The coordinators

I would be fine with Mike Singletary as DC.....

I remember hearing chatter on message boards and maybe some on twitter about them wanting to interview Vrabel, is that still alive especially now that he is out of the playoffs. I could really get behind that move, otherwise my vote goes to Petine, we need a hard nosed take no shit DC.

I believe the Redskins have already interviewed, per the Rooney rule, when they brought in Steve Wilks for an interview.


A later report said that the Panthers had promoted Wilks to DC before the Redskins had a chance to interview him. So, they have still yet to interview a minority candidate.

Don't think we would have a shot, but this guy would have been ahead of Wade on my list...

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#Texans DC Romeo Crennel's contract is set to expire next Tuesday (1/24), source confirmed. HC Bill O'Brien said he wants him back.

Don't think we would have a shot, but this guy would have been ahead of Wade on my list...



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#Texans DC Romeo Crennel's contract is set to expire next Tuesday (1/24), source confirmed. HC Bill O'Brien said he wants him back.



I concur. Miracles happen. You never know.....

I suppose I'm starting to see the light on how slowly the process has been for finding a new DC. I think I'm also seeing that even though everyone getting interviewed is getting interviewed for the DC position, but I think in reality, it's more or less informational interviews about different schemes and maybe even coaching strategies of the 'skins top two or three choices for the position. I really don't believe our front office wants to hire a guy like Rob Ryan, but he did work with Pettine.

It could be that the front office is also trying to assemble the rest of the coaching staff for the new DC, and they're also trying to find guys who would fit best with the philosophy and schemes that the new DC is going to implement. While, normally, I would assume you'd want the coordinator to bring in his own coaching staff, I suppose with Jay Gruden feeling like this is a do or die year, he wants the best coaching staff assembled, not a buddy system hire.

I suppose I'm starting to see the light on how slowly the process has been for finding a new DC. I think I'm also seeing that even though everyone getting interviewed is getting interviewed for the DC position, but I think in reality, it's more or less informational interviews about different schemes and maybe even coaching strategies of the 'skins top two or three choices for the position. I really don't believe our front office wants to hire a guy like Rob Ryan, but he did work with Pettine.

It could be that the front office is also trying to assemble the rest of the coaching staff for the new DC, and they're also trying to find guys who would fit best with the philosophy and schemes that the new DC is going to implement. While, normally, I would assume you'd want the coordinator to bring in his own coaching staff, I suppose with Jay Gruden feeling like this is a do or die year, he wants the best coaching staff assembled, not a buddy system hire.

Yes, often these interviews are more for information gathering. Whether it's the team wanting an outsiders perspective and opinion on their talent and needs, or the team wants more info on another coach they have a more serious eye on. Or it could even be an agent asking a GM for a favor to keep his client's name out there. It never hurts to sit down with someone.

Yes, often these interviews are more for information gathering. Whether it's the team wanting an outsiders perspective and opinion on their talent and needs, or the team wants more info on another coach they have a more serious eye on. Or it could even be an agent asking a GM for a favor to keep his client's name out there. It never hurts to sit down with someone.

Yeah, I think you hit the nail on the head with the last part - keeping the agent's client's name out there. The coach can't feel used, because, you never know what comes out of the meeting. Maybe you don't get that DC position but you've wowed them enough to land some sort of coaching position with the team, and that's better than not working at all.

Don't think we would have a shot, but this guy would have been ahead of Wade on my list...

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#Texans DC Romeo Crennel's contract is set to expire next Tuesday (1/24), source confirmed. HC Bill O'Brien said he wants him back.

Crennel is a fine DC, IMO. If he's willing, it might be worthwhile to interview him.

Crennel is a fine DC, IMO. If he's willing, it might be worthwhile to interview him.

I would be all for Crennel getting an interview.