bubba9497 Posted January 5, 2004 Share Posted January 5, 2004 Peep Show By Darrell Trimble ESPN Insider http://insider.espn.go.com/insider/story?id=1700663 Buffalo Bills: Nothing would make the Bills happier than weakening a division opponent while strengthening themselves. That could be accomplished with the hiring of Patriots offensive coordinator Charlie Weis as their next head coach. The offensive guru met last Friday with the team, and early indications are that he left the Bills dazzled. A source familiar with the talks told the Boston Globe Weis' interview with Bills president and GM Tom Donahoe was a rousing success. Weis was described as "very impressive" and "well-prepared." Another reason that Weis might be the team's favorite is his familiarity with QB Drew Bledsoe. It appears the team will keep him for at least one more season and Weis is someone that could design a scheme to better his lack of mobility. Green Bay Packers: QB Brett Favre practiced last week without the splint that had protected his broken right thumb for the last 11 weeks, but decided to keep it on for Sunday's wild-card playoff win over Seattle. Initially Favre decided to play without it, but reconsidered when thinking about the possible consequences. "I don't know if it's old age or what but I'm getting soft," Favre told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. "I threw the ball fine without the splint this week. I didn't want to get tackled or rolling out and, knowing that it was cold, get it banged and worry about it and change the way I play. I just wanted to let it go." Given the fact the weather in Philadelphia won't be balmy come this weekend, Favre may continue to wear the protective splint at least one more week. New England Patriots: As is the case in January, the field in Foxborough wasn't in the best condition, which was just fine with coach Bill Belichick. But the condition of the turf did not sit well with the league, and the Pats were ordered to re-sod the field, and not just in between the numbers. Crews completed the work Sunday, so when the Tennessee Titans come to town for the AFC Divisional Playoff game Saturday night it will be on a brand new field. While spokesmen for the Pats and the NFL said the decision to redo the field was a mutual one between the team and the league, sources told the Boston Herald that the NFL mandated the move. Washington Redskins: The groundwork for Ray Rhodes coming back to Washington could be set within the next day or two. Now that his Seahawks have been eliminated from playoff contention, the Redskins are free to talk to him about their head-coaching vacancy, and according to the Washington Times, a meeting with Rhodes is expected to come today or Tuesday. The early buzz was that former New York Giants coach Jim Fassel was the favorite to land the job, but now Rhodes may have moved to the fore. However, one source close to Rhodes told the Times that the former Redskins defensive coordinator is "reluctant" to return to the organization after observing day-to-day operations in 2000, and that he is "a little skeptical" about becoming a head coach again. Seattle Seahawks: With CB Shawn Springs and WR Darrell Jackson set to become free agents this offseason, the last thing the Seahawks need is a repeat of the last two years with LT Walter Jones. In those years the Seahawks had to designate Jones as their franchise player after contract negotiations had become contentious. But Jones may be signaling that that may be about to change. "I don't want to be a problem," he told the Seattle Times. "I want to do what it takes to get back to it. I want to get that done." Apparently, with the Seahawks making their first playoff appearance since the 1999 season, Jones likes the direction his team is headed in, and that's good news for Seahawks fans. Dallas Cowboys: Coordinator Mike Zimmer, who led the club to the No.1 ranking in total defense, has been contacted by Nebraska and could interview for its head coaching position as early as today. According to the Dallas Morning News Zimmer flew to Nebraska on a private plane Sunday evening. Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Al Saunders and Arkansas coach Houston Nutt already have turned down the job, and the Huskers want to quickly name a new head coach. Baltimore Ravens: And the starting quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens in 2004 is&? Everyone would have said first-round pick Kyle Boller before Sunday, but that was when coach Brian Billick refused to name anyone as a starter so soon. "We have countless hours of evaluation to do, and [the quarterback position] is part of it," Billick told the Baltimore Sun. "Kyle Boller made tremendous strides for us, and we are very pleased with his progress. [but] we very much want to have Anthony Wright back and Anthony knows that. Under what circumstances and what parameters, that needs to be evaluated." The smart money is on Boller, since the Ravens gave up a pick in the first and second round to draft him last April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie5 Posted January 5, 2004 Share Posted January 5, 2004 So, as to the Redskins, they don't really know anything. Because Rhodes is now available for an interview and Snyder plans on talking to him "he groundwork for Ray Rhodes coming back to Washington could be set." That's not news. Fact: the Skins plan on interviewing Rhodes this week. Speculation: the groundwork is set. As for the Bills job -- I am on record at this site as saying Weis is the guy I want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeSkin Posted January 5, 2004 Share Posted January 5, 2004 If Danny is dumb enough to offer Rhodes a job, let's pray to God that he turns it down. That seems like a realistic possibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljer Posted January 5, 2004 Share Posted January 5, 2004 Please be "reluctant" Ray....please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinInsite Posted January 5, 2004 Share Posted January 5, 2004 What's with Dan's fascination with Rhodes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstahl Posted January 5, 2004 Share Posted January 5, 2004 damn boy, sit your a$$ down if you are reluctant, we don't need no stink'n reluctant coaches... wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimster Posted January 5, 2004 Share Posted January 5, 2004 Originally posted by Ernie5 So, as to the Redskins, they don't really know anything. Because Rhodes is now available for an interview and Snyder plans on talking to him "he groundwork for Ray Rhodes coming back to Washington could be set." That's not news. Fact: the Skins plan on interviewing Rhodes this week. Speculation: the groundwork is set. As for the Bills job -- I am on record at this site as saying Weis is the guy I want. Weiss is my first choice as well with Greg Williams as DC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryman of the North Posted January 6, 2004 Share Posted January 6, 2004 Why not Zimmer? dont we already have a good track record with former cowpie assistants as our HC? BTW that was sarcasm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rypien 91 Posted January 6, 2004 Share Posted January 6, 2004 Please no Rhodes...I may get some slack from this..but I think Richie Petitbon is the man for job...haha...just kidding. I think Fassel would be a good fit since he knows the NFC East and he lead the Giants to the superbowl. He knows how to win. Giants were hurt by injuries and Fassel took the fall. Too bad for him. Anyway, hire Fassel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
method man Posted January 6, 2004 Share Posted January 6, 2004 How about Marv Levy? (haha) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inmate running the asylum Posted January 6, 2004 Share Posted January 6, 2004 I dont care what any of these writers say.... I still think it comes down to either Fassel or Green getting the head coaching job. Most teams interview at least three guys and Rhodes makes 3. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny Joe Hog Posted January 6, 2004 Share Posted January 6, 2004 Let's see now. If Rhodes is "reluctant" and "skeptical" and I read Danny's personality correctly then Ray Rhodes will be our next Head Coach. Damn right! Dan Snyder isn't going to let anyone tell him no! Say no to the world's greatest salesman? Ain't happenin'. So Ray had better just STFU, take the money, and get his butt to Redskins Park NOW! Which proves just how well Ray Rhodes knows Danny. This is a brilliant move by Rhodes to pretend to refuse Danny something that Danny wants. How else could one explain why Snyder would pursue someone who is reluctant and skeptical and has a lifetime losing record as a HC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romberjo Posted January 6, 2004 Share Posted January 6, 2004 This is yet another example of repackaged nothingnewness. A few journalists say that "NFL sources" suggest that Rhodes will end up our HC (b/c, it is suggested, seemingly contrary to statements by Green's and Fassell's reps and the WP's sources w/ the Skins, that Snyder will insist on too much personnel control). Then, every story makes an obligatory "snyde" reference to Rhodes and Snyder, seemingly w/o any basis at all other than speculation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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