Mike Shanahan and the Redskins are "in talks," according to a report in the Denver Post -- theoretically, the former Broncos coach and two-time Super Bowl winner would be taking the job beginning next season, even though current coach Jim Zorn has yet to be relieved of his duties.Shanahan as a coaching candidate would makes a lot of sense for the Washington job, especially from Daniel Snyder's perspective, because he's a high profile name, which Snyder has been drawn to in the past.
More interestingly, though, is the rumor that brand-spanking-new VP of Operations Bruce Allen in Washington was -- had the Buffalo Bills lured Shanahan to replace Dick Jauron -- part of the package.
Not to play the role of Debbie Downer for Zorn, because his team has played well recently, but when the boss that hired you (regardless of how incompetent he might have proven himself to be) gets fired and a new boss starts working and that new boss reportedly happens to really like an unemployed candidate with an impressive resume ... well, then you might want to take the buyout if it's there.
Allen, for his part, is denying that Zorn is a dead man walking:
"Give us some time to see how our relationship develops," Allen said.Admittedly, this is a pretty nice out for everyone involved -- Snyder doesn't have to look like a jerk when he has Zorn canned, because Allen can do it for him (although most would probably guess that Snyder is involved on some level), Allen doesn't look too bad because he's giving Zorn at least a semblance of a chance before bringing in his own guy, and Zorn even gets to leave with a touch of dignity -- it's not his fault that his new boss wanted someone different working underneath him.
"Obviously, Bruce has got the authority," Snyder said. "And when he makes a decision, the club makes a decision, it's a Redskins decision. ... I've not been as involved as people may have thought. In terms of the future, obviously we're going to be counting on Bruce to help lead the way."
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Come on Bears! Fire Lovie already and offer Mike a real job! Do you think he really wants to work for Dan Snyder?!
Its a funny Thing that Zorn did the old HIP_HIP_ HORAY, And now The GREAT GEORGE ALLENS son will be the guy to fire him!!!. Get some lineman.... and a d-cord that can teach his guys to not let the WR get behind them on 3rd and mile.... . Props to Brian orakpo.. We have some good guys.I respect the skins for getting rid of shaun.. But if i were the head coach he would have not made the plane ride home from NO. Go SKINS......
The game was not in New Orleans , Mr.Hardass !
No! Not Shanahan. He didn't win two super bowls. John Elway won two super bowls after he was blessed with a ground game and a defense that didn't just lay down.
We need Gruden. Chuckie is much better suited to take over the team in it's current state.
I followed the greatest of all and i mean all time Lombardi/ Gibbs to the most exciting team in football. live and die they are the REDSKINS!
No Scamahan; no Grouchen--give us Sonny. Pay him whatever he wants. If you bother to listen to him on the radio call of the games, you know he knows more about what this team needs than any of the other NFL retreads that have mentioned.
Im not sure Shanahan is the answer. I have always felt that defenses win championships and I do think that he is good offensive coach. There is not a lot to work with offensively for the Redskins. He needs to build up the offense in such a way that the defense does not suffer I just dont think he's a good fit for the team.
thank you jim zorn for your time its time to go,hire mike & a great def. cor. get an off. line & we are headed for the super bowl next year. HAIL TO THE REDSKINS
IF ONLY IN MY DREAMS
LOOKS LIKE A GOOD MIX,THIS TIME.OFFENCE IS WHAT WE NEED.RESULTS.WIN GAMES.
GO SKINS!
We need to keep Jim Zorn, the Redskins are finally playing GREAT again. Our kicker lost us our 3 previous games prior to the Raiders loss!
Meant 2 say prior to the Raiders *VICTORY*
I say keep Campbell. He is developing nicely. If he goes somewhere else he will be GREAT! We need an offensive line BAD! If we get that, and maybe a hard running, north to south, running back ( Chester Taylor?)and a good fullback that can block, I think we make the playoffs next year.BUT.....If we keep Campbell, he will have to learn a whole new system again, and we could suck for a couple more years. Do we get a new QB to learn a new system? I dont know. Time for Portis to go though...I do know that. I like him, but I think he needs to move on. But...didnt he play for Shanahan before? Maybe Shanahan knows how to get the best out of Portis. Shanahan knows the ground game well. Its too confusing...help me out! What do ya'll think?
redskins need to head back to reservation.....they can hire wade phillips when dallas releases him......go boys
Clinton Portis will not be happy if they hire Mike lol I love it
Elway won two Super B's. Mike "Sha nah nah" hasn't done anything since Woodstock. I tell you what. I would love to see Russ Grimm run the show. Call me crazy but I also think Joey T. would be a great OC. He knows the game and how to be successful in it. And as we all know, he is a great commnicator. Keep Buges running the O line until St. Peter calls. He's proven his worth by doing what he has with what he's had to work with. Then go out and find the best young mind to install an attacking "D".
Also bring back the George Allen special teams methodology. The Skins used to have the best return men and the best special teams in history. George Allen developed the idea of using special teams as a weapon (Nelms, John Love, Herb Mulkey, Conan the Barberian, Alvin Hayman, Bill Malinchek, Mike Bragg, Curtis Jordan, Jon Jacqua and Curt Knight. The list goes on an on. We haven't blocked a kick or gotten close since Dallas two years ago. And that was by mistake (bad snap). We used to be the team others looked up to. Now, with all of the high dollar players on the team, they look at our special teams and laugh. Steven Hawkin could get more yards per return than Randel El. Sorry El, you're a good dude but the numbers speak for themselves. Please think this thing thru.
i'd like for them to keep zorn, if anything the last 6 weeks have proven the offense works.
yes its to bad we are starting to score some points, but we are still losing the games sorry jim zorn, nice guys finish last
Zorn has not been calling plays. The offense is working because someone else has been running it. I respect Zorn for the effort. HOwever, he is not working out.