Schottenheimer fired from San Diego

[sportscurmudgeon]

I simply do not understand this move. The Chargers have already lost 4 assistant coaches/coordinators in the offseason.

What is going on out there?

[RobH4413]

What are the stipulations of the Tuna's retirement?

Can he still coach this year, or does he have to take a year off since he retired?

I'm sure Parcells loves to surf.

[AlvinWalton'sNeckBrace]

plus they're minus an offensive and defensive coordinator aren't they? Look for them to slip some

[Dirtbag59]

Go Super Chargers!!!!

Hey do the Colts have any assistants worthy of consideration for the job?

[SkinEmAll]

wow, could you imagine marty and al davis co-existing? :FIREdevil :frusty: :screama: :vomit:

[Dirtbag59]

Outside of Ron Rivera, whos on the market? Now that I think about it they should hire none other than former Redskin RUSS GRIMM.

[RobH4413]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

Outside of Ron Rivera, whos on the market? Now that I think about it they should hire none other than former Redskin RUSS GRIMM.

That's the first thing that popped into my head.

I also have a feeling Tuna isn't finished... I don't know why... I'm probably just insane.

Norv Turner is also still out there. I don't see that happening however.

[Big C]

dumb move to fire him. 14-2 and lost their head coach, oc, and dc.

also rivera isnt a good fit since he runs a 4-3 and san diego has an awesome 3-4

[Riggo44]

I think the Chargers will be lucky to get back to the playoffs. What a Dum move.ESPN.com - NFL - About face: Chargers fire head coach Schottenheimer

[skinsfan69]

I just read the statement by the owner over ESPN. I think what we all fail the realize is what goes on behind closed doors. Here, you have two guys who can't stand each other and they have to try and work together? The owner called it dysfunctional. I think Spanos saw the problems and had to make a move. Same thing went on when Snyder took over. He said Casserly and Norv were fighting "like cats and dogs."

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

I just read the statement by the owner over ESPN. I think what we all fail the realize is what goes on behind closed doors. Here, you have two guys who can't stand each other and they have to try and work together? The owner called it dysfunctional.

"Dysfunctional" as in 12-4? If I were a Charger fan, I would be absolutely sick. That grown men can't maintain a professional relationship indicates that one or both of them needs a serious attitude adjustment.

On an related note, next offseason should be full of head coaching candidates - Schottenheimer, Fisher, Cowher, Grimm, and several high-profile coaches should be available should Gibbs decide to retire.

[That Guy]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

"Dysfunctional" as in 12-4? If I were a Charger fan, I would be absolutely sick. That grown men can't maintain a professional relationship indicates that one or both of them needs a serious attitude adjustment.

On an related note, next offseason should be full of head coaching candidates - Schottenheimer, Fisher, Cowher, Grimm, and several high-profile coaches should be available should Gibbs decide to retire.

fisher won't be available. the titans (any everyone else) realize how good is his, and i seriously doubt they let him walk.

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

"Dysfunctional" as in 12-4? If I were a Charger fan, I would be absolutely sick. That grown men can't maintain a professional relationship indicates that one or both of them needs a serious attitude adjustment.

On an related note, next offseason should be full of head coaching candidates - Schottenheimer, Fisher, Cowher, Grimm, and several high-profile coaches should be available should Gibbs decide to retire.

I don't think that is true. You have never had a boss or another employee or a friend of a friend that you just could not stand to be around? Sometime people clash and if your the owner you do not have to put up with it. I think now is a great time for them to make the change instead of giving it one more year. They hire a new coach and he can bring his D & O coaches which they have to replace anyways. I think it all comes down to Schottenheimer's record in the playoffs and that he and the owner do not get along.

[SkinEmAll]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

I just read the statement by the owner over ESPN. I think what we all fail the realize is what goes on behind closed doors. Here, you have two guys who can't stand each other and they have to try and work together? The owner called it dysfunctional. I think Spanos saw the problems and had to make a move. Same thing went on when Snyder took over. He said Casserly and Norv were fighting "like cats and dogs."

yeah but you dont do it this time of the year! And like Sheriff said, grown men need to handle their business. No one ever said people that work together have to love each other. Seriously stupid move, should have waited til the end of next season to fire him.
Well I guess this makes our front office look pretty good, for now.....

[dall-assblows]

he didnt get along with the owner. that sucks for marty