http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3771725

Peterson announced his resignation on December 16, 2008. Clark followed a similar path before.....

Marty, who do you think or who are you hearing Clark wants to bring in to coach or be the GM?

He is still there, watching tape, remaining active. Just because a guy knows his job is likely over doesn't mean he stops working. In fact, I'd probably suggest the idea that the bastard was working even harder so he is prepared to find work with another team.

This comment was classless and deranged.

I hope the meeting with Cowher was a good one

You knwo, I've been thinking about this alot.


I know his history, which isn't exactly ideal. But damn it, I'm tired of putting a soft team on the field. I want a team that absolutely attacks the shit out of you on both sides of the ball.

I know this much. Potential GMs include: Bill Polian, Bill Cowher, Marc Ross, Randy Mueller, Russ Ball and 1-2 other sleepers including the buzz-name in Baltimore.

Coaches: Gruden, Chip Kelly, Bruce Arians, Mike Sherman and Mike McCoy.

My honest gut: if we draft a Round 1 QB, we have to have a staff in place that knows how to develop passers. I don't see us getting a defensive minded coach

If Clark came to me and said, "Marty, you decide for me, I'll just write the checks." I'd go with either Marc Ross and Jon Gruden or Chip Kelly. Being a Pac-12 guy, I've watched Kelly a lot and have studied him pretty closely. The way he runs his practices falls in line with the current CBA and what players want. But....I'm still research guys. Ultimately, a bag of potatoes and a jar of pickles would be better than the tandem we have in place now.

Cowher as GM? No thanks.

Ross as GM
Gruden as HC
Rex as DC
OC ?

He also cares about the people who work for him, more so than fulfilling our need for immediate gratification. If this is all pans out (and I don't doubt for a second that it will) it is exactly the kind of owner I want for my team and the kind of person people should be happy to work for.

Good stuff.

Rex isn't getting fired. I can't stress this enough. His head is not on a plate right now.

Marty, thanks for the information.

Like Clay said, best and most informative report we've heard all season.

If this happens and we get the #1 pick, we can put this nightmare behind us and enjoy a memorable and exciting offseason.

Totally agree!

Polian/Cowher

Wow, so if Pioli "retires" Dec 18th.. it will be two days after the team lost to a division rival and went 2-12... same exact situation that happened under Peterson.