RI: Mike Shanahan is bringing back his staff

[adam@section118]

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/mike-shanahan/mike-shanahan-is-bringing-back.html#more



Barring the departure of assistants for positions elsewhere, Washington's coaching staff will return intact next season, Coach Mike Shanahan said Monday at Redskins Park.

"I'm gonna keep everybody," he said during his final scheduled media availability of the 2010 season. "You never know if some coaches, or assistant coaches, will have chances to be a head coach at the collegiate level. You really don't know, but I plan on keeping everybody."

Shanahan said he was pleased with the group's chemistry during his first season in Washington, and believes players made strides despite a 6-10 season. Washington finished last in the NFC
East for the third consecutive season, but Shanahan is encouraged by the performance of the team's football coaches and the strength-and-conditioning and training staffs.

"It's a process putting your best unit together." Shanahan said. "It does take some time to evaluate, you know, who was the best, once you start practicing, once you start playing games.

It's an ongoing process and we're getting better. But, obviously, not quite good enough this year."
It appears Shanahan will add at least one more coach to the staff.

Although offensive assistant Sean McVay is among the coaches Shanahan said he plans to bring back, McVay likely will not coach tight ends next season. He assumed position coach duties for the final four games after tight ends coach Jon Embree left to become the head coach at the University of Colorado on Dec. 6.

"I think Sean could fill the spot, but the chances are that I'll go in another direction," Shanahan said. "I think Sean does a great job helping at the quarterbacks and wide receiver positions.

"He's a young coach and I have a lot of confidence in the future. I'd like to keep him in that role because he does a good job. Chances are I will go in a different direction, but it's surely not based on Sean's ability. Just based on what I think is best for our organization."

As for the player-personnel staff, Shanahan said he does not envision "making any changes at this time." Scott Campbell, director of player personnel, was the top lieutenant to former Redskins executive vice president Vinny Cerrato. Morocco Brown, director of pro personnel, is considered a rising front-office official.

"Well, No. 1, that's my plan [to bring them back]," Shanahan said. "No. 2, if it wasn't my plan, I wouldn't be sharing it with you at this time, I would sit down and talk to them. So [it's] kinda an unfair question for me. But I don't" plan to make changes.

[McD5]

Danny Smith for another season. Fantastic. Bang will be thrilled at this news.

[tr1]

Sorta makes sense...though, I'd like the ST coach to be on a short leash.

But, let's see what happens with an upgrade in personnel.

[Bang]

Danny Smith for another season. Fantastic. Bang will be thrilled at this news.

AAAAAARRRRRRGHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!
~Argh

[CoolUsernameHere]

I guess it's nice to have some consistency?

[MassSkinsFan]

Finally - an offseason without coaching changes. I'm relieved to see stability for a change.

[Chicken Fried]

Oh goody, another year with clueless Has as DC.

[Dukes and Skins]

Good to see some stability with the Coaching Staff

[The Tris]

Didn't feel like starting a new thread, felt this was as good a place as any:

@redskinsblog #Redskins sign T S. Capers, DT R. Duncan, T X. Fulton, WR Taurus Johnson, RB S. McNeal, & WR Maurice Price to reserve/futures contracts.

Guess this signals the end of the Erik Cook era?

[danielafc]

I happy for this except for keeping Danny

[Dukes and Skins]

Didn't feel like starting a new thread, felt this was as good a place as any:

@redskinsblog #Redskins sign T S. Capers, DT R. Duncan, T X. Fulton, WR Taurus Johnson, RB S. McNeal, & WR Maurice Price to reserve/futures contracts.

Guess this signals the end of the Erik Cook era?

He was promoted to the 53 though at the end of the year hence why he didn't get that. Those guys listed are all PS guys and Cook was a 53 man guy

[The Tris]

TWO-shay!!

[Boss_Hogg]

Finally - an offseason without coaching changes. I'm relieved to see stability for a change.

[Bang]

Didn't feel like starting a new thread, felt this was as good a place as any:

@redskinsblog #Redskins sign T S. Capers, DT R. Duncan, T X. Fulton, WR Taurus Johnson, RB S. McNeal, & WR Maurice Price to reserve/futures contracts.

Guess this signals the end of the Erik Cook era?

No days off.. i like it.
Each of them play a targeted position of need.
Whether any of them provide anything more than camp fodder,, doesn't matter. I like seeing the Redskins FO continually seeking out young players.
I can't say for certain, but it seems like this year we've made about five times as many moves on and off the PS as any other year I can remember in recent times.
GOOD.

~Bang

[MassSkinsFan]

And another thing.

Think back a year or so. Do you remember how refreshing it was when Bruce Allen came in an said no-nonsense things without saying "like" or "um" between every word and ending every thought with "and stuff?" Do you remember how good it felt when Shanny came in and said everyone would be evaluated, and no one was safe?

To me, these are signs of people who have plans.

This is more evidence of a plan.

If it were still Vinny/Zorny, we'd be reading an announcement that they'd brought in David Beckham on a $21M one-year contract as Kicking Coach.

[RWJ]

Tom Cable, if released would have been a nice addition to the coaching staff as OL coach. Oh well................

[Bat~man]

I do like all the moves we've made, checking out new/younger talent, especially when we were eliminated from the playoffs.

I guess I'm fine with the staff coming back fro another year.. the defense has played better as of late.. and may actually be good with the right players. Give everyone at least 2 years to get their system installed and players to play in it before we make changes.

[skinpride1]

I happy for this except for keeping Danny



:ols::beavisnbutthead:

[thesubmittedone]

This is good news. I'm not that happy with Haslett, but I feel like it's unfair to only give him one year running a 3-4 with the personnel we had. Let's see how he does when we invest more on our Defense. As much as we harp on that yardage stat and what it means for our overall ranking (read: last), there were plenty of positives in even more important areas like turnovers, QB pressures and sacks.

Oh, and Bang, I'm very happy that Danny Smith will be back. That one was just for you. ;)

Would hate to see him coaching the Eagles special teams, as Andy Reid was reported to have really wanted him had he been released last year if Shanahan deemed him unworthy.

[Darth Tater]

Finally - an offseason without coaching changes. I'm relieved to see stability for a change.
Not sure what you are talking about. From 2004 to 2007, there was only 1 coaching changes that the was initiated by the organization. There were a couple more that were forced on the organization. Even when Zorn came in, there was little change on the defense (pretty much Grilliams left and everybody else just moved up a step) and ST staffs. Given we got a new HC, you'd expect much more than that. 2010 represents the only major reworking of our coaching staff since 2004.

[Leonard Washington]

Oh goody, another year with clueless Has as DC.

Aint that the truth? I'm fine with the rest of the coaching staff.

[2cents]

How can you say he was clueless...last in yards is only one stat. He had horrible guys for the D he was told to run, had a ton of injuries to include missing 3 out of 4 starters in the secondary for several games, and had to face Mike Vick, Payton Manning, Aaron Rogers, Jay Cutler. We gave up 17 points a game. Even Shanny said with the D and all its problems we did as well as could be expected. The only clueless thing here is some of our "fans".

[GoDeep81]

Danny Smith for another season. Fantastic. Bang will be thrilled at this news.

Yep, first glaring strike against MS for 2011.. Unfortunately I doubt it's the last.. Not even close..

[Blue Collar Skins]

AAAAAARRRRRRGHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!
~Argh

http://images.icanhascheezburger.com/completestore/2009/2/15/128792117263764544.jpg

[aREDSKIN]

Finally - an offseason without coaching changes. I'm relieved to see stability for a change.



Stability of suckiness is not what the skins faithful want.

[F-16 CHIEF]

Great. We get in a UFL coach for our D Cord., and now they want to do the stability thing.

If Marvin Lewis is available, I'd fire Has by a text message.

[Hail26]

Finally - an offseason without coaching changes. I'm relieved to see stability for a change.

But we were LAST in Defense...Haslett has been terrible everywhere he has been......He has to go

[authentic]

~Argh

I wouldn't be surprised to see a Bang cartoon with someone putting out a hit on D. Smith...:ols:

[icbmayday]

We should be looking at a new D coordinator

[Bang]

I wouldn't be surprised to see a Bang cartoon with someone putting out a hit on D. Smith...:ols:

Oh man, i wish I had the time. It's killin' me lately, i've been so damned busy and there's SO MUCH material. I even started a new Rex Ryan / Foghorn Leghorn parody of his foot fetish... just no time to work on anything.

Alright, I'm done talking about Smith. Now I'll be a good fan and just hope he proves me wrong.

~Bang

[boobiemiles]

8-8 in 2011 here we come.

[SWFLSkins]

"I'm gonna keep everybody," he said during his final scheduled media availability of the 2010 season. "You never know if some coaches, or assistant coaches, will have chances to be a head coach at the collegiate level. You really don't know, but I plan on keeping everybody."

____________________________________

Guess Danny Smith is passing up his oppourtunity to coach the ........King Faisal Babies
(Ghana's Premier Football League)

[skinsfan_1215]

8-8 in 2011 here we come.

Sounds about right, and I'm cool with that.

09- 4 wins
10- 6 wins
11- 8 wins

We're on the right track.

[Beans]

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooo.

Everyday it becomes more evident as to why the Broncos fired Shanahan. He is going to do it his way, even if his way sucks. Hard headed to a fault. Remember the Browncos?

Haslett does not belong in the NFL.

[Gibbs Hog Heaven]

Just WHAT does the special teams coach have to do to get fired?

6 years, 3 different HC's, next to nothing from his unit as a whole to show for it.

He can't be holding pictures on all 3 HC's in that time surely? Or does he have something on the owner?

Hail.

[Crazy Levi]

I guess it's nice to have some consistency?

Yes. I'll go with this.

Danny Smith is fine...we need a good kicker or improvement from OH NO!

It would be inappropriate to fire Haslett this year. Gotta give him another year to work his system.

[KDawg]

What colleges have vacant coaching positions?

I'm about to send a long email to Michigan explaining how lucky they would be to have a head coach like Danny Smith. Join me! He deserves the best ;)

[Darkstarr]

Yeah lets try a wild and crazy idea, like keep everyone and go for consistency for a change. Atm i would love to see the HC,OC, & DC all here for 3 years. After the 3rd year lets look at it again. After year 3, everything should be in place and multiple drafts. To me this will give us a real good idea if true progress is being made.

[Painkiller]

I am all for Shanahan keeping everybody. I think with time Haslett will really improve this defense. They just have to be given time to get the right personnel in place.

[Blue Collar Skins]

I am all for Shanahan keeping everybody. I think with time Haslett will really improve this defense. They just have to be given time to get the right personnel in place. I totally agree. Yes there were rough edges, but when we put youth out there, things improved.

[DieselPwr44]

Pro:

Yay continuity!!

Con:

Jim Haslett's still here

http://www.theboxset.com/images/reviewcaptures/396capture_goldmember04.jpg

Con:

Danny Smith's still here

Pro:

Get rich quick!! Buy more stock in these!!

http://image.ssww.com/catimages/SWSA-SWSZ/SWSL1-SWSL999/SL773_web.jpg_0402.fpx?&wid=300&cvt=jpeg

[Bang]

Yes. I'll go with this.

Danny Smith is fine...we need a good kicker or improvement from OH NO!

.

"Danny Smith is fine. It's just the guy he's supposed to be coaching who sucks".

This I'll never understand.



---------- Post added January-5th-2011 at 12:58 PM ----------


What colleges have vacant coaching positions?

I'm about to send a long email to Michigan explaining how lucky they would be to have a head coach like Danny Smith. Join me! He deserves the best ;)

I'll sign it with as many names as necessary.

~Bang

[LD0506]

I even started a new Rex Ryan / Foghorn Leghorn parody of his foot fetish...

Oh hell I GOTTA see that one! As soon as I read this I had one of those errant little shreds of memory w/ FL saying :"You gotta - I say, you gotta keep on your toes. Toes, that is."

[authentic]

I even started a new Rex Ryan / Foghorn Leghorn parody of his foot fetish... just no time to work on anything.


~Bang

Thats a can't miss....

[Gibbs Hog Heaven]

What colleges have vacant coaching positions?

I'm about to send a long email to Michigan explaining how lucky they would be to have a head coach like Danny Smith. Join me! He deserves the best ;)

Oh, I think I could drum up about a zillion spurious names that only want the "VERY best" for Michigan State.

Hail.

---------- Post added January-5th-2011 at 09:18 AM ----------


Yes. I'll go with this.

Danny Smith is fine...we need a good kicker or improvement from OH NO!


So what exactly is the point in spending money employing Danny Smith or anyone else for that matter as special teams coach if their remit isn't to improve the guys their allegedly teaching to be better ball players?

Hail.

[MassSkinsFan]

Not sure what you are talking about. From 2004 to 2007, there was only 1 coaching changes that the was initiated by the organization. There were a couple more that were forced on the organization. Even when Zorn came in, there was little change on the defense (pretty much Grilliams left and everybody else just moved up a step) and ST staffs. Given we got a new HC, you'd expect much more than that. 2010 represents the only major reworking of our coaching staff since 2004.

I did a bit of research but I'm finding it hard to put together the definitive "changes" list. However, between 2004 and 2009, there were 12 changes I found (and possibly more), at positions including HC, Associate HC for Offense, OC, DC, RB Coach, QB Coach, DBs Coach and O assistant.

What's more telling is that this is fewer than I thought - my perception was that we've had a coaching merry-go-round for some time. I guess even with some long-time stalwart coaches here during that time, we've had a constant state of chaos.

I'm relieved to see that dying down a bit.

[adam@section118]

"Danny Smith is fine. It's just the guy he's supposed to be coaching who sucks".

This I'll never understand.



---------- Post added January-5th-2011 at 12:58 PM ----------



I'll sign it with as many names as necessary.

~Bang

Seconded.

Hell, I will ever purchase his plane ticket, and possible help him pack

-GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

PS. Bang I demand a new cartoon with Smith being the main feature :pfft:

[TheLongshot]

I did a bit of research but I'm finding it hard to put together the definitive "changes" list. However, between 2004 and 2009, there were 12 changes I found (and possibly more), at positions including HC, Associate HC for Offense, OC, DC, RB Coach, QB Coach, DBs Coach and O assistant.

What's more telling is that this is fewer than I thought - my perception was that we've had a coaching merry-go-round for some time. I guess even with some long-time stalwart coaches here during that time, we've had a constant state of chaos.

I'm relieved to see that dying down a bit.

Actually, things settled down a lot after Gibbs joined the team. Before that, we had a different DC every year. (Nolan, Rhodes, Shottenheimer, Lewis, Edwards), and all the other changes that goes along with that.

The problem with us making judgements about assistant coaches is that we don't know if the coach is accomplishing what the head coach wants or not. We can be happy or disappointed with the performance, but it is up to the head coach to decide if the coach is worthy.

Coaching changes after one year should be unusual, particularly from a veteran head coach like Shanahan. Someone like him should know exactly what he wants from his coaching staff, and the coaching staff should reflect his will.

[pjfootballer]

Hate that Danny Smith is coming back. We do need a TE coach or was Embry replaced during the season?

---------- Post added January-5th-2011 at 12:30 PM ----------


8-8 in 2011 here we come.

It's another 2 game improvement. Isn't that what we want? No quick fixes. I want a team built up right for the long haul.

[Tweedr01]

AAAAAARRRRRRGHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!
~Argh
lol, trying to eat lunch here guy, no funny stuff....no i'm super serial, no funny stuff lol

[The Robert Griffin Experience]

So what exactly is the point in spending money employing Danny Smith or anyone else for that matter as special teams coach if their remit isn't to improve the guys their allegedly teaching to be better ball players?

Hail.

So it's Jim Zorn and Al Saunders's fault Jason Campbell couldn't be good QB? And uh, kickers develop just like every other position. The ST coach affects kick coverage and kick blocking more than kicking and punting. Guess which of those we were pretty good at this year?

[Tweedr01]

I happy for this except for keeping Danny
i happy too :)

---------- Post added January-5th-2011 at 12:49 PM ----------


What colleges have vacant coaching positions?

I'm about to send a long email to Michigan explaining how lucky they would be to have a head coach like Danny Smith. Join me! He deserves the best ;)
lol damned if I do damned if I don't, being a skins and UM fan really has its perks huh :(

[redskins55]

Sounds about right, and I'm cool with that.

09- 4 wins
10- 6 wins
11- 8 wins

We're on the right track.

Yea I've come to the conclusion that I must really lower my expectations for this team. I'm not even expecting 8-8 because Shanny wasted a year thinking he could plug n play. Now he must do a total overehaul..... New QB, C, OLB, NT, FS, WR, OG, OT,DE

Record more like 4-12

[Butch007]

Several more nauseating years ahead. Perfect.

[ATLredskin]

This is the news I was waiting for. Haslett reeturning mean we are going ot suck next year regardless of what we do in the draft and free agency. I'll watch the games, but i'm not going to keep checking ES to see who we picked up this offseason, because we are going to SUCK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh and Shanahan will be fired next year...

[LD0506]

This is the news I was waiting for. Haslett reeturning mean we are going ot suck next year regardless of what we do in the draft and free agency. I'll watch the games, but i'm not going to keep checking ES to see who we picked up this offseason, because we are going to SUCK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh and Shanahan will be fired next year...

With this talent for predicting the future where the **** were you the other day when I need MegaMillion numbers???!?

[texasthunder]

I thought this was alittle interesting, Denver is still pay Mike some change.

Although Broncos president Joe Ellis has said money won't the guiding principle in hiring a new head coach, the Denver Post's Jeff Legwold writes that "the buzz around the NFL" is that finances could in fact impact their decision.
It's not surprising, given that they just paid a big settlement to Josh McDaniels and have $3.5 million committed to Mike Shanahan this year. Former Panthers coach John Fox is the only interviewee to this point that would likely require more than a relatively modest salary. They're expected to be looking to hand out a similar contract to the one new Panthers coach Ron Rivera just signed (four years, $11.2 million).
Source: Denver Post

Has to make you wonder how much Coach is actually making this year. ??
;)

[RWJ]

Possible replacements for Embree for TE coach. See link:
http://coachingtree.blogspot.com/2011/01/washington-redskins-tight-ends-coach.html

From this list, it makes one wonder if Tim Brewster will get the job.