Potential GM/HC/Coaches Thread

He's the past now, but still interesting

JP Finlay

So Ben Johnson let Washington know he was out of the running while the team was flying to meet him, source tells me. That is going to look BAD if/when he wants more head coaching interviews next year or beyond.

Maybe, but wouldn't he know that already, why take interviews?

He may have been on the fence and got cold feet at the 11th hour. Regardless, he's not of the running. I'd now prefer Macdonald for our vacancy.

and what happens if he doesn,t win a super bowl next year? i agree they have a legit title contender but that doesn,t mean he will so then what?thats a lousy excuse if you really think about it

Also, way to sort of give all future teams that interview him the finger:

@NickiJhabvala
Ben Johnson informed the Commanders and Seahawks today. The reason, I’m told: He wants to win a Super Bowl.

That sentence has a lot less sting if his intent was "for Detroit" which I think it was. Imagine our fan base on the verge of a SB and the OC leaves for a HC job after a devastating loss. We would pe pissed.

So I have no anger toward Johnson. Of course I wanted Macdonald so if we don't sign him I may be more mad at Johnson.

Not buying the excuse of him wanting to win a SB. Situation is a little odd to say the least.

He may have a point

It's been less than 48 hours since the devastating loss I think most rational adults might take a few minutes of reflection before making a life changing decision, But it doesn't seem like he had that option because the teams (plural) requested second interviews as soon as it was possible

not really, if ben johnson feels like he can't do the job , then i don't want him

he could be a josh McDaniel's

everything about ben was his potential as a HC; he has never been one

still confused why they don't give Mike V a look


Where did he say he doesn’t feel like he can do the job? That was last time around. Said he wants another crack at the Lombardi in Detroit.

This is fucking devastating. What about Slowick? Has he commited anywhere? He is the only other guy I would be as happy about.

Im shocked at this news. Damn.

Apparently was asking for a lot of money too. Maybe sensed he wasn’t going to get it and figured another year might get him his asking price?

Well, go fuck yourself Ben you greedy little bitch. I hope Detroit has the worst offense in the league next year and he never gets another interview. LOL.

I always wanted Slowik anyway.


Slowick
MacDonald
Glenn
Weaver
Quinn

It will be one of them. That is my order of preference.

Not buying the excuse of him wanting to win a SB. Situation is a little odd to say the least.


It is bologna. He wants big money. He wasn’t getting it year one. At 37 he can wait another year.

Slowik is the guy now. It is all about the fact that we are drafting a quarterback and Slowik or BJ would be perfect. Also people saying if you want EB gone it should be Slowik. Keep that in mind.

Where did he say he doesn’t feel like he can do the job? That was last time around. Said he wants another crack at the Lombardi in Detroit.

This is fucking devastating. What about Slowick? Has he commited anywhere? He is the only other guy I would be as happy about.

Im shocked at this news. Damn.

He didn’t say it , his actions showed it

Head Coach of your own nfl team > winning a SB as a coordinator

Basically he wants to be EB but without the balls to take the next step ; at least EB is willing to stick his neck out and risk the HC position

Ben is just Josh McDaniels 2.0 ; don’t go around saying you want something then pussy out at the bitter end

Fuck Ben Johnson ; go hire a leader with balls