Shanahan expected to be introduced as head coach tomorrow maybe: Agent now in DC

[akhhorus]

Not 100%, but...

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/mike-shanahan/shanahan-could-be-introduced-t.html?

Mike Shanahan is expected to be named head coach of the Redskins, according to sources in the organization, and, barring unforeseen glitches, will likely be introduced in a news conference Tuesday.

[Skinz4lyfe]

If true, I'd be pleased. But it would be interesting to see who's doing the scouting for the 'Skins because Shanny has had mixed reviews as far as scouting talent.

[akhhorus]

If true, I'd be pleased. But it would be interesting to see who's doing the scouting for the 'Skins because Shanny has had mixed reviews as far as scouting talent.

Brandon Marshall, Eddie Royal, Ryan Clady, Ben Hamilton, Chris Kuper and Elvis Dumervil on line 3 for you lol

[BurgundyNGold]

If true, I'd be pleased. But it would be interesting to see who's doing the scouting for the 'Skins because Shanny has had mixed reviews as far as scouting talent.
That's where Allen has to earn his money. Currently the Redskins have among the smallest scouting teams in the league. Allen needs to take Danny's checkbook out to the scout store and fill the closet with the goods. Sadly, it's probably too late for this draft. We'd be better off just making a composite of Mayock, Kiper and Akh's respective big boards.

[smoak]

Not a fan but whatever... He couldn't be worse than Zorn.

[wewantdallas]

My only surprise is that it didn't happen today. Guess they wanted to give Zorn a break.

I'm really looking forward to that presser tomorrow. I don't want to see a bunch of smiles, either. I want to see and hear some nastiness bordering on arrogance coming from Shanahan. I want him to try to get the fans a little fired up after the metaphorical hell we've just endured.

I want him to challenge Wade Phillips to a cage match, Andy Reid to a 100-yard dash, and Tom Coughlin to a ... well, maybe he should leave Coughlin alone for now. That dude's nuts.

[LATrueRedskin]

My only surprise is that it didn't happen today. Guess they wanted to give Zorn a break.

I'm really looking forward to that presser tomorrow. I don't want to see a bunch of smiles, either. I want to see and hear some nastiness bordering on arrogance coming from Shanahan. I want him to try to get the fans a little fired up after the metaphorical hell we've just endured.

I want him to challenge Wade Phillips to a cage match, Andy Reid to a 100-yard dash, and Tom Coughlin to a ... well, maybe he should leave Coughlin alone for now. That dude's nuts.

lol

[dj_stouty]

The sooner the better. We all knew this was the plan for a month now. Hire him...pat him on the back...and get him and Allen planning for the future. Hopefully "Redskins Decisions" means Allen + Shanny - Danny...but somehow I doubt it. Either way, I think Allen and Shanny (Shallen?) are strong enough of a Duo to force Danny's hand and at least stop him from making final decisions.

[BIGREDSKINSFAN1963]

If true, I'd be pleased. But it would be interesting to see who's doing the scouting for the 'Skins because Shanny has had mixed reviews as far as scouting talent.

how about don warren as the chief redskins scout?does he have an official job with the skins or does he just hang around redskins park for the free food?

here's a link to a cnn/si article on shanny and snyder
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/football/nfl/01/04/zorn.ap/index.html

[WarEagle]

I wish him luck. Look forward to his introduction and first remarks. Hope he gets the colors right. I don't know much about him, but we can agree that he's been there and done that, so I'm grateful.

(Speaking of wrestling, tonight on WWE, Hitman Hart is the guest host and he's going to confront Mr. McMahon. :))

[BurgundyNGold]

The sooner the better. We all knew this was the plan for a month now. Hire him...pat him on the back...and get him and Allen planning for the future. Hopefully "Redskins Decisions" means Allen + Shanny - Danny...but somehow I doubt it. Either way, I think Allen and Shanny (Shallen?) are strong enough of a Duo to force Danny's hand and at least stop him from making final decisions.
If it has the name "Redskin" in it, it'll have Danny in it. You know, like "Redskins Decision", "Redskins Type Player", ""Redskins Type Guy", "Redskins Football" or, perhaps most accurately, "4-12 is not Redskins Football", whatever that term is supposed to mean anymore, lol.

Actually, I know what that means these days. The terms are little different from cliche. "Danny Football" *is* "Redskins Football". A "Redskins Type Guy" is a "Danny Type Guy", in that he'll pal around with Danny by the pool at the pro bowl after another losing season.

Well, I guess we know where the priorities lie.

[ryflan47]

Those "Redskins email alerts" are pretty quick, I got it right as this was developing.

[NCskinsfanatic]

how about don warren as the chief redskins scout?does he have an official job with the skins or does he just hang around redskins park for the free food?

here's a link to a cnn/si article on shanny and snyder
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/football/nfl/01/04/zorn.ap/index.html

In regards to the link above...imo if Hall wants to go to the SB he should start by learning to tackle and not shying away from contact.

[BIGREDSKINSFAN1963]

In regards to the link above...imo if Hall wants to go to the SB he should start by learning to tackle and not shying away from contact.


i agree!he needs to shut up and let his play on the field do the talking for him.

[bigcmr]

If this is true this is fast.

[Redskinmayhem]

Not a fan but whatever... He couldn't be worse than Zorn.

BA + Shanny is a MONSTER upgrade over Vinny + Zorn. BA and Shanny might not be Bethard + Gibbs but you can't deny the upgrade. At least now we have a true GM and we're operating (at least it looks like we will) based on the proper blueprint: Owner > GM > HC.

[WRSK1NS]

My only surprise is that it didn't happen today. Guess they wanted to give Zorn a break.

I'm really looking forward to that presser tomorrow. I don't want to see a bunch of smiles, either. I want to see and hear some nastiness bordering on arrogance coming from Shanahan. I want him to try to get the fans a little fired up after the metaphorical hell we've just endured.

I want him to challenge Wade Phillips to a cage match, Andy Reid to a 100-yard dash, and Tom Coughlin to a ... well, maybe he should leave Coughlin alone for now. That dude's nuts.

TOO FUNNY!! Thanks for the good laugh!


I hope he shows some fire too, I am tired of staying medium because right now medium sucks!

[tuckahoeskin]

Brandon Marshall, Eddie Royal, Ryan Clady, Ben Hamilton, Chris Kuper and Elvis Dumervil on line 3 for you lol

with Clinton Portis waiting in the lobby.

[NamVet4]

Open Letter to Mike Shannahan
(If you are the 2010 Redskins Coach)

Welcome aboard!

That’s the last nice thing you will read from me!
Your past performance and record means squat to me!
Your successes and failures mean nothing to me.

You are joining an organization with the most passionate wide spread fan base in the NFL. (Dallas Cowboys - America’s Team - be damned!)
You will be held accountable from Day One at a level you have never experienced. Bear in mind the adage: “You are hired to be fired”.

I will expect you and GM Bruce Allen to cut to the chase and evaluate the talent that is here. No one on the present roster gets a free ride! Determine the obvious needs that have been grossly ignored for too long! I will expect you to put forth a well thought out plan for the future of the Redskins that does not depend on the immediate quick fix. The offensive and defensive lines must be the building blocks of the plan and the team. Build a competitive dynasty.

You must plan to be competitive and be productive. Your being productive means that you start at a base line and show improvement every game throughout the season. The wins and losses will come, but they will mean more if there is a significant improvement every game. That is what you are being paid to accomplish. Bring in the best available assistant coaches who can work with you and for you. Let friendship and nepotism be subsidiary in your choice. Demand the best from the assistants; you will bear the criticism and the compliments on their performance.

You have a talent that is recognized; don’t obscure it by letting the obscene amount of money that Daniel Snyder uses to feed his ego interfere with your competent coaching decisions. Evaluate the talent you hire; don’t allow Daniel Snyder to play his “fantasy football team” personnel games.

You are joining a once proud and distinguished NFL franchise that Daniel Snyder mutilated and raped into a mediocre shell of its former greatness.
Respect the owner but be firm in your commitment to work with the GM on the plan you conceive and execute.

“Failure is not an option”.

[ClubSandwichGuy]

Brandon Marshall, Eddie Royal, Ryan Clady, Ben Hamilton, Chris Kuper and Elvis Dumervil on line 3 for you lol
I see Cutler no longer makes the list.

[akhhorus]

I see Cutler no longer makes the list.

He was good in Denver, so I guess he should. In Chicago he got colorblind lol.

[AGibbsGirl]

I wish him luck. Look forward to his introduction and first remarks. Hope he gets the colors right. I don't know much about him, but we can agree that he's been there and done that, so I'm grateful.

I found that hilarious!

[brettsky991]

Go maroon and black!

[NCskinsfanatic]

Still not a done deal and doesnt seem like there will be an announcement tomorrow either...

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/01/04/mystery-team-is-interested-in-shanahan/

If another team truly wants Shanahan, that team needs to make its plans known soon. Still, it doesn't appear that a deal will be done in the immediate future. Per Schefter, the meeting between Shanahan and Snyder is focusing on "organizational structure," not the amount of money Shanahan will be paid.

[ARParr]

Well, this is at least a step in the right direction, if true. In all honesty, all the recent firings & hirings were exactly the sort of thing I was hoping for when I was wishing for a 3-and-13 season. I didn't really want to lose all those games, but I felt strongly that that would be the best way to bring about the much-needed huge changes.

And now, here we are. Not anywhere close to where we want to be, but we're at least going in the right direction. Let's hope it proves true and continues.

[BurgundyNGold]

Still not a done deal and doesnt seem like there will be an announcement tomorrow either...

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/01/04/mystery-team-is-interested-in-shanahan/
Go get 'em, Shanny! Tear that Napoleon hat off of his greedy little head lol.

[oldskinfan]

[QUOTE=wewantdallas;1289539 well, maybe he should leave Coughlin alone for now. That dude's nuts.[/QUOTE]

He could challenge Coughlin to a stare down...both have a certain "glare" when they are mad.

[NCskinsfanatic]

Go get 'em, Shanny! Tear that Napoleon hat off of his greedy little head lol.

Im fine with him putting Danny in his place just dont wont to have Shanny play us and end up left with the same type of search that yielded Jim Zorn. After this season, and with the hope that was provided by Vinny's resignation, it would be too much to bear to watch all the relevant coaching candidates turn us down again.

[skin4ever]

My only surprise is that it didn't happen today. Guess they wanted to give Zorn a break.

I'm really looking forward to that presser tomorrow. I don't want to see a bunch of smiles, either. I want to see and hear some nastiness bordering on arrogance coming from Shanahan. I want him to try to get the fans a little fired up after the metaphorical hell we've just endured.

I want him to challenge Wade Phillips to a cage match, Andy Reid to a 100-yard dash, and Tom Coughlin to a ... well, maybe he should leave Coughlin alone for now. That dude's nuts.

Id be happy if he just got the team colors right. lol...

Brett Sky beat me to it.

[BurgundyNGold]

Im fine with him putting Danny in his place just dont wont to have Shanny play us and end up left with the same type of search that yielded Jim Zorn. After this season, and with the hope that was provided by Vinny's resignation, it would be too much to bear to watch all the relevant coaching candidates turn us down again.
Honestly, Danny can't afford it. He's got to bring in Shanny, Cowher or, to a far lesser extent, Gruden or the Burgundy Revolution sets up camp outside his house lol.

[MDBluefinCrab]

I'll believe it when I see it. Until then, everything is nothing more than mere speculation and the little snots way of staying in the news.

[ARParr]

I'll believe it when I see it. Until then, everything is nothing more than mere speculation and the little snots way of staying in the news.

Very true. I said as much a couple of weeks ago, and it certainly bears repeating. Until something actually happens, nothing's happened. True dat.

[NCskinsfanatic]

Honestly, Danny can't afford it. He's got to bring in Shanny, Cowher or, to a far lesser extent, Gruden or the Burgundy Revolution sets up camp outside his house lol.

I hope you're right BNG...

[lorimike]

I looked up Shanahan on Wikepedia and they say this " Shanahan has made his return to the NFL in 2010 with his new contract as the head coach with the Washington Redskins. Along with general manager Bruce Allen, many changes are expected to be made within the organization."

[shane88]

Odd....this is what I found on Wiki:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Shanahan
"...In the early 2009 NFL Season, it was reported that the Washington Redskins were after Shanahan for their head coach, replacing Jim Zorn. Although this was reported by several media outlets, the Washington Redskins Vice President of Football Operations, Vinny Ceratto, stated that a coaching change would not be considered until the end of the season.[3] On November 18, 2009 ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that the Buffalo Bills had contacted Shanahan about their head coaching vacancy after the team parted ways with former coach Dick Jauron.[4] The Redskins rumor resurfaced following the firing of Jim Zorn on January 4, 2010.
[edit] Reported talks with the Redskins

With Vinny Cerrato resigning from the Washington Redskins on December 17, 2009, the Washington Redskins hired Bruce Allen, son of late Redskins Hall of Fame coach George Allen. The Redskins and Shanahan then began talks over Washington's then-occupied head-coaching position.[5] He is expected to be formally announced as the Redskins' head coach on January 5, 2010.[6]

[akhhorus]

I looked up Shanahan on Wikepedia and they say this " Shanahan has made his return to the NFL in 2010 with his new contract as the head coach with the Washington Redskins. Along with general manager Bruce Allen, many changes are expected to be made within the organization."

Give me a few minutes and I can make it say that Mike Shanahan was fired after 1 hour as coach and replaced with a cardboard cutout of Greg Blache.

[lorimike]

Odd....this is what I found on Wiki:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Shanahan
"...In the early 2009 NFL Season, it was reported that the Washington Redskins were after Shanahan for their head coach, replacing Jim Zorn. Although this was reported by several media outlets, the Washington Redskins Vice President of Football Operations, Vinny Ceratto, stated that a coaching change would not be considered until the end of the season.[3] On November 18, 2009 ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that the Buffalo Bills had contacted Shanahan about their head coaching vacancy after the team parted ways with former coach Dick Jauron.[4] The Redskins rumor resurfaced following the firing of Jim Zorn on January 4, 2010.
[edit] Reported talks with the Redskins

With Vinny Cerrato resigning from the Washington Redskins on December 17, 2009, the Washington Redskins hired Bruce Allen, son of late Redskins Hall of Fame coach George Allen. The Redskins and Shanahan then began talks over Washington's then-occupied head-coaching position.[5] He is expected to be formally announced as the Redskins' head coach on January 5, 2010.[6]<<<<<<<

It was an edit copy and paste. I swear on a stack of bibles it was there. Now it is not. Whoever does Wikepedia was updating the their website and put that on there then took it off.

[redbamaskins]

i was kinda hoping Danny Boy would get another washed up 80's QB to be the next head coach. But i guess Neil Lomax wasnt available.

[lorimike]

Give me a few minutes and I can make it say that Mike Shanahan was fired after 1 hour as coach and replaced with a cardboard cutout of Greg Blache.


It was there. I guess whoever updates that site got a litte ahead of the game

[HAWGZHEAD]

Can't anyone edit a wiki page? Nothing to fret over.

[akhhorus]

It was there. I guess whoever updates that site got a litte ahead of the game

This is why Wiki is useless: anyone can update it with anything.

[Keino]

This is why Wiki is useless: anyone can update it with anything.

It's not completely usless. They are pretty good about making sure that unverified info contains a parenthetical about needing a source.

It's useful when you want to know the gist of something. It's also very useful when you are replacing your hip-hop collection and need to make sure that you have all the songs from certain albums in the correct order....

[smoak]

BA + Shanny is a MONSTER upgrade over Vinny + Zorn. BA and Shanny might not be Bethard + Gibbs but you can't deny the upgrade. At least now we have a true GM and we're operating (at least it looks like we will) based on the proper blueprint: Owner > GM > HC.

Agree. I just hope Shanny is rested and ready to roll. He seemed burned out to me.

[skinfan43]

Hope exists.

Apathy exits.

HTTR.

[Fathead]

5 years, somewhere between 55-60 mil. That is only a guess but I'm pretty confident.

[joethefan]

how about don warren as the chief redskins scout?does he have an official job with the skins or does he just hang around redskins park for the free food?

[/URL]

ROTFLMBO......I almost spit soda all over smy screen at work, after reading that....

[BIGREDSKINSFAN1963]

ROTFLMBO......I almost spit soda all over smy screen at work, after reading that....

everytime i see him on tv he's chowing down like a fat rat at redskins park.
does he work for the skins in some capacity?maybe he never gets interviewed cause all he does is eat there?:Peace::Peace:

[CarMike]

980 reporting. Will meet with BA this afternoon.

[Biggie]

This contract is going to be huge.

[CarMike]

This contract is going to be huge.

No kidding. lol

And I merged my own thread with akhs. I slapped my hand for starting a new thread about MS. lol

[skin4ever]

This contract is going to be huge.

yup. I love how a mystery team interested in Shanny came up. Nothing like putting DS in ebay bidding mode to get the highest contract ever by hitting the buy now button.

[kingbrutis]

I dont care what it costs, I want a team that plays hard and I can be proud to support.

[BIGREDSKINSFAN1963]

in 40 years as a fan,i have never been more ashamed of the skins as i have this season,and i really get pissed at myself for feeling that way.i would love to see them win 5 straight super bowls but what i really want is a team that can compete and win the close games which the skins have'nt here lately.
i don't know what that crap swinging gate play emulated from but i never thought the skins would be desperate enough to run a play like that!!!

[shally]

in 40 years as a fan,i have never been more ashamed of the skins as i have this season,and i really get pissed at myself for feeling that way.i would love to see them win 5 straight super bowls but what i really want is a team that can compete and win the close games which the skins have'nt here lately.
i don't know what that crap swinging gate play emulated from but i never thought the skins would be desperate enough to run a play like that!!!

amen !!

that play encapsulates all the worst of the Zorn era.. to be fair, when he was riding high last year at 6-2, we were making aggressive plays to close out the Eagles and the Cowboys.. how hard did we fall from that point ?

thanks, and goodbye to the whole incompetent regime.. time for adults to regain control of the franchise..

[CarMike]

I dont care what it costs, I want a team that plays hard and I can be proud to support.

+1 since it's not my money. :)

I'll feel for the season ticket holders though. This will drive up the price of tickets for sure.

[brettsky991]

Lets assume they sign him for $7m. That is $4m more than Zorn. Assuming that 65,000 seats are held by season ticket holders, thats 650,000 tickets per year. $4m /650,000 is $6.15 per ticket for a total annual cost increase of $61.50 per ticket holder.

Heck, that 3 beers at Fedex:Peace:

[BurgundyNGold]

No kidding. lol

And I merged my own thread with akhs. I slapped my hand for starting a new thread about MS. lol
Love the CYA "maybe" slapped in the title of the thread now lol. ;)

[smoak]

The Skins better not have the audacity to push off a price increase until they field a winner. I'm already telling them to go engage in coitus with themselves unless I get a raise between now and April.

[BigTex]

yup. I love how a mystery team interested in Shanny came up. Nothing like putting DS in ebay bidding mode to get the highest contract ever by hitting the buy now button.

LOL...So true. I'm sure he outbid himself by another million or so today.

[JsMaViSd]

Lets assume they sign him for $7m. That is $4m more than Zorn. Assuming that 65,000 seats are held by season ticket holders, thats 650,000 tickets per year. $4m /650,000 is $6.15 per ticket for a total annual cost increase of $61.50 per ticket holder.

Heck, that 3 beers at Fedex:Peace:

better tailgate an extra hour early this year lol

[44 goes 50 gut]

In regards to the link above...imo if Hall wants to go to the SB he should start by learning to tackle and not shying away from contact.

he should also be able to cover Malcolm Floyd on a fly pattern in man to man without getting smoked...

[oldskinfan]

I'll feel for the season ticket holders though. This will drive up the price of tickets for sure.

May Danny-Boy will sell Mike Shanahan jackets and coach-wear :whoknows:

[44 goes 50 gut]

I see Cutler no longer makes the list.

he should, he threw a lot of INT's but he also had awful receivers (converted Conerback and Kick returner) and a "new offensive system"

When Campbell has to learn a new system everyone falls all over themselves to use it as an excuse. Cutler on the other hand gets no such breaks :)

[Biggie]

he should also be able to cover Malcolm Floyd on a fly pattern in man to man without getting smoked...
http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/4177/10994555.jpg

[DaveKShape]

http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/4177/10994555.jpg

i had to stop myself from sending him threatening messages on twitter after that game. how old is delhomme - 34? unbelievable.

[44 goes 50 gut]

yeah I remember, I know I'm not the only one here that thinks our Cornersbacks/Free Safety are nearly as big a need as our O-line (especially if RT and CS can come back and be healthy)

[Biggie]

yeah I remember, I know I'm not the only one here that thinks our Cornersbacks/Free Safety are nearly as big a need as our O-line (especially if RT and CS can come back and be healthy)
Don't get your hopes up. Both of them are really beat up after the last ten years.

[tarheel723]

i hope that Shannahan does a good job. We need: a new O-line and to get rid of portis and keep the younger RB's (CP is always injured and I think that the other RB's have proved themselves to be good). I think that Dan and Bruce should give Campell 1 or 2 more years to prove himself after we get a good O-Line.

[shally]

i hope that Shannahan does a good job. We need: a new O-line and to get rid of portis and keep the younger RB's (CP is always injured and I think that the other RB's have proved themselves to be good). I think that Dan and Bruce should give Campell 1 or 2 more years to prove himself after we get a good O-Line.

welcome.. you will love it here.. lots of tarheel fans here, as well

[CarMike]

welcome.. you will love it here.. lots of tarheel fans here, as well

:awesomewo

You got that right!!! lol

[smoot]

welcome.. you will love it here.. lots of tarheel fans here, as well
I think we're over quota actually, we should probably trim a few off

[BIGREDSKINSFAN1963]

welcome.. you will love it here.. lots of tarheel fans here, as well

and there are plenty of tarheel haters here too.:niceday:

[shally]

and there are plenty of tarheel haters here too.:niceday:

hey ! what do y'all expect from someone who went to:

Tulane
George Washington
Cornell
Penn

Not one of them is worth a lick in sports, except for my beloved Penn Quakers dominating the Ivy League..lol

[BIGREDSKINSFAN1963]

hey ! what do y'all expect from someone who went to:

Tulane
George Washington
Cornell
Penn

Not one of them is worth a lick in sports, except for my beloved Penn Quakers domonating the Ivy League..lol

i grew up in an A,B,C household,which stood for anybody but carolina and dallas.:)my daddy insisted on it.(lol)

[skinfan43]

1) Who will Shanny/Allen bring in as the D-coordinator?

2) Does anyone think he'll keep Campbell for the final year of JC's contract?

3) What free agents will they target?

[MAATOPDOGG]

Well it a done deal.

http://www.denverpost.com/sports/ci_...#ixzz0bmvq1fIf





Mike Shanahan reaches deal to coach Redskins

Mike Shanahan has reached an agreement in principal to become the new head coach of the Washington Redskins, according to sources familiar with the negotiations.

The Redskins are making plans for Shanahan to sign his contract and announce his hiring Wednesday.

The hiring should be well received by Broncos owner Pat Bowlen who figures to save roughly $7 million now that his coach from 1995-2008 has landed elsewhere.

Shanahan is to receive a five-year contract from the Redskins at approximately the same salary he had during his final contract with the Broncos. He was drawing approximately $7 million a year with Denver — and still had three years remaining on his deal when he was fired nearly a year ago.

The Broncos will pay approximately $3.5 million each in 2010 and 2011 to essentially have Shanahan coach the Redskins. Then again, Bowlen will also save roughly $3.5 million each of the next two years now that their former coach is no longer unemployed.

With the Redskins, Shanahan will work in concert with general manager Bruce Allen much as he did in Denver with Broncos general manager Ted Sundquist from 2002-07. During that six-year Shanahan-Sundquist run, the Broncos compiled five consecutive winning seasons, three consecutive playoff appearances, and a 58-38 record. The Broncos went 13-3 and hosted the AFC championship game in 2005 — the last time they played in the postseason.

In that business partnership, Sundquist oversaw the draft, contracts and roster construction, but Shanahan had final say authority on every decision.

Shanahan, who will turn 58 during the 2010 preseason, has a 154-103 record, including playoffs, as an NFL head coach, including an 8-12 mark from 1988-89 with the Los Angles Raiders. He guided the Broncos to back-to-back Super Bowl titles in 1997-98, but with quarterback John Elway retiring after the 1998 season, Shanahan guided the Broncos to only one playoff victory in their next 10 seasons.

[Keino]

I think we're over quota actually, we should probably trim a few off

Agreed. Actually, as long as no more Duke fans joint the board, Im good.

[CarMike]

Well it a done deal.

http://www.denverpost.com/sports/ci_...#ixzz0bmvq1fIf





Mike Shanahan reaches deal to coach Redskins

Mike Shanahan has reached an agreement in principal to become the new head coach of the Washington Redskins, according to sources familiar with the negotiations.

The Redskins are making plans for Shanahan to sign his contract and announce his hiring Wednesday.

The hiring should be well received by Broncos owner Pat Bowlen who figures to save roughly $7 million now that his coach from 1995-2008 has landed elsewhere.

Shanahan is to receive a five-year contract from the Redskins at approximately the same salary he had during his final contract with the Broncos. He was drawing approximately $7 million a year with Denver — and still had three years remaining on his deal when he was fired nearly a year ago.

The Broncos will pay approximately $3.5 million each in 2010 and 2011 to essentially have Shanahan coach the Redskins. Then again, Bowlen will also save roughly $3.5 million each of the next two years now that their former coach is no longer unemployed.

With the Redskins, Shanahan will work in concert with general manager Bruce Allen much as he did in Denver with Broncos general manager Ted Sundquist from 2002-07. During that six-year Shanahan-Sundquist run, the Broncos compiled five consecutive winning seasons, three consecutive playoff appearances, and a 58-38 record. The Broncos went 13-3 and hosted the AFC championship game in 2005 — the last time they played in the postseason.

In that business partnership, Sundquist oversaw the draft, contracts and roster construction, but Shanahan had final say authority on every decision.

Shanahan, who will turn 58 during the 2010 preseason, has a 154-103 record, including playoffs, as an NFL head coach, including an 8-12 mark from 1988-89 with the Los Angles Raiders. He guided the Broncos to back-to-back Super Bowl titles in 1997-98, but with quarterback John Elway retiring after the 1998 season, Shanahan guided the Broncos to only one playoff victory in their next 10 seasons.
I tried to click on the link and the story has been removed. Wonder if its not done and they jumped the gun?
Agreed. Actually, as long as no more Duke fans joint the board, Im good.
We know what Keino has on his mind....;)

[akhhorus]

I tried to click on the link and the story has been removed. Wonder if its not done and they jumped the gun?



http://www.denverpost.com/sports/ci_14127983

[Red Bear]

I tried to click on the link and the story has been removed. Wonder if its not done and they jumped the gun?


http://www.denverpost.com/sports/ci_14127983


http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/01/05/report-shanahan-skins-strike-a-deal/

[CarMike]

http://www.denverpost.com/sports/ci_14127983

:awesomewo

Thanks.

[MAATOPDOGG]

NFL Fanhouse reporting 5 year, 7 million a year deal for Shanahan



http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2010/01/05/r...with-redskins/

[CarMike]

Shanahan guided the Broncos to only one playoff victory in their next 10 seasons.
That quote will get a ton of people going here at hR. :)

[skinfan43]

Playoffs?!
We're talkin' playoffs?!

(What the hell are playoffs again?)

Go Shanny.

[LadyNRedskinsfan]

Playoffs?!
We're talkin' playoffs?!

(What the hell are playoffs again?)

Go Shanny.

You know you can't say that without posting the clip, lol.

Playoffs?! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qwq7BYOnDrM)

[smoak]

You know you can't say that without posting the clip, lol.

Playoffs?! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qwq7BYOnDrM)

for all the attention that one (rightfully) receives, Mora cracked me up LONGGGG before that when he used to drop the occasional "diddly poo"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zX4ox7aX_wc

[smoak]

That quote will get a ton of people going here at hR. :)

Ive already been on record saying I'm not convinced... But wow, I didn't realize that???

[skinfan43]

You know you can't say that without posting the clip, lol.

Playoffs?! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qwq7BYOnDrM)
Thanks darlin, you got my back! ;)

[LadyNRedskinsfan]

for all the attention that one (rightfully) receives, Mora cracked me up LONGGGG before that when he used to drop the occasional "diddly poo"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zX4ox7aX_wc

LOL. I love that one too, but him going to his high voice is what did me in, lol.

[Bengal224ord]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4799532

[BIGREDSKINSFAN1963]

and since he is still an advisor,did snyder run the potential hiring of allen and shanny by gibbs?DS seems to look at gibbs like a 2nd father,i can't see him not seeking the coach's opinion,can you guys? :sun:

[BurgundyNGold]

and since he is still an advisor,did snyder run the potential hiring of allen and shanny by gibbs?DS seems to look at gibbs like a 2nd father,i can't see him not seeking the coach's opinion,can you guys? :sun:
Yeah, I'm sure he did. Expect a statement from Gibbs shortly after Shanny's presser.

[CarMike]

Do we need to start a thread on every thought that enters ones mind?

This could have gone in a number of threads already created.

[fent]

i thought Gibbs already said he didn't know about the Allen hire.

[BurgundyNGold]

Do we need to start a thread on every thought that enters ones mind?

This could have gone in a number of threads already created.
I think you should bypass the sticky and start a thread about that.

[BurgundyNGold]

i thought Gibbs already said he didn't know about the Allen hire.
Gibbs released a statement about the Vinny firing, so I would expect him to release a statement about Shanny. I wouldn't be shocked if he didn't, only that I would expect him to given that they're both SB winning coaches.

[Brokenstriker]

i thought Gibbs already said he didn't know about the Allen hire.

I heard the same thing reported by either 106.7 The Fan or ESPN radio.