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aturnis · 01-05-2010, 08:01 PM

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After an afternoon of negotiations produced an agreement, Mike Shanahan signed a five-year contract to become head coach and executive vice president of football operations for the Washington Redskins.

Under the terms of the new deal, Shanahan will team with Redskins executive vice president and general manager Bruce Allen, but Shanahan will have the ultimate authority on football decisions. Shanahan will be introduced as the Redskins head coach at a 2 p.m. ET news conference Wednesday.

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As the contract was being signed at the Redskins' training complex, Shanahan and owner Dan Snyder posed together for a picture. Then, with the deal signed, Shanahan, his agent Sandy Montag, Allen and Snyder headed out for a celebration dinner in Washington, D.C.

The contract is worth approximately $7 million a year, the Denver Post reported on its Web site. Now that Shanahan has been hired elsewhere, the Denver Broncos, who fired Shanahan one year ago, will recoup $7 million in offset money over the next two seasons under the terms of the agreement they had with the coach.

The Redskins' intense courtship of Shanahan began shortly after Jim Zorn was fired on Monday morning. Zorn was dismissed during a meeting in his office with Allen after the team's cross-country flight following a 23-20 loss to the San Diego Chargers on Sunday. The Redskins finished 4-12.

Allen had interviewed Shanahan via phone Monday morning, a source close to the situation told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. The Redskins and Shanahan reportedly began talks last month, a day after Allen was hired.

Shanahan won two Super Bowls in 14 seasons with the Broncos. He was fired a year ago after Denver missed the playoffs for the third straight season.

One of Shanahan's first orders of business will be assembling a coaching staff, but first he will interview Washington's assistant coaches to see which ones he would like to retain. Once those coaches are interviewed, Shanahan will launch his search for the best and brightest.

Shanahan would be expected to bring his son, Houston Texans offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan, with him to Washington.

Zorn was 12-20 over two seasons and lost 18 of his last 24 games after a 6-2 start in 2008. The Redskins struggled early this season despite a weak schedule and finished with their worst record since 1994.

"The status quo has to end," Allen said. "We have to change the way we've been doing some business. ... Last place two years in a row is not Redskins football."

Zorn's replacement will be Washington's seventh coach since Snyder bought the team in 1999. The Redskins are 82-99 on his watch, missing the playoffs in eight of 11 seasons.

"No one in the organization is satisfied with our record over the last two years," Snyder said in a statement released by the team, "and I am sure that Jim would concur with that statement. It has been painful for him, too. I certainly accept responsibility for mistakes that I have made."

Zorn's dismissal had been expected for months. The front office stripped him of his play-calling duties in late October, and Snyder interviewed assistant coach Jerry Gray for the job weeks ago, according to the Fritz Pollard Alliance, which monitors minority hiring in the NFL.

Shanahan made the playoffs in half of his 14 seasons in Denver, although he had only two losing seasons -- 6-10 in 1999 and 7-9 in 2007. His greatest successes came early, with back-to-back Super Bowl titles after the 1997 and 1998 seasons with running back Terrell Davis and quarterback John Elway.

His career regular-season record is 146-98, including 138-86 with the Broncos from 1995 to 2008 and 8-12 with the Los Angeles Raiders in 1988-89. Shanahan's playoff record is 8-5.

Adam Schefter is an ESPN NFL Insider. Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.

Boon · 01-05-2010, 10:55 PM

Really, any of the Snyder eras!

carlos3652 · 01-05-2010, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aturnis

how do you figure?

http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?t=221169

11 min prior...

Edit, he then proceeded to show the same article you posted 2 min earlier than you did, on the #10 post of that thread...

PS not trying to be a dick, just explain my repost comment... :P

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 01-05-2010, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by TigerPig

I like how we won't have to see his rat face until 2013.

With Snyder's history in DC, it's not a given he'll still be there the next time we play them.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 01-05-2010, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by TEX

So does this mean that the Rat will be the ONLY coach that has been able to work with Snyder? I doubt it. Washington is the "Oakland of the NFC" with a better stadium and Shanahan is average without Elway.

Actually, I think so.

I think Snyder has finally realized that his team is never going to be successful without solid football people in place, and letting them do their jobs.

Now, am I saying that he's going to suddenly become a hadns-off owner?

Of course not.

But hiring Bruce Allen as GM, and now Shanny as HC makes me think he may have learned from his past mistakes - and I don't think Shanny takes that job unless he sees evidence of that as well.

jspchief · 01-05-2010, 11:38 PM

Since Elway left the guy has been Marty redux.

LaChapelle · 01-06-2010, 12:05 PM

If Shanahan doesn't work out
Snyder might as well find a buyer and move on

Mile High Mania · 01-06-2010, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jspchief

Since Elway left the guy has been Marty redux.

Well, if you look at 1999 - 2008 ...

Broncos = 91 wins (4 playoff appearances, 1 AFC Title game)
Chargers = 80 wins (4 playoff appearances, 1 AFC Title game)
Chiefs = 75 wins (2 playoff appearances)
Raiders = 70 wins (3 playoff appearances, 1 SB Loss)

The dominant teams of that era...

Indy = 114 wins (good playoff success, 1 SB)
NE = 110 wins (excellent playoff success, 3 SB)
PIT = 100 wins (excellent playoff success, 2 SB)
TEN = 96 wins (6 playoff appearances, 1 SB loss)
BAL = 91 wins (good playoff success, 1 SB)

So, without the greatness of Elway, Shanahan was still able to maintain Denver's status as the dominant team in the division. And, while they didn't have the playoff success... their playoff losses came at the hands of Indy twice and the Steelers in the conference title game. So, they were good teams for much of his tenure after Elway, they just ran into much stronger teams within the AFC.

It's not like Denver just fell to the bottom of the division... those teams had their issues and Shanahan lost some of his perceived greatness, but they were still contenders more often than not. And, going back to the Marty reference... if you look at what Marty did for KC, granted they had playoff failures... but KC hadn't seen that type of consistent success in the decade before him or the decade after him quite frankly.

I think he'll do well in Washington and I wish him the best... crush the Cowboys every season!

aturnis · 01-06-2010, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

So, without the greatness of Elway, Shanahan was still able to maintain Denver's status as the dominant team in the division. And, while they didn't have the playoff success... their playoff losses came at the hands of Indy twice and the Steelers in the conference title game. So, they were good teams for much of his tenure after Elway, they just ran into much stronger teams within the AFC.

Chiefs were the dominant team of the division in the 90's. No Superbowl wins or really too much playoff success, but still the winning-est team of the decade, tied with San Fran.

Mile High Mania · 01-06-2010, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aturnis

Chiefs were the dominant team of the division in the 90's. No Superbowl wins or really too much playoff success, but still the winning-est team of the decade, tied with San Fran.

Fantastic!

The conversation was focused on the post-Elway years... so, 1999-2008. But, yeah... congrats on 1990-1999 though.

Chiefs won 103 regular season games from 1990-1999. 7 playoffs - 3 wins
Broncos won 94 regular season games from 1990-1999. 5 Playoffs - 8 wins, 2 titles

Congrats though.

**Gonzo** · 01-06-2010, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carlos3652

http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?t=221169

11 min prior...

Edit, he then proceeded to show the same article you posted 2 min earlier than you did, on the #10 post of that thread...

PS not trying to be a dick, just explain my repost comment... :P

Man...

You've been a real pain in the ass today.
Why you gotta be hatin?

(J/K)

**Gonzo** · 01-06-2010, 05:45 PM

What I don't understand is how can he be coaching in DC when according to Mr. Athan, he's already the coach in KC?

I thought the deal has been done for almost a year now.

01-05-2010, 08:01 PM
aturnis MVP Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Iowa Casino cash: $9975811	Shanahan signs 5yr. deals with 'Skins Shanahan to coach Redskins (<---link a dink) Comment Email Print Share By Adam Schefter ESPN Archive After an afternoon of negotiations produced an agreement, Mike Shanahan signed a five-year contract to become head coach and executive vice president of football operations for the Washington Redskins. Under the terms of the new deal, Shanahan will team with Redskins executive vice president and general manager Bruce Allen, but Shanahan will have the ultimate authority on football decisions. Shanahan will be introduced as the Redskins head coach at a 2 p.m. ET news conference Wednesday. NFC East blog Mosley ESPN.com's Matt Mosley writes about all things NFC East in his division blog. • Blog network: NFL Nation As the contract was being signed at the Redskins' training complex, Shanahan and owner Dan Snyder posed together for a picture. Then, with the deal signed, Shanahan, his agent Sandy Montag, Allen and Snyder headed out for a celebration dinner in Washington, D.C. The contract is worth approximately $7 million a year, the Denver Post reported on its Web site. Now that Shanahan has been hired elsewhere, the Denver Broncos, who fired Shanahan one year ago, will recoup $7 million in offset money over the next two seasons under the terms of the agreement they had with the coach. The Redskins' intense courtship of Shanahan began shortly after Jim Zorn was fired on Monday morning. Zorn was dismissed during a meeting in his office with Allen after the team's cross-country flight following a 23-20 loss to the San Diego Chargers on Sunday. The Redskins finished 4-12. Allen had interviewed Shanahan via phone Monday morning, a source close to the situation told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. The Redskins and Shanahan reportedly began talks last month, a day after Allen was hired. Shanahan won two Super Bowls in 14 seasons with the Broncos. He was fired a year ago after Denver missed the playoffs for the third straight season. One of Shanahan's first orders of business will be assembling a coaching staff, but first he will interview Washington's assistant coaches to see which ones he would like to retain. Once those coaches are interviewed, Shanahan will launch his search for the best and brightest. Shanahan would be expected to bring his son, Houston Texans offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan, with him to Washington. Zorn was 12-20 over two seasons and lost 18 of his last 24 games after a 6-2 start in 2008. The Redskins struggled early this season despite a weak schedule and finished with their worst record since 1994. "The status quo has to end," Allen said. "We have to change the way we've been doing some business. ... Last place two years in a row is not Redskins football." Zorn's replacement will be Washington's seventh coach since Snyder bought the team in 1999. The Redskins are 82-99 on his watch, missing the playoffs in eight of 11 seasons. "No one in the organization is satisfied with our record over the last two years," Snyder said in a statement released by the team, "and I am sure that Jim would concur with that statement. It has been painful for him, too. I certainly accept responsibility for mistakes that I have made." Zorn's dismissal had been expected for months. The front office stripped him of his play-calling duties in late October, and Snyder interviewed assistant coach Jerry Gray for the job weeks ago, according to the Fritz Pollard Alliance, which monitors minority hiring in the NFL. Shanahan made the playoffs in half of his 14 seasons in Denver, although he had only two losing seasons -- 6-10 in 1999 and 7-9 in 2007. His greatest successes came early, with back-to-back Super Bowl titles after the 1997 and 1998 seasons with running back Terrell Davis and quarterback John Elway. His career regular-season record is 146-98, including 138-86 with the Broncos from 1995 to 2008 and 8-12 with the Los Angeles Raiders in 1988-89. Shanahan's playoff record is 8-5. Adam Schefter is an ESPN NFL Insider. Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
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