Defensive Coordinator for 2010

[tryfuhl]

Don't worry about creating another thread man; seeing specific topics is good, I hate seeing people say "Oh we're discussing our future defense in the future speculation of Shanahan arriving thread" or whatever, what does that offer to someone first checking out the board with a specific idea on something?

As far as the topic, Zimmer would be nice; I really don't see him keeping who we already have, though I wouldn't mind if Gray and/or Oliv stayed on board, the latter having stayed throughout the past few coaches.

[GMScud]

I think Mike Zimmer will happen (the Bengals won't pay him what Danny will), and I wouldn't mind him bringing in his son Adam from the Saints to coach LBs work as maybe asst DC.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by GMScud

I think Mike Zimmer will happen (the Bengals won't pay him what Danny will), and I wouldn't mind him bringing in his son Adam from the Saints to coach LBs work as maybe asst DC.

You might get your wish

Gray and Olivadotti are, I believe, interviewing for the Giants' DC position-among many other people

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

You might get your wish

Gray and Olivadotti are, I believe, interviewing for the Giants' DC position-among many other people

I certainly don't want Gray at the Giants, I think he is an outstanding coach, and the Giants already give us fits.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

You might get your wish

Gray and Olivadotti are, I believe, interviewing for the Giants' DC position-among many other people

Interesting. I was honestly wondering if Jerry Gray would be blackballed by other teams. I can't imagine a coach wanting a back-stabber like Gray on his staff. Then again, a hands-on owner might like having a proven "company man."

I am also in favor of Zimmer. Everything i've read about him is very impressive. I read an article somewhere describing some of what they saw of him on Hard Knocks - the "fieryness" reminded me of GG.

[sportscurmudgeon]

Six weeks ago, you could not find anyone around the NFL who had a bad word to say about Jerry Gray. Everyone thought highly of him both professionally and personally.


Today, you can find more than a few people who think that he handled the end of the 2009 season and the coaching turmoil within the Redskins in a horrible fashion. There are a couple of African-American coaches/execs who will say - - off the record - - that he was complicit with Danny Boy in evading the Rooney Rule which is there to help African Americans get top NFL jobs. That is heavy-duty criticism, folks!


That perception is out there because of the way Jerry Gray handled the inquiries about his purported interview for the Skins' job even though there was no job vacancy at the time. Whoever advised him on how to respond to questions did him no favors. Jerry Gray's pristine image/reputation now has some smudges on it.


He is fully qualified to be a DC. There are openings out there for DCs. If he does not get one of the jobs, I would say that the events of the last six weeks played a major part in that outcome.

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by GMScud

I think Mike Zimmer will happen (the Bengals won't pay him what Danny will), and I wouldn't mind him bringing in his son Adam from the Saints to coach LBs work as maybe asst DC.

I'm also good with Zimmer but I don't want any more sons of coaches on our sidelines. I'm not thrilled with MS having his son as a coach because what happens if he is a problem what does Mike do then? Its just a tough situation if the son falls down on the job.

[Lotus]

What I've heard is that Zimmer is a near certainty.

Dick Jauron is free, though.

[Dirtbag59]

Zimmer? Please we have Slowik?

I kind of feel bad for saying this but I'm hoping the Bengals get knocked out of the playoffs early so we can get this under way. Though I wouldn't mind see Ochocinco with a a chance to hold up the Super Bowl trophy though. Guy is easily one of my favorite players.