separate thread. Thanks for putting me wise, I'll look more carefully next time.[/quote]

No need. Lots of info in this thread, easy to miss. Wasn't trying to knock you...just Reid...unless you're one and the same

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[quote=SmootSmack;654249]Chris Meidt is staying...good news for Campbell fans I think. Not sure what his job will be but he might be the QB coach[/quote]
Glad to see that I guess.. not that I know his direct contributions but he seemed like a guy that should get a fair shot.. any word on Wachenheim?

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[quote=SmootSmack;654324]Whoever hacked into BHA's account, just save yourself a ban and confess now
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hahahahaha

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Perhaps. Or perhaps we keep Campbell and draft a QB to take over by midseason anyway. Or perhaps this all sets up the return of Meidt's recommendation from last year...Chase Daniel![/quote]

Yeah who knows.. maybe Shanahan likes what he saw/heard from Meidt and wanted a role for him, we're not even sure of the role yet are we? I guess I'll have to look to see who helped develop QBs under Shanahan previously.

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[quote=SmootSmack;654407]No need. Lots of info in this thread, easy to miss. Wasn't trying to knock you...just Reid...unless you're one and the same[/quote]
I think that I'm the only one that likes new threads for separate news items.. looks good to new users, allows you to discuss that alone (until it gets hijacked to be about Campbell, Landry, etc) and whatnot

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[B]Chase Daniel? Isn't he a little short to be a stormtrooper... errr i mean quarterback?[/QUOTE][/B]

Now that's funny.

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[quote=SmootSmack;654186]From what I understand Smith is still a strong possibility to keep the ST job. April wants a lot of money. A looooootttttt[/quote]

Nooo. They absolutly need to pay April and get him in. There is not many really great ST's coach's and he's actually the best. One would think if Smith's unit got better every year then we are making progress and he should be retained but I can't say honestly that the team is getting better. The team averages to get to the 30yrd line everytime they touch the ball. Only 1 KR for a TD since his long tenure here.

I guess if we have no other option then we should just keep Smith cause for no other reason I guess he's consistant. But I think if this team is kinda in renovation mode and trying to get better it would be rediculously crazy to not to pick up April who is free for the taking right now. We don't have to ask anyone for permission. We don't have to come up with any cute titles to pick him up. Plus we hear all the time from HC's throughout the league about how ST's is such an important puzzle and we are going to sit back and go ...well, he's kinda expensive so maybe it's not that important. We would rather stay consistantly good vs. becoming great at an expense.

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Man I hope we can pick both Jeff Jagodzinski and April. Spending money hasn't been a problem for us before why would it be now. We should FULLY CLEAN HOUSE

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[quote=SBXVII;654441]Nooo. They absolutly need to pay April and get him in. There is not many really great ST's coach's and he's actually the best. One would think if Smith's unit got better every year then we are making progress and he should be retained but I can't say honestly that the team is getting better. The team averages to get to the 30yrd line everytime they touch the ball. Only 1 KR for a TD since his long tenure here.

I guess if we have no other option then we should just keep Smith cause for no other reason I guess he's consistant. But I think if this team is kinda in renovation mode and trying to get better it would be rediculously crazy to not to pick up April who is free for the taking right now. We don't have to ask anyone for permission. We don't have to come up with any cute titles to pick him up. Plus we hear all the time from HC's throughout the league about how ST's is such an important puzzle and we are going to sit back and go ...well, he's kinda expensive so maybe it's not that important. We would rather stay consistantly good vs. becoming great at an expense.[/quote]


I agree...but I doubt we get April, everyone wants him...and I think I read somewhere that he cancelled a meeting with the skins

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[quote=tryfuhl;654409]Glad to see that I guess.. not that I know his direct contributions but he seemed like a guy that should get a fair shot.. any word on Wachenheim?[/quote]

I think he's staying but I don't know for sure

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Alright so if I understand it, this is how the Skin's coaching staff is shaping up. Still they weren't kidding when they said they were going to find and assemble the best coaching staff they could.

[B]Head Coach:[/B] Mike Shanahan
[B]Offensive Coordinator:[/B] Kyle Shanahan
[B]Defensive Coordinator:[/B] Jim Haslet
[B]Special Teams Coordinator:[/B] Possibly Bobby April

[B]QB's:[/B] Chris Meidt (Holdover form previous regime)
[B]RB's:[/B] Bobby Turner (Also will serve as Associate Head Coach)
[B]WR's:[/B] Richard Mann
[B]TE's:[/B] Possibly Scott Wachenheim
[B]OL:[/B] Still looking

[B]LB's:[/B]Lou Spanos
[B]DL:[/B] Possibly Mike Waufle
[B]DB's:[/B] Bob Slowick (There will probably be another coach specializing in safeties or corners)

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[quote=diehardskin2982;654450]Man I hope we can pick both Jeff Jagodzinski and April. Spending money hasn't been a problem for us before why would it be now. We should FULLY CLEAN HOUSE[/quote]

Is Jagodzinski a solid lead or the result of people connecting the dots since he worked under Alex Gibbs?

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[quote=Dirtbag359;654463]Alright so if I understand it, this is how the Skin's coaching staff is shaping up.

[B]Head Coach:[/B] Mike Shanahan
[B]Offensive Coordinator:[/B] Kyle Shanahan
[B]Defensive Coordinator:[/B] Jim Haslet
[B]Special Teams Coordinator:[/B] Possibly Bobby April

[B]QB's:[/B] Chris Meidt (Holdover form previous regime)
[B]RB's:[/B] Bobby Turner (Also will serve as Associate Head Coach)
[B]WR's:[/B] Richard Mann
[B]TE's:[/B] Still looking
[B]OL:[/B] Still looking

[B]LB's:[/B]Lou Spanos
[B]DL:[/B] Still Looking
[B]DB's:[/B] Bob Slowick (There will probably be another coach specializing in safeties or corners)[/quote]

Is Mann an upgrade over Hixon? I feel DT & MK development will play a big part in our success. These guys need good coaching.

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[quote=Redskin Warrior;654466]Is Mann an upgrade over Hixon? I feel DT & MK development will play a big part in our success. These guys need good coaching.[/quote]

Well anyone seems like an upgrade over Hixon but as others have pointed out he was able to get the most out of guys like Westbrook and Gardner. He also helped Antonio Bryant get to where he is today. I'm pretty sure you can also add Joey Galloway and Michael Clayton as a rookie to his list of credentials.