Pedro Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Done deal and I hope he brings his son with him. Hopefully the prospect of him taking over will mean we have a long term approach to player acquisition. Will be interesting to see how we come out in trades now.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottAH87 Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 im expecting a new thread anytime now titled "Shanahan spotted at dulles airport", but if it doesnt happen ill stay hopeful we can find someone better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasthunder Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 I think he's going to be our next coach. However, it looked like we were getting Cutler and the deal fell through the very last minute so who knows.I expect to see the Skins become much more consistent and less of a roller coaster. I expect to see a new QB that plays well consistently. I expect that this roster will have drastic changes in the offseason. I don't expect to see all this overnight. If we draft a new QB, I expect growing pains. Over all, I feel good about Shanahan becoming our HC. The Cutler deal cant compare, as Cutler was being traded from one team to another, Shanahan is basicaly a free agent. From what I have read I strongly believe Shanahan is our next HC. I was hoping for a non-retread, but will be happy if Shanahan brings in his son, who hopefully will replace dad. As for expectations, I would like to "wish" for a playoff spot next year, but will settle for a over 500 record. I would expect that if Shanahan does coach all 5 years of his contract, that we make the playoffs at least 3 of those 5 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4skins23 Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 The Cutler deal cant compare, as Cutler was being traded from one team to another, Shanahan is basicaly a free agent.From what I have read I strongly believe Shanahan is our next HC. I was hoping for a non-retread, but will be happy if Shanahan brings in his son, who hopefully will replace dad. As for expectations, I would like to "wish" for a playoff spot next year, but will settle for a over 500 record. I would expect that if Shanahan does coach all 5 years of his contract, that we make the playoffs at least 3 of those 5 years. Thats an easy bet for me to win! Not a chance!!!! Guarantee, He won't last more than 2 years if he doesn't make the playoffs! :saber: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDoyler23 Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 I think if its a done deal, the Skins should call every minority assistant and position coach in the NFL, Div 1A, Bowl subdivision and maybe even a soccer coach or two...just to piss off Florio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paintrain Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 He's here no later than Wednesday. It makes too much sense for it not to happen and happen quickly. If not, there'd be a list of names that Allen was planning to interview a mile long. The fact that Gray has already fulfilled the Rooney requirement makes it a slam dunk to happen immediately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD_washingtonredskins Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 I've been convinced by all the rumors and stories. I truly believe Shanahan will be announced as the new head coach next week and that his son Kyle will be our OC and heir apparent to the head coaching job. I guess we'll find out pretty soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciscofan Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Considering a certain poster has been posting hints and has personally told me info that has all come true for a couple of years now, I am certain we are getting Shanny because he told me so since the off season and has been right about everything for a while now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKINZROCKBABY! Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Al Groh. Seriously Shannys most likely a done deal and Zorn has probably known this for a lot longer than we think he has imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 i'd be shocked if we didnt get him at this point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jflow78 Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 I think it's done. My expectations are more based on what we do with the OL and QB, and personell and the kind of progress we make over the offseason, but mostly I have no expectations for his first year, same as when Gibbs came back. After the first year I expect steady improvement, that's about it. I honestly don't think that's too much, Zorn never had steady improvement, it was more like instant fire, then we dropped off into an abyss, and just kind of kicked the dirt around down at the bottom. If Shanahan isn't the HC, I'd be pretty shocked, just because there's absolutely nothing about any other coaches or any movement of the GM or Owner and everything already seems pretty settled. However, it's not like I'd be heart broken either, depending on who ends up with the job. Shanahan was probably in my top 3 for the job, but like I said, I won't shed no tears if it idn't him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jflow78 Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Al Groh. As a UVA fan, I feel that execution of the poster is an appropriate reaction to that comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKINZROCKBABY! Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 as a uva fan, i feel that execution of the poster is an appropriate reaction to that comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannySnyderIsTheDevil Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Done deal (which disappoints me, honestly. I don't want him...) Anyway, my personal gut feeling is that Shanny's deal was inked 4-6 weeks ago. It's being kept hush until the season is over. I'll bet Zorn "resigns" sometime next week, and that Shanny is announced the next day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever21 Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 I think Snyder already scared off a couple of coaches during this season. I bet he offered Cowher and Chucky deals before Shanny. If dallas didn't make the playoffs than Jerry would have landed Shanny but its all just speculation Truth. Luckily the speculation ends soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 I think when Snyder first starting canvassing the other coaches he tried to maintain a structure where Vinny would have a role in the front office and THAT scared some coaches off. Finally, when things got really bad, Snyder realized he had to cut Vinny lose to get a Super Bowl coach here and he cut the cord. In terms of where these coaches go, there is of course the money issue. Then there is the control issue. But there is also the SPOTLIGHT issue. Dallas is and always will be the #1 team in the state of Texas. Shanahan isn't going to Houston to be second banana in the media nationwide to the actions of the Cowboys. Houston has no history, no national fan base and the ownership is not that open with its wallet. That's why he's not going there. Meanwhile, in Washington he's coming to a team with a history, a national following and a chance to be a major media figure working in the fan rabid NFC East, a division that has produced 11 of the Super Bowl champions since the merger, a figure far exceeding any other division in the NFL. The coach of the Redskins, if he takes the team to 12-4, becomes a major figure in the NFL. Coaching the Texans, you go 12-4 and you get congrats but in the AFC it's still the Colts, Patriots, Steelers, etc. that are the marquee names. It would take quite a run of success to put the Texans at that plateau. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woofer Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 I've never heard anything but speculation from the media. If the media really knew what was going on, none of us would have been surprised by Cerrato resigning, and Allen being hired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woofer Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Done deal (which disappoints me, honestly. I don't want him...) Anyway, my personal gut feeling is that Shanny's deal was inked 4-6 weeks ago. It's being kept hush until the season is over. I'll bet Zorn "resigns" sometime next week, and that Shanny is announced the next day. If it's being kept "hush" - label that a "Fail". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 When Shanahan and his agent indicated in the press they weren't interested in the Dallas job or the Carolina job if they became open, it was a pretty good indication he had a draft contract from Washington in his pocket. You don't pre-judge opportunities like that if you are really unsure. What if Dallas had lost to the Saints and Redskins and Phillips was fired by Jones? Mike would have taken himself out of a job he could leverage for more money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
authentic Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 I don't know why this is even a question. My only question is whether he's going to be introduced on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4skins23 Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 I think when Snyder first starting canvassing the other coaches he tried to maintain a structure where Vinny would have a role in the front office and THAT scared some coaches off.Finally, when things got really bad, Snyder realized he had to cut Vinny lose to get a Super Bowl coach here and he cut the cord. In terms of where these coaches go, there is of course the money issue. Then there is the control issue. But there is also the SPOTLIGHT issue. Dallas is and always will be the #1 team in the state of Texas. Shanahan isn't going to Houston to be second banana in the media nationwide to the actions of the Cowboys. Houston has no history, no national fan base and the ownership is not that open with its wallet. That's why he's not going there. Meanwhile, in Washington he's coming to a team with a history, a national following and a chance to be a major media figure working in the fan rabid NFC East, a division that has produced 11 of the Super Bowl champions since the merger, a figure far exceeding any other division in the NFL. The coach of the Redskins, if he takes the team to 12-4, becomes a major figure in the NFL. Coaching the Texans, you go 12-4 and you get congrats but in the AFC it's still the Colts, Patriots, Steelers, etc. that are the marquee names. It would take quite a run of success to put the Texans at that plateau. True but coming to the 'skins he must make a team go 12-4 in 2 seasons or he's fired. Now he'll be starting from scratch too. Good luck with that! Sorry. Thats the truth. I am not a fan of signing Shanahan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff in D.C. Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 True but coming to the 'skins he must make a team go 12-4 in 2 seasons or he's fired. Now he'll be starting from scratch too. Good luck with that! Sorry. Thats the truth. I am not a fan of signing Shanahan. Then who do you want as coach? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veretax Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 I honestly don't know, and at this point I don't care so long as we get some competent leadership and start fixing things correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt.Chaos47 Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 You know most so called NFL reporters don't know jack, but the one that seems to be on the money the most is Adam Schefter and he has shot down all rumors of Shanny coaching elsewhere. So, yeah I think Shanny is our next HC but I wouldn't be shocked by anything until the press conference happens. I think the fans should be patient the first couple years of whoever the coach is. Let him find his QB and build the Oline and fix the messes made by Snyder and Cerrato. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan035 Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 I think it's a done deal. He's got a lot to fix but almost anything he does has to be an improvement over this past year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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