That last interception by Love for the Seahawks was also highlight reel impressive.
If I were interviewing for the Panthers, Chargers or even Raiders HC jobs I'd definitely be asking some hard questions testing the owner's patience. Mark Davis seems like he wants to win long term, but is tired of losing. But the other two I'd be very skeptical of them tolerating any kind of rebuild. Tepper would financially pay for it, but he completely screwed the team's future with their trades and signings the last two years and seems 100% hands on. I'm not sure how much Spanos wants to pay in LA. Actually, Tepper I wouldn't even bother interviewing with. I wouldn't work for that guy at all if I had any sort of other financially viable job available. He seems like the worst kind of corporate America CEO shareholder type who expects instant high returns, constantly.
Washington seems like a very good place to land for any coach. You have a diverse ownership group. Josh Harris (chair/owner) seems quite reasonable. He's worth about $8b, has experience owning the 76ers and NJ Generals. The other owners also tally up another $3-4b net worth. So there is plenty of cash there. Their cap situation isn't bad, they have some good players and draft picks coming up. Plus they are very likely to get a new stadium in the next 3 years.
Matt Eberflus will very likely be fired in Chicago. Not as great of business as Washington, but great chance to rebuild with some major draft picks.
50% chance both Arthur Smith in Atlanta, and Mike Vrabel in Tennessee get fired. Though Arthur Blank in Atlanta said he has no intention to fire Smith and likes him, that can very well change soon, as we've seen with many teams.
I posted before I think Belicheck is either happily stripped of GM duties, or he just moves on. If he does, then it's 95% likely Jerod Mayo is simply promoted to HC in New England. He's their de facto DC, has deep history with the team, is a smart guy, and both Kraft's have spoken highly of him.
One positive for Jimmy G is that he can start the next training camp with his body well rested and healed. It's all in his hands now but I have never seen him play as bad as he did in his last few games for Vegas.
Considering how much better the team is playing, trying, with Antonio Pierce as HC than with McDaniels, I think a much larger blame can be placed at McDaniels feet than Garappolo.
Washington looks like a lock for a new coach and it seems, another name change !
Ron Rivera will be fine, whatever he wants to do. The name change however I welcome. While I think Redskins is a terrible name they should never go back to, if I were the owner I'd definitely bring back a Native American theme. They could call them any number of things. Nationals (same as baseball theme, but works for Native American theme too!), Red Tails, Red Clouds, Warriors, Braves, etc. If not a Native American name, I think the Hogs would be fantastic. Great history, and it would make for a good mascot, fan costumes, and more. Imagine if before each game they let a pig run loose out on the field before the team. Fans would love it! Plus, when they are on the road opposing team's tailgate parties could serve up pork chops, ham sandwiches, bacon burgers, etc. Great fun!
I think that Quinn is in his best place, DC.
Keep in mind his players loved him in Atlanta. He just blew that Super Bowl (but so did Shanahan). Let's also credit Tom Brady though. His last season he also started out bad there. But I recall many players were upset with his being fired.
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram