inmate running the asylum Posted January 8, 2004 Author Share Posted January 8, 2004 Hmm. Christ Motensen says Russ Grimm is NOT coming to D.C. But if he is the Steelers OL coach and the Skins offer him the OC position, that is a promotion and how can they prevent it? Question: Brian (Manassas VA): With Gibbs back, there is talk that Russ Grimm will be headed to DC. But with Bugel coming...what role for Grimm? Can he make a lateral move? Is his contract up in Pit? Answer: Chris Mortensen: I have it on very good Steeler authority that Grimm is not going anywhere, and they would likely not allow him to join Gibbs in Washington. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inmate running the asylum Posted January 8, 2004 Share Posted January 8, 2004 Hmm. Christ Motensen says Russ Grimm is NOT coming to D.C. But if he is the Steelers OL coach and the Skins offer him the OC position, that is a promotion and how can they prevent it? Question: Brian (Manassas VA): With Gibbs back, there is talk that Russ Grimm will be headed to DC. But with Bugel coming...what role for Grimm? Can he make a lateral move? Is his contract up in Pit? Answer: Chris Mortensen: I have it on very good Steeler authority that Grimm is not going anywhere, and they would likely not allow him to join Gibbs in Washington. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted January 8, 2004 Share Posted January 8, 2004 Grimm can't go lateral without the Steelers OK , but he mentioned in nthe press conference, that they are checking with the NFL, and going by the rules, but couldn't say much at this point when asked about Grimm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted January 8, 2004 Share Posted January 8, 2004 Grimm can't go lateral without the Steelers OK , but he mentioned in nthe press conference, that they are checking with the NFL, and going by the rules, but couldn't say much at this point when asked about Grimm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romberjo Posted January 9, 2004 Share Posted January 9, 2004 I forget and never solidly knew what the rules (and norms) are for assistant coaches -- but one possibility is that Grimm can't make a lateral move, but we might offer him a position that's at least nominally and maybe actually an advancement (offensive coordinator?), and that might either satisfy a contractual provision, or at least make the Steelers' FO look like jerks if they say no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romberjo Posted January 9, 2004 Share Posted January 9, 2004 I forget and never solidly knew what the rules (and norms) are for assistant coaches -- but one possibility is that Grimm can't make a lateral move, but we might offer him a position that's at least nominally and maybe actually an advancement (offensive coordinator?), and that might either satisfy a contractual provision, or at least make the Steelers' FO look like jerks if they say no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted January 9, 2004 Share Posted January 9, 2004 I think the standard NFL contract allows coaches to take "promotions" even if they're under contract somewhere else, but I seem to remember hearing that, as far as the NFL's concerned, there are three coaching jobs: GM, Coach, and assistant. (And all the "assistant head coach and parking lot supervisor" titles are considered the same level, as far as "promotion" is concerned.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted January 9, 2004 Share Posted January 9, 2004 I think the standard NFL contract allows coaches to take "promotions" even if they're under contract somewhere else, but I seem to remember hearing that, as far as the NFL's concerned, there are three coaching jobs: GM, Coach, and assistant. (And all the "assistant head coach and parking lot supervisor" titles are considered the same level, as far as "promotion" is concerned.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.