The next four games may determine Zorn's fate.

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.

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?

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

I don't think we can. I'm in no way racist, but I think the Rooney rule is crap. Teams should be able to hire whomever they feel will do the best job leading their franchise, completely independent of ethnicity. With this rule, a team that may already have their mind made up on a coach has to interview a minority candidate just because. In cases like this it's a totally fake interview and a waste of time for both parties.

I highly doubt guys like Lovie Smith and Mike Tomlin have their jobs because the Rooney rule bought them an interview. They are head coaches because they are damn good at what they do. Skill level should get you an interview, not skin color.

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.

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.

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?

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

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?

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?

Lane Kiffin and Scott Linehan

Lane Kiffin and Scott Linehan

True. Well, I don't think there's a Mike Singletary type candidate on our staff who can step in, and I don't think Oakland or St. Louis were any better in the short term after firing those two guys.

I guess this could sort of make a case for not canning Zorn mid-season.

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