Sources: Mike Shanahan Turned Down Redskins Coaching Job - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 10-21-2009, 12:40 AM

Sources have confirmed that the Washington Redskins recently tried to hire Mike Shanahan to replace Jim Zorn and Shanahan declined. The sources would not rule out the possibility that Shanahan would reconsider in the offseason.

"Shanahan told the franchise there was little he could do in the middle of the season for them and that changing coaches during the season in the NFL rarely works,'' a Redskins management source told FanHouse. "Several people that Dan Snyder trusts have suggested, if he makes a move, he should turn it over to secondary coach Jerry Gray. That could still happen.

"We are trying to give Jim every chance to turn it around. The move to [bring in offensive consultant Sherm] Lewis is to take more off Jim's plate, especially the play-calling, because it is not working, and that is where Jim is spending much of his time. Now he can coach the entire team. Let's see where that gets us.''
Reports surfaced Sunday night, after Washington's embarrassing 14-6 home loss to Kansas City, that Lewis would take over the Redskins' play-calling duties. The team confirmed that change Monday.

The Redskins currently sit at 2-4 and in last place in the NFC East, with losses to Detroit, Carolina and Kansas City -- teams that have four total wins combined. Washington hosts Philadelphia next Monday night prior to a Week 8 bye, and has just one game remaining against a team with a record currently under .500.

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Waterston_Fan · 10-21-2009, 12:51 AM

Of course he will turn it down.. He wants his own people and to evaluate what is going on...

I wonder if he and Snyder might be like Marty and AJ.. Can't coexist.

browneyes106 · 10-21-2009, 11:44 AM

Shanahan was smart to turn down the job. I think he probably heard the countless horror stories about Snyder.

TVFactFan · 10-25-2009, 03:43 PM

So Synder was trying to HIRE a new coach while the season is in session?-lol He can;t be this dumb

10-21-2009, 12:40 AM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Sources: Mike Shanahan Turned Down Redskins Coaching Job Sources have confirmed that the Washington Redskins recently tried to hire Mike Shanahan to replace Jim Zorn and Shanahan declined. The sources would not rule out the possibility that Shanahan would reconsider in the offseason. "Shanahan told the franchise there was little he could do in the middle of the season for them and that changing coaches during the season in the NFL rarely works,'' a Redskins management source told FanHouse. "Several people that Dan Snyder trusts have suggested, if he makes a move, he should turn it over to secondary coach Jerry Gray. That could still happen. "We are trying to give Jim every chance to turn it around. The move to [bring in offensive consultant Sherm] Lewis is to take more off Jim's plate, especially the play-calling, because it is not working, and that is where Jim is spending much of his time. Now he can coach the entire team. Let's see where that gets us.'' Reports surfaced Sunday night, after Washington's embarrassing 14-6 home loss to Kansas City, that Lewis would take over the Redskins' play-calling duties. The team confirmed that change Monday. The Redskins currently sit at 2-4 and in last place in the NFC East, with losses to Detroit, Carolina and Kansas City -- teams that have four total wins combined. Washington hosts Philadelphia next Monday night prior to a Week 8 bye, and has just one game remaining against a team with a record currently under .500. http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2009/10/19/s...00000002?fark#
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10-21-2009, 12:51 AM	#2
Waterston_Fan Eternal Member Eternal Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 26, 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,195	Of course he will turn it down.. He wants his own people and to evaluate what is going on... I wonder if he and Snyder might be like Marty and AJ.. Can't coexist.

10-21-2009, 11:44 AM	#3
browneyes106 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 01, 2008 Posts: 6,094	Shanahan was smart to turn down the job. I think he probably heard the countless horror stories about Snyder.

10-25-2009, 03:43 PM	#4
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,131	So Synder was trying to HIRE a new coach while the season is in session?-lol He can;t be this dumb