Spagnuolo stays with Giants!

[Sean"Big Hurt"Taylor]

I don't have a link yet but ESPN radio just announced that Spags is returning to the Giants to be the defensive coordinator and signed a new three-year contract. Well there goes our season!

[SFREDSKIN]

Yep!!

Spagnuolo turns down 'Skins, sticking with Giants

[SouperMeister]

So does The Danny announce Fassel as HC despite overwhelming public distaste? This entire coaching search was a clusterf#ck from the beginning. We probably would have had a much better shot at Spagnuolo if he could have selected his staff. Frankly, I would prefer Schwartz over Fassel.

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by SouperMeister

Frankly, I would prefer Schwartz over Fassel.

I second that!! Schwartz would probably also turn him down.

[skinsguy]

Originally Posted by SouperMeister

So does The Danny announce Fassel as HC despite overwhelming public distaste? This entire coaching search was a clusterf#ck from the beginning. We probably would have had a much better shot at Spagnuolo if he could have selected his staff. Frankly, I would prefer Schwartz over Fassel.

I think the sentiment of Fassel wasn't directed completely at Fassel, but the fact that Snyder didn't elevate Gregg Williams. Looking at this logically, as things stand now, Jim Fassel is the most logical choice.

[redsk1]

Originally Posted by SouperMeister

So does The Danny announce Fassel as HC despite overwhelming public distaste? This entire coaching search was a clusterf#ck from the beginning. We probably would have had a much better shot at Spagnuolo if he could have selected his staff. Frankly, I would prefer Schwartz over Fassel.

Yea, the Giants were in his ear telling him this wasn't a good situation b/c he wouldn't be able to pick his staff. We don't know that he was offered the job or not though. It's widely laughed at around the league that our staff is already in place before a HC. It's makes this job less attractive to candidates.

Let's get on w/ it and hire somebody. I do like Schwartz too, but i'd settle for Fassel...i guess. I agree though about the search. It's not been a smooth process.

Did we even have a potential HC candidate list prior to JG's leaving? College basketball AD's always have "list" of qualified young coaches to interview if there coach gets a promotion or whatever. VCU actually went above and beyond to bring together young asst coaches so they could get a jump on HC searches b/c they know that they are a mid major. This has produced jeff capel, anthony grant. It really seemed like we didn't do our homework-we didn't have a list.

Meeks is widely thought of as not being ready
Fassel is currently unemployed and can't get a job
Mariucci: we pulled this one out of the bag late in the process
Schwartz i like but as JS said himself to DS..."why are you interviewing me when my mentor is already on your staff"
Spags: Is thought of as being impressive

Anyways, let's make a hire.

[SFREDSKIN]

I think he read Sally Jenkins article last night.

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by redsk1

Yea, the Giants were in his ear telling him this wasn't a good situation b/c he wouldn't be able to pick his staff. We don't know that he was offered the job or not though. It's widely laughed at around the league that our staff is already in place before a HC. It's makes this job less attractive to candidates.

Let's get on w/ it and hire somebody. I do like Schwartz too, but i'd settle for Fassel...i guess. I agree though about the search. It's not been a smooth process.

Did we even have a potential HC candidate list prior to JG's leaving? College basketball AD's always have "list" of qualified young coaches to interview if there coach gets a promotion or whatever. VCU actually went above and beyond to bring together young asst coaches so they could get a jump on HC searches b/c they know that they are a mid major. This has produced jeff capel, anthony grant. It really seemed like we didn't do our homework-we didn't have a list.

Meeks is widely thought of as not being ready
Fassel is currently unemployed and can't get a job
Mariucci: we pulled this one out of the bag late in the process
Schwartz i like but as JS said himself to DS..."why are you interviewing me when my mentor is already on your staff"
Spags: Is thought of as being impressive

Anyways, let's make a hire.

Based on what's been reported, I'd have to disagree w/that. Fassel was close to being hired in 04 before Gibbs came back. From the beginning there was a "list," which actually started w/GW, which parallels the VCU e.g. you use (cool btw, I'm an alum). When GW was extended he was given a lot of $ to keep him from going elsewhere & it appeared that he was being groomed as head coach, until a few weeks ago of course.

[redsk1]

Originally Posted by freddyg12

Based on what's been reported, I'd have to disagree w/that. Fassel was close to being hired in 04 before Gibbs came back. From the beginning there was a "list," which actually started w/GW, which parallels the VCU e.g. you use (cool btw, I'm an alum). When GW was extended he was given a lot of $ to keep him from going elsewhere & it appeared that he was being groomed as head coach, until a few weeks ago of course.

I guess I wish they would have a better list than what they brought to the table. I would guess there would be some list but there's got to be some "hidden gem" coaching talents out there. Maybe not hidden but some talented young coaching prospects out there to be interviewed. JS&Spags would be in that category. I guess i'm a little dissappointend in our "prospects."

BTW...i'm a vcu alum as well.

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by redsk1

I guess I wish they would have a better list than what they brought to the table. I would guess there would be some list but there's got to be some "hidden gem" coaching talents out there. Maybe not hidden but some talented young coaching prospects out there to be interviewed. JS&Spags would be in that category. I guess i'm a little dissappointend in our "prospects."

BTW...i'm a vcu alum as well.

I think Snyder got a farily comprehensive list together & was able to interview all interested (& granted permission). He even talked to Carroll. Regardless of whether he would be good in the nfl a 2nd time around, it shows that Snyder is willing to explore all options. Regardless of who he'd like to talk to, only so many coaches are available.

Go Rams!

[skinsfan_nn]

Originally Posted by Sean"Big Hurt"Taylor

I don't have a link yet but ESPN radio just announced that Spags is returning to the Giants to be the defensive coordinator and signed a new three-year contract. Well there goes our season!

Why would you assume because this Spags guy is staying in NY, there goes our season? That makes absolutely NO sense IMO.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by skinsfan_nn

Why would you assume because this Spags guy is staying in NY, there goes our season? That makes absolutely NO sense IMO.

LOL yeah I didn't realize our season was dependent on a first year HC.

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

LOL yeah I didn't realize our season was dependent on a first year HC.

I have been curious as to what fans reaction would have been to Fassel four years ago, when he was considered a strong candidate prior to Gibbs' return.

[QBall]

This link says it all. We DID NOT OFFER him the job when he made his move.

ESPN - Giants keep Spagnuolo, make him NFL's highest-paid D-coordinator - NFL

[Giantone]

Originally Posted by QBall

This link says it all. We DID NOT OFFER him the job when he made his move.

ESPN - Giants keep Spagnuolo, make him NFL's highest-paid D-coordinator - NFL

Yes you did.That is how the giants knew how much to offer Spags.