[aeneas1]

LIST OF INTERVIEWS FOR HEAD COACH

- Anthony Lynn, Bills interim HC: Bills, 49ers, Rams, Chargers
- Kyle Shanahan, Falcons OC: Broncos, Rams, 49ers
- Josh McDaniels, Patriots OC: Rams, 49ers
- Harold Goodwin, Cardinals OC: Bills, Rams
- Vance Joseph, Dolphins DC: Broncos, Chargers, 49ers
- Matt Patricia, Patriots DC: Rams, Chargers
- Dave Toub, Chiefs special teams coach: Broncos, Chargers
- Sean McDermott, Panthers DC: Bills, Chargers, 49ers
- Sean McVay, Redskins OC: Rams, 49ers
- Teryl Austin, Lions DC: Chargers, Rams
- Mike Smith, Buccaneers DC: Chargers
- Steve Wilks, Panthers secondary coach: Rams, Redskins
- Tom Cable, Seahawks OL coach: 49ers
- Kris Richard, Seahawks DC: Bills
- Mike Vrabel, Texans LBs coach: Rams

LIST OF INTERVIEWS FOR GENERAL MANAGER

- Eliot Wolf, Packers Director of Football Operations: 49ers
- Brandon Beane, Panthers Asst. General Manager: 49ers
- Jimmy Raye, Colts VP of Football Operations: 49ers

HIRED

Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jaguars have announced they have hired interim coach Doug Marrone as their new head coach. The team also hired Tom Coughlin as executive vice president and extended general manager Dave Cadwell's contract. Both Coughling and Caldwell are through 2019.

OPEN JOBS

Los Angeles Rams
- Los Angeles is planning to interview Lions defensive coordinator Teryl Austin, per Rapoport.
- Texans linebackers coach Mike Vrabel is set to interview after the Texans-Patriots Divisional Round playoff game if Houston loses, per Rapoport.
- Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan will interview after Atlanta's playoff game against the Seahawks, Rapoport reported.
- Jaguars interim head coach Doug Marrone interviewed with the team Sunday, per Good Morning Football's Peter Schrager.
- Bills interim coach Anthony Lynn interviewed with the team Sunday, Schrager reported.
- Redskins offensive coordinator Sean McVay interviewed Thursday, Rapoport reported.
- Patriots OC Josh McDaniels interviewed with the team over the weekend.
- Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia interviewed with the team last week.
- Cardinals offensive coordinator Harold Goodwin interviewed Thursday.
- Panthers secondary coach and assistant coach Steve Wilks interviewed on Jan. 3.

Buffalo Bills
- Seahawks defensive coordinator Kris Richard interviewed with the team on Sunday evening, the Bills confirmed.
- Cardinals offensive coordinator Harold Goodwin interviewed with the Bills on Saturday.
- Former offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn, the team's interim head coach, is considered a legitimate candidate for the head coaching vacancy, Rapoport reported. "I like Coach Lynn, I really do," running back LeSean McCoy said, per the Buffalo News. "He makes everybody accountable. He's that leader, that type of coach we need. A lot of players like playing for him, (including) myself." Lynn interviewed with the team Thursday.
- Panthers defensive coordinator Sean McDermott on interviewed on Wednesday.

Denver Broncos
- Dolphins defensive coordinator Vance Joseph will interview with the Broncos on Tuesday and is considered the frontrunner for the job, Rapoport reported.
- Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan interviewed on Saturday. Broncos general manager John Elway said of Shanahan, "He's a very bright coach who's had a tremendous year and has a great future.
- The Broncos wrapped up their interview with Chiefs special teams coach Dave Toub on Friday, Elway tweeted. "He's a great coach and person who has a very impressive track record with special teams," Elway said.

San Diego Chargers
- San Diego is planning to interview Lions defensive coordinator Teryl Austin, per Rapoport.
- The Chargers requested to interview Dolphins defensive coordinator Vance Joseph, Rapoport reported.
- Bills interim head coach Anthony Lynn will interview with the team Monday, Rapoport reported.
- Chiefs special teams coach Dave Toub interviewed with the Chargers on Sunday, the team announced.
- Panthers defensive coordinator Sean McDermott interviewed with the team Saturday.
- Patriots DC Matt Patricia also interviewed with the team Saturday.
- Buccaneers defensive coordinator Mike Smith interviewed with the Chargers on Thursday, the team announced.

San Francisco 49ers
- Redskins offensive coordinator Sean McVay interviewed Monday, per the team.
- Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels interviewed with the team over the weekend, Schrager reported.
- Bills offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn is scheduled to meet with the team Wednesday.
- The team has requested to speak with Dolphins defensive coordinator Vance Joseph, Rapoport reported.
- Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan is set to interview with the team, Rapoport reported.
- Seahawks offensive line coach Tom Cable is slated to interview with the team, per Rapoport.
- Panthers defensive coordinator Sean McDermott is scheduled to interview this week, Schrager reported.
- The Niners have requested permission to interview Chiefs director of football operations Chris Ballard for their open general manager job.
- Packers executive Eliot Wolf and director of college scouting Brian Gutekunst are both scheduled to interview with the 49ers this week for the GM job, a source told Rapoport.
- Vikings assistant general manager George Paton interviewed for GM job on Friday.
- Colts VP of football operations Jimmy Raye III interviewed with the team Sunday, the 49ers announced.

Washington Redskins
- The Redskins announce they have interviewed former Browns coach Mike Pettine for their vacant defensive coordinator position.
- Panthers secondary coach and assistant coach Steve Wilks has interviewed for the defensive coordinator job, Rapoport reported.

UP IN THE AIR

Bill O'Brien, Houston Texans: On Saturday, Rapoport reported, citing several sources, that "many" of the teams currently looking for a head coach were waiting to see "if coach trade (with the Texans) is possible." Rapoport also mentioned a "mutual parting of the ways" or "the Texans simply deciding three years is enough" as potential scenarios.

"I have a five-year contract here," O'Brien told reporters following the Texans' win over the Raiders. "I have two years left on my contract. I'm looking forward to coaching here and I'm looking forward to getting ready for this next game.

FIRED

Jeff Fisher, Rams: The Rams stunned the football world on Dec. 12, firing the long-time head coach just a few months after handing him a two-year contract extension.

Gus Bradley, Jaguars: The Jaguars didn't waste time firing Bradley after their Week 15 loss.

Rex Ryan, Bills: Two days after an embarrassing Week 16 overtime loss to the Dolphins, the Bills parted ways with Ryan, who failed in an attempt to pull Buffalo back into the postseason.

Mike McCoy, Chargers: The team fired McCoy on Jan. 1. McCoy told the San Diego Union-Tribune that he plans to be coaching in 2017. Per Rapoport, McCoy appears to be the clear target for top offensive coordinator available, as he's been mentioned by multiple teams as their OC of choice.

Chip Kelly, 49ers: The 49ers announced Jan. 1 they fired Kelly. The 49ers also officially announced the firing of general manager Trent Baalke.

Joe Barry, Redskins: The Redskins announced Thursday they fired the defensive coordinator.

Ray Horton, Browns: The Browns have fired the defensive coordinator Ray Horton and are hired former Rams DC Gregg Williams, the team confirmed Sunday.

RETIRED

Gary Kubiak, Broncos: Kubiak announced Jan. 2 his retirement from coaching, saying "the demands of the job are no longer a fit for me."

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap300000 ... iews-moves

[Indrid Cold]

Based on A1's post, factoids that may only interest me:

- Interviews: Rams (10), SF (6), Chargers (5), Bills (4), Broncos (3). SF and SD have some requests and rumored interviews, but this just counts completed and scheduled.
- Not one college coach
- Coughlin only former coach and gotta wonder if media got it wrong and he was never interviewing for HC
- Although the Rams are sniffing around anyone with a pulse, no Vance Joseph who seems popular
- Rams only one that got/wanted to interview Marrone outside of J -Ville. (Guessing "wanted.")
- AFC West teams kind enough to give to Toub an interview (classy), no else buying
- Only SF and LA in on McVay. The "in case we're left out in the cold, how'd that happen" interview? (See below)
- Shanny: LA, SF, DEN
- McD: LA, SF
- If Denver picks Joseph, what does the above say?

[moklerman]

My grandpa worked at a water treatment facility. My other grandpa was a farmer and accountant. Would you be surprised to know that I'm not involved in any of those professions, much less qualified for them?

Other than coincidence, I wonder why writers include tidbits like Sean being the grandson of John McVay? John retired from football in 1999 when Sean was 13 years old. The writer implies that Grandad "developed" Sean, but how? Does Gramps still have connections? Has he been training Sean since he was a boy? Some context and/or details sure would be nice. Just because Sean is related to John doesn't mean that he's benefited from John's career or even asked for his help.

[aeneas1]

Based on A1's post, factoids that may only interest me:

- Interviews: Rams (10), SF (6), Chargers (5), Bills (4), Broncos (3). SF and SD have some requests and rumored interviews, but this just counts completed and scheduled.
- Not one college coach
- Coughlin only former coach and gotta wonder if media got it wrong and he was never interviewing for HC
- Although the Rams are sniffing around anyone with a pulse, no Vance Joseph who seems popular
- Rams only one that got/wanted to interview Marrone outside of J -Ville. (Guessing "wanted.")
- AFC West teams kind enough to give to Toub an interview (classy), no else buying
- Only SF and LA in on McVay. The "in case we're left out in the cold, how'd that happen" interview? (See below)
- Shanny: LA, SF, DEN
- McD: LA, SF
- If Denver picks Joseph, what does the above say?

well done!

[Hacksaw]

My grandpa worked at a water treatment facility. My other grandpa was a farmer and accountant. Would you be surprised to know that I'm not involved in any of those professions, much less qualified for them?

Other than coincidence, I wonder why writers include tidbits like Sean being the grandson of John McVay? John retired from football in 1999 when Sean was 13 years old. The writer implies that Grandad "developed" Sean, but how? Does Gramps still have connections? Has he been training Sean since he was a boy? Some context and/or details sure would be nice. Just because Sean is related to John doesn't mean that he's benefited from John's career or even asked for his help.

Wasn't John McVay the bass player for Fleetwood Mac? Now if he was my grandpa, I'd be stoked if he helped develop me.
Public works official or farmer I might look for something else too.

[AltiTude Ram]

http://www.espn.com/blog/los-angeles-ra ... t-fit-rams

10 head coach candidates: Why they fit, don't fit Rams
6:00 AM PT
Alden Gonzalez
ESPN Staff Writer

LOS ANGELES -- The proverbial first domino fell on Monday, when Jacksonville announced that interim coach Doug Marrone would remain in the role full time.

That leaves five coaching vacancies, for Denver, San Francisco, Buffalo, San Diego and, most relevant here, the Los Angeles Rams.


The Rams' interviewing party, led by executive vice president of football operations and chief operating officer Kevin Demoff, left, has some very important work ahead of it these next few days as it searches for the franchise's next head coach.

The Rams' interviewing party -- a group that is led by COO Kevin Demoff and also includes Les Snead, who might or might not remain general manager after this process is complete -- returned to Southern California on Monday and has some very important work ahead of it these next few days. Assistant coaches on playoff teams who continue on cannot be interviewed for the first time after this weekend, with second interviews only allowed the weekend before the Super Bowl. Once eliminated, of course, interviews can be scheduled at any time.

Last week, the Rams interviewed Steve Wilks, Harold Goodwin, Sean McVay, Josh McDaniels, Matt Patricia, Anthony Lynn and, before he came off the board, Marrone. This week, they're expected to interview Teryl Austin, Mike Vrabel, Vance Joseph and Kyle Shanahan, whose original interview was held up by weather. Other names might pop up, as well. A convenient one-stop shop for content related to all coaching vacancies can be found here. Below is a categorical look at the 10 names linked to the Rams.

Teryl Austin

Age: 51

Current title: Lions defensive coordinator, 3 seasons

Prior roles: Ravens secondary coach (2011-13) ... Florida defensive coordinator (2010) ... Cardinals defensive backs coach (2007-09) ... Seahawks defensive backs coach (2003-06)

Why he fits: Austin runs a very aggressive 4-3 scheme -- though he can also adjust well -- and has historically gotten the most out of his players. He can do well with a Rams group that features a solid defensive line and athletic linebackers, and he'd be very well-suited to improve a thin secondary. Austin has coached the secondary for Super Bowl teams in 2005 (Seahawks), 2008 (Cardinals) and 2012 (Ravens). He also has the magnetic personality that can thrive in a big market like Los Angeles, ESPN Lions reporter Michael Rothstein would tell you.

Why he doesn't: Austin interviewed for head coaching vacancies with eight teams the past two years and many believe this is the year he finally gets a gig. The Rams might not be a fit, though, for one very obvious reason -- their biggest need is someone who can fix the offense. And though Demoff has stressed that the organization would remain open-minded in its search, it's hard to hire someone like Austin unless he has an offensive-minded coach he can bring with him. The Lions won't let current offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter take the same job elsewhere. Maybe quarterbacks coach Brian Callahan?

Harold Goodwin

Age: 43

Current title: Cardinals offensive coordinator, 4 seasons

Prior roles: Colts offensive line coach (2012) ... Steelers offensive line coach and quality control coordinator (2007-11) ... Bears assistant offensive line coach (2004-06)

Why he fits: Goodwin came up coaching offensive lines, which is nice for a Rams team that drafted seven offensive linemen from 2014-15 and has yet to see results. While he was in Pittsburgh, the Steelers frequently boasted strong running games. In Arizona, he helped spark the resurgence of quarterback Carson Palmer. The Cardinals improved 20 spots, from 32nd to 12th, in total offense in Goodwin's first year as offensive coordinator in 2013. In 2015, they had the best offense in the NFL.

Why he doesn't: Goodwin doesn't call plays. That task falls on Bruce Arians, one of the NFL's sharpest offensive minds. Goodwin has certainly gained a lot from working under Arians all these years, but going from an offensive coordinator who doesn't call plays to the head coach of a team that needs a lot of offensive help might be too big of a jump. Goodwin might need more seasoning.

Vance Joseph

Age: 44

Current title: Dolphins defensive coordinator, 1 season

Prior roles: Bengals defensive backs coach (2014-15) ... Texans defensive backs coach (2011-13) ... 49ers defensive backs coach (2006-10)

Why he fits: Joseph is the third successful defensive backs coach to emerge as a head coaching candidate for the Rams, who previously employed another former defensive backs coach -- Jeff Fisher. Under Joseph's watch from 2014-15, the Bengals' secondary led the NFL with 41 interceptions and limited opposing quarterbacks to an NFL-low 77.4 passer rating. In three seasons in Houston, the Texans allowed the NFL's lowest completion percentage (54.5). Joseph has a knack for developing young defensive backs. He's also an honest, clear communicator.

Why he doesn't: The Dolphins' defense wasn't very good in Joseph's first year as an NFL coordinator. Miami gave up the fourth-most yards during the regular season, then surrendered 30 points in a wild-card loss to the Steelers.

Anthony Lynn

Age: 48

Current tile: Bills interim head coach, 1 season

Prior roles: Bills offensive coordinator and running backs coach (2015-16) ... Jets assistant head coach (2014) ... Jets running backs coach (2009-13) ... Browns running backs coach (2007-08) ... Cowboys running backs coach (2005-06) ... Jaguars running backs coach (2003-04)

Why he fits: Two words: running game. Under Lynn's watch, the Bills have boasted the NFL's most effective rushing attack each of the past two years. Lynn helped Fred Taylor rush for a combined 2,796 yards from 2003 to '04, then helped Jamal Lewis have back-to-back 1,000-rushing-yard seasons from 2007 to '08. From 2009 to '13, the Jets -- with four different lead rushers -- averaged 136 rushing yards per game, third-highest in the NFL during that time. Lynn is the perfect man to help a Rams running attack that declined drastically in Todd Gurley's second season.

Why he doesn't: Like Goodwin, Lynn doesn't have much experience as a play-caller, doing it in only the final 13 games of 2016. He also never worked with quarterbacks until he became offensive coordinator this season, which would bring serious questions as to whether he could actually help 2016 No. 1 overall pick Jared Goff. That inexperience might not jibe for a Rams organization that needs a quick turnaround in an impatient market.

Josh McDaniels

Age: 40

Current title: Patriots offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, 5 seasons

Prior roles: Rams offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach (2011) ... Broncos head coach (2009-10) ... Patriots offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach (2006-08) ... Patriots quarterbacks coach (2004-05) ... Patriots defensive assistant (2002-03)

Why he fits: McDaniels has spent 13 years learning under Bill Belichick and working with Tom Brady, and along the way he has developed into one of the game's most innovative offensive minds. The Patriots finished within the top 10 in points in all nine of McDaniels' seasons as offensive coordinator. That includes 2007, when McDaniels was at the controls of an offense that scored a then-record 75 touchdowns. And it includes 2016, when McDaniels masterfully adjusted while being without Brady for the first four games and without Rob Gronkowski for the final five.

Why he doesn't: McDaniels didn't handle his first head coaching gig very well. He bickered with Jay Cutler and Brandon Marshall, reportedly tuned out his assistant coaches, did not make sound personnel decisions and wound up in the middle of a videotaping scandal. McDaniels was only 33 when he took that job and said he has since grown immensely. The Rams would really be hoping on that if they gave him the job. McDaniels didn't necessarily help them in 2011, a 2-14 finish with an offense led by Sam Bradford and Steven Jackson.

Sean McVay

Age: 30

Current title: Redskins offensive coordinator, 3 seasons

Prior roles: Redskins tight ends coach (2011-13) ... Redskins assistant tight ends coach (2010) ... wide receivers coach and quality control coordinator in United Football League (2009) ... Buccaneers offensive assistant (2008)

Why he fits: Kirk Cousins was a fourth-round pick who sat behind Robert Griffin III for the majority of his first three seasons. McVay helped elevate him to a star. With McVay as offensive coordinator from 2015-16, Cousins ranked third in completion percentage, fourth in Total QBR and fifth in yards per attempt. During that time, the Redskins' offense gained the sixth-most yards in the NFL. McVay has quickly become an aggressive play-caller who loves to throw the ball downfield. He also projects himself well and has quickly gained a reputation as a standout interviewer. ESPN Redskins reporter John Keim highlighted some of McVay's traits here.

Why he doesn't: Well, you know, he's really, really young. McVay will be 31 by the end of this month. And though he has packed a lot of NFL inexperience in a very short time, McVay -- grandson of former Giants coach and 49ers vice president John McVay -- is still evolving as a play-caller and a leader.

Matt Patricia

Age: 42

Current title: Patriots defensive coordinator, 5 seasons

Prior roles: Patriots safeties coach (2011) ... Patriots linebackers coach (2006-10) ... Patriots offensive assistant (2004-05)

Why he fits: Patricia, a trained aeronautical engineer, is one of the NFL's brightest minds and has had unquestioned success. Since he stepped in as defensive coordinator in 2012, the Patriots have given up the NFL's fewest points. Patricia has been calling the defensive plays since 2010. And like McDaniels, he has benefited from an entire NFL career of working under Belichick. Those who know him consider Patricia a tireless worker whom players easily respond to.

Why he doesn't: Like with any other defensive-minded coach, a limited offensive background will hurt Patricia on a Rams team that is motivated mainly by improving its lackluster offense. Patricia, however, did play center in college and called plays for the offensive line. If nothing else, interviewing Patricia is a very good way for the Rams to get feedback on their roster. Demoff sees this process as an ideal opportunity for that.

Kyle Shanahan

Age: 37

Current title: Falcons offensive coordinator, 2 seasons

Prior roles: Browns offensive coordinator (2014) ... Redskins offensive coordinator (2010-13) ... Texans offensive coordinator (2008-09) ... Texans quarterbacks coach (2007) ... Texans wide receivers coach (2006)

Why he fits: He isn't the game's most coveted offensive coordinator for nothing. In nine seasons in that role, Shanahan -- son of Super Bowl-winning coach Mike Shanahan -- has guided six top-10 offenses. He made Griffin the Offensive Rookie of the Year, helped turn Matt Schaub into a Pro Bowl quarterback and has made Matt Ryan an MVP front-runner this season. Under Shanahan, the Falcons scored an NFL-leading and franchise-record 540 points in 2016. His scheme -- a wide-zone running game, which would require quick reads from Gurley, and lots of play-action -- is appealing to the Rams' personnel.

Why he doesn't: It might take a while to grasp Shanahan's offensive concepts, as evidenced by the Falcons' disappointing showing in 2015. There are also the usual questions about assembling a staff and leading a group that come with your typical rookie coach.

Mike Vrabel

Age: 41

Current title: Texans linebackers coach, 3 seasons

Prior roles: Ohio State defensive line coach (2012-13) ... Ohio State linebackers coach (2011)

Why he fits: Vrabel has far more playing experience than anybody on this list, having spent 14 years as a linebacker for the Steelers, Patriots and Chiefs. After his playing career ended, Vrabel rose quickly as a coach, spending three years coaching linebackers and defensive linemen at his alma mater and then spending three years coaching linebackers for the Texans, where he helped develop Jadeveon Clowney and Benardrick McKinney. Now he's getting coaching interviews. Vrabel is considered an excellent teacher and motivator.

Why he doesn't: He is seen in some circles as a potential head coach, but that is probably still years away. Vrabel has only ever been a position coach and has no experience as a coordinator. He needs that responsibility first, which is why it was surprising to see the Rams request an interview in the first place.

Steve Wilks

Age: 47


Current title: Panthers assistant head coach and defensive backs coach, 2 seasons

Prior roles: Panthers defensive backs coach (2012-14) ... Chargers defensive backs coach (2009-11) ... Bears defensive backs coach (2006-08)

Why he fits: Wilks has spent a lot of years working under Ron Rivera, most recently helping with scheduling and planning, so he is familiar with the logistics of a head coach. He has also done a lot in the secondary despite having very little in the way of draft picks and free agents, most notably leading a Super Bowl-caliber group that led the NFL in interceptions in 2015.

Why he doesn't: Wilks, like Vrabel, still needs experience as a coordinator. He is reportedly next in line with the Panthers if current defensive coordinator Sean McDermott lands a head coaching job this offseason. That is the natural next step.

[Hacksaw_64]

I'm warming up to McVay as my option number 2.

[Tom, With Horns]

While this article did nothing to change my pecking order (Shanahan, Patricia, McVay) it did force me to look more heavily into Teryl Austin, who is now my 4th choice, up from don't-care-a-thing-about-him yesterday.

I am still not interested in Goodwin, Joseph, Lynn, McDaniels, Vrabel, or Wilks.

If anything, I am more interested in Kyle Shanahan than before, and he was already my long-standing top choice ...

[RamsFanSince82]

This is what he wrote about the Rams, Niners, Chargers, Bills, and Broncos coaching search. There really isn't new info., but I obviously hope he's right and the Broncos hire Joseph.

Denver: John Elway interviewed Vance Joseph in 2015, and wanted to hire him as Gary Kubiak’s DC before “settling” for Wade Phillips (the Bengals blocked Joseph). Joseph went to Miami to run the Dolphins’ D a year later, and now looks to be the front-runner here. Word’s been out for a while, too, that he’d think about bringing ex-Charger coach Mike McCoy—who’s familiar with Denver—with him as OC.

San Francisco: Josh McDaniels has had the inside track, and my understanding is that he preferred the Niners’ situation to the other two he interviewed for, because this is a from-the-ground-up situation. No bad contracts, pick your own QB, high draft picks… it’s basically like an expansion team. And there’ll be a new GM coming with you, too. If McDaniels gets the job, it could be Lou Riddick filling that role.

Los Angeles: This is the most wide-open search, and my sense is that their focus on assistants is because they’d like to “discover” their own guy. That’s why 30-year-old Redskins offensive coordinator Sean McVay makes the most sense here. The fate of GM Les Snead—who’s been in the interview room along with COO Kevin Demoff and senior assistant Tony Pastoors—would be another piece that needs to fall into place.

San Diego: The Chargers’ focus remains on a handful of defensive and special teams coaches who could work with sitting offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt and his staff. And San Diego’s analytical work shows previous head coaching experience to be a big plus. Given that criteria, it seems as if Mike Smith—the runner-up for the Jacksonville job—is the best fit as it stands today.

Buffalo: For some time, all signs have pointed to interim coach Anthony Lynn being promoted, with Gus Bradley a candidate to come in as his defensive coordinator. But the further this process drags out—with candidates like Sean McDermott, Kris Richard, Teryl Austin and Harold Goodwin having interviewed—the less of a shoo-in Lynn seems to be. The Pegulas are at least trying to look open-minded about it. I wouldn’t be surprised if McDermott winds up making the call tough on the owners, though the idea of another shotgun marriage of GM and coach could deter them.

[moklerman]

Am I missing something with McVay? I thought Washington's offense was Gruden's?