pBills Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 On SportsTalk 980 they were talking about some credible (sorry name escapes me) sports writer saying it was a done deal that Shanahan will be in DC and that Serato will stay as GM. Then they went on to complain about Serato. So if that is truly the case... then what? Ralph ups the amount and goes after Cowher? Martz? Stays with Fewell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloWings Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 I still don't buy it. Shanahan would want a lot of control and I doubt Cerrato would want to be around if Snyder gives him that. It really boils down to what Snyder wants to do. To answer your question, if this happens, then I have a feeling Ralph would want to throw money at another big, recognizable name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pBills Posted December 7, 2009 Author Share Posted December 7, 2009 I still don't buy it. Shanahan would want a lot of control and I doubt Cerrato would want to be around if Snyder gives him that. It really boils down to what Snyder wants to do. To answer your question, if this happens, then I have a feeling Ralph would want to throw money at another big, recognizable name. I don't know, part of me thinks he would go into a shell and say well Fewell has been coaching well. Go with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 the more i think about it, the more I would love to see Russ Grimm get a shot here in buffalo, doesn't seem like a bad thing to have a cowher protege as a coach, wish there was a way to get grimm and keep fewell, but that aint gonna happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pBills Posted December 7, 2009 Author Share Posted December 7, 2009 the more i think about it, the more I would love to see Russ Grimm get a shot here in buffalo, doesn't seem like a bad thing to have a cowher protege as a coach, wish there was a way to get grimm and keep fewell, but that aint gonna happen Totally forgot about him. He would be a nice alternative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1billsfan Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 I see Ralph's choice coming from this group... New Guys... Russ Grimm Leslie Frazier Jim Harbaugh Old Guys... John Fox Brain Billick Marty Schottenhiemer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordio Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 the more i think about it, the more I would love to see Russ Grimm get a shot here in buffalo, doesn't seem like a bad thing to have a cowher protege as a coach, wish there was a way to get grimm and keep fewell, but that aint gonna happen Totally agree with you on Grimm, If I am Wilson, he is my #1 target in the offseason. Shanny is not coming here. I do not understand why you would want Fewell back though, the guy has run one of the softest defenses in the league for the last 4 years; and before you say well look at the personel he had to work with. I am sure he had a hand in picking all of those undersized LBs/DEs over the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Syracuse Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 I see Ralph's choice coming from this group... New Guys... Russ Grimm Leslie Frazier Jim Harbaugh Old Guys... John Fox Brain Billick Marty Schottenhiemer MARTY SHOTTENHIEMER IS NOT COMING BACK INTO THE NFL FOR US OR ANY OTHER TEAM!!! How many times does the guy have to say this before people will stop writing this? Marty has said repeatedly that he's retired, he's happy to be retired and that he's not coming back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvermike Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Agree on Russ Grimm and Leslie Frazier. They're the two standout coordinators right now, and unlike Shanahan, they'd stick to coaching while Ralph could bring in a real GM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realist Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 If we go the coordinator route again, Grimm would be my first choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Jabber Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 More speculations and guesses by sports reporters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloWings Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 MARTY SHOTTENHIEMER IS NOT COMING BACK INTO THE NFL FOR US OR ANY OTHER TEAM!!! How many times does the guy have to say this before people will stop writing this? Marty has said repeatedly that he's retired, he's happy to be retired and that he's not coming back. Not to mention John Fox still has a job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 I still don't buy it. Shanahan would want a lot of control and I doubt Cerrato would want to be around if Snyder gives him that. It really boils down to what Snyder wants to do. To answer your question, if this happens, then I have a feeling Ralph would want to throw money at another big, recognizable name. FWIW, Adam Schefter of ESPN (who was once the beat reporter for Denver and remains close with Shanahan) claims that Shanahan doesn't necessarily want full control, and that it's never been a sticking point for him. He said that the stigma stuck with Shanahan after he had a personality clash with Ted Sundquist in Denver and asked Owner Pat Bowlen for full control (and subsequently received it). With full control, Shanahan put together one of the best draft classes in the league in 2008, drafting Ryan Clady, Eddie Royal, Peyton Hillis, and Spencer Larson, who all became starters in the rookie years. Agree on Russ Grimm and Leslie Frazier. They're the two standout coordinators right now, and unlike Shanahan, they'd stick to coaching while Ralph could bring in a real GM. Either of those guys would be great. If we go the coordinator route again, Grimm would be my first choice. Unless he's been promoted, the Cardinals website lists Grimm as Asst. HC/OL Coach, so I don't think he's ever been a coordinator...not meaning to nitpick, but I thought you might want to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 This team needs to find their 'inner pirate' - and some offense. They need a coach who will come here and build something lasting and special, from the ground up. They need... Mike Leach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thurman#1 Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 MARTY SHOTTENHIEMER IS NOT COMING BACK INTO THE NFL FOR US OR ANY OTHER TEAM!!! How many times does the guy have to say this before people will stop writing this? Marty has said repeatedly that he's retired, he's happy to be retired and that he's not coming back. 90% chance you're right. But people change their minds, especially when they don't have another career to go with ala Dungy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1billsfan Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Not to mention John Fox still has a job. He won't after this season. Cowher to Carolina is going to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordio Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 He won't after this season. Cowher to Carolina is going to happen. Are you still high on Raheem Morris? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloWings Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 He won't after this season. Cowher to Carolina is going to happen. Do you have some inside info on that? I just hate people speculating that John Fox/Jeff Fisher would be potential candidates just because their teams are having bad seasons. It sounds way too much like you're in the media trying to generate a non-existent story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC882 Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Agree on Russ Grimm and Leslie Frazier. They're the two standout coordinators right now, and unlike Shanahan, they'd stick to coaching while Ralph could bring in a real GM. I like it. A real GM will solve 80% of our problems. These coaches could solve the rest. Grimm's units are also very tough, something we def need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Agree on Russ Grimm and Leslie Frazier. They're the two standout coordinators right now, and unlike Shanahan, they'd stick to coaching while Ralph could bring in a real GM. I'd love a combination of Russ Grimm as HC and, as his offensive coordinator... Mike Leach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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