Snyder Hires Shanahan Not the GM

[skinsguy]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

I don't think anyone is saying Shanahan isn't a good hire, but is he the best one? How can we know when he's the only one who we give a real interview to?

You don't ever know if who you hire is the best hire until you see how they perform the job. On paper, some other coach might be the perfect fit but can't translate it into his job. At least we know that Shanahan has been very successful in the NFL and knows how to win. His resume speaks for itself. I'd hire him in a heartbeat.

[Redskins8588]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

Well, actually its a 72 win and 96 loss thing. That's what it boils down to - until those number turns around, Snyder will be lambasted.

With that said, I agree with Paintrain and think "Best post ever" sentiment.

I get it, our win-loss record is shitty, but with the move of hiring Allen and then getting Shanahan, isn't Snyder trying to turn those numbers around? I mean I don't think that Snyder ever brought someone in and thought to himself, "I hope this adds more losses to the team!!" My point was that Snyder is trying, has he made some piss poor choices? Sure, but other than when he brought back Gibbs, this is probably his best move since he owned the team, IMO...

[MTK]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

I don't think anyone is saying Shanahan isn't a good hire, but is he the best one? How can we know when he's the only one who we give a real interview to?

Both Shanahan and Cowher have impressive resumes. Who's the best one? That's pretty subjective. Strong cases can be made for both. But it comes down to who is the best fit for the organization. Shanahan just seems to be the better fit for a variety of reasons. If Cowher had a genuine interest here, I'd find it hard to believe he wouldn't be considered.

[celts32]

It doesn't even matter if Snyder wanted Shanihan. What matters is that we will have compitent people running the football operation. Do you really think that Shanahan & Allen are going to let Snyder tell them what to do? They may let him feel involved but I am very confident that Snyder will not be making any more football decisions as long as Allen & Shanihan are in town. That is what really matters.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

So whats wrong with interviewing someone else? what's the rush? why lock in on shanahan and ignore all other options? is there something wrong about performing due dilligence?

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by Paintrain

At the risk of sounding like a dick, anyone who cannot recognize that Allen/Shanahan is the best thing that's happened to this franchise since '93 is a moron.

We've all been screaming for a 'football guy' which Allen clearly is. We clearly need a powerful, respected head coach, which Shanahan clearly is. Look, Snyder is going to be involved at some level. Get used to it or get over it. I'm choosing to believe that he's going to let Shanahallen do their thing and not micro-manage them.

If I'm proven wrong then blast me for being naive but the negative nellies who will find something wrong with everything the franchise does are really annoying.

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by celts32

It doesn't even matter if Snyder wanted Shanihan. What matters is that we will have compitent people running the football operation. Do you really think that Shanahan & Allen are going to let Snyder tell them what to do? They may let him feel involved but I am very confident that Snyder will not be making any more football decisions as long as Allen & Shanihan are in town. That is what really matters.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

So whats wrong with interviewing someone else? what's the rush? why lock in on shanahan and ignore all other options? is there something wrong about performing due dilligence?

What other options? Holmgren is gone, The Chin is not interested...

[MTK]

I think when you are looking for a new coach, it's best to strike quickly. We saw what happened 2 years ago when you string out the coaching search.

This process didn't start yesterday... Allen and Snyder undoubtedly had a plan in place weeks ago.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

I think when you are looking for a new coach, it's best to strike quickly. We saw what happened 2 years ago when you string out the coaching search.

This process didn't start yesterday... Allen and Snyder undoubtedly had a plan in place weeks ago.

Yeah, 10 weeks.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by Lotus

What other options? Holmgren is gone, The Chin is not interested...

Gruden apparently out of the job hunt also.

That leaves Tom Cable and Fassel.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by Lotus

The Chin is not interested...

then why did he call Allen to inquire about the HC position yesterday?

[Longtimefan]

It appears obvious that Snyder hired them both, therefore the question will linger in the minds of many, Did he do what he's doing because he's actually changed his ways, or did he do what he had to do? I'm inclined to believe there's a little of both.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

I think when you are looking for a new coach, it's best to strike quickly. We saw what happened 2 years ago when you string out the coaching search.

This process didn't start yesterday... Allen and Snyder undoubtedly had a plan in place weeks ago.

Two years ago we were forced to string along the coaching search because no one wanted to work for Snyderatto. Cerratos gone now; Snyder's allegedly stepped back, and a real GM has been hired. Two years ago Bill Cowher told Snyder, No Thanks. Yesterday, he called; presumably to ask for an interview. The change in our front office structure has completely changed the "appeal" of the redskins head coching job. Shanahan doesn't have any other legitimate potential suitors right now. We have all the leverage. There's no reason to rush things. The job has only truly been vacant one day. Instead of handing the job on a silver platter to anyone, we should interview several top candidates. Shanahan may end up being the best option for us out there, but it would be foolish not to consider all our options.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

then why did he call Allen to inquire about the HC position yesterday?

You don't know that he called to inquire about the HC position. You just know that they reportedly spoke to each other

Cowher incidentally is reportedly scheduled to meet with the Bills again.