Spagnuolo or Fassel?

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Originally Posted by gibbsisgod

I want Spags! No questions asked. I think Snyder wants to get a coach that is gonna be here for many years to come. That is why its taking so long. We don't need another coach that isn't a long term answer.

Question: Does anybody really believe Fassel is the longterm answer or is he a stopgap coach until the "sexy' hire becomes available? If you want Fassel, are you prepared to be looking for a coach again in a coupe of years? Spaggs might not be the longterm answer either but I would think the odds of him sticking around would be alot better.
I don't know if Spags is the longterm answer, but I think Snyder does.

Well if Spags does not produce a winning team then he is not a long term answer. I perfer that we have younger OC and DC that want to become a head coach some day so when our coach steps down we have their replacement. People will say that we had that with GW but if its true that he did not have that 1 mil if not hired then that was not true. I think he was hired as Gibbs pick for DC and not for the future head coaching job.

[mheisig]

Spags coached the defense that stopped the most high-powered offense in NFL history - I'd say that looks pretty good on a resume.

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Originally Posted by mheisig

Spags coached the defense that stopped the most high-powered offense in NFL history - I'd say that looks pretty good on a resume.

While thats true I think what he did over the year with NY D is a better telling story. They were giving up a ton of points in there first two games but made changes and got the ball rolling on D. This tells me he knows how to find answers to problems and get things fixed.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by mheisig

Spags coached the defense that stopped the most high-powered offense in NFL history - I'd say that looks pretty good on a resume.

Not only did they shut down NE but look at the other teams they stifled in the playoffs. Dallas and Green Bay, two of the best offenses in the league this year.

[Giantone]

My question to all of you is why Spags?Your D was in the top 10 and you must admit the personel is different than the Giants so why bring him here why not a Offensive head coach who can help a team with a young QB?

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by Giantone

My question to all of you is why Spags?Your D was in the top 10 and you must admit the personel is different than the Giants so why bring him here why not a Offensive head coach who can help a team with a young QB?

You just don't want to lose him to a rival in the same division, can't say I blame you.

[QBall]

Originally Posted by Giantone

My question to all of you is why Spags?Your D was in the top 10 and you must admit the personel is different than the Giants so why bring him here why not a Offensive head coach who can help a team with a young QB?

Because he was on our radar before the big game anyway. Now that he has that fresh ring he commands respect and confidence will be there. He'll take us to the superbowl this year! Mark my words!!!!!!

[Big C]

fassell. i like the experience he has as a head coach. doesnt spagnulo just have one year as a coordinator? good coordinator, not sure if hes ready to lead a team to the playoffs yet as a head coach. also not sure if zorn is ready to run the whole offense yet, want a head coach with an offensive specialty

[freddyg12]

I would like a coach that will be here 10 years & be the face of the franchise,that's one of the reasons I like the idea of guys like Schwartz, Meeks & Spags. Whereas, a guy like Fassel or Mooch would be known as former coach of..& now w/Washington. that's not a big deal though, getting the best coach is.

does anybody think it's a little odd that Spags is all of a sudden a hot candidate, yet it took him so long to become a coordinator? Spags didn't get a coordinator position until he's 48! He was an intern here in 83. That's a long climb.

[skinsguy]

I think the situation actually fits Spagnuolo better. Forget the fact that we have already hired our OC and DC. There isn't very many, if any, veteran coaches who will come in and basically have little or no control. Of course besides Fassel or Mooch.

Spagnuolo will have everything put in place for him. I think it would be an easier transition for him by not having to worry about the coaching staff....and it appears that we have a really good coaching staff set in place for him. Not to mention that Gibbs has left the next coach with a good playoff team. It's not like Spags is having to come in and totally rebuild the team and the coaching staff from ground up. While it's possible that it might not fit with Spags and Blache running the D, I honestly don't believe that would be a big problem.

[skinsnut]

I cant see Spags as a Head coach with zero experience in that role with an OC with zero experience in that role.
We'd be going from the most experienced coaching staff to one of the least....that would be nuts....but hell, based on the past, why not try anything.
I voted Fassell...though grudgingly

[hesscl34]

Do I have to pick? At this point, I really don't care. Just hire a HC already.. for the love of god!

[Soup's Uncle]

Fassel = Ravens Offesnse = Never any good.

[2BIG2BSKINNY]

I think it all comes down to expectations...
If we hire Fassel and don't get in the playoffs he may be gone in 2-3 years if that long...

If Spags is hired he will be given a longer tenure to prove what he can do as he will need to get use to being the man.

So do we want turnover again or a fresh start?

Give me Spags over Fassel! We may even start becoming competitive in the NFC East again!

[BDBohnzie]

I guess I'm in the minority that would rather see a proven head coach with a track record who can help mold Zorn and Blache rather than the flavor of the month who's been a DC for all of a year and has no HC experience.

I wouldn't hold the Ravens offense against Fassel. Billick had his hands all over it, and took the fall when they were underachieving in '05. And it's not like that offense has gotten loads better.