Chiefs Clayton: Cowher says no to jets

booger · 12-30-2008, 10:03 AM

By John Clayton
ESPN.com
(Archive)
Updated: December 30, 2008, 10:53 AM ET

Former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Bill Cowher, who rejected a chance to become head coach of the Browns over the weekend, is not going to interview for the head coaching position of the New York Jets, according to multiple sources.

Cowher, according to a source, has been contacted by the Jets. Although he is interested in the Jets job, he told them he won't be a candidate because he would like to have the ability to bring in his own personnel person. Jets owner Woody Johnson plans to keep Mike Tannenbaum as his general manager after firing Eric Mangini as head coach Monday.

With Tannenbaum as the general manager, Cowher is willing to pass on the Jets opportunity, stay in broadcasting for another year and wait to come back to coaching in 2010.

Cowher has told friends the Jets job interested him for several reasons. First, Cowher would love to be coaching in the New York market. Second, two of his daughters are either going to school or working in the New York-New Jersey area.

Cowher does plan to coach in 2010. In 2009, though, he was only willing to return if every situation was right for him. He wanted to have a two-year break from coaching to be with family and recharge his energy. Over the weekend, Cowher met with Browns owner Randy Lerner, who asked him what it would take financially for him to be the Browns head coach. Having a close relationship with the Rooney family in Pittsburgh and still wanting more time with the family, Cowher didn't give Lerner a price and said no.

He recently extended his television contract for another season.

John Clayton covers the NFL for ESPN.com.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3799959

KC kid · 12-30-2008, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by booger

By John Clayton
ESPN.com
(Archive)
Updated: December 30, 2008, 10:53 AM ET

Former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Bill Cowher, who rejected a chance to become head coach of the Browns over the weekend, is not going to interview for the head coaching position of the New York Jets, according to multiple sources.

Cowher, according to a source, has been contacted by the Jets. Although he is interested in the Jets job, he told them he won't be a candidate because he would like to have the ability to bring in his own personnel person. Jets owner Woody Johnson plans to keep Mike Tannenbaum as his general manager after firing Eric Mangini as head coach Monday.

With Tannenbaum as the general manager, Cowher is willing to pass on the Jets opportunity, stay in broadcasting for another year and wait to come back to coaching in 2010.

Cowher has told friends the Jets job interested him for several reasons. First, Cowher would love to be coaching in the New York market. Second, two of his daughters are either going to school or working in the New York-New Jersey area.

Cowher does plan to coach in 2010. In 2009, though, he was only willing to return if every situation was right for him. He wanted to have a two-year break from coaching to be with family and recharge his energy. Over the weekend, Cowher met with Browns owner Randy Lerner, who asked him what it would take financially for him to be the Browns head coach. Having a close relationship with the Rooney family in Pittsburgh and still wanting more time with the family, Cowher didn't give Lerner a price and said no.

He recently extended his television contract for another season.

John Clayton covers the NFL for ESPN.com.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3799959

We deserve Cowher!!

**The Bad Guy** · 12-30-2008, 10:06 AM

Watch Tennenbaum get wacked in the next day or so then.

There is no way that Johnson can value Tannenbaum that much to lose out on someone like Cowher.

Nero's Neptune · 12-30-2008, 10:08 AM

Well, sounds very much like it's not going to happen for KC, then. I really don't see Clark Hunt given Cowher complete control and the ability to bring in his own personnel guy.

booger · 12-30-2008, 10:09 AM

REPORT: TANNENBAUM’S PRESENCE CAUSES COWHER TO PASS ON JETS
Posted by Mike Florio on December 30, 2008, 11:01 a.m. EST
Bill Cowher’s flirtation with the Jets apparently didn’t last too long.

According to ESPN’s John Clayton, Cowher was interested. He even had some preliminary discussions with the Jets regarding their head-coaching vacancy.

But the discussions, per Clayton, fell apart because ”there wasn’t a front-office configuration that interests him.”

In other words, the decision of owner Woody Johnson to fire only coach Eric Mangini and not G.M. Mike Tannenbaum has prevented the Jets from landing Cowher.

Cowher would have wanted final say over the roster. And Cowher would have wanted to bring Kevin Colbert and/or Omar Khan from the Steelers to run the personnel side of the business.

But Tannenbaum wasn’t going anywhere, so Cowher isn’t coming to town.

And that’s precisely the way Jets fans need to view this one. Johnson chose Tannenbaum over Cowher.

Johnson chose Tannenbaum, a lawyer who cozied up to Bill Parcells and became a salary-cap wizard and scratched the right backs and kissed the right asses and climbed over guys like Terry Bradway until Tannenbaum occupied a position where he could squander millions on overhyped veterans and suffer no consequences when they failed to succeed.

Johnson chose Tannenbaum over Cowher, a 15-year head coach who followed a living legend in Pittsburgh, led the Steelers to six AFC title game appearances, two Super Bowl berths, and won the same number of Lombardi Trophies that the Jets have claimed in the entire history of the franchise.

Who would you choose? Tannenbaum or Cowher?

Meanwhile, we’re amazed by the fact that the New York media has yet to focus on Tannenbaum’s responsibility for the current status of the team.

Tannenbaum signed Calvin Pace. Tannenbaum signed Damien Woody. Tannenbaum drafted Vernon Gholston. Tannenbaum traded for Brett Favre. Tannenbaum traded away John Abraham.

Johnson could have traded Tannenbaum for Cowher.

And didn’t.

Jets fans should be enraged.

Dr. Johnny Fever · 12-30-2008, 10:09 AM

Cowher's a luckier version of Marty. Most of his Pittsburgh teams under-achieved too.

Jerm · 12-30-2008, 10:13 AM

He could bring in his own personnel guy in K.C. IF it were an option, which I'm not sure it is.

Cowher as HC and GM with Doug Whaley as his personnel person?

Eh why not lol.

Chiefnj2 · 12-30-2008, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

Watch Tennenbaum get wacked in the next day or so then.

There is no way that Johnson can value Tannenbaum that much to lose out on someone like Cowher.

He does. Woody and Tannenbaum are on the same page. They both claimed they really want Favre to return next year. They are basically handicapping any legit GM by insisting that the guy keep Favre.

**dirk digler** · 12-30-2008, 10:13 AM

Stupid Jets.

Maybe Clark will bring Cowher in now?

TEX · 12-30-2008, 10:16 AM

Clay - you need to join me on the Cowher coming to KC wagon. Just think how nice it would be if we could agree on something - anything - from the beginning...

After reading this I'm now more convinced than ever that Herm will be here for 1 more season and things will be in place to get Cowher next year...I'd so just rather do it NOW and NOT have to endure HERM ****ING EDWARDS IV.

blueballs · 12-30-2008, 10:19 AM

THe Jets are suppose to be tetering on cap hell
with al the vets Tannenbaum brought in
they owe the Pack a third rounder for Favre

triple · 12-30-2008, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by beer me

Cowher's a luckier version of Marty. Most of his Pittsburgh teams under-achieved too.

he has more success in the playoffs. but it does bother me that people trumpet his super bowl when it was blatantly given to them by the most lopsided officiating in super bowl in history

Hootie · 12-30-2008, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by triple

he has more success in the playoffs. but it does bother me that people trumpet his super bowl when it was blatantly given to them by the most lopsided officiating in super bowl in history

I don't know about that...

It was POOR officiating...but in now way was Seattle the better team...it's not like the Denver/San Diego game where the game was over and Hochule gave Denver another chance...Seattle never had that game won...

I'll take Marty + Cowher + F.O.B. over Pioli...but I'm just a fan with an opinion.

dallaschiefsfan · 12-30-2008, 10:43 AM

This is interesting. With this story, Cowher has essentially telegraphed his terms to any team that would want his services. Teams minus a GM will now need to make a choice if they want to make a run at Cowher. I do not believe the Chiefs will be amongst them...

Pay attention to any team that suddenly dismisses their personnel guy...

sedated · 12-30-2008, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Hootie

I don't know about that...

It was POOR officiating...but in now way was Seattle the better team...it's not like the Denver/San Diego game where the game was over and Hochule gave Denver another chance...Seattle never had that game won...

you need to go back and re-watch that game.

and check the stats of the two teams involved. Seattle was 13-3, and the Steelers snuck into the playoffs as the 6 seed.

12-30-2008, 10:03 AM
booger Don't Tug on Superman's Cape Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: clear out in the sticks Casino cash: $-2361450	Clayton: Cowher says no to jets By John Clayton ESPN.com (Archive) Updated: December 30, 2008, 10:53 AM ET Former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Bill Cowher, who rejected a chance to become head coach of the Browns over the weekend, is not going to interview for the head coaching position of the New York Jets, according to multiple sources. Cowher, according to a source, has been contacted by the Jets. Although he is interested in the Jets job, he told them he won't be a candidate because he would like to have the ability to bring in his own personnel person. Jets owner Woody Johnson plans to keep Mike Tannenbaum as his general manager after firing Eric Mangini as head coach Monday. With Tannenbaum as the general manager, Cowher is willing to pass on the Jets opportunity, stay in broadcasting for another year and wait to come back to coaching in 2010. Cowher has told friends the Jets job interested him for several reasons. First, Cowher would love to be coaching in the New York market. Second, two of his daughters are either going to school or working in the New York-New Jersey area. Cowher does plan to coach in 2010. In 2009, though, he was only willing to return if every situation was right for him. He wanted to have a two-year break from coaching to be with family and recharge his energy. Over the weekend, Cowher met with Browns owner Randy Lerner, who asked him what it would take financially for him to be the Browns head coach. Having a close relationship with the Rooney family in Pittsburgh and still wanting more time with the family, Cowher didn't give Lerner a price and said no. He recently extended his television contract for another season. John Clayton covers the NFL for ESPN.com. http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3799959
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12-30-2008, 10:06 AM	#3
The Bad Guy Scott Pioli Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: The Copacobana Casino cash: $9283645	Watch Tennenbaum get wacked in the next day or so then. There is no way that Johnson can value Tannenbaum that much to lose out on someone like Cowher. __________________
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12-30-2008, 10:08 AM	#4
Nero's Neptune Starter Join Date: Oct 2008 Casino cash: $10004900	Well, sounds very much like it's not going to happen for KC, then. I really don't see Clark Hunt given Cowher complete control and the ability to bring in his own personnel guy.
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12-30-2008, 10:09 AM	#5
booger Don't Tug on Superman's Cape Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: clear out in the sticks Casino cash: $-2361450	PFT REPORT: TANNENBAUM’S PRESENCE CAUSES COWHER TO PASS ON JETS Posted by Mike Florio on December 30, 2008, 11:01 a.m. EST Bill Cowher’s flirtation with the Jets apparently didn’t last too long. According to ESPN’s John Clayton, Cowher was interested. He even had some preliminary discussions with the Jets regarding their head-coaching vacancy. But the discussions, per Clayton, fell apart because ”there wasn’t a front-office configuration that interests him.” In other words, the decision of owner Woody Johnson to fire only coach Eric Mangini and not G.M. Mike Tannenbaum has prevented the Jets from landing Cowher. Cowher would have wanted final say over the roster. And Cowher would have wanted to bring Kevin Colbert and/or Omar Khan from the Steelers to run the personnel side of the business. But Tannenbaum wasn’t going anywhere, so Cowher isn’t coming to town. And that’s precisely the way Jets fans need to view this one. Johnson chose Tannenbaum over Cowher. Johnson chose Tannenbaum, a lawyer who cozied up to Bill Parcells and became a salary-cap wizard and scratched the right backs and kissed the right asses and climbed over guys like Terry Bradway until Tannenbaum occupied a position where he could squander millions on overhyped veterans and suffer no consequences when they failed to succeed. Johnson chose Tannenbaum over Cowher, a 15-year head coach who followed a living legend in Pittsburgh, led the Steelers to six AFC title game appearances, two Super Bowl berths, and won the same number of Lombardi Trophies that the Jets have claimed in the entire history of the franchise. Who would you choose? Tannenbaum or Cowher? Meanwhile, we’re amazed by the fact that the New York media has yet to focus on Tannenbaum’s responsibility for the current status of the team. Tannenbaum signed Calvin Pace. Tannenbaum signed Damien Woody. Tannenbaum drafted Vernon Gholston. Tannenbaum traded for Brett Favre. Tannenbaum traded away John Abraham. Johnson could have traded Tannenbaum for Cowher. And didn’t. Jets fans should be enraged. __________________ 1 Thessalonians 5:3 “For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.” KJV
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12-30-2008, 10:09 AM	#6
Dr. Johnny Fever stax of wax Join Date: Feb 2004 Casino cash: $10004900	Cowher's a luckier version of Marty. Most of his Pittsburgh teams under-achieved too.
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12-30-2008, 10:13 AM	#7
Jerm Mahomes > God Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Clinton, MO Casino cash: $4428996	He could bring in his own personnel guy in K.C. IF it were an option, which I'm not sure it is. Cowher as HC and GM with Doug Whaley as his personnel person? Eh why not lol.
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12-30-2008, 10:13 AM	#9
dirk digler Please squeeze Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Clinton, MO Casino cash: $154644	Stupid Jets. Maybe Clark will bring Cowher in now?
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12-30-2008, 10:16 AM	#10
TEX Out Gunning CP's Fandom Police Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Galveston, TX Casino cash: $-1406873	Clay - you need to join me on the Cowher coming to KC wagon. Just think how nice it would be if we could agree on something - anything - from the beginning... After reading this I'm now more convinced than ever that Herm will be here for 1 more season and things will be in place to get Cowher next year...I'd so just rather do it NOW and NOT have to endure HERM ****ING EDWARDS IV. __________________ "Do we have time to run WASP?"
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12-30-2008, 10:19 AM	#11
blueballs Banned Join Date: Feb 2006 Casino cash: $10004900	THe Jets are suppose to be tetering on cap hell with al the vets Tannenbaum brought in they owe the Pack a third rounder for Favre
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12-30-2008, 10:43 AM	#14
dallaschiefsfan Herm is the worst...horrible Join Date: Sep 2000 Casino cash: $3068850	This is interesting. With this story, Cowher has essentially telegraphed his terms to any team that would want his services. Teams minus a GM will now need to make a choice if they want to make a run at Cowher. I do not believe the Chiefs will be amongst them... Pay attention to any team that suddenly dismisses their personnel guy... __________________ Last edited by dallaschiefsfan; 12-30-2008 at 10:44 AM.. Reason: blah
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