Mike Shanahan at Washington Redskins, Repercussions to Texans?

by Rip Jersey on Dec 18, 2009 1:50 PM CST

Not too soon to speculate, is it? Mike Shanahan is reportedly talking to the the Redskins about taking over that team as head coach. This raises the question that we have all been asking ourselves for some time now here on BRB: "If Mike Shanahan takes another NFL head coaching position, will son and Texans' Offensive Coordinator, Kyle Shanahan follow? Yes, it is all speculation but there are some potential serious implications to what is going on here in Houston. For one, Gary Kubiak is under pressure to deliver the Texans their first winning season. Whether Shanny Jr leaves now, later or never, it could at the very least pose a distraction to this team. If he leaves now, I guess Coach Kubiak will just take over the OC position himself through the end of the season. But, he is trying to do more than win out this season. Wouldn't losing Shanny Jr be a blow to Kubiak's future or will he just go out and find another friend or hire up an existing coach who can take over the OC position and keep the machine rolling?

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I dont think Mike would take him from Gary unless Gary lost his job. These guys have too much history with eachother, I dont think Mike would cross that line.

Be judgmental about the actions of the past, be hopeful about the actions of the future. -The Homers Creed

by DaGoaT on Dec 18, 2009 1:52 PM CST reply actions 1 recs

I think we'd then see

how much of this offense is Gary’s and how much is Shan’s playcalling.

It wouldn’t help in the micro-management area that has been discussed about Kubiak. The offseason would be spent teaching the new OC how we run our offense.

Not the best scenario, obviously.

Mount Cody in round 1

by texanphil on Dec 18, 2009 1:57 PM CST reply actions

I love Kubiak's playbook

Although, I would like to expand it to include more screens and draws…plus, I would scrap the small O-line and pump it up and get away from zone-blocking….okay, okay, that’s not changing. The pass-attack is great, though. That is the part I really like and appreciate. Perhaps an OC coming in with a stronger personality that can bring in some things that he likes too, to add to what already works. Losing Shanny Jr, wouldn’t be the worst thing that could happen. The guy is riding on training wheels behind Kubiak’s system here, isn’t he?

I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?

by Rip Jersey on Dec 18, 2009 2:04 PM CST up reply actions

that's my belief

but I don’t know this.

And experience has shown that the next guy will most likely be a project as well, so imo it would be a wash except for changing something thats working, for the most part.

Mount Cody in round 1

by texanphil on Dec 18, 2009 2:34 PM CST up reply actions

good point

We would miss his smile around the office, but the next guy moving UP into that position would be inheriting Kubiak’s playbook and just executing Kubiak’s gameplan, yada, yada, yada….and we show up next year with similar expectations.

I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?

by Rip Jersey on Dec 18, 2009 2:50 PM CST up reply actions