robotfire Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 With Sean McVay leaving, the Redskins need stability for the offense. Callahan was already heavily involved in the game planning, and McVay will probably try to take him unless he is promoted in Washington. Callahan has been an offensive coordinator before, leading the Raiders to top five offenses in multiple years. He also knows how to run the ball, which was McVay's biggest weakness. Here's a good article about Bill Callahan, and hopefully they will take care of this as soon as possible: http://www.csnmidatlantic.com/washington-redskins/redskins-offensive-coordinator-resume-bill-callahan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bacon Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 I'm sure the job is his if he wants it. Our offense is already well established and very good, as were his offenses in Oakland and Dallas. This a no-brainer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolblue13 Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Quote He cant leave, hes under contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robotfire Posted January 14, 2017 Author Share Posted January 14, 2017 Can the Rams not steal him as offensive coordinator? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKskins Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 1 hour ago, robotfire said: Callahan has been an offensive coordinator before, leading the Raiders to top five defenses in multiple years. I know everybody exaggerates at job interviews and stuff, but surely claiming that as OC he was responsible for multiple top 5 Defenses is a bit of a stretch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robotfire Posted January 14, 2017 Author Share Posted January 14, 2017 1 minute ago, UKskins said: I know everybody exaggerates at job interviews and stuff, but surely claiming that as OC he was responsible for multiple top 5 Defenses is a bit of a stretch Lol, meant top five OFFENSES (as offensive coordinator), my bad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rskins06 Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 If you think about it, we are one dynamic running back away from being a great offense. You could make an argument for needing another guard opposite of Scherff as well, but, bring in or draft a stud RB and this offense goes to the next level. Bill Callahan likes to run the ball and has good experience as OC. Would have zero issues with it. For the record, I like Rob Kelly but am not completely sold on him or Matt Jones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKskins Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 I figured, but it was too good an opportunity to pass on. On topic - I'd have no issue with Callahan or Cavanuagh getting the nod as OC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrell Green Fan Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 9 minutes ago, Rskins06 said: If you think about it, we are one dynamic running back away from being a great offense. You could make an argument for needing another guard opposite of Scherff as well, but, bring in or draft a stud RB and this offense goes to the next level. Bill Callahan likes to run the ball and has good experience as OC. Would have zero issues with it. For the record, I like Rob Kelly but am not completely sold on him or Matt Jones. I'm with you. I love Rob Kelly too, what a story. But when compared to the other 31 starting backs he is clearly below average, just does not have the burst. But you can win with Kelly, I see the need to upgrade LG as more pressing. On the offensive side of the ball anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rskins06 Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Agreed, I think if you improve the Guard position, you could win with him and/or Matt Jones. Of course, imagine Chris Thompson running behind a dominant OL? What would that look like? I love his speed, dude is just fast and runs smooth, can't teach speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrFan Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 1 hour ago, Koolblue13 said: He cant leave, hes under contract. I believe they can hire him if they give him a promotion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momma There Goes That Man Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 No thanks. I don't want him in any larger capacity. I've seen enough of his failures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyndorf25 Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 The only issue I have with promoting Callahan to OC is that I like the work he is doing with the O-line. For this reason, I'd prefer Cavanaugh. Then again, I like what he has done with the QB's. So, I dunno. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goskins10 Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 1 hour ago, robotfire said: Can the Rams not steal him as offensive coordinator? 29 minutes ago, FrFan said: I believe they can hire him if they give him a promotion The NFL has classified coaches as either assistant coaches or Head Coach's, with assistant coaches being any position outside the Head Coach. So no team can take Bill Callahan unless the Redskins give them permission or they offer him a Head Coaching position. There is some question about Callahan as a play caller. He lost those duties in dallast - one o the reasons I think he left. Not because he lost the paly calling, but the public manner in which it happened. I have heard mumblings that Callahan does not really want to be OC. That he is quite happy being the Oline coach. I do not have anything to verify but I have heard it here and there. Finally, he is very well paid. I think Wes Phillips has a better chance. He would be my choice. He is a bit younger, is on his way up and he will still have Callahan's help. Maybe Matt Cavanaugh - but like Callahan, I believe he is happy as a QBs coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morneblade Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 1 hour ago, Rskins06 said: If you think about it, we are one dynamic running back away from being a great offense. You could make an argument for needing another guard opposite of Scherff as well, but, bring in or draft a stud RB and this offense goes to the next level. Bill Callahan likes to run the ball and has good experience as OC. Would have zero issues with it. For the record, I like Rob Kelly but am not completely sold on him or Matt Jones. No, it really doesn't. It's our OL that has been the problem, the same group that Callahan is coaching. Run blocking has been a serious issues the last couple of years, especially anything anything that requires our guys to out-muscle the opposing D. While they pass block quite well (and Cousins is quick to get rid of the ball on average) their run blocking is, at best, very average. I don't know how many runs where Fat Rob for 2-4 yards last year where he should have lost yardage due to the defense blowing our guys backwards. Nope, you absolutely have to pin our running woes on the OL. Rob Kelly might not be a top 5 back, but for a guy that is 225, he's got great quickness and runs bigger than 225, and while not blazing, he's fast enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleibo2 Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 2 hours ago, Rskins06 said: Agreed, I think if you improve the Guard position, you could win with him and/or Matt Jones. Of course, imagine Chris Thompson running behind a dominant OL? What would that look like? I love his speed, dude is just fast and runs smooth, can't teach speed. It seems like Matt Jones is no longer a part of this team's future. I wouldn't be surprised if McCloughan drafts a RB to compete with Fat Rob and Thompson. Chris Thompson is a legit weapon in the NFL but should not be relied on for 20-25 touches a game. Rob Kelley has great instinct at the RB position but lacks that elite quickness and speed. I could see the Skins drafting someone like Brian Hill out of Wyoming to compete with Fat Rob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogofWar1 Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 You could do certainly do worse than Callahan. He, to me, is like the offensive Wade Phillips. Success as a coordinator, did alright but not amazing as a head coach, went back to coordinating and position coaching and was successful again. That we have him as an OLine coach is almost a poor use of his talent. I would be very comfortable with him being promoted, and then we could go back to fretting about the D. Coordinator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC9 Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 I want Jay calling plays. It doesn't matter who the coordinator is in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Est.1974 Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 12 minutes ago, DC9 said: I want Jay calling plays. It doesn't matter who the coordinator is in my opinion. I said over the weekend, Gruden is essentially going to be our OC in all but title, with the others in supporting roles. That's the way I see it anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC9 Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Just now, UK SKINS FAN '74 said: I said over the weekend, Gruden is essentially going to be our OC in all but title, with the others in supporting roles. That's the way I see it anyway. Yeah, basically his OC is going to be a dude who does reverse scouting and assists with the game plan. Not sure Callahan wants that job. Probably more suited for one of the QB coaches or WR coaches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Est.1974 Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 4 minutes ago, DC9 said: Yeah, basically his OC is going to be a dude who does reverse scouting and assists with the game plan. Not sure Callahan wants that job. Probably more suited for one of the QB coaches or WR coaches. Agreed which is evident in Cav being the supposed favourite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tress Is The Way Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 I thought they were promotin cavanaugh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC9 Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 2 minutes ago, ZarG3 said: They already promoted Cavanaugh. Surprised people don't know this yet? They're likely to promote him is the last I saw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momma There Goes That Man Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Chip Kelly, offensive coordinator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morneblade Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 5 hours ago, Momma There Goes That Man said: Chip Kelly, offensive coordinator Step away from the crack pipe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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