Cowher Talking to Skins about Job in '08?

[Longtimefan]

There can be no doubt I admire Bill Cower as a coach, his record speaks for itself. However, when it comes to being the next coach of the Redskins, I have my reservations.

The kind of authority he'll want to bring to the organization is something I'm not so sure Snyder would be willing to experiment with again. He tried it with Marty, and for him it didn't work. I'll never say never. Snyder made it clear at his lass presser, he has no intention of hiring a GM, to bring Cower in would certainly mean he would have to reconsider, I'm not so sure he's willing to do that. I'll stay tuned, and believe it when I see it.

[irish]

I have never been a big Cowher fan and always thought he was vastly over-rated. I think his screaming & yelling style works ok for about 2 or 3 years but then the players beging tuning him out. 2 seasons ago it was Bettis that kept the team tuned in and turned on.

[MTK]

Norv had 7 years here, all of those teams weren't completely void of talent. Plus, he had a hand in picking many of those players so let's not let him completely off the hook.

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Norv had 7 years here, all of those teams weren't completely void of talent. Plus, he had a hand in picking many of those players so let's not let him completely off the hook.

I'm not so sure about that. The '99 and 2000 teams were his most talented squads and he was a blocked field goal away from the NFC championship game. And if you remember, the '99 team still had major issues with the defense. The preceding years didn't come close to the makeup of those two rosters.

It's been a long time since 1994-1998. Time heals the wounded heart, and I think there's been some selective amnesia amongst Redskins fans as to how bad those teams really were.

Not saying Norv was flawless, and I'm not calling for his return or anything. But I'll go on record as saying that many in Washington will wonder what might have been once they see what the Chargers do this year.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

I'm not so sure about that. The '99 and 2000 teams were his most talented squads and he was a blocked field goal away from the NFC championship game. And if you remember, the '99 team still had major issues with the defense. The preceding years didn't come close to the makeup of those two rosters.

It's been a long time since 1994-1998. Time heals the wounded heart, and I think there's been some selective amnesia amongst Redskins fans as to how bad those teams really were.

Not saying Norv was flawless, and I'm not calling for his return or anything. But I'll go on record as saying that many in Washington will wonder what might have been once they see what the Chargers do this year.

How about the legendary collapse of '96? That was a talented team that shouldn't have gone 2-6 down the stretch to miss the playoffs.

The '97 team was talented too but couldn't win the games they were supposed to win.

Norv is a dud as a head coach and he's only going to prove it in San Diego. They'll crack under the pressure, just like he always did here.

I think some fans do have some selective amnesia when it comes to Norv and have forgotten how crappy he really was as a head coach.

I'll never understand the support and excuses for a coach who is 58-82-1.

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

How about the legendary collapse of '96? That was a talented team that shouldn't have gone 2-6 down the stretch to miss the playoffs.

The '97 team was talented too but couldn't win the games they were supposed to win.

Norv is a dud as a head coach and he's only going to prove it in San Diego. They'll crack under the pressure, just like he always did here.

I think some fans do have some selective amnesia when it comes to Norv and have forgotten how crappy he really was as a head coach.

I'll never understand the support and excuses for a coach who is 58-82-1.

The '96 team started out 7-1 by beating the teams they should have beaten, but then the schedule got serious. They still wound up 9-7 though; and that was with a horrible defense.

I wouldn't call my comments about Norv "support and excuses". It's just a reminder for everyone to put things in perspective. He had his flaws, no doubt. But he also had some bad rosters. Put those two together and the results shouldn't be surprising.

If he bombs in San Diego, then you're right and I will be wrong. But barring injury, I just don't see that happening.

[Longtimefan]

The team has released a press statement denouncing the Bill Cower report. No one in the organization seems to know anything about the report by PFT.

[dmek25]

what did you expect them to say, yes we would like to have coach cowher here?

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by dmek25

what did you expect them to say, yes we would like to have coach cowher here?

Yes, that's exactly what I would expect them to say if there was any substance to it. What would be the purpose in denying it? I don't view it as being something that needs to be kept a big secret if any talks in that area have actually taken place.

[GusFrerotte]

Say what you will about Norv, the fact remains that he did far more with far less than Gibbs has so far. Not knocking Coach, he did get us in the playoffs, but he was stacked on both sides of the ball. Compared to our present roster, Norv didn't have shit. Norv also has the distinction of being able to beat Dallas in Dallas when they had the Aikman dynasty thing still going. Now we have trouble killing a mediocre Dallas squad, when we should smoke them on paper. Things should turn around this year nicely for sure, but you never know.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

I only see him here if Gibbs steps down after the 2007 season. (well that is obvious.)

[skinsfan_nn]

Originally Posted by EARTHQUAKE2689

I only see him here if Gibbs steps down after the 2007 season. (well that is obvious.)

Hey quake, a little concerned about you have you seen post #92............?

Whats this msearthquake2689 shit with that ugly ass giants lid......anything we need to know? No coming out of the closet party is there?

Gibbs is going nowhere unless this season is a belly flop, WHICH IS HIGHLY UNLIKELY! Bill Cowler is not coming to DC.....let this poor thread die a quick death.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by skinsfan_nn

Hey quake, a little concerned about you have you seen post #92............?

Whats this msearthquake2689 shit with that ugly ass giants lid......anything we need to know? No coming out of the closet party is there?

Gibbs is going nowhere unless this season is a belly flop, WHICH IS HIGHLY UNLIKELY! Bill Cowler is not coming to DC.....let this poor thread die a quick death.

No just my girlfriend, she is a giants fan that's all.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by EARTHQUAKE2689

No just my girlfriend, she is a giants fan that's all.

Can't wait for her to stumble upon some of your other "parking lot" threads

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Can't wait for her to stumble upon some of your other "parking lot" threads

maybe we should just leave that alone for now