RI: Something to chew on (Mariucci speculation) (Update: Interview Wednesday)

[skinsnut]

This is an interesting rumor.

If Danny can pull this off he can save some face, but I still hate him and how he dissed Sanders and Williams.

If true, it's like he'd be playing good cop, bad cop with Fassel.
Most fans dont want him....so all the attention and grief is poored on him, expectations for success plummet...afterwards Snyder can make a decent hire with a spash.
(some fans are even saying "anyone but Fassel")

The truth is anyone that follows Gibbs has really tough shoes to fill and since this job is no longer in house, Danny needs to pull off something in his usual "spectacular" way.
And its no suprise to me that the timing makes sense.
Danny needs national attention, and that doesn't get any higher than the Superbowl.

Prediction:
The Redskins will be the most talked about team other than the top 4 Championship teams....just how Danny likes it....remember, he made his millions in "marketting"

[QBall]

Originally Posted by skinsnut

This is an interesting rumor.

If Danny can pull this off he can save some face, but I still hate him and how he dissed Sanders and Williams.

If true, it's like he'd be playing good cop, bad cop with Fassel.
Most fans dont want him....so all the attention and grief is poored on him, expectations for success plummet...afterwards Snyder can make a decent hire with a spash.
(some fans are even saying "anyone but Fassel")

The truth is anyone that follows Gibbs has really tough shoes to fill and since this job is no longer in house, Danny needs to pull off something in his usual "spectacular" way.
And its no suprise to me that the timing makes sense.
Danny needs national attention, and that doesn't get any higher than the Superbowl.

Prediction:
The Redskins will be the most talked about team other than the top 4 Championship teams....just how Danny likes it....remember, he made his millions in "marketting"

Maybe Williams was not the guy. Ever thought of that? Get over it man he's gone and so is Al and that 700 page bullshit playbook.

I would have liked Willams myself but the Redskins must push forward with new ideas and the same "GIBBS" players for an exciting new year!!!

[redsk1]

I'd be ok w/ Mariucci. He got a raw deal in Detroit.

[skinsfan69]

I don't agree with it, but I would be ok with him too. He and Vinny know each other from SF. He and Zorn run the same offense. But jeez, is our next HC going to have any control over anything? I mean what HC takes a job where he has no say over his assistants?

[Paintrain]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

I don't agree with it, but I would be ok with him too. He and Vinny know each other from SF. He and Zorn run the same offense. But jeez, is our next HC going to have any control over anything? I mean what HC takes a job where he has no say over his assistants?

Wade Phillips.. 13 wins later do you think his feelings are hurt?

The HC is going to have control over a lot of things. The overall tone and tenor of the team.. The discipline and cohesiveness of the team. The weekly game plans and strategy. The HC will have plenty of say, power and influence on the players and coaches, even if he didn't personally hire them.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Paintrain

Wade Phillips.. 13 wins later do you think his feelings are hurt?

The HC is going to have control over a lot of things. The overall tone and tenor of the team.. The discipline and cohesiveness of the team. The weekly game plans and strategy. The HC will have plenty of say, power and influence on the players and coaches, even if he didn't personally hire them.

Phillips is in a bad situation. Jason G. is making the same $ if not more than Phillips. He knows that his job is not secure cause they have the coach in waiting calling plays. Makes no sense to me.

[GMScud]

Mooch got run outta San Fran by TO and landed in a black hole called Detroit. He's a good coach, he works well with Cerrato, and Zorn is a perfect OC for him. I'd take Mariucci.

[rypper11]

Originally Posted by GMScud

Mooch got run outta San Fran by TO and landed in a black hole called Detroit. He's a good coach, he works well with Cerrato, and Zorn is a perfect OC for him. I'd take Mariucci.

Exactly. People haven't brought up the TO factor. How much would he love to stick it to that windbag 2 times a year (or try to at least). Not only am I all for Mooch, I'd use the word "genius" for the smoke and mirrors Danny has done in assembling the staff while his choice finished other obligations.
The only reason why it won't happen? Too smart and would result in a SB trophy.

[celts32]

Originally Posted by Paintrain

Wade Phillips.. 13 wins later do you think his feelings are hurt?

The HC is going to have control over a lot of things. The overall tone and tenor of the team.. The discipline and cohesiveness of the team. The weekly game plans and strategy. The HC will have plenty of say, power and influence on the players and coaches, even if he didn't personally hire them.

Cowboys players wanted the tuna out so Wade had an easier transition with the players then the coach in DC will. The skins players were very much behind Gibbs & GW...the cowboys players almost had a party when the tuna retired.

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

I don't agree with it, but I would be ok with him too. He and Vinny know each other from SF. He and Zorn run the same offense. But jeez, is our next HC going to have any control over anything? I mean what HC takes a job where he has no say over his assistants?

He could've had input from the beginning. The Zorn hire seems like it was a safe bet for Fassel, GW or Mooch in the event that any of them were hired. Defense isn't as much his thing & the D is in good shape. I think the real question is how much long term decision making will the coach have.

Mooch last worked for Matt Millen, he might see danny & vinny as a sight for sore eyes! It will be interesting to see whoever our new head coach is, come draft time & how much input he will have w/personel decisions. Vinny's promotion doesn't necessarily mean much in terms of the power structure, at least we don't know yet if it does. Since danny said he'd keep things the same, I would expect he & vinny to still be heavily involved in drafting & acquiring free agents.

[Eight in the Box]

mods - can we add a "If it means no Fassel" selection?

[Big C]

id be happy with mooch or fassel, as long as the head coaches offensive/defensive philosophy (whichever we choose) matches with that respective coordinator. i do want an experienced head coach and not a coordinator with no nfl head coaching experience.

[scowan]

For those of you that say it will be tough for any coach to follow Joe Gibbs, All I have to say is "What's to follow?" Gibbs took the team to 2 playoff apparences, but had a losing record, and was too conservative and predictable. Mooch is crazy! I like crazy. Be unpredicatable, be crazy, go for it on 4th down, be exciting. The idea of Mooch is much more palitable than Fossel, oh, sorry Fassell!

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by scowan

For those of you that say it will be tough for any coach to follow Joe Gibbs, All I have to say is "What's to follow?" Gibbs took the team to 2 playoff apparences, but had a losing record, and was too conservative and predictable. Mooch is crazy! I like crazy. Be unpredicatable, be crazy, go for it on 4th down, be exciting. The idea of Mooch is much more palitable than Fossel, oh, sorry Fassell!

It's spelled 'Fassel'.

And it's spelled 'Fossil'.

[BleedBurgundy]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

It's spelled 'Fassel'.

And it's spelled 'Fossil'.

I was going to, but I didn't want to be a dick. Now I wish I had. Well done. LOL.