Todd Bowles?

[kbso83432]

theScore - Report: Jets expected to fire Todd Bowles Report: Jets expected to fire Todd Bowles Report: Jets expected to fire Todd Bowles

 

[GNG]

???

 

[j_y19]

As a potential DC? Absolutely.

 

[Mitziman]

I would support that addition to the coaching staff.

 

[skinsdad62]

he could be good for us at DC

 

[Dolemite censored]

Its the nature of the Grudens not to hire someone more competent than they are.

Bowles as Redskins DC will not happen while Gruden the Lesser is coach.

 

[Dolemite censored]

Bowles is a perfect example of a DC who was a great DC but not as a HC.

He'll have a job within a few days of being fired.

 

[gkekoa]

Bowles is a perfect example of a DC who was a great DC but not as a HC.

He'll have a job within a few days of being fired.

There are many that fit this description such as Wade Phillips and Rex Ryan.

 

[kbso83432]

I've heard him talked about in head coaching circles. He seems to be the strong silent type. I think that would be a perfect blend with Jay. He runs a 34 and is of course a former Redskin. Like Dolemite said though, Gruden's track record is to hire someone Dan wouldn't replace him with.

Heard on 106, can't remember who, but it was said Tomsula might quit if Maunsky is not fired. Tomsula feels his chances of getting a DC job or more are being tarnished by Manusky.

 

[Breed]

he could be good for us at DC

Sure, but chances are better the Redskins will be shitty for Bowles. Just like they have been for everyone else.

Interesting tidbits about Tomsula and not all that tarnish is Manusky's fault. I gotta say, for being called the best in the game at their respective positions as OL n DL coach. Neither Tomsula or Callahan have impressed me much.

 

[kbso83432]

Jay Gruden's job as Redskins head coach appears safe for now | NBC Sports Washington Jay Gruden's job appears safe for now Gruden's job as Redskins head coach appears safe for now By JP Finlay December 29, 2018 8:07 PM 3 Comments For weeks the prevailing opinion of those at Redskins Park considered Jay Gruden's job to be safe for the 201alseullexperts agree. NFL Networks Ian Rapoport reported on Saturday: "While assistants has been fearful for a few weeks that jobs could be lost, Gruden appears on safe footing -- his team was rolling until the injuries and he's on his fourth QB. But don't be surprised if some change is made, particularly on defense. Coordinator Greg Manusky, the object of player frustration, is at risk here." For the second straight season, injuries piled up for the Redskins and limited what many consider to be a chance at a winning season for Washington.

In 2018 particularly, the team went into a crucial Week 10 matchup against the Houston Texans with a 6-3 record. At that point, Jay Gruden looked like he was taking his team to the playoffs, for just the second time in his five seasons as head coach. Then Alex Smith broke his leg, and the Redskins season fell apart. Ask around the Washington locker room and almost every player will say that when Smith went down, the Redskins fell apart too. Things have been tumultuous at the team's Ashburn headquarters in the time since Smith's injury.

The Redskins took a mountain of criticism for the acquisition of Reuben Foster, signing the linebacker just a few days after his second domestic violence arrest. The team cut Pro Bowl alternate safety D.J. Swearinger after he repeatedly took verbal shots at the coaching staff. If that wasn't enough, and there was plenty of other incidents including second-year safety Montae Nicholson getting arrested for assault outside of a Loudon County bar, another major bombshell hit this week when the Redskins fired a number of business executives. The new team was supposed to rebuild the team's fan base and season ticket holder group. Instead, the group got ousted less than a year into the new job.

All of that happened, and still, players in the locker room point to the loss of Smith. Asked in the aftermath of the Lafemina firing and Swearinger's release, and granted anonymity to get an honest answer, one offensive player said simply, "Everything fell apart when Alex went down." Another player, primarily a special teamer, explained, "I've been here five years, and I've never had the feeling we could win any game we went into. I had that feeling with Alex. Just that he could figure it out." That feeling, which players on offense and defense felt, is the primary reason Gruden will be back.

The head coach had this team playing well when Smith was around. The offense complimented the defense, and while the wins were narrow and the losses were ugly, it seemed like a consistent formula. That does not mean there won't be a shakeup on the staff. Defensive coordinator Greg Manusky took a lot of heat from Swearinger, and he could certainly be let go. The Jets are expected to fire their head coach Todd Bowles, and he could make a strong candidate for the Redskins top defensive job. Bowles played for Washington for five seasons and won a Super Bowl with the team in 1987.

There could be changes to Gruden's offensive staff too. The run game could use new ideas in zone blocking, and some rumors suggest veteran coach Bill Callahan might want a fresh start. Kevin O'Connell is the latest Gruden assistant to generate positive conversation around the league, and it wouldn't be a surprise if again his role gets a boost. Let's not be naive either. Gruden has two years left of a contract extension, and firing him would cost $10 million or more. That's also a factor in keeping the head coach. Since he took over in 2014, Gruden has a 35-43-1 record. It's not great, but he has been mostly competitive since 2015.

No Redskins coach in the last twenty years has built consistency like Gruden. Joe Gibbs had two playoff seasons in four years during his second stint as 'Skins coach, but he also had two terrible seasons. Mike Shanahan was the coach for the excitement and preposterous hope of Robert Griffin III's rookie year, but besides that, his tenure was marked with awful records. Gruden hasn't been great as Redskins head coach. It's hard to argue he's even been very good. But he's been average and competitive, despite distractions and injuries and everything else that comes with leading the Burgundy and Gold. And for one more year, that should be enough to keep his job.

 

[gkekoa]

I find it rather funny that we are complaining about the defensive coach, when it was the offense that sucked.

 

[cowboycolors]

Neither Tomsula or Callahan have impressed me much.[/QUOTE]

Well he won’t come back to Dallas but Callahan is welcome back in Dallas any time.
One of the best OL coach’s in the NFL
Trust me if the Redskins get rid of him he won’t be out of work long
IMHO

 

[skinsdad62]

rumor has it that callahan is sick of the circus

getting rid of tomsula would be foolish

 

[cowboycolors]

rumor has it that callahan is sick of the circus

getting rid of tomsula would be foolish

That makes sense for Callahan he wants stability so he can teach
Perfect landing place for him is Cleveland IMHO if he leaves. Owner Haslet is not stable but that line needs a good makeover and with Baker and a new coaching staff it’s a perfect jump back to HC candidate or OC candidate he is 62 now so 1 last shot might be what he is looking 4.
I wish him well he was great in Dallas while we had him as Oline coach.

 

[skinsdad62]

That makes sense for Callahan he wants stability so he can teach
Perfect landing place for him is Cleveland IMHO if he leaves. Owner Haslet is not stable but that line needs a good makeover and with Baker and a new coaching staff it’s a perfect jump back to HC candidate or OC candidate he is 62 now so 1 last shot might be what he is looking 4.
I wish him well he was great in Dallas while we had him as Oline coach.

i agree

 

[SoCalWizFan]

Hmm - so based on this thread it appears that Gruden is incapable of either retaining or hiring top notch assets. Add this to the fact that he has absolutely no clock mgmt skills, can't motivate anyone & is clueless in terms of in game adjustments - great.

Remind me again why he is being retained? Oh that's rt - nothing is his fault - all losses were due to injuries -how convenient.

It just appears that neither Snyder, Allen nor Gryden really give a shit about winning - at least not enough to put their egos aside or do what it really takes to win. Screw all of them. The Redskins fans deserve better

 

[kbso83432]

Guys I would replace Gruden with: Tomlin and maybe Saban.

Neither one of those guys would take this job imo, because if they were free, they would have much better options.

The Skins are on the 7-9, 8-8, 9-7 hamster wheel. This is the worst place to be. You are not good enough to make the playoffs and even if you do, you are one and done.

You are not bad enough to get franchise players like Barkley who just wen for 2K in his rookie year. This team doesn't have any stars. They don't have any players on either side of the ball that the other coaches have to gameplan for.

So you can fire Gruden, blow it up, get to 3-13 and put your eggs in Bruce Allen's basket to build us a winner. Hahahahaha

Or

You can look at it as a 500. team that has led the league in injuries two years in a row and you blew up something that was a healthy season away from being an 11-5 team and making some noise.

There are arguments for both.

 

[skinz2winz]

I've heard him talked about in head coaching circles. He seems to be the strong silent type. I think that would be a perfect blend with Jay. He runs a 34 and is of course a former Redskin. Like Dolemite said though, Gruden's track record is to hire someone Dan wouldn't replace him with.

Heard on 106, can't remember who, but it was said Tomsula might quit if Maunsky is not fired. Tomsula feels his chances of getting a DC job or more are being tarnished by Manusky.

Why not Tomsula as DC?

 

[kbso83432]

Why not Tomsula as DC?

I like him, but I think there are better guys out there. I think this team needs an outside voice with all the desention that took place on that side of the ball. Remember, it wasn't just DJ. Norman called out the fans. Foster called out the organization and fans, and Zach went to the media a few times as well.

That said, I think that might be what happens if Manusky is let go. I could see that.