kryptonite Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2309519 Updated: Jan. 28, 2006, 10:47 AM ET Sherman considers Texans' assistant offerBy Len Pasquarelli ESPN.com Former Green Bay Packers coach Mike Sherman met Friday with Houston Texans officials and is considering an offer to join first-year head coach Gary Kubiak's staff in the role of assistant head coach/offensive line. Sherman and Kubiak worked together on the Texas A&M staff under then-Aggies coach R.C. Slocum in 1992-93 and are said to have a solid relationship. Landing Sherman, who has rebuffed assistant coach offers from other franchises in the past 10 days, would be a coup for Kubiak as he continues to assemble his first staff. Sherman, 51, interviewed for head coach vacancies in New Orleans Saints and Buffalo Bills but lost out to Sean Payton and Dick Jauron, respectively, for those positions. He has also been approached in recent days by the New York Jets and Buffalo Bills, in both cases for the offensive coordinator spot, but opted not to pursue those opportunities. Whether the Texans, and more specifically, Kubiak, can attract his interest remains to be seen. It is believed, however, that Sherman is more intrigued by the Texans job than he was the other assistant coach opportunities that he eschewed. Dismissed by the Packers the day after the 2005 season concluded, Sherman compiled a 59-43 mark, including playoffs, in six seasons. Green Bay went to the playoffs four times under Sherman, once as a wild card and three times as division champions, but never advanced beyond the divisional round. His 2005 team, which finished 4-12, was decimated by injuries. Given his strong track record, most league observers were surprised that Sherman did not land one of the head coach spots that became available after the season. It seems that he was victimized by the trend toward hiring first-time head coaches and, perhaps, by the compensation level he enjoyed under his Green Bay contract. Sherman signed a two-year contract extension last summer that runs through 2007 and is worth $3.2 annually. The Packers are liable for those salaries and, if Sherman takes the job in Houston, his salaries there will be deducted from the amount Green Bay owes him. There have been no announcements from the Texans regarding assistant coach hires, but it is believed Kubiak has finalized deals with six to seven staffers. One sticking point remains the defensive coordinator position. Kubiak had hoped to hire Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Richard Smith and Arizona Cardinals linebackers coach Frank Bush as his co-coordinators. The Cardinals, though, denied permission for Bush, who recently signed a new contract in Arizona, to interview for the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2309519Sherman signed a two-year contract extension last summer that runs through 2007 and is worth $3.2 annually. The Packers are liable for those salaries and, if Sherman takes the job in Houston, his salaries there will be deducted from the amount Green Bay owes him. 1293491[/snapback] The Packers would be held less liable financially, but it does not affect the salary cap as that applies to players' salaries only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kryptonite Posted January 28, 2006 Author Share Posted January 28, 2006 You are correct, my bad.....but still will be nice for their books.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbmcdonald Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2309519 Updated: Jan. 28, 2006, 10:47 AM ET Sherman considers Texans' assistant offerBy Len Pasquarelli ESPN.com 1293491[/snapback] With this staff in place, do you think that Casserly would be able to continue to convence McNair that there is nothing wrong with his players, that it is all coaching? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziachild007 Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 I like the way things are looking so far with Kubiak at the helm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbmcdonald Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 I like the way things are looking so far with Kubiak at the helm. 1293755[/snapback] Yea, but they need to dump Casserly, do not know why McNair is screwing around with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziachild007 Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 Yea, but they need to dump Casserly, do not know why McNair is screwing around with that. 1293759[/snapback] I think Kubiak will have a bigger role in drafting players and getting free agents than Capers did. Not sure what role Reeves will have in either, but if he does I dont think Casserly will screw anything else up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavez Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 Apparently Sherman will not coach this year unless he gets a head job somewhere. Too bad, I think he could benefit by spending some time with Kubiak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broncosn05 Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 I like the way things are looking so far with Kubiak at the helm. 1293755[/snapback] We'll see what happens during the season : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbmcdonald Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Apparently Sherman will not coach this year unless he gets a head job somewhere. Too bad, I think he could benefit by spending some time with Kubiak. 1294739[/snapback] Quote from Barry Switzer..... "A head Job is always Better" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Quote from Barry Switzer..... "A head Job is always Better" 1296043[/snapback] ..unless it's with the raiders.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheezhed Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Quote from Barry Switzer..... "A head Job is always Better" 1296043[/snapback] unless your Bill Clinton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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