bubba9497 Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 http://www.nfl.com/teams/story/PIT/9903941 Steelers' Whisenhunt, Grimm head coaches? NFL.com wire reports PITTSBURGH (Jan. 2, 2007) -- Pittsburgh Steelers assistant head coach Russ Grimm and offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt were given permission to interview for NFL head coaching jobs. Whisenhunt, apparently the top choice of the Oakland Raiders a season ago, will talk with the Atlanta Falcons and Arizona Cardinals. Grimm will meet with the Cardinals. The two would also be among the leading candidates to replace Pittsburgh coach Bill Cowher if he resigns -- one reason why Steelers ownership wants Cowher to quickly make a decision about his future. Grimm was a finalist for the Chicago Bears' job three years ago before Lovie Smith was hired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingGibbs Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 I really hope Russ doesn't take the AZ job. His career would be over before it started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Weirdo Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Arizona Cardinals: Where head coaches go to die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLongshot Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 I really hope Russ doesn't take the AZ job. His career would be over before it started. Well, he can follow in the footsteps of his former coach... Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tr1 Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Buges will tell Grimm to pass on AZ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWinzit Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 How bad would it suck if Russ took over for Coughlin?:doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redskin81 Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 How bad would it suck if Russ took over for Coughlin?:doh: Why would you say such a thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tastes Like Chicken Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Can we trade Gregg Williams for Russ Grimm right now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrockster21 Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Can we trade Gregg Williams for Russ Grimm right now? Well...we'd be left without a defensive coordinator...:laugh: I hope Russ gets the Pittsburgh job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drowland Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 I don't think AZ would be such a bad gig for Russ. If he can fix their OL problems and get the running game going more consistantly, then he's got an offense that can really hum with the skill players they have. And they've got some decent on the defense too. The major downfall is Bidwell, but he's starting to open his checkbook more now that he's got a new stadium. That being said, I think Russ will take over the Steelers. Whisenhunt will probably be the 1st choice, but I see Authur Blank making a strong play for Whisenhunt to coach the Falcons and out bidding Rooney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWinzit Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 The best place for Russ would probably be with the Steelers. He already has a positive relationship with ownership, the FO, other coaches and the players. Plus ownership is patient. They like to keep a stable environment by keeping coaches long term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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