Report: Shanahan to DC done deal

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by skinsguy

I didn't realize Shanahan's success as a head coach happened almost twenty years ago. I thought this was 2010, not 2020?

Ok, i'll be more specific. 1997 and 1998. Guess thats what? 11 and 12 years ago? (Admittedly not 20, but more than 10). Since then, Shanahan hasn't done anything impressive. Cowher on the other hand, had most of his success in his most recent 10 years.

If you look at their two careers, they appear to be going in different directions. Cowher - UP, Shanahan, Down.

Originally Posted by wolfeskins

i don't know for sure,but i would have to think that the defenses by each team during those years had something to do with their final records. niether shanny nor cower should be blamed or praised for their teams defense. they were head coaches not dc's.

The head coach is JUST as responsible for the teams defense as he is the offense, so i don't get your point here. If we were talking about offensive or defensive coordinators, then it would make sense to compare how their individual units performed. The head coach is responsible for results: coaching a team that can win football games and go to the playoffs.

I say enough of this time wasting argument. Shanahan is the Redskins next Head Coach. Just deal with it and be thankful we're getting a head coach who has had success in the NFL in the last decade or so.[/QUOTE]

Shanahan hasn't had success in the last decade and thats my problem with him. He's been on a downward spiral since elway retired. To his credit, his offense were always good and he's been researching the NFLs successful franchises during this past year. IMO shanahan won't succeed here unless he sticks to coaching his side of the ball and entrusts the defense to an agressive defensive coordinator. Shanahan's defenses have been very poor historically, otherwise he would still be coaching in denver.