Jim Mora Jr. withdraws himself from consideration for Redskins HC job (update)

[Redskins_P]

Originally Posted by firstdown

Thats my point what players? I have only heard of a few that have come out and supported GW. I'm not saying that they want another head coach I'm just stating that I have not heard of this larg number of players coming out and saying that they support him. I have read a bunch of post here where people say that all the players want GW but no one can give any links to who all these players are. I think its more of a rumor here that he has all these players supporting him. I do not find it hard to believe but I just have not seen it. Like I said they are at home and not at Redskin part so not hearing from them is pretty much a given.

Like I said, I've seen it on TV on the local news and comcast sportsnet. I can't really get you any links obviously because it was on TV!!!

So far, I've heard: Rock Cartwright, Chris Cooley, Chris Samuels, Pierson Prioleau, Philip Daniels, London Fletcher, ARE, Mike Sellars...

It would be ridiculous to go and post a whole bunch of links just to satisfy you.

[Skinny Tee]

POSTED 3:50 p.m. EST, January 18, 2008
MORA WITHDRAWS NAME FROM D.C. COACH SEARCH
Adam Schefter of NFL Network reports that Seahawks assistant coach Jim Mora has withdrawn his name from consideration for the vacant head-coaching position with the Washington Redskins.
Mora, who coached the Falcons to a 27-23 record in three seasons with the team, widely is regarded as the hand-picked candidate to succeed Mike Holmgren in Seattle once Holmgren retires. Today's development could mean that Holmgre, 60, has decided to retire now. Alternatively, it could be that Mora has received a Jim Caldwell-style style promise that, upon Holmgren's retirement (whenever it may happen) Mora will take over.
Under the Rooney Rule, it's permissible for a team to have an advance agreement with an assistant coach to become the head coach at some specific point in the future. As NFL spokesman Greg Aiello confirmed to us by e-mail on Friday afternoon, such a commitment does not constitute a violation of the rule, if the promise is contained in the assistant coach's contract.

[Skinny Tee]

I have to say that I happy because out of all the candidates he's is the one that least wanted.

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by Redskins_P

Like I said, I've seen it on TV on the local news and comcast sportsnet. I can't really get you any links obviously because it was on TV!!!

So far, I've heard: Rock Cartwright, Chris Cooley, Chris Samuels, Pierson Prioleau, Philip Daniels, London Fletcher, ARE, Mike Sellars...

It would be ridiculous to go and post a whole bunch of links just to satisfy you.

I don't need links I believe what you are saying. The only reason I even ask is because I keep hearing people saying that the players back him but I personaly had only seen a couple. I was just curious if it was true or something that just keeps getting repeated on here like fact.

[Redskins_P]

Originally Posted by Skinny Tee

POSTED 3:50 p.m. EST, January 18, 2008
MORA WITHDRAWS NAME FROM D.C. COACH SEARCH
Adam Schefter of NFL Network reports that Seahawks assistant coach Jim Mora has withdrawn his name from consideration for the vacant head-coaching position with the Washington Redskins.
Mora, who coached the Falcons to a 27-23 record in three seasons with the team, widely is regarded as the hand-picked candidate to succeed Mike Holmgren in Seattle once Holmgren retires. Today's development could mean that Holmgre, 60, has decided to retire now. Alternatively, it could be that Mora has received a Jim Caldwell-style style promise that, upon Holmgren's retirement (whenever it may happen) Mora will take over.
Under the Rooney Rule, it's permissible for a team to have an advance agreement with an assistant coach to become the head coach at some specific point in the future. As NFL spokesman Greg Aiello confirmed to us by e-mail on Friday afternoon, such a commitment does not constitute a violation of the rule, if the promise is contained in the assistant coach's contract.

It looks like Holgren is retiring after all.

[AlvinWalton'sNeckBrace]

Originally Posted by Skinny Tee

POSTED 3:50 p.m. EST, January 18, 2008
MORA WITHDRAWS NAME FROM D.C. COACH SEARCH
Adam Schefter of NFL Network reports that Seahawks assistant coach Jim Mora has withdrawn his name from consideration for the vacant head-coaching position with the Washington Redskins.
Mora, who coached the Falcons to a 27-23 record in three seasons with the team, widely is regarded as the hand-picked candidate to succeed Mike Holmgren in Seattle once Holmgren retires. Today's development could mean that Holmgre, 60, has decided to retire now. Alternatively, it could be that Mora has received a Jim Caldwell-style style promise that, upon Holmgren's retirement (whenever it may happen) Mora will take over.
Under the Rooney Rule, it's permissible for a team to have an advance agreement with an assistant coach to become the head coach at some specific point in the future. As NFL spokesman Greg Aiello confirmed to us by e-mail on Friday afternoon, such a commitment does not constitute a violation of the rule, if the promise is contained in the assistant coach's contract.

Best news I've heard all day...now lets hear about a Redskins Press Conference announcing Williams as coach

[Redskins_P]

Originally Posted by firstdown

I don't need links I believe what you are saying. The only reason I even ask is because I keep hearing people saying that the players back him but I personaly had only seen a couple. I was just curious if it was true or something that just keeps getting repeated on here like fact.

Understood. Trust me, I've heard more than "a couple" of players backing him. But like I said, it was on TV interviews.

[firstdown]

Well now we can say we know something about whats going on.

[backrow]

Originally Posted by Skinny Tee

POSTED 3:50 p.m. EST, January 18, 2008
MORA WITHDRAWS NAME FROM D.C. COACH SEARCH
Adam Schefter of NFL Network reports that Seahawks assistant coach Jim Mora has withdrawn his name from consideration for the vacant head-coaching position with the Washington Redskins.
Mora, who coached the Falcons to a 27-23 record in three seasons with the team, widely is regarded as the hand-picked candidate to succeed Mike Holmgren in Seattle once Holmgren retires. Today's development could mean that Holmgre, 60, has decided to retire now. Alternatively, it could be that Mora has received a Jim Caldwell-style style promise that, upon Holmgren's retirement (whenever it may happen) Mora will take over.
Under the Rooney Rule, it's permissible for a team to have an advance agreement with an assistant coach to become the head coach at some specific point in the future. As NFL spokesman Greg Aiello confirmed to us by e-mail on Friday afternoon, such a commitment does not constitute a violation of the rule, if the promise is contained in the assistant coach's contract.

I guess this means Mora will fulfill his radio announcement that he wanted to coach Washington (Seattle). He just couldn't remember that it was da-haux when he said it!

[Skinny Tee]

By the way this is from PFT/rumormill if you guys couldn't tell by the font.

Originally Posted by Skinny Tee

POSTED 3:50 p.m. EST, January 18, 2008

MORA WITHDRAWS NAME FROM D.C. COACH SEARCH
Adam Schefter of NFL Network reports that Seahawks assistant coach Jim Mora has withdrawn his name from consideration for the vacant head-coaching position with the Washington Redskins.
Mora, who coached the Falcons to a 27-23 record in three seasons with the team, widely is regarded as the hand-picked candidate to succeed Mike Holmgren in Seattle once Holmgren retires. Today's development could mean that Holmgre, 60, has decided to retire now. Alternatively, it could be that Mora has received a Jim Caldwell-style style promise that, upon Holmgren's retirement (whenever it may happen) Mora will take over.

Under the Rooney Rule, it's permissible for a team to have an advance agreement with an assistant coach to become the head coach at some specific point in the future. As NFL spokesman Greg Aiello confirmed to us by e-mail on Friday afternoon, such a commitment does not constitute a violation of the rule, if the promise is contained in the assistant coach's contract.

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by Skinny Tee

By the way this is from PFT/rumormill if you guys couldn't tell by the font.

Also confirmed by Jason La Canfora:

Jim Mora Withdraws
Just got off the phone with Bob Lamonte, Jim Mora's agent. Jim Mora has withdrawn from the Redskins job citing family concerns.

Redskins Insider

And might I add, YEEAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!

G-DUB!

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

Also confirmed by Jason La Canfora:



Redskins Insider

And might I add, YEEAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!

G-DUB!

THANKKKKKK GODDDDDDDD!!!!!!!!!

[QBall]

Originally Posted by Skinny Tee

POSTED 3:50 p.m. EST, January 18, 2008
MORA WITHDRAWS NAME FROM D.C. COACH SEARCH
Adam Schefter of NFL Network reports that Seahawks assistant coach Jim Mora has withdrawn his name from consideration for the vacant head-coaching position with the Washington Redskins.
Mora, who coached the Falcons to a 27-23 record in three seasons with the team, widely is regarded as the hand-picked candidate to succeed Mike Holmgren in Seattle once Holmgren retires. Today's development could mean that Holmgre, 60, has decided to retire now. Alternatively, it could be that Mora has received a Jim Caldwell-style style promise that, upon Holmgren's retirement (whenever it may happen) Mora will take over.
Under the Rooney Rule, it's permissible for a team to have an advance agreement with an assistant coach to become the head coach at some specific point in the future. As NFL spokesman Greg Aiello confirmed to us by e-mail on Friday afternoon, such a commitment does not constitute a violation of the rule, if the promise is contained in the assistant coach's contract.

If this is true, its great news. Also looked like he was going to get our damn coaching spot if he didn't pull out. Greg Williams has to be riding the Snyder roller coaster ready to puke!!

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by Redskins_P

Understood. Trust me, I've heard more than "a couple" of players backing him. But like I said, it was on TV interviews.

I've heard several flat out say they want Williams to be the next coach. Phillip Daniels all but said, if he isn't the organization is making a mistake. But yeah, it's more than a couple here and there.

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

I've heard several flat out say they want Williams to be the next coach. Phillip Daniels all but said, if he isn't the organization is making a mistake. But yeah, it's more than a couple here and there.

At the very least, I've seen quotes supporting Williams from Sellers, ARE, Daniels, Jason Campbell, Fletcher. And I'm sure just about every other guy on D feels the same way.