May the Schwartz be with you?

SmootSmack · 01-10-2008, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70Chip

So who's the HC, oh great one?

I suspect that once some matters with Williams are ironed out (if they are ironed out), he will be the head coach and Schwartz will be his numero dos.

But I don't know everything

70Chip · 01-10-2008, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Who said the Skins were ever seriously interested in Cowher other than pure speculation from the media and fans?

It wouldn't be a lateral move when you take into account the title, Assistant head coach - defense.

I've always been amazed that the league allows the Skins to play these word games. Soon we'll see "Super Duper Almost the Head Coach in Waiting Oh He's So Close He can Almost Taste It - Defense"

Schneed10 · 01-10-2008, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Who said the Skins were ever seriously interested in Cowher other than pure speculation from the media and fans?

It wouldn't be a lateral move when you take into account the title, Assistant head coach - defense.

Re: the first question, La Canfora had "league and team sources" cited in his blog, saying they were very interested in Cowher. Could have been wrong, but JLC doesn't get his scoop from Pro Football Weekly. He's got connections. Again, they could have been wrong.

The assistant head coach title thing would irk the Titans. They'd say it's basically the same position and raise a stink over the Skins using a straw man title to skirt the rules on asking for permission to interview. I think if he was coming to interview for Assistant Head Coach - Defense, you'd hear some squawking out of Tennessee.

stone · 01-10-2008, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Who said the Skins were ever seriously interested in Cowher other than pure speculation from the media and fans?

It wouldn't be a lateral move when you take into account the title, Assistant head coach - defense.

BINGO! and BINGO!

MTK · 01-10-2008, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70Chip

I've always been amazed that the league allows the Skins to play these word games. Soon we'll see "Super Duper Almost the Head Coach in Waiting Oh He's So Close He can Almost Taste It - Defense"

I'm pretty sure other teams do it as well. They have to protect their guys somehow I guess.

MTK · 01-10-2008, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schneed10

Re: the first question, La Canfora had "league and team sources" cited in his blog, saying they were very interested in Cowher. Could have been wrong, but JLC doesn't get his scoop from Pro Football Weekly. He's got connections. Again, they could have been wrong.

The assistant head coach title thing would irk the Titans. They'd say it's basically the same position and raise a stink over the Skins using a straw man title to skirt the rules on asking for permission to interview. I think if he was coming to interview for Assistant Head Coach - Defense, you'd hear some squawking out of Tennessee.

Yeah but a lot of times his sources are just people who comment on situations and give their thoughts and aren't necessarily privy to any sort of true inside info.

12thMan · 01-10-2008, 04:27 PM

Assistant Head Coach - Defense makes sense to me.

12thMan · 01-10-2008, 04:31 PM

The more I think about this, the more Assistant Head Coach - defense makes sense. This move could mean something for Greg Blache more than anything else.

MTK · 01-10-2008, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 12thMan

The more I think about this, the more Assistant Head Coach - defense makes sense. This move could mean something for Greg Blache more than anything else.

Maybe retirement?

I think JLC said the other day that might be the case.

skinsfan69 · 01-10-2008, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I suspect that once some matters with Williams are ironed out (if they are ironed out), he will be the head coach and Schwartz will be his numero dos.

But I don't know everything

Could it be that GW wants Saunders gone if he becomes HC? And that is why they are looking at Schwartz? Schwartz would come here only under the assumption that he keeps the offensive coaches in place?

Or is it that Snyder just doesn't like Williams which is the rumor.

Redskins_P · 01-10-2008, 04:34 PM

Right now I wish I was a fly on the wall in Redskins Park. There must be so much going on.

cpayne5 · 01-10-2008, 04:42 PM

I know there was a bit of apprehension on GW's part when Saunders was first brought in. He felt that the offense was too "quick strike". He was concerned that his D would have to be on the field too much during a game because the offense would either turn the ball over quickly, or score quickly.

Schneed10 · 01-10-2008, 04:43 PM

UGH! I don't effin know! On one hand, why would Jeff Fisher let Schwartz interview for essentially a lateral move? On the other hand, why would Danny bust up the whole coaching staff by making Schwartz HC after saying continuity was important to him?

The ultimate continuity move is make Schwartz DC, and move GW to head coach.

But then why the interest in Bill Cowher? Maybe Bill Cowher was Plan A, and since he's not interested, GW with Schwartz and Saunders is Plan B? Maybe the Cowher thing was bad rumor?

DAMMIT JUST PUT US OUT OF OUR MISERY, DANNY!

I seriously need to know who our coach is. I'm freakin out over here man!

SmootSmack · 01-10-2008, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Maybe retirement?

I think JLC said the other day that might be the case.

Blache could technically remain as defensive coordinator, but I think he's gone.

This is just speculation but I really think Danny Smith might make his way on to the defensive coaching staff somehow. What you might see is Smith coaching the DBs, Jerry Gray bumped up to defensive coordinator and Schwartz as Assistant HC-Defense

12thMan · 01-10-2008, 04:46 PM

I think much of this we're doing is speculation. Fact is, someone was going to be interviewed regardless. Whether it was Joe Schmoe, Joe Black, or Joe Blow....they have to go through this process. Gregg Williams understands it, everyone understands it.

They can't offer the job to Williams then interview people next. It's the process, so we're just going to have to sit and wait and not read too much into whomever they bring in. Unless it's a Bill Cowher, Peter Caroll, or some big name person, I wouldn't get too worked up over any of these names.

Hell during the combine, the Redskins interviewed Adrian Peterson for a draft possibility. It is what is.

01-10-2008, 04:27 PM	#82
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,460	Re: May the Schwartz be with you? Assistant Head Coach - Defense makes sense to me.

01-10-2008, 04:31 PM	#83
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,460	Re: May the Schwartz be with you? The more I think about this, the more Assistant Head Coach - defense makes sense. This move could mean something for Greg Blache more than anything else.

01-10-2008, 04:34 PM	#86
Redskins_P Fight for old DC! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Aldie, VA Age: 46 Posts: 4,101	Re: May the Schwartz be with you? Right now I wish I was a fly on the wall in Redskins Park. There must be so much going on.

01-10-2008, 04:42 PM	#87
cpayne5 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,807	Re: May the Schwartz be with you? I know there was a bit of apprehension on GW's part when Saunders was first brought in. He felt that the offense was too "quick strike". He was concerned that his D would have to be on the field too much during a game because the offense would either turn the ball over quickly, or score quickly. __________________ "It's not about what you've done, but what's been done for you."

01-10-2008, 04:43 PM	#88
Schneed10 A Dude Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newtown Square, PA Age: 45 Posts: 12,421	Re: May the Schwartz be with you? UGH! I don't effin know! On one hand, why would Jeff Fisher let Schwartz interview for essentially a lateral move? On the other hand, why would Danny bust up the whole coaching staff by making Schwartz HC after saying continuity was important to him? The ultimate continuity move is make Schwartz DC, and move GW to head coach. But then why the interest in Bill Cowher? Maybe Bill Cowher was Plan A, and since he's not interested, GW with Schwartz and Saunders is Plan B? Maybe the Cowher thing was bad rumor? DAMMIT JUST PUT US OUT OF OUR MISERY, DANNY! I seriously need to know who our coach is. I'm freakin out over here man! __________________ God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.

01-10-2008, 04:46 PM	#90
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,460	Re: May the Schwartz be with you? I think much of this we're doing is speculation. Fact is, someone was going to be interviewed regardless. Whether it was Joe Schmoe, Joe Black, or Joe Blow....they have to go through this process. Gregg Williams understands it, everyone understands it. They can't offer the job to Williams then interview people next. It's the process, so we're just going to have to sit and wait and not read too much into whomever they bring in. Unless it's a Bill Cowher, Peter Caroll, or some big name person, I wouldn't get too worked up over any of these names. Hell during the combine, the Redskins interviewed Adrian Peterson for a draft possibility. It is what is.

May the Schwartz be with you?

Locker Room Main Forum