Re: After Mooch interview, John Clayton still predicts Fassel
 

[quote=WillH;416311]Help us Steve Marriucci . . . You're our only hope! LOL

I agree that there was gonna be change, and at first I was impressed with Snyder's patience, but now I'm not so sure. I mean the man has thrown around offers to a couple of retreads, allowed the fans to influence his HC decision, and sabotaged and legitimate chance to hire anyone but Fassel because of the hiring of his coordinators. On top of that, there doesn't seem to be a clear plan in place in what they are looking for; looking at a DC coordinator who runs a 3-4. Now there are rumors leaking that Danny and Vinny are chomping at the bits for Chad Johnson, and have even brought it up in the interviews!!

I am becoming less optimistic about this by the minute. I'd like to give DS the benefit of the doubt, but Im not sure he has earned that. His past, and the lack of methodology to his approach, makes me feel incredibly apprehensive about the next coaching era.[/quote]
If he let fans influence his HC decision then GW would have benn HC. What you said makes no sense.

Re: After Mooch interview, John Clayton still predicts Fassel
 

[quote=firstdown;416362]If he let fans influence his HC decision then GW would have benn HC. What you said makes no sense.[/quote]

I meant when fans flipped out, causing him to delay hiring Fassel.

Re: After Mooch interview, John Clayton still predicts Fassel
 

[quote=SmootSmack;416313]Why is Mooch better than Fassel? Answer, he's not[/quote]

I do not think there is a difference in what they have achieved but their philosophies are rather different...
Fassel is as conservative as Gibbs if not more...
Mooch will bring a version of the west coast offense and may bring a more excited style of ball to DC.

Is one more destined to succeed? No, but in the years after, will we be better off I think so...

I also think that Mooch is much more candid with everyone...I feel comfortable that if Mooch is the HC he will do the best he can. Fassel just does not make me feel as if he will be able to carry the weight of football in DC!

Re: After Mooch interview, John Clayton still predicts Fassel
 

Oh, screw it! I'm going to go ahead and make my predictions folks. Get ready, because Fassel is going to be on board by the end of next week. Best thing for us to focus on now is which players we think Fassel will keep and which ones he's cutting loose.

Re: After Mooch interview, John Clayton still predicts Fassel
 

Steve Mariucci has not yet formally interviewed with Dan Snyder and Vinny Cerrato. That will take place tomorrow, before the game.

I have hope that Snyder and Cerrato will make the best hire for the Washington Redskins team possible at this time, which in my view is Mariucci.

[URL="http://video1.washingtontimes.com/redskins/2008/02/mooch_is_next_david_elfin.html"]The Washington Times, America's Newspaper[/URL]

Difficult as it is to start over with the coaching leadership, a Mariucci hire does give long term hope to the team in my opinion. He is the best available coach, I believe, to navigate us in the next era of Redskins football.

Re: After Mooch interview, John Clayton still predicts Fassel
 

It's funny with the distraction of the HOF announcement and everyone being in a good mood, now Danny will strike and hire Fassel. That's why he probably wanted to wait till after the SB to select a coach. He's no dummy.

Re: After Mooch interview, John Clayton still predicts Fassel
 

Did anyone else see Schefter interview Snyder and Green after the HOF announcement? After talking for a few minutes about the HOF and what it means to the Skins, Schefter asked Snyder flat out, "Are you going to hire Steve Mariucci."
A little tap dance. A sidestep. A bunch of smiles. Then a due diligence comment and we'll know something soon. Darrell Green was asked his opinion. All smiles and no opinion. Snyder says that he always listens to his "Hall of Fame former players."
I really don't buy that Mooch is out of the market. Whether it was Mooch pushing for the job or if Snyder originally had him on his list. But now, I think Mooch is still the frontrunner and Snyder is loving that he is in the spotlight at the SuperBowl.

Re: After Mooch interview, John Clayton still predicts Fassel
 

I could be wrong so please help me here, I was watching NFL network and they were showing the Giants and Fassel as coach. While showing the team I thought they showed
the NE coach Billachek(sp,lol) as the OC for the G-men. Is it possible that DS is leaning towards Fossel because he thinks Fossel can produce what Billachek has or can possibly beat him next year? I may be wrong on this one and sorry for waisting your time if I'm wrong but I was pretty sure this aired and began putting two and two together. If he did work under Fossel then maybe he knows what plays maybe called or might have some knowledge of how to beat him since they appear to be the strongest team right now.

Re: After Mooch interview, John Clayton still predicts Fassel
 

[QUOTE=SFREDSKIN;416343]Don't get me wrong, I love Grimm and would have loved him as a HC with the Skins. DS is looking for someone with HC experience, That why they will select either Fassel or Mooch.[/QUOTE]

Then why did he interview so many candidates without HC experience?
Grimm should have at least been interviewed...of course, that would have made many of us more upset when he hires Fassell

Re: After Mooch interview, John Clayton still predicts Fassel
 

[QUOTE=redskinz79;416247]Does this make any sense?

What does Fassel bring to the table for the Redskins?[/QUOTE]

How about a coach our owner trusts? This was Snyder's guy four years ago. Snyder obviously likes the guy and thinks he can get the job done. I for one would rather have a head coach that the owner will trust making decisions instead of a head coach whose hands are tied.

Re: After Mooch interview, John Clayton still predicts Fassel
 

[QUOTE=SFREDSKIN;416459]It's funny with the distraction of the HOF announcement and everyone being in a good mood, now Danny will strike and hire Fassel. That's why he probably wanted to wait till after the SB to select a coach. He's no dummy.[/QUOTE]

Agree 100%. Fassel is awful.

Re: After Mooch interview, John Clayton still predicts Fassel
 

[QUOTE=SFREDSKIN;416459]It's funny with the distraction of the HOF announcement and everyone being in a good mood, now Danny will strike and hire Fassel. That's why he probably wanted to wait till after the SB to select a coach. He's no dummy.[/QUOTE]


He also knew the anouncement of his hire for coach would capture the headlines, and didn't want it to detract from the excitement of the SB. It was probably an agreement he had with the commissoner.

Re: After Mooch interview, John Clayton still predicts Fassel
 

[QUOTE=SBXVII;416506]I could be wrong so please help me here, I was watching NFL network and they were showing the Giants and Fassel as coach. While showing the team I thought they showed
the NE coach Billachek(sp,lol) as the OC for the G-men. Is it possible that DS is leaning towards Fossel because he thinks Fossel can produce what Billachek has or can possibly beat him next year? I may be wrong on this one and sorry for waisting your time if I'm wrong but I was pretty sure this aired and began putting two and two together. If he did work under Fossel then maybe he knows what plays maybe called or might have some knowledge of how to beat him since they appear to be the strongest team right now.[/QUOTE]

I'm pretty sure Belichick never coached off,he was a def coordinator

Re: After Mooch interview, John Clayton still predicts Fassel
 

Let's face it Redskin faithful, who would want this gig anyway except for the money? The media (not that we should always believe them) is already indicating how wary many coaches and other NFL staff are of working for Dan Snyder & Vinnie Cerrato. What HC would want a job where he can't even select the most important members of his staff (OC & DC)? Whoever we end up with is simply going to be someone that's looking for a big $$$ payday and someone passive enough to let DS and VC make most of the important decisions. UGH!

Re: After Mooch interview, John Clayton still predicts Fassel
 

So not that the Danny would listen to Green but I wonder who he would endorse? I know he was on NFL network but I can't remember if he endorsed anyone or if he side stepped the question.

Re: After Mooch interview, John Clayton still predicts Fassel
 

[quote=redskinmania;416539]Agree 100%. Fassel is awful.[/quote]


Not true but how many coachs do the Skins have to go thru anyway.There are 3 questions that you need to ask yourself....


1)How many years has it bee since the Skins were in the Super Bowl?


2)How many coachs have you had during that time?


3) What is the one common denominator in all this?

Re: After Mooch interview, John Clayton still predicts Fassel
 

hey giantone, all kidding aside, do you really think fassel is the best choice for the skins ?

Re: After Mooch interview, John Clayton still predicts Fassel
 

[quote=wolfeskins;416678]hey giantone, all kidding aside, do you really think fassel is the best choice for the skins ?[/quote]


No,Greg Williams was and Suanders were.With what is left.................yes!

Re: After Mooch interview, John Clayton still predicts Fassel
 

Saunder was never in the mix for HC. In fact I don't think he's regarded as HC material around the league.

Re: After Mooch interview, John Clayton still predicts Fassel
 

I'm just not sure I care who we hire as a head coach at this point. Fassel, Mooch, McDaniels...whatever, we will be heavily relying on Zorn and Blache, the HC will be more of an afterthought when you think about it, cause ANY HC brought in can't bring in thier own coaches, leaving the HC spot to rely heavily on the coaches already in place.

I suppose if I had a vote, I'd prefer McDaniels due to what he did for the Pats offense this year, but beyond that, Fassel or Mooch doesn't matter.

Re: After Mooch interview, John Clayton still predicts Fassel
 

This is hilarious!!!!!!! I wanted Fassel to replace Spurrier til Dan was able to get Coach back!!!!!! Now we are going to get Fassel and I am having some deep reservationsa about it. All he has done since losing the Giants HC position was being a consultant for a crappy Ravens team and now we still want him? I did want him before since he seemed to get more out of an otherwise medicore Giants squad back in the day, but I am not sure he is the guy to continue the rebuilding process. Seems like we are going backwards again.

Re: After Mooch interview, John Clayton still predicts Fassel
 

Neither one would probubly be a bad choice. If you go with the young guys your taking a gamble. Will they turn out to be another Gruden or not. The safe bet is with the old guys who have been around. So when looking at Fossil or Mooch which fits better. We know we will be running a WC offense. Does Fassil know how to run it? If he has never been in a WC style offense and we have an option between him and one who has I would prefer the one who has. Does this make Mooch perfect? no. He has worked for Walch and learned a little bit I'm sure. He worked for Holmgren in Green Bay and taught Farve. Then you have Zorn who is a WC coordinator and has worked for Holmgren in Seattle and is a QB coach who taught Hasselhoff(who by the way is not the greatest). It would be nice to have to talented coach's to be able to teach JC and give pointers. Plus both bring the WC style to the table.

All Fossil is if he has not been in the WC style is a glorified motivational speaker. pump up the team and allow the co ordinators to call the plays and make adjustments. Oh wait he might get to throw the red flag once and a while.