whosyourdaddy Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 Steelers to interview former coordinator Gailey Thursday, January 11, 2007 By Gerry Dulac, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette The Steelers will reach back to one of their former offensive coordinators and interview Georgia Tech Coach Chan Gailey about becoming their next head coach, the Post-Gazette has learned. Gailey, 55, will meet this weekend with team chairman Dan Rooney, president Art Rooney II and director of football operations Kevin Colbert about replacing Bill Cowher, who resigned last week after 15 seasons. Gailey will be the fifth and, apparently, final candidate to interview for the position. The Steelers will begin paring their list of candidates next week and conduct second interviews with those who make the final cut. They have already interviewed four candidates: offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt, offensive line coach Russ Grimm, Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Mike Tomlin and Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Ron Rivera. Whisenhunt is scheduled to have a second interview Friday with the Arizona Cardinals, who are looking for a replacement for fired Dennis Green. Grimm had a first interview earlier this week with the Cardinals. The Steelers have no immediate timetable to name a succesor to Cowher. Gailey was the Steelers' offensive coordinator for two seasons, beginning in 1996, before leaving to become head coach of the Dallas Cowboys in 1998. He was with the Cowboys for two seasons before becoming head coach at Georgia Tech in 2002, where he compiled a record of 37-27. Great....I guess this means they are not thrilled with the other four guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 Steelers to interview former coordinator Gailey Thursday, January 11, 2007 By Gerry Dulac, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette The Steelers will reach back to one of their former offensive coordinators and interview Georgia Tech Coach Chan Gailey about becoming their next head coach, the Post-Gazette has learned. Gailey, 55, will meet this weekend with team chairman Dan Rooney, president Art Rooney II and director of football operations Kevin Colbert about replacing Bill Cowher, who resigned last week after 15 seasons. Gailey will be the fifth and, apparently, final candidate to interview for the position. The Steelers will begin paring their list of candidates next week and conduct second interviews with those who make the final cut. They have already interviewed four candidates: offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt, offensive line coach Russ Grimm, Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Mike Tomlin and Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Ron Rivera. Whisenhunt is scheduled to have a second interview Friday with the Arizona Cardinals, who are looking for a replacement for fired Dennis Green. Grimm had a first interview earlier this week with the Cardinals. The Steelers have no immediate timetable to name a succesor to Cowher. Gailey was the Steelers' offensive coordinator for two seasons, beginning in 1996, before leaving to become head coach of the Dallas Cowboys in 1998. He was with the Cowboys for two seasons before becoming head coach at Georgia Tech in 2002, where he compiled a record of 37-27. Great....I guess this means they are not thrilled with the other four guys. I'll be shocked if it goes to anyone other than Whisenhunt or Grimm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isleseeya Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 Chan galley ? ...be afraid , be very afraid steeler fans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whosyourdaddy Posted January 12, 2007 Author Share Posted January 12, 2007 I'll be shocked if it goes to anyone other than Whisenhunt or Grimm. Then why delay things for a week to interview a 55 year old retread? And yes, I am very afraid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 He was great with the Cowboys, I am sure he'll be even better this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 Then why delay things for a week to interview a 55 year old retread? And yes, I am very afraid. The Rooney's are very thorough and will not rush to a decision. Also, given their last two choices, I'm going to go ahead and trust them to make the best decision for the team. Don't get me wrong, I hear what you are saying. When I saw Chan's name, I was like , but, I'm trying to keep a positive outlook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJoTheWebToedBoy Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 Wow, that will suck if he makes it..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxfactor Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 I'll be shocked if it goes to anyone other than Whisenhunt or Grimm. +1 I'm hoping that if it goes to either Whisenhunt or Grimm, the other stays. Am also hoping they retain the whole coaching staff if possible. Of the outsiders, I'd like to see Ron Rivera. He'd be the prototypical Steelers coach IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hat Trick Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 Chan Gailey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whosyourdaddy Posted January 12, 2007 Author Share Posted January 12, 2007 Chan Gailey I guess we should be thankful that it is not Paul Hackett. I am actually surprised and thrilled that Wannstedt has not even been mentioned for an interview. I would sure hate to lose the coach of my Big East powerhouse Panthers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 Chan Gailey Yes, sadly, if Chan Gailey takes over, we migh, at worse change from being an extremely more dominant team than the Chiefs to being just a much more dominant team than the Chiefs...... You just continue to enjoy Herm, and how he gets you guys CLOSE to the promised land..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_bone65 Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 Chan Gailey was great for the Cowboys, imagine how mych better he will be now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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