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I think Shanahan signs up this week.
The media will play the move off that we just threw a bunch of money at him and he took the money.
But heres what I think actually happens.
I think Shanahan takes the job because he knows hes competing with the rest of the big namers out there, he knows the Bills are making a serious offer, they will give him total control, and he knows that the supposedly "more attractive" jobs aren't as attractive as they look.
Im not so sure that Shanny wants to have to work with any GM, or any of these meddling owners. I think that puts SD (remember that AJ Smith basically ran Shotty out of town), Dall, Wash, and Oak right out of the mix right off the bat. BTW, I think the same applies to Cowher, Dungy, or Holmgren as well.
Thurm is on WGR and just said that very thing.
Thurm also brought up a good point and said that having a challenge with a young team and needs is something that some of these guys may like. They may not want established teams as much as they want to rebuild a squad... they like the challenge.
I think Mike is a smart guy, who will see our seriousness, see our offer, and he will realize that its a good (not great) situation, is offering a lot of money, really wants him to run it, and that the other likely spots arent going to be as good.
If Shanahan doesnt take it, I could really see Cowher taking it. The only thing that prevents Bill from taking it is geographical location. He supposedly wants to stay around where he is and where his roots are now. The Carolina job would win because of location only. The rest of the situation is very similar to Buffalo...but that also assumes that Carolina will offer as much money as we will. I think Bill just might take it.
The media will play the move off that we just threw a bunch of money at him and he took the money.
But heres what I think actually happens.
I think Shanahan takes the job because he knows hes competing with the rest of the big namers out there, he knows the Bills are making a serious offer, they will give him total control, and he knows that the supposedly "more attractive" jobs aren't as attractive as they look.
Im not so sure that Shanny wants to have to work with any GM, or any of these meddling owners. I think that puts SD (remember that AJ Smith basically ran Shotty out of town), Dall, Wash, and Oak right out of the mix right off the bat. BTW, I think the same applies to Cowher, Dungy, or Holmgren as well.
Thurm is on WGR and just said that very thing.
Thurm also brought up a good point and said that having a challenge with a young team and needs is something that some of these guys may like. They may not want established teams as much as they want to rebuild a squad... they like the challenge.
I think Mike is a smart guy, who will see our seriousness, see our offer, and he will realize that its a good (not great) situation, is offering a lot of money, really wants him to run it, and that the other likely spots arent going to be as good.
If Shanahan doesnt take it, I could really see Cowher taking it. The only thing that prevents Bill from taking it is geographical location. He supposedly wants to stay around where he is and where his roots are now. The Carolina job would win because of location only. The rest of the situation is very similar to Buffalo...but that also assumes that Carolina will offer as much money as we will. I think Bill just might take it.
i just went to wiki to look up Bill Cowher and there is speculation in there that we already signed Bill to 4 years 7.7 mill... Its total BS and I wont post it, its SPAM. I just think its funny.
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