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I am afraid to say everybody is missing the point. The desire to have a GM who is responsible for everything in the organization is being circumvented already. This is Dan's hire (Shanahan) and this will not be called out till the next season or the one after that is another failure. As fans many of us have expressed our views to have the owner step aside but it is clear that this is business as usual at Redskin Park.

Just curious what other peoples thoughts are on this. While I love that Shanahan is a discipline guided coach who generally has great offensive schemes he has a history of some bad things. Hiring the wrong Defensive Coordinator, only winning Super Bowls with a QB named Elway, and an ego the size of the Rocky Mountains.

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He's coached a team to a Superbowl. That's a plus. He knows how to put together an OL and offensive scheme that allows for (it seems) almost any running back with minor talent to excel in. Perhaps we'll get Marshall, Shefter, Bailey for Cooley, Kelly and Rogers.

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Wow. Blast from the past! Welcome back after 3 years.

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The only other person that Bruce Allen would hire besides Shanahan is Gruden, so this isin't really that big of a deal!

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[quote=CRT3;650091]I am afraid to say everybody is missing the point. The desire to have a GM who is responsible for everything in the organization is being circumvented already. This is Dan's hire (Shanahan) and this will not be called out till the next season or the one after that is another failure. As fans many of us have expressed our views to have the owner step aside but it is clear that this is business as usual at Redskin Park.

Just curious what other peoples thoughts are on this. While I love that Shanahan is a discipline guided coach who generally has great offensive schemes he has a history of some bad things. Hiring the wrong Defensive Coordinator, only winning Super Bowls with a QB named Elway, and an ego the size of the Rocky Mountains.[/quote]

My biggest issue is the last 3 seasons that Shanny was at Denver he was
.500 and no playoffs

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Let the griping commence!

Anyone who thinks that an owner is not involved in hiring of a coach needs to get over it. The Rooneys hired every one of their coaches. Bowlen hired/fired Shanahan. I can think of only one recent coach that was hired purely by the GM and that is Parcells/Sparano, but Parcells is that uniquely qualified individual to do that, and Miami's ownership was in tremendous flux at the time.

It has been clear that Bruce Allen is onboard and upbeat with this upcoming hire, and I believe that if it wasn't who he wanted he either would say no, or I'm outta here.

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Well, I think that Bruce Allen was hired on the premise that Shannahan would be his coach. I think that Shanahan was decided before Allen was. In fact I think that had we had a little better year, we would have had Shannahan and Cerrato. So lets just be happy that we have a new GM and a highly respected coach assuming they hire him.

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IIRC, it was Snyder who hired Gibbs, and not Cerrato in 2004....

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[quote=CRT3;650091]I am afraid to say everybody is missing the point. The desire to have a GM who is responsible for everything in the organization is being circumvented already. This is Dan's hire (Shanahan) and this will not be called out till the next season or the one after that is another failure. As fans many of us have expressed our views to have the owner step aside but it is clear that this is business as usual at Redskin Park.

Just curious what other peoples thoughts are on this. While I love that Shanahan is a discipline guided coach who generally has great offensive schemes he has a history of some bad things. Hiring the wrong Defensive Coordinator, only winning Super Bowls with a QB named Elway, and an ego the size of the Rocky Mountains.[/quote]


I think the direction of this franchise would have been determined by whom ever made the decision on the next coach. I think there are only 3 to 4 names out there that would even have qualified for what the Redskins need. Cowher isn't coming back this year, Holmgren is in Cleveland(by the way, Zorn may end up there) and Chucky isn't coaching this year either. So whether Dan the man, or Bruce made the decision, it was going to be Shanahan.

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[quote=#56fanatic;650105]I think the direction of this franchise would have been determined by whom ever made the decision on the next coach. I think there are only 3 to 4 names out there that would even have qualified for what the Redskins need. Cowher isn't coming back this year, Holmgren is in Cleveland(by the way, Zorn may end up there) and Chucky isn't coaching this year either. So whether Dan the man, or Bruce made the decision, it was going to be Shanahan.[/quote]


Not to be an idiot here, but is this thread title implying that Shanahan has been hired? That's how it reads, but none of the discussion states that, nor do I see any other sources confirming this. Has it been confirmed or does the thread need to be renamed?

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[quote=Coff;650108]Not to be an idiot here, but is this thread title implying that Shanahan has been hired? That's how it reads, but none of the discussion states that, nor do I see any other sources confirming this. Has it been confirmed or does the thread need to be renamed?[/quote]


He is in DC and is expected to be announced this week, maybe as early as today. I think its a pretty done deal. Lynch, who was calling the game Sunday said he talked to shanahan and said he pretty much thought Shanny was going to be here also.

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Allen has been an "advisor" for Snyder for a while now, long before he was officially hired. So why are we assuming this is Snyder's call? Because he picked him up at the airport??

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In fact, John Mara just fired the defensive coordinator and NYG is one of those ooh ahh front offices.

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At the risk of sounding like a dick, anyone who cannot recognize that Allen/Shanahan is the best thing that's happened to this franchise since '93 is a moron.

We've all been screaming for a 'football guy' which Allen clearly is. We clearly need a powerful, respected head coach, which Shanahan clearly is. Look, Snyder is going to be involved at some level. Get used to it or get over it. I'm choosing to believe that he's going to let Shanahallen do their thing and not micro-manage them.

If I'm proven wrong then blast me for being naive but the negative nellies who will find something wrong with everything the franchise does are really annoying.

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[quote=Paintrain;650123]At the risk of sounding like a dick, anyone who cannot recognize that Allen/Shanahan is the best thing that's happened to this franchise since '93 is a moron.

We've all been screaming for a 'football guy' which Allen clearly is. We clearly need a powerful, respected head coach, which Shanahan clearly is. Look, Snyder is going to be involved at some level. Get used to it or get over it. I'm choosing to believe that he's going to let Shanahallen do their thing and not micro-manage them.

If I'm proven wrong then blast me for being naive but the negative nellies who will find something wrong with everything the franchise does are really annoying.[/quote]
This

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[quote=Paintrain;650123]At the risk of sounding like a dick, anyone who cannot recognize that Allen/Shanahan is the best thing that's happened to this franchise since '93 is a moron.

We've all been screaming for a 'football guy' which Allen clearly is. We clearly need a powerful, respected head coach, which Shanahan clearly is. Look, Snyder is going to be involved at some level. Get used to it or get over it. I'm choosing to believe that he's going to let Shanahallen do their thing and not micro-manage them.

If I'm proven wrong then blast me for being naive but the negative nellies who will find something wrong with everything the franchise does are really annoying.[/quote]

I've got no problem with some skepticism. We've been doing the same song and dance for the last 10 years. So until we see some proof of real change, I can understand why there will be doubters. But yeah some of this stuff just rings a little hollow with me. Just sounds like complaining for the sake of complaining.

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Paintrain [B]Re: Snyder Hires Shanahan Not the GM[/B]
At the risk of sounding like a dick, anyone who cannot recognize that Allen/Shanahan is the best thing that's happened to this franchise since '93 is a moron.

We've all been screaming for a 'football guy' which Allen clearly is. We clearly need a powerful, respected head coach, which Shanahan clearly is. Look, Snyder is going to be involved at some level. Get used to it or get over it. I'm choosing to believe that he's going to let Shanahallen do their thing and not micro-manage them.

If I'm proven wrong then blast me for being naive but the negative nellies who will find something wrong with everything the franchise does are really annoying.

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
BEST POST EVER!!!!

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[quote=Mattyk;650125]I've got no problem with some skepticism. We've been doing the same song and dance for the last 10 years. So until we see some proof of real change, I can understand why there will be doubters. But yeah some of this stuff just rings a little hollow with me. [B]Just sounds like complaining for the sake of complaining.[/B][/quote]

Exactly, with some people around here Snyder is damned if he does, and damned if he doesn't... It's a no win situation to some people with Snyder...

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[quote=Redskins8588;650127]Exactly, with some people around here Snyder is damned if he does, and damned if he doesn't... It's a no win situation to some people with Snyder...[/quote]

This also.

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[quote=Redskins8588;650127]Exactly, with some people around here Snyder is damned if he does, and damned if he doesn't... [B]It's a no win situation to some people with Snyder[/B]...[/quote]

Well, actually its a 72 win and 96 loss thing. That's what it boils down to - until those number turns around, Snyder will be lambasted.

With that said, I agree with Paintrain and think "Best post ever" sentiment.

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[quote=Paintrain;650123]At the risk of sounding like a dick, anyone who cannot recognize that Allen/Shanahan is the best thing that's happened to this franchise since '93 is a moron.

We've all been screaming for a 'football guy' which Allen clearly is. We clearly need a powerful, respected head coach, which Shanahan clearly is. Look, Snyder is going to be involved at some level. Get used to it or get over it. I'm choosing to believe that he's going to let Shanahallen do their thing and not micro-manage them.

If I'm proven wrong then blast me for being naive but the negative nellies who will find something wrong with everything the franchise does are really annoying.[/quote]

Agreed. I do not frown on Synder for this move at all. I am in fact enthralled to see what this team can do. Shannahan and Allen are going to be a good combo and I am not going to fault Synder for putting them together. Who else would have taken care of this? The only person in the organization after Vinny left to get these 2 guys to run our franchise is Dan. Don't fault him for bringing in 2 quality guys to run the Redskins for the future.

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The hiring of Allen and perhaps Shanahan in the coming hours or days is a designed effort to help gain back much of what has been lost over the last couple of years.

Mr Snyder has made an effort to "give the people what they want", he's fired Vinny, hired a competent GM, and a more than qualified coach is in the making. I'm content to see where it goes from here.

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[quote=CRT3;650091]I am afraid to say everybody is missing the point. The desire to have a GM who is responsible for everything in the organization is being circumvented already. This is Dan's hire (Shanahan) and this will not be called out till the next season or the one after that is another failure. As fans many of us have expressed our views to have the owner step aside but it is clear that this is business as usual at Redskin Park.

Just curious what other peoples thoughts are on this. While I love that Shanahan is a discipline guided coach who generally has great offensive schemes he has a history of some bad things. Hiring the wrong Defensive Coordinator, only winning Super Bowls with a QB named Elway, and an ego the size of the Rocky Mountains.[/quote]

I think............Zorn and Vinny are available. Did you you wanna' give em a shout?
Wait ....a minute....Vinnie????

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[quote=Redskins8588;650127]Exactly, with some people around here Snyder is damned if he does, and damned if he doesn't... It's a no win situation to some people with Snyder...[/quote]

Isnt that the truth, and its everywhere thruout Redskins nation. The Wash Post insider is the worst as far as people busting dannys balls for everything. I personally felt his press release statment about being aware of his past mistakes and a commitment to change has me a little excited and I truly believe he is going to change the way things have been done to help this team for the better, so I for one am going out on a limb and say that this[U] [I]really[/I][/U] is gonna be a new and improved era of Redskins football starting with the owner himself.

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Hail To The Redskins!

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For those who are unhappy with the hiring of Allen and Shanahan, I'm curious to hear what alternative strategy YOU think would be better for the team right now. All ears. Let's hear it.

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[quote=CRT3;650091]I am afraid to say everybody is missing the point. The desire to have a GM who is responsible for everything in the organization is being circumvented already. This is Dan's hire (Shanahan) and this will not be called out till the next season or the one after that is another failure. As fans many of us have expressed our views to have the owner step aside but it is clear that this is business as usual at Redskin Park.

Just curious what other peoples thoughts are on this. While I love that Shanahan is a discipline guided coach who generally has great offensive schemes he has a history of some bad things. Hiring the wrong Defensive Coordinator, only winning Super Bowls with a QB named Elway, and an ego the size of the Rocky Mountains.[/quote]

I think your post is a very good one. I was struck by the same thing: Danny really wanted Shanny, this is Snyder's hire, not Allen's.

But then I realized that it is not an either/or but a both/and. Weeks ago it was made public that Allen and Shanahan were a package deal. So Shanny is Allen's boy, too, not just Danny's. Put differently: Subtract Snyder from the equation and Allen still would hire Shanahan.

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To think the owner does not play a huge role in the selection of a head coach is just nuts. If I am the owner, and want to stay out of on the field stuff I am still going to be very involved in hiring the GM and HC and making sure the two can work well together. The rest is up to them, still staying involved enough to know what is going on without grabbing the reins.

That being said, I am just glad we haven't started hiring staff before the HC. I don't know if Shanny will take the Skins to the promise land, but it is a step in the right direction.

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[quote=SkinEmAll;650139]Isnt that the truth, and its everywhere thruout Redskins nation. The Wash Post insider is the worst as far as people busting dannys balls for everything. I personally felt his press release statment about being aware of his past mistakes and a commitment to change has me a little excited and I truly believe he is going to change the way things have been done to help this team for the better, so I for one am going out on a limb and say that this[U] [I]really[/I][/U] is gonna be a new and improved era of Redskins football starting with the owner himself.[/quote]

Keep in mind the fact that much of this new crusade we have embarked upon has a lot to do with damage control. In an effort to insure that irreparable damage didn't ultimately insue, changes more to the liking of the people was neccessary. I give Mr Snyder credit for compromise, and realizing that if he didn't make changes he was running the risk of losing a portion of what has made him successful over the years. Most see this as an effort to put that risk to rest.

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[quote=dblanch66;650154]For those who are unhappy with the hiring of Allen and Shanahan, I'm curious to hear what alternative strategy YOU think would be better for the team right now. All ears. Let's hear it.[/quote]

Careful what you ask for bro! Some of the whiners are going to start offering up their philosophies that have been tried and tested in Madden Franchise mode.

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[quote=CRT3;650091]I am afraid to say everybody is missing the point. The desire to have a GM who is responsible for everything in the organization is being circumvented already. This is Dan's hire (Shanahan) and this will not be called out till the next season or the one after that is another failure. As fans many of us have expressed our views to have the owner step aside but it is clear that this is business as usual at Redskin Park.

Just curious what other peoples thoughts are on this. While I love that Shanahan is a discipline guided coach who generally has great offensive schemes he has a history of some bad things. Hiring the wrong Defensive Coordinator, only winning Super Bowls with a QB named Elway, and an ego the size of the Rocky Mountains.[/quote]

Ok, what would make you feel better? Give the keys to Allen and have him do what? Hire Fassel? News flash.... DS did try to hire Shanahan last summer and the coach told him no give Zorn another year. DS did try to hire Shanahan at the break and the coach told him no he would not be able to make the team better until after the season.

But the key to this whole situation, and this is the biggie for those of you who say "Allen does not have the keys"..... Shanahan being a big high profile proven HC told suiters that where ever he landed he wanted Bruce Allen as his GM. I would presume Shanahan had already talked with Allen and "Both" decided they wanted to work together at their next gig. I'm betting Allen already made a pact that if he got a GM spot he would try to bring in Shanahan as his HC.

All our beloved owner did was facilitate the bringing in of Shanahan by hiring Allen. You guys like the idea of Allen being the GM then quickly say his balls are cut off cause he has to bring in a HC that the owner wanted. Maybe take a moment and put that aside and look at the bigger picture. Allen wanted to work with Shanahan and Shanahan wanted to work with Allen. They already made up their minds. In order to get Shanahan, DS had to let his best friend Cerrato go and bring in Allen. DS decided in order to get the coach he wanted he had to fire Vinny and bring in Allen. He did that. The keys have been turned over. Allen is basically doing what he promised Shanahan he would do and that is bring him on board wherever he was hired.

Now, Please get off Danny's back and allow the GM to do his job. It's like it's not enough that Vinny was fired. It's not enough that DS hired a true GM. It's not enough that he's letting the GM take control and bring in a HC for which he had an agreement with. You people have to bitch about something.... namely the owner so you come up with some cockamamy idea that DS is still pulling strings and telling the GM to hire specific people so you have a reason to bitch.

Bitch on brother but I'm not listening or buying into it. I guess missery loves company so I'm sure someone will be one board with you.

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I like the shanahan hire mainly because he has the credentials and respect around the league to get away with giving snyder no say. We need someone capable of running an offense that will likely be very different from this years offense. If not him, fortunately there are many people around with out HC jobs with a lot of respect.

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[quote=dblanch66;650154]For those who are unhappy with the hiring of Allen and Shanahan, I'm curious to hear what alternative strategy YOU think would be better for the team right now. All ears. Let's hear it.[/quote]

Bill Cowher, if he was genuine expressing interest.

If not, Shanahan's the next best thing. (Assuming we want a "proven" coach).

Given Snyder's meddlesome ways in the past, i don't think there's anything wrong with expressing concern when we see some of the same things. snyder has not earned the benefit of the doubt. in 2-3 years - maybe, but he hasn't earned it yet. if there's anyone here who's not atleast somewhat suspicious of him, please PM me. I have a great investment opportunity i would love to offer you.

Should snyder have some involvement with hiring shanahan - absolutely. but it should only come in the form of a "second interview" after Allen has conducted "first interviews" with Shanahan and other coaches.

There really isnt a reason to rush things here. Whats wrong with interviewing other candidates? If Bill Cowher is interested, why [B][I]wouldnt[/I][/B] Allen atleast [B]interview[/B] him? Think about it. What would we have to lose? The only other job available right now is the bills job - and shanahan's already turned them down. we have all the leverage in the world. why not use it?
Its called [B]Due Diligence[/B]. Its something every GM worth his salt would perform before hiring a head coach. Unless, you know, the owner is calling the shots and has already made up his mind.

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I truly believe Snyder hears the voice of the fan and is responding. Here is a direct quote after releasing Zorn.

[I]Snyder addressed Zorn's firing in a written statement, released by the team's public relations staff.

"This has been an extremely difficult season for our organization and for the fans," the owner said. "Bruce Allen spent many hours examining the football operations, and we are both determined to do whatever it takes to build a championship team. That process begins today.

"No one in the organization is satisfied with our record over the last two years, and I am sure that Jim would concur with that statement. It has been painful for him too," Snyder's statement continued. "I certainly accept responsibility for mistakes that I have made. I am hopeful that our fans will accept my commitment and pledge to deliver a franchise that can compete in the NFC East every season."

[/I]Snyder accepts responsibility for the teams failure and is looking to right the ship. What more can we ask for as fans? We complained about the piss poor play calling and they brought in a consultant. We complained about the banning of signs on stadium property and that was lifted. We complained about lack of leadership and a dysfunctional organization and a true General Manager was hired. We complained about a head coach that lacked experience and the new General Manager is committed to bring in a head coach with winning experience. I like the direction. I'm looking forward to Shanahan's first press conference.

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[quote=Mattyk;650125]I've got no problem with some skepticism. We've been doing the same song and dance for the last 10 years. So until we see some proof of real change, I can understand why there will be doubters. But yeah some of this stuff just rings a little hollow with me. Just sounds like complaining for the sake of complaining.[/quote]

I know we have had a tough couple of years under Snyderatto and it seems some on this sight are little defensive. LOL. Some sound like a bunch of pussies.
Yes, my Skins have been beat up on the field and in the media. We are one of like 4 or 5 teams that are the laughing stock of the NFL.
But just like some post that we have a playoff roster, Devin Thoms/Malcolm Kelly were great draft picks because they are tall and we will be in the playoffs next season, I think a little skepticism is allowed.
I do not think there is anything wrong with questioning whether Allen might be bullied by Snyder and become another Vinny.

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I love how people are going to start ripping on Shanahan just because he may in fact be a "Snyder" hire. "But he only won Super Bowls with a quarterback named Elway". Yet Dan Reeves couldn't win a Super Bowl with a quarterback named Elway who was also at the time a young sprout QB.

So Shanahan wins those Super Bowls with a gray-beard Elway at the end of his career. I say Shanahan is a good hire no matter who is the one responsible....Snyder or Allen or both guys.

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[quote=skinsguy;650174]I love how people are going to start ripping on Shanahan just because he may in fact be a "Snyder" hire. "But he only won Super Bowls with a quarterback named Elway". Yet Dan Reeves couldn't win a Super Bowl with a quarterback named Elway who was also at the time a young sprout QB.

So Shanahan wins those Super Bowls with a gray-beard Elway at the end of his career. I say Shanahan is a good hire no matter who is the one responsible....Snyder or Allen or both guys.[/quote]

I don't think anyone is saying Shanahan isn't a [I]good[/I] hire, but is he the [I]best[/I] one? How can we know when he's the only one who we give a [I]real[/I] interview to?

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I don't believe there has ever been any significant interest from Cowher in coaching the Redskins.

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[quote=BigHairedAristocrat;650171]Bill Cowher, if he was genuine expressing interest.

If not, Shanahan's the next best thing. (Assuming we want a "proven" coach).

Given Snyder's meddlesome ways in the past, i don't think there's anything wrong with expressing concern when we see some of the same things. snyder has not earned the benefit of the doubt. in 2-3 years - maybe, but he hasn't earned it yet. if there's anyone here who's not atleast somewhat suspicious of him, please PM me. I have a great investment opportunity i would love to offer you.

Should snyder have some involvement with hiring shanahan - absolutely. but it should only come in the form of a "second interview" after Allen has conducted "first interviews" with Shanahan and other coaches.

There really isnt a reason to rush things here. Whats wrong with interviewing other candidates? If Bill Cowher is interested, why [B][I]wouldnt[/I][/B] Allen atleast [B]interview[/B] him? Think about it. What would we have to lose? The only other job available right now is the bills job - and shanahan's already turned them down. we have all the leverage in the world. why not use it?
Its called [B]Due Diligence[/B]. Its something every GM worth his salt would perform before hiring a head coach. Unless, you know, the owner is calling the shots and has already made up his mind.[/quote]

I honestly don't think I would want him now. Cowher. Especially after he has told many of media people he would not want the Redskins job or it's front office issues. Then the well dries up and all of a sudden the Redskins look like an oasis. Tampa says they are keeping their HC. Carolina says they are keeping their HC. Houston says they are keeping their HC. Browns hire Holmgren who is a WCO type of guys so most likely they will try to turn the page to a WCO style. Then you have the Bills. No one want to work in Buffalo. It sucks, it's cold, and the owner is cheap. Only then does Cowher decide the Skins look like a good situation and comes begging or calling Allen. I think I too would say have a nice day.

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[quote=hail_2_da_skins;650172]I truly believe Snyder hears the voice of the fan and is responding. Here is a direct quote after releasing Zorn.

[I]Snyder addressed Zorn's firing in a written statement, released by the team's public relations staff.[/I]

[I]"This has been an extremely difficult season for our organization and for the fans," the owner said. "Bruce Allen spent many hours examining the football operations, and we are both determined to do whatever it takes to build a championship team. That process begins today.[/I]

[I]"No one in the organization is satisfied with our record over the last two years, and I am sure that Jim would concur with that statement. It has been painful for him too," Snyder's statement continued. "I certainly accept responsibility for mistakes that I have made. I am hopeful that our fans will accept my commitment and pledge to deliver a franchise that can compete in the NFC East every season." [/I]

Snyder accepts responsibility for the teams failure and is looking to right the ship. What more can we ask for as fans? We complained about the piss poor play calling and they brought in a consultant. We complained about the banning of signs on stadium property and that was lifted. We complained about lack of leadership and a dysfunctional organization and a true General Manager was hired. We complained about a head coach that lacked experience and the new General Manager is committed to bring in a head coach with winning experience. I like the direction. I'm looking forward to Shanahan's first press conference.[/quote]

Watch what you say brother in arms the nay sayers will use the excuse that "DS is listening to the fans and not allowing the GM to do his job."