The next four games may determine Zorn's fate.

SBXVII · 09-30-2009, 01:38 PM

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I don't entirely understand the Rooney rule but I'm not sure if we can just hire Shanahan mid-season just like that

That's my point. The Rooney rule just means we have to interview a minority for the position.

but there is a rule in regards to talking to other teams coach's during the season or it's tampering. Unless the other team allows us to speak with him. The problem is he's so productive I doubt the Jets would say yeah go ahead.

KI Skins Fan · 09-30-2009, 09:57 AM

If Zorn were to be fired at the bye week, I would expect there to be an interim coach for the rest of the season.

MTK · 09-30-2009, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

If Zorn were to be fired at the bye week, I would expect there to be an interim coach for the rest of the season.

I agree. Bringing in someone from the outside would be almost unheard of. Does anyone know if something like that has happened before?

GMScud · 09-30-2009, 11:18 AM

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I agree. Bringing in someone from the outside would be almost unheard of. Does anyone know if something like that has happened before?

I can't ever remember it happening. Actually, when was the last time a coach got fired mid-season at all? That in itself is a very rare occurrence, let alone giving the guy a boot and bringing in an outsider. I think the only guy out there that would work for us in that regard would be Gruden. He runs the same system and has never been one to insist on GM-like control over personnel. But he's not that dumb. He wouldn't come here under those circumstances.

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Maybe thats why the plane was in Denver even though the organization is denying speaking with Shanahan.

My favorite would be Marty as GM and his son as HC. but I think DS is becoming good friends with Shanahan so if need be Shanahan can take over at some point.

You think DS is becoming good friends with Shanahan based soley on the fact that his plane was spotted in Denver and he supposedly wasn't even on it? Nah.

SmootSmack · 09-30-2009, 11:25 AM

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I can't ever remember it happening. Actually, when was the last time a coach got fired mid-season at all? That in itself is a very rare occurrence, let alone giving the guy a boot and bringing in an outsider. I think the only guy out there that would work for us in that regard would be Gruden. He runs the same system and has never been one to insist on GM-like control over personnel. But he's not that dumb. He wouldn't come here under those circumstances.

What do you mean? Didn't three coaches get fired mid-season last year?

GMScud · 09-30-2009, 11:30 AM

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What do you mean? Didn't three coaches get fired mid-season last year?

Yeah, my fault. I had a brain cramp. I was sitting here thinking and couldn't come up with one. Ugh. Looks like I'll be having a cup of coffee with lunch.

Aside from Nolan, who were the other two?

SBXVII · 09-30-2009, 01:43 PM

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I can't ever remember it happening. Actually, when was the last time a coach got fired mid-season at all? That in itself is a very rare occurrence, let alone giving the guy a boot and bringing in an outsider. I think the only guy out there that would work for us in that regard would be Gruden. He runs the same system and has never been one to insist on GM-like control over personnel. But he's not that dumb. He wouldn't come here under those circumstances.

You think DS is becoming good friends with Shanahan based soley on the fact that his plane was spotted in Denver and he supposedly wasn't even on it? Nah.

Perhaps I'm wrong ...again. I should have said Cerrato seemed comfortable enough with Shanny to call him up, and I doubt it was totally in regards to Alridge. I like Alridge a lot. Glad the picked him up. but find it interesting they would contact Shanny in regards to him. Almost feels like maybe someone was feeling out Shanny in regards to his coaching desires and yes Alridge probably did come up or perhaps Alridge first then the other.

Paintrain · 09-30-2009, 05:28 PM

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Perhaps I'm wrong ...again. I should have said Cerrato seemed comfortable enough with Shanny to call him up, and I doubt it was totally in regards to Alridge. I like Alridge a lot. Glad the picked him up. but find it interesting they would contact Shanny in regards to him. Almost feels like maybe someone was feeling out Shanny in regards to his coaching desires and yes Alridge probably did come up or perhaps Alridge first then the other.

Shanahan and Cerrato have a long standing relationship/friendship dating back to their SF days (also Vinny and Holmgren). That's one of the things that may keep him around, even if there is a major shakeup with one of them.

As to the Sherman Smith questions, he devises the game plan every week but JZ is the sole play caller.

The more I think about it, I doubt there will be an in season change. There's really no point to it unless DS is going to bring in someone at a higher level to evaluate and set the course for the overall football operations a la Parcells in Miami in '07.

SmootSmack · 09-30-2009, 05:38 PM

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Perhaps I'm wrong ...again. I should have said Cerrato seemed comfortable enough with Shanny to call him up, and I doubt it was totally in regards to Alridge. I like Alridge a lot. Glad the picked him up. but find it interesting they would contact Shanny in regards to him. Almost feels like maybe someone was feeling out Shanny in regards to his coaching desires and yes Alridge probably did come up or perhaps Alridge first then the other.

I'm pretty sure Shanahan reached out to Vinny. Either way it's not an uncommon thing to talk to former coaches of players to find out more about them.

Monkeydad · 10-01-2009, 11:18 AM

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If Zorn were to be fired at the bye week, I would expect there to be an interim coach for the rest of the season.

Yeah, Dan Snyder.

With our schedule in the next month, if we can't win any games...Snyder really couldn't be much worse.

MTK · 09-30-2009, 11:26 AM

Mike Nolan got canned 7 games in last year. It's not uncommon at all.

SmootSmack · 09-30-2009, 11:50 AM

You know what would be just great? Name Stan Hixon interim head coach

SBXVII · 09-30-2009, 01:51 PM

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You know what would be just great? Name Stan Hixon interim head coach

ROFLMAO. WOW. where did that come from? I mean if we can rejoice in the teams greatness then we might as well laugh at it's incompatence.

53Fan · 09-30-2009, 02:17 PM

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You know what would be just great? Name Stan Hixon interim head coach

CRedskinsRule · 09-30-2009, 09:36 PM

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You know what would be just great? Name Stan Hixon interim head coach

YES! I am all for this. It would be an AWESOME move!

And if you think I am kidding you are wrong. Why? Why would I want Hixon as head coach? It's really very very simple.

IF Hixon is HC, then we HAVE to hire a new WR coach (even as a figurehead) and then when Hixon is fired at the end of the season, we would need a new WR coach!

Excellent plan Smoot!

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