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Now the Steelers are hunting down Mike Sherman


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Saturday, January 13, 2007

 

By Ed Bouchette, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

 

 

 

Chan Gailey might not be the final candidate for the Steelers' head-coaching job when he talks to team officials today at their UPMC offices on the South Side.

 

The Steelers have made recent inquiries about former Green Bay Packers coach Mike Sherman, and they were trying to reach him the past two days. Sherman, the assistant head coach/offense for the Houston Texans, was en route from a second interview he had in Arizona Thursday for the Cardinals' head-coaching job.

 

Yesterday, the Cardinals gave Steelers offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt his second interview in Arizona. He will stay in Arizona another day at the Cardinals' request to consider a possible job offer.

 

If the Steelers talk to Sherman, 52, he would be the sixth known candidate for the job that came open when Bill Cowher quit Jan. 5 and the second to be contacted after a first round of four interviews occurred last week.

 

Sherman compiled a 59-43 record as coach of the Packers from 2000-05. His teams had winning records in his first five seasons, winning three division championships and making the playoffs four times. Sherman's Packers came within an overtime loss at Philadelphia after the 2003 season of reaching the NFC championship game.

 

The entrance of Gailey, 55, and possibly Sherman into the mix alters the picture of what the Steelers intend to do about their most important job opening. It was long regarded as a two-horse race between Steelers assistant coaches Russ Grimm and Whisenhunt. Both men were interviewed this past week on separate days for three hours apiece, as were Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Ron Rivera and Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Mike Tomlin.

 

The South Florida Sun-Sentinel reported that Tomlin will get a second interview in Miami.

 

The Steelers apparently have not dismissed any of their candidates from consideration. Thursday, Steelers president Art Rooney had a long conversation with Eagles head coach Andy Reid about Rivera, who coached under Reid with the Eagles from 1999-2003.

 

Grimm also was interviewed in Arizona, and Whisenhunt also interviewed with Atlanta and Miami and remains a candidate for the Dolphins' job as well as the Cardinals'.

 

Whisenhunt has said the Steelers' job would be his No. 1 choice -- a possible reason he was not offered the job in his hometown of Atlanta -- but Dan and Art Rooney have not given him or Grimm guarantees that either is their top choice. If the Cardinals were to make Whisenhunt an offer after his second interview, it would leave him with a difficult choice -- take the bird in hand or turn it down and gamble he will get the Steelers' job.

 

It could be that the Steelers are merely hedging their bets by talking to Gailey and Sherman or investigating to see if, perhaps, there isn't a better candidate outside their organization. Gailey remains a candidate in Miami and Sherman in Arizona.

 

Gailey is the head coach at Georgia Tech and was a wide receivers coach and offensive coordinator with the Steelers from 1994-97 before the Dallas Cowboys hired him as their head coach in 1998. He coached the Cowboys to the playoffs in both of his seasons as their coach, but was fired after an 18-14 record and losses in their first playoff game each year.

 

All Steelers assistant coaches are under contract through at least 2007. That was seen as a positive for either Grimm or Whisenhunt if either became their head coach. The Steelers, however, traditionally let their new coach hire his own staff and, if a candidate from outside is hired, he might have an entirely different view of the assistants he wants to hire.

Who is next...Wanny, Denny Green, Mooch?

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Cardinals | Whisenhunt may receive offer

Sat, 13 Jan 2007 07:09:26 -0800

 

Ed Bouchette, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt had a second interview with the Arizona Cardinals regarding the team's vacant head coaching position Friday, Jan. 12. Whisenhunt was expected to stay in Arizona an extra day at the team's request to consider a possible job offer.

 

 

Steelers | Team interested in Sherman?

Sat, 13 Jan 2007 07:00:28 -0800

 

Ed Bouchette, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have made recent inquires about Houston Texans assistant coach Mike Sherman regarding the team's vacant head coaching position.

If Whisenhunt goes to Arizona & the Steelers get Sherman, the Cardinals come out way ahead.

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If Whisenhunt goes to Arizona & the Steelers get Sherman, the Cardinals come out way ahead.

 

Exactly. I heard on local radio this morning that Cowher told the Rooneys to look elsewhere for a candidate. He feels Grimm and Whiz are not qualified. By the way, I do not see Sherman as OC here. That is at best a lateral move. Not happening. Ron Rivera could be the man. Especially if Seattle wins tomorrow.

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Have faith in the Rooney's. Chuck Knoll & Bill Cowher show that they know how to pick a head coach. Be patient and let this unfold. They will do the right thing.

 

 

It's not like the Rooney's have a lot of recent experience at this... :D

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It's not like the Rooney's have a lot of recent experience at this... :D

 

 

That is true too...... :D

 

I'm not trying to just be a blind follower here, like I can be sometimes. Trust me, with some of my other favorite teams (Pirates), I have absolutely no faith in their ownership / management to do the right thing. The Steelers, however, have earned my trust.

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Have faith in the Rooney's. Chuck Knoll & Bill Cowher show that they know how to pick a head coach. Be patient and let this unfold. They will do the right thing.

 

Actually this management team is totally different than the ones that selected Noll and Cowher. Art Rooney Sr. selected Noll. Dan Rooney was in charge when they hired Cowher. Now Art II is involved as well as Kevin Colbert. Both of whom have never done this before. Just a little scary to me.

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Actually this management team is totally different than the ones that selected Noll and Cowher. Art Rooney Sr. selected Noll. Dan Rooney was in charge when they hired Cowher. Now Art II is involved as well as Kevin Colbert. Both of whom have never done this before. Just a little scary to me.

 

 

 

That jackass guy that does the news? :D

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I'm not trying to just be a blind follower here, like I can be sometimes. Trust me, with some of my other favorite teams (Pirates), I have absolutely no faith in their ownership / management to do the right thing. The Steelers, however, have earned my trust.

 

 

I'll grant you that, but still....Mike Sherman?

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Mike Sherman is a COMPETENT head coach. I think a large part of his problem in Green Bay was his AWFUL stint as GM completely undercut the talent base he needed as a HC.

 

I don't think he's a great coach though; at best you'd want him to keep the team functioning for a year or two until a knock-your-socks-off candidate showed up on your radar.

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I think they are covering all their bases. Besides in house they did not bring in any offensive minded coaches. You just can't go out of house and only interview defensive guys. They want to make sure they are not missing out on anything.

 

I think they are buying time to pick Rivera. And they are buying time by brining in other guys.

 

I think the Rooneys think it is time for a new era. Going with Whiz end Grimm would just be an extension of Cowher's influence. Cowher JR coaching philosophy.

 

Besised 2005 Cowher never outcoached an opponent in the playoffs.

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I think they are covering all their bases. Besides in house they did not bring in any offensive minded coaches. You just can't go out of house and only interview defensive guys. They want to make sure they are not missing out on anything.

 

I think they are buying time to pick Rivera. And they are buying time by brining in other guys.

 

I think the Rooneys think it is time for a new era. Going with Whiz end Grimm would just be an extension of Cowher's influence. Cowher JR coaching philosophy.

 

Besised 2005 Cowher never outcoached an opponent in the playoffs.

 

+1

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Mike Sherman is a COMPETENT head coach. I think a large part of his problem in Green Bay was his AWFUL stint as GM completely undercut the talent base he needed as a HC.

 

I don't think he's a great coach though; at best you'd want him to keep the team functioning for a year or two until a knock-your-socks-off candidate showed up on your radar.

 

100% agreement. Problem is, if Whiz leaves for Arizona, now Shermy baby has gotta go get hisself an OC too.

 

Mediocre HC & new OC = disaster for the The only 6 time Super Bowl Winners and YOUR DADDY...(not a typo)

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100% agreement. Problem is, if Whiz leaves for Arizona, now Shermy baby has gotta go get hisself an OC too.

 

Mediocre HC & new OC = disaster for the The only 6 time Super Bowl Winners and YOUR DADDY...(not a typo)

 

 

The only 6 time Super Bowl Winners and YOUR DADDY - WOW, what wit and originality !!! :D

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The only 6 time Super Bowl Winners and YOUR DADDY - WOW, what wit and originality !!! :D

 

He focuses his mindpower on coming up with defenses for Mike Vick's performance, you're lucky he has enough left over to be THAT witty and original.

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He focuses his mindpower on coming up with defenses for Mike Vick's performance, you're lucky he has enough left over to be THAT witty and original.

 

:D

I never defend Vick. I just correct all the inaccurate posts by the blindly irrational Vick bashers. :bash:

 

And that takes no effort at all. :D

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I think they are covering all their bases. Besides in house they did not bring in any offensive minded coaches. You just can't go out of house and only interview defensive guys. They want to make sure they are not missing out on anything.

 

I think they are buying time to pick Rivera. And they are buying time by brining in other guys.

 

I think the Rooneys think it is time for a new era. Going with Whiz end Grimm would just be an extension of Cowher's influence. Cowher JR coaching philosophy.

 

Besised 2005 Cowher never outcoached an opponent in the playoffs.

 

I'm leaning toward total agreement here. I think if Whiz or Grimm, (I really liked Grimm), was going to get the job, we would not be seeing these recent moves.

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