Shanahan The New Head Coach Of the Redskins

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

Shanahan is the coach, for better or worse. My issue is with the entire hiring process (which clearly showed Snyder selected the coach, not the GM) and his title - the same one vinny used to have. To me, its very telling that neither Shanahan or Allen have a Team President Title. No matter what is said in press conferences, Snyder is reserving final say for himself and he'll be just as involved as ever.

I haven't seen a single move yet outside of the coaching hire. This isn't exactly a new thing when a team wants somebody; other than Cowher who do you think that we should have looked at?

You don't always need your number 1 want.. I'd think being a Skins fan would've taught you that by now.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

How would Cowher have made it any different?

Cowher is going to be lucky if any team wants him if he doesn't come back soon.

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

Executive vice president of football operations. What a joke. Florios comments mirror my own. Different people. Same old redskins.

Dude are you a Redskins fan? Seriously stop bitching.

[KLHJ2]

My daughter says that she is serving the two men dinner right now. Shanny is having Lobster Tail and Danny is having the Fillet mignon.


Yeah right I wish, I would be on my way to take pictures!

Seriously though, I doubt that this isn't true.

[firstdown]

I heard on the radio its a 5 year deal worth 35 million. Is that the going rate today for an NFL coach?

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by firstdown

I heard on the radio its a 5 year deal worth 35 million. Is that the going rate today for an NFL coach?

If you are Dan Snyder and want someone badly.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by firstdown

I heard on the radio its a 5 year deal worth 35 million. Is that the going rate today for an NFL coach?

When Shanahan was fired, he had 3 years left at 7Mil a year, so I would say this is a reasonable rate based on his previous salary

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by firstdown

I heard on the radio its a 5 year deal worth 35 million. Is that the going rate today for an NFL coach?

He was making 7/year in Denver.. Holmgren was making around 10 in Seattle

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by firstdown

I heard on the radio its a 5 year deal worth 35 million. Is that the going rate today for an NFL coach?

It's much less than what Shanahan was originally asking for. That's all I know

[mlmdub130]

well let's see what happens we all knew it was a done deal a while ago

[Slingin Sammy 33]

Glad to see it done. Get right to the evaluation of players and putting the new scheme in place ASAP. I'm more excited about Kyle Shanahan as the OC and Mike Zimmer the DC. I think KS will need to emphasize the run a bit more than in Houston to be successful in late Nov. / Dec. in the NFC East, but that shouldn't be an issue, especially if Alex Gibbs is coming to run the OL. Zimmer will likely stay with the 4-3 (I'm not sure where the 3-4 rumors are coming from) and greatly improve our defense in terms of 3rd down % and turnovers.

It's the off-season, time for eternal optimism.

[Gtothearry]

Originally Posted by Slingin Sammy 33

Especially if Alex Gibbs is coming to run the OL.

Is it a definite that Bugel is retiring? I know initially the report was that the signing of Shannahan would be put off to give Buges respect and allow him to retire withough being let go by Shanny. So, does anyone think that Shanny may be holding onto Buges?

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by Gtothearry

Is it a definite that Bugel is retiring? I know initially the report was that the signing of Shannahan would be put off to give Buges respect and allow him to retire withough being let go by Shanny. So, does anyone think that Shanny may be holding onto Buges?

I still don't know who the O-Line coach will be for the Redskins with Buges retiring (and yes for all we know he's retired). The thing about Alex Gibbs is that while he made his name with the Bronco's he left after 2003. Since then he's worked with the Falcons and until recently he's been with the Texans. Maybe he comes in, it would definitely be nice to have him.

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Originally Posted by Dirtbag359
I know this is slightly off topic but who was Shannahan's line coach after Alex Gibbs left in 2003?

Smootsmack:
Rick Dennison I believe

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

I still don't know who the O-Line coach will be for the Redskins with Buges retiring (and yes for all we know he's retired). The thing about Alex Gibbs is that while he made his name with the Bronco's he left after 2003. Since then he's worked with the Falcons and until recently he's been with the Texans. Maybe he comes in, it would definitely be nice to have him.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Dirtbag359
I know this is slightly off topic but who was Shannahan's line coach after Alex Gibbs left in 2003?

Smootsmack:
Rick Dennison I believe

Alex Gibbs was in Denver the longest as OL coach. I think Dennison was there the last yr or last 2yrs Shanahan was there. I really would like for them to find a way to bring Alex Gibbs into the fold.

I'm happy with K.Shanahan, I'm really interested in:

OL coach
WR coach
RB coach
Special Teams coach.

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by Slingin Sammy 33

Glad to see it done. Get right to the evaluation of players and putting the new scheme in place ASAP. I'm more excited about Kyle Shanahan as the OC and Mike Zimmer the DC. I think KS will need to emphasize the run a bit more than in Houston to be successful in late Nov. / Dec. in the NFC East, but that shouldn't be an issue, especially if Alex Gibbs is coming to run the OL. Zimmer will likely stay with the 4-3 (I'm not sure where the 3-4 rumors are coming from) and greatly improve our defense in terms of 3rd down % and turnovers.

It's the off-season, time for eternal optimism.

Yeah. That's got me pretty stoked too. I think we're going to see a real change....for the better.