Coaching Staff update

No, there was also the issue of whoever we put back there didn't get far either. Ever see Moss run a punt back for a TD lately? Um, No. Ever see Thomas run the KR back for a TD? Um, No. It's obvious that part of the problem is the scheme.

Even with Moss back there, it seems that we didn't do a good job blocking for the punt returner...like Moss or Thomas didn't have a chance to run it back.

Shanahan signs former Broncos draft pick
Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on January 14, 2010 1:47 PM ET
The Denver-to-Washington pipeline is open for business.

Let it be known: Center/guard Kory Lichtensteiger was the first signing of the Shanahan era. A fourth-round pick by Shanahan in 2008, the lightweight lineman was cut by Denver, then Minnesota last year.

Former Broncos running back coach Bobby Turner became Shanahan's first official coaching hire earlier Thursday.



I know you guys probably already know this or have seen this but did you notice... the part about Bobby Turner being Shanahans first official coaching hire Thursday? I didn't know this... I thought Kyle Shanahan was his first. Matter of fact I thought there were a few other coach's hired prior to Bobby? Lou Spanos, Richard Mann?

Are these people who have agreed to terms but have not come and signed their contract? Is that why Bobby is technically Shanahan's first hire?

I know you guys probably already know this or have seen this but did you notice... the part about Bobby Turner being Shanahans first official coaching hire Thursday? I didn't know this... I thought Kyle Shanahan was his first. Matter of fact I thought there were a few other coach's hired prior to Bobby? Lou Spanos, Richard Mann?

Are these people who have agreed to terms but have not come and signed their contract? Is that why Bobby is technically Shanahan's first hire?

It's the first hire "officially announced" by the team apparently.

I am sure this is Non News but: Sherman Smith officially not coming back.

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I am officially as happy about this as I was about VC leaving.

I am officially as happy about this as I was about VC leaving.

You're kidding right?

You're kidding right?

I may have exaggerated a little, but I really disliked SS as offensive coordinator. Even his leaving comments ring of kissing up and throwing his buddy Zorn under the bus to be looked better on by the NFL. I really am glad he is gone.

Here's another ST coaching option:
Panthers punt special teams coach
Posted by Mike Florio on January 14, 2010 4:06 PM ET
Ted Daisher of the Eagles wasn't the only special teams coach to get treated in an unspecial way on Thursday. Danny Crossman of the Panthers also got to take the long walk to the parking lot, cardboard box full of picture frames, comic books, and Power Bars bouncing off his legs.

The Panthers announced today that Crossman has been fired.

Crossman has a year left on his deal. But since he's not being paid $6.5 million in 2010, the team apparently was willing to pay him not to work.

Crossman has been with the Panthers since 2003, coach John Fox's second year on the job.

The Panthers struggled this year on special teams, finishing 30th in kickoff coverage, 29th in punt coverage, 30th on kickoff returns, and 17th on punt returns.


How about any college ST coach's?

You're kidding right? No , not kidding I hear SL ripped off CRedskinsRule at a Bingo game .....

JLC has reported that Danny Smith is being retained as Special Teams Coach. This means we have atleast one more year of ARE returning punts. Hooray.
I'm not sure how many times it's been mentioned that coaches have kept ARE back there.. I'd think Smith would pick someone else but is getting overruled, but who knows

JLC is reporting that Danny Smith is likely to stay on. The Skins have denied permission for him to interview with Seattle, Pittsburgh and Detroit.

Mann is almost certain to be named WR coach by this weekend.

Olivadotti possibly in line to be assistant LB coach.
I've got no problem with olivadotti staying.. he's lasted through several coaches for a reason obviously