Mike Shanahan Turned Down Redskins Coaching Job - The Orange Mane

bronclvr · 10-20-2009, 01:40 PM

I did a Search, if this is a duplication I will change-

Sources have confirmed that the Washington Redskins recently tried to hire Mike Shanahan to replace Jim Zorn and Shanahan declined. The sources would not rule out the possibility that Shanahan would reconsider in the offseason.

"Shanahan told the franchise there was little he could do in the middle of the season for them and that changing coaches during the season in the NFL rarely works,'' a Redskins management source told FanHouse. "Several people that Dan Snyder trusts have suggested, if he makes a move, he should turn it over to secondary coach Jerry Gray. That could still happen.

"We are trying to give Jim every chance to turn it around. The move to [bring in offensive consultant Sherm] Lewis is to take more off Jim's plate, especially the play-calling, because it is not working, and that is where Jim is spending much of his time. Now he can coach the entire team. Let's see where that gets us.''

Reports surfaced Sunday night, after Washington's embarrassing 14-6 home loss to Kansas City, that Lewis would take over the Redskins' play-calling duties. The team confirmed that change Monday.

The Redskins currently sit at 2-4 and in last place in the NFC East, with losses to Detroit, Carolina and Kansas City -- teams that have four total wins combined. Washington hosts Philadelphia next Monday night prior to a Week 8 bye, and has just one game remaining against a team with a record currently under .500.

http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2009/10/19/s...usspor00000002

BroncoBuff · 10-23-2009, 02:43 PM

Can't blame him. He's sitting on a beach earing twenty percent. With his pet boy Bob. For a year, anyway.

Cowboys will come calling next year. Only prollem with that, Jerry's gonna wanna keep Wade as DC ... where does that leave the pet boy?

BroncoBuff · 10-23-2009, 02:45 PM

Why is this thread in the Off Topic room?

bronclvr · 10-23-2009, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BroncoMcBuff

Why is this thread in the Off Topic room?

I put it there because he's no longer a Bronco............

johnnyp · 10-30-2009, 07:26 AM

Ha Ha, really though I wish Coach Shanahan all the best in finding a new team

10-20-2009, 01:40 PM	#1
bronclvr Ring of Famer She is faster than you! 8.39 @ 156 Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,996	Mike Shanahan Turned Down Redskins Coaching Job I did a Search, if this is a duplication I will change- Sources have confirmed that the Washington Redskins recently tried to hire Mike Shanahan to replace Jim Zorn and Shanahan declined. The sources would not rule out the possibility that Shanahan would reconsider in the offseason. "Shanahan told the franchise there was little he could do in the middle of the season for them and that changing coaches during the season in the NFL rarely works,'' a Redskins management source told FanHouse. "Several people that Dan Snyder trusts have suggested, if he makes a move, he should turn it over to secondary coach Jerry Gray. That could still happen. "We are trying to give Jim every chance to turn it around. The move to [bring in offensive consultant Sherm] Lewis is to take more off Jim's plate, especially the play-calling, because it is not working, and that is where Jim is spending much of his time. Now he can coach the entire team. Let's see where that gets us.'' Reports surfaced Sunday night, after Washington's embarrassing 14-6 home loss to Kansas City, that Lewis would take over the Redskins' play-calling duties. The team confirmed that change Monday. The Redskins currently sit at 2-4 and in last place in the NFC East, with losses to Detroit, Carolina and Kansas City -- teams that have four total wins combined. Washington hosts Philadelphia next Monday night prior to a Week 8 bye, and has just one game remaining against a team with a record currently under .500. http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2009/10/19/s...usspor00000002

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10-23-2009, 02:43 PM	#2
BroncoBuff *************** Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 25,470 Adopt-a-Bronco: QUANTERUS SMITH	Can't blame him. He's sitting on a beach earing twenty percent. With his pet boy Bob. For a year, anyway. Cowboys will come calling next year. Only prollem with that, Jerry's gonna wanna keep Wade as DC ... where does that leave the pet boy?

10-23-2009, 02:45 PM	#3
BroncoBuff *************** Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 25,470 Adopt-a-Bronco: QUANTERUS SMITH	Why is this thread in the Off Topic room?

10-30-2009, 07:26 AM	#5
johnnyp Just Drafted New to the Forum Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 10 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	Ha Ha, really though I wish Coach Shanahan all the best in finding a new team