Official Head Coaching News

[DraftBoy]

As the Bills still determine their future with DJ, I want this thread to keep us up to date on what has happened and what is official and what is not.

Fired:
Rod Marinelli (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3797433)
Romeo Crennell (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3797518)
Eric Mangini
(http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3797442)Mike Shannahan (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d80dc4de7&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
Cowher:
Says he is not interested in the Cleveland Browns job (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3797518)
Sources: He will discuss Jets Opening (http://stations.espn.go.com/stations/1050espnradio/blog?id=3480300)
Will not Interview for Jets Opening, CORRECTION: Jets will alter plans to get Cowher (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3799959&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)

Scottenheimer:
Has the Coaching Bug...Again (http://blogs.nfl.com/2008/12/29/schottenheimer-has-coaching-bug-again/)

Permissions:
Lions-Steve Spagnuolo, Josh McDaniels, Jerry Gray (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3797433), Jason Garrett (http://www.freep.com/article/20081229/SPORTS01/81229049/?imw=Y), Leslie Frazier (http://blogs.nfl.com/2008/12/29/lions-request-to-speak-with-vikings-frazier/)
Raiders-Kevin Gilbride (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3798205), Steve Spagnuolo (http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/ny-spgiants305981933dec30,0,1774177.story), Paul Hackett, Jim Harbaugh (http://nationalpost.pa-sportsticker.com/default.aspx?s=nfl-news-display&nid=A2240471230660649A)
Browns-Eric Mangini, Josh McDaniels (http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/football/patriots/view/2008_12_29_Browns_receive_go-ahead_to_talk_with_Scott_Pioli/srvc=sports&position=also) Steve Spagnuolo, Kirk Ferentz (http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/football/patriots/view.bg?articleid=1142108&format=text)
Rams-Winston Moss (http://blogs.nfl.com/category/adam-schefter/)

Note: If you post a rumor here or something that's not official I will remove/edit it. This is to be seperate from other rumor threads. If the Bills decide to keep DJ then this thread will be moved to the NFL Zone. I will update the to post as official news comes in.

[X-Era]

As the Bills still determine their future with DJ, I want this thread to keep us up to date on what has happened and what is official and what is not.

Fired:
Rod Marinelli (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3797433)
Romeo Crennell (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3797518)
Eric Mangini
(http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3797442)
Cowher:
Says he is not interested in the Cleveland Browns job (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3797518)

Permissions:
Lions-Steve Spagnuolo, Josh McDaniels, and Jerry Gray (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3797433)
Raiders-Kevin Gilbride (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3798205)

Note: If you post a rumor here or something that's not official I will remove/edit it. This is to be seperate from other rumor threads. If the Bills decide to keep DJ then this thread will be moved to the NFL Zone. I will update the to post as official news comes in.

Thats fine, so add that Cowher would listen to the Jets... ESPN is every bit as good of a source.

[DraftBoy]

Thats fine, so add that Cowher would listen to the Jets... ESPN is every bit as good of a source.

Link?

[X-Era]

Link?

Ohh, its THAT game.

Turn on your TV, its on ESPN's bottom line... thats your link.

[BlackMetalNinja]

Link? http://sports.espn.go.com/stations/1050espnradio/

Middle of the page, no info other than "Sources: Cowher willing to talk to Jets"

[X-Era]

http://sports.espn.go.com/stations/1050espnradio/

Middle of the page, no info other than "Sources: Cowher willing to talk to Jets"

This ones actually better...

http://stations.espn.go.com/stations/1050espnradio/blog?id=3480300

[JD]

How funny would that be if the Bills hired a coach that got fired this year?

[Nighthawk]

rumor

[PECKERWOOD]

:pray:

C'mon bring Mangini in for a visit!!

:pray:

[Billzz]

:puke:
:pray:

C'mon bring Mangini in for a visit!!

:pray:

[X-Era]

As the Bills still determine their future with DJ, I want this thread to keep us up to date on what has happened and what is official and what is not.

Fired:
Rod Marinelli (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3797433)
Romeo Crennell (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3797518)
Eric Mangini
(http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3797442)
Cowher:
Says he is not interested in the Cleveland Browns job (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3797518)

Permissions:
Lions-Steve Spagnuolo, Josh McDaniels, and Jerry Gray (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3797433)
Raiders-Kevin Gilbride (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3798205)

Note: If you post a rumor here or something that's not official I will remove/edit it. This is to be seperate from other rumor threads. If the Bills decide to keep DJ then this thread will be moved to the NFL Zone. I will update the to post as official news comes in.

Lets go ahead and update the post now... I gave you a link

[DraftBoy]

Lets go ahead and update the post now... I gave you a link


As I told you last night Im not here at your pleasure or to obey your every command. When I get to it, Ill update it, not before. What is with people lately, Christ god forbid somebody has a life.

[yordad]

As I told you last night Im here at your pleasure or to obey your every command. For real? Thanks man. I'll take a Sam Adams. Summer Ale, if you can find it.

[X-Era]

As I told you last night Im here at your pleasure or to obey your every command. When I get to it, Ill update it, not before. What is with people lately, Christ god forbid somebody has a life.

Actually, why not simply be a bit more allowing for the fast moving news and rumors?

I like the thought of a official news post to keep this stuff organized, but I dont see much wrong with running semi-rumors... saw it on the bottom line.

Theres a significant difference between something on the bottom line at ESPN and something some guy told a friend.

Its gonna be a long offseason, why not a bit of patience and tolerance... from one Bills fan to another.

[DraftBoy]

For real? Thanks man. I'll take a Sam Adams. Summer Ale, if you can find it.


Fresh out sorry, good catch, I made the edit.

Now back on topic!

[DraftBoy]

Actually, why not simply be a bit more allowing for the fast moving news and rumors?

I like the thought of a official news post to keep this stuff organized, but I dont see much wrong with running semi-rumors... saw it on the bottom line.

Theres a significant difference between something on the bottom line at ESPN and something some guy told a friend.

Its gonna be a long offseason, why not a bit of patience and tolerance... from one Bills fan to another.

No.

Seeing some thing on the bottom line, hearing it on the radio, or hearing it from sally bob's sister's cousin. Is not good enough, I need it in print from a reliable source. Unless I get that, its not getting put up in the top. This thread is not for rumors, could be's, or what do you think of's. Its for official news to keep it centralized and the board less cluttered.

[paladin warrior]

As the Bills still determine their future with DJ, I want this thread to keep us up to date on what has happened and what is official and what is not.

Fired:
Rod Marinelli (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3797433)
Romeo Crennell (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3797518)
Eric Mangini
(http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3797442)
Cowher:
Says he is not interested in the Cleveland Browns job (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3797518)
Sources: He will discuss Jets Opening (http://stations.espn.go.com/stations/1050espnradio/blog?id=3480300)

Permissions:
Lions-Steve Spagnuolo, Josh McDaniels, and Jerry Gray (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3797433)
Raiders-Kevin Gilbride (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3798205)

Note: If you post a rumor here or something that's not official I will remove/edit it. This is to be seperate from other rumor threads. If the Bills decide to keep DJ then this thread will be moved to the NFL Zone. I will update the to post as official news comes in. I thought Cowher already did sign the paper CBS.

[X-Era]

No.

Seeing some thing on the bottom line, hearing it on the radio, or hearing it from sally bob's sister's cousin. Is not good enough, I need it in print from a reliable source. Unless I get that, its not getting put up in the top. This thread is not for rumors, could be's, or what do you think of's. Its for official news to keep it centralized and the board less cluttered.
Ohh, OK man... that sounds like a ton of fun.

And at X-mas time too.

This isnt a paper, no one gets paid for having accurate information. Its a fan board. No one wants BB.coms mess, but were talking about the bottom line on ESPN here, not some guys friend... You should be able to see the difference.

Part of being a fan involves the speculation in the offseason.

Whatever

Its your thread, and will certainly serve as a resource for facts.

[paladin warrior]

CBS will like to keep Cowher next year for $50 Million. There no way Ralph can afford more than $50 million to get him.

[X-Era]

CBS will like to keep Cowher next year for $50 Million. There no way Ralph can afford more than $50 million to get him.

CBS is paying him 50 mill for next year?

No, no one will pay 50 mill for one year, but for 6? yeah I could see that.

[X-Era]

As I told you last night Im not here at your pleasure or to obey your every command. When I get to it, Ill update it, not before. What is with people lately, Christ god forbid somebody has a life.

Ill apologize for this.

Im as rabid as it gets... like Cujo's steroids. I want real change and am convinced they will screw it up again.

Im on overdrive.

[PECKERWOOD]

What's the news with Schotty? I've heard his name brought up in several rumors and I heard that he is looking to coach again and is most likely the Jets 2nd option as HC if Cowher decides to stay retired for another year. Anybody have a link that could substantiate these rumors?

[Nighthawk]

What's the news with Schotty? I've heard his name brought up in several rumors and I heard that he is looking to coach again and is most likely the Jets 2nd option as HC if Cowher decides to stay retired for another year. Anybody have a link that could substantiate these rumors?

No link, but this post on KFFL.

NFL | Schottenheimer may be interested in coaching
Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:38:48 -0800

Adam Schefter, of the NFL Network, reports former San Diego Chargers head coach Marty Schottenheimer is willing to coach again in the right situation surrounded by the right people, according to a league source.

[X-Era]

No link, but this post on KFFL.

NFL | Schottenheimer may be interested in coaching
Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:38:48 -0800

Adam Schefter, of the NFL Network, reports former San Diego Chargers head coach Marty Schottenheimer is willing to coach again in the right situation surrounded by the right people, according to a league source.

To be honest, what would he see here that meets any of that criteria

[superbills]

To be honest, what would he see here that meets any of that criteria

A piece of ass from one of the Jills just before each game and free rides in Ralph's PT Cruiser... :band:

[PECKERWOOD]

A piece of ass from one of the Jills just before each game and free rides in Ralph's PT Cruiser... :band:

Plus, Buffalo is notorious for their titty bars!! Woohoo party!!!!!!!!!!!

[Ickybaluky]

No link, but this post on KFFL.

This is the source:

LINK (http://blogs.nfl.com/2008/12/29/schottenheimer-has-coaching-bug-again/)

[Nighthawk]

This is the source:

LINK (http://blogs.nfl.com/2008/12/29/schottenheimer-has-coaching-bug-again/)

Thanks...

[DraftBoy]

Top post updated with Shotty news.

[jamze132]

Even though Bill Cowher has told friends that his plan is to sit out next season and then look for a coaching job in 2009, Woody Johnson could try to entice him with an offer of five years and $50 million.



Cowher is in perfect position to take Johnson for all the Band-Aid money he is willing to offer. Cowher, according to sources, has made it known that he would ideally like to wait another year before jumping into coaching again. Still, an offer of $50 million could make him change his mind.
No way in hell Paladin typed this, this is far from his MO. I think the owner/operator of the alias "Paladin Warrior" made a mistake when posting something not funny.

[jamze132]

No link, but this post on KFFL.

NFL | Schottenheimer may be interested in coaching
Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:38:48 -0800

Adam Schefter, of the NFL Network, reports former San Diego Chargers head coach Marty Schottenheimer is willing to coach again in the right situation surrounded by the right people, according to a league source.
There goes Buffalo's chance of hiring him...

[Night Train]

Mangini was in a no win situation.

The owner (Johnson) & GM (Tannenbaum) basically played fantasy football with the roster and signed name guys $$$ with injury/ability questions. Plus they forced the erractic/declining Favre on the coach. How well did he play down the stretch ?

I'm no fan of the 3-4 D but Mangini should be a HC somewhere next year. If he was smart, he'd go to college where his style would thrive. He's a very bright guy.

[Mr. Pink]

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hGsk7qBbCWgFHelrvTGp_wNwM34wD95CLCB00

"Lerner has been granted permission by New England to interview Scott Pioli, the Patriots' vice president of player personnel who helped assemble three Super Bowl winners as coach Bill Belichick's right-hand man.....

As for his coaching search, Lerner said Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, a 32-year-old native of Canton, Ohio, was on his list and that he will likely contact Eric Mangini, who was fired Monday by the New York Jets. Mangini began his pro career as an intern with Cleveland in the 1990s.....

Lerner also expressed an interest in speaking with Bill Parcells if he leaves the Miami Dolphins. Floyd Reese, Charley Casserly and Tom Donahoe are other possibilities to become Cleveland's next GM. Lerner has also inquired about Mike Holmgren, who stepped down after 10 years coaching Seattle, and is planning to take a year off."

[don137]

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hGsk7qBbCWgFHelrvTGp_wNwM34wD95CLCB00

"Lerner has been granted permission by New England to interview Scott Pioli, the Patriots' vice president of player personnel who helped assemble three Super Bowl winners as coach Bill Belichick's right-hand man.....

As for his coaching search, Lerner said Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, a 32-year-old native of Canton, Ohio, was on his list and that he will likely contact Eric Mangini, who was fired Monday by the New York Jets. Mangini began his pro career as an intern with Cleveland in the 1990s.....

Lerner also expressed an interest in speaking with Bill Parcells if he leaves the Miami Dolphins. Floyd Reese, Charley Casserly and Tom Donahoe are other possibilities to become Cleveland's next GM. Lerner has also inquired about Mike Holmgren, who stepped down after 10 years coaching Seattle, and is planning to take a year off."
At least Cleveland is smart enough to try and get better. Buffalo on the other hand seems content on just playing in the NFL and mediocrity. The Bills are run like a bad fantasy football team. Every league has one or two owners that never make the playoffs and content playing in the league. Well the Bills are just like them...

[DraftBoy]

Top Post Updated with everything I could find;

Browns Permissions for Mangini, Spags, and McDaniels
Lions Permission for Garrett
Raiders Permission for Spags

[Mr. Pink]

Couple different coaching news items here...

http://blogs.nfl.com/category/adam-schefter/

St. Louis asked for and received permission Monday from Green Bay to interview Packers linebackers coach Winston Moss.

Colts coach Tony Dungy once was the Vikings defensive coordinator. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin once was the Vikings defensive coordinator. And now, Leslie Frazier is the Vikings defensive coordinator and drawing interest from around the league.

One year after Frazier interviewed for the Falcons and Dolphins coaching jobs, he has been asked to interview for the Lions’ vacant position.

[DraftBoy]

Rams will not interview McDaniels and Spags;

According to league sources, early indications are that two of the hottest coordinators on the market, New York Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo and New England offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels will be out of the Rams' price range.

http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/rams/story/9C87A6EDC5EB5D718625752F000C2B8A?OpenDocument

[DraftBoy]

By the way new Rams GM Billy Devaney was a key part of the Falcons team who picked Mike Smith with Arthur Blank last year. He would of been a guy Id love in Buffalo.

[DraftBoy]

Cowher is out when it comes to the Jets!!

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3799959&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines

[Historian]

If I know Ralph Wilson...he's giving serious consideration to Marinelli.

:ill:

[DraftBoy]

If I know Ralph Wilson...he's giving serious consideration to Marinelli.

:ill:

I will ban you for spreading such henious rumors!!

[jamze132]

Cowher is out when it comes to the Jets!!

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3799959&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines
Where in that article did you get that "Cowher is out when it comes to the Jets"?

It sounds to me like the Jets will give him complete autonomy if that's what it takes...

[DraftBoy]

Where in that article did you get that "Cowher is out when it comes to the Jets"?

It sounds to me like the Jets will give him complete autonomy if that's what it takes...


They edited the article on me, it was not that when I first posted it.

[NJFINSFAN1]

Where in that article did you get that "Cowher is out when it comes to the Jets"?

It sounds to me like the Jets will give him complete autonomy if that's what it takes...
ESPN stated (John Clayton) that Cowher was out because Johnson said Tannenbaum would be the GM and Cowher wanted his own personal guy.

Since than ESPN has changed their story 5 times.

Here is the word, the Jets asked Cowhers agent to talk, they agreed and will talk next week. Cowher has made no demands as of yet.

Cowher has a daughter that works in Jersey and his other daughter goes to school in Princeton which makes Jersey appealing to him.

Marty and Spagnulo are also strong canidates.

[justasportsfan]

Here is the word, the Jets asked Cowhers agent to talk, they agreed and will talk next week. Cowher has made no demands as of yet.

Cowher has a daughter that works in Jersey and his other daughter goes to school in Princeton which makes Jersey appealing to him.


Marty and Spagnulo are also strong canidates.

If any f those guys get the job , the word "playoffs" should be banned from BZ. We'll be lucky if we even win a divison game with Dick and Turk.

[Mr. Pink]

http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2008/12/cleveland_browns_will_intervie.html

Mangini to interview in Cleveland either today or tomorrow.

[jamze132]

ESPN stated (John Clayton) that Cowher was out because Johnson said Tannenbaum would be the GM and Cowher wanted his own personal guy.

Since than ESPN has changed their story 5 times.

Here is the word, the Jets asked Cowhers agent to talk, they agreed and will talk next week. Cowher has made no demands as of yet.

Cowher has a daughter that works in Jersey and his other daughter goes to school in Princeton which makes Jersey appealing to him.

Marty and Spagnulo are also strong canidates.
Thanks but I know the deal as well. Cowher is supposed to comment on it during the WC pregame show which leads me to believe that he will stick with CBS through the 2009 season.

[Mr. Pink]

http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/football/patriots/view.bg?articleid=1142108&format=text

DB...I gotta take some props here...I'm the only one who mentioned Ferentz as a possible HC choice...apparently with Pioli comes his top choice for HC...Kirk Ferentz!

[DraftBoy]

Shanny Canned:
http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d80dc4de7&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true

[Ickybaluky]

According to Adam Schefter, Cowher isn't coming back to coach the Jets or anyone else this season.

LINK (http://blogs.nfl.com/2008/12/30/cowher-wont-be-on-a-sideline-in-09/)

[DraftBoy]

DJ Stays:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3800733