In the latest bizarre twist in a series of bizarre twists involving the Washington Redskins, defensive coordinator Greg Blache will no longer be speaking to the media.
Instead, secondary coach Jerry Gray will handle that function.
Coach Jim Zorn was the one explained the situation to the media.
“For Greg, he’s really needed a break,” Zorn said, per the Washington Times. “From his standpoint,
we talked about it and I actually talked to the league about a break
for him and they’ve agreed. I would put it as personal reasons. It is a
needed break for him. That’s why I’ve allowed it.”
The NFL reportedly has agreed to the move.
So what’s really going on here?
Here’s our theory/hypothesis/semi-educated guess.
Unless the Redskins beat the Panthers, trounce the Chiefs, and play a respectable game on Monday, October 26 against the Eagles, Jim Zorn gets fired on Tuesday, October 27.
Next, Greg Blache is installed as the interim head coach.
Next, Sherm Lewis takes over the offense.
Promptly upon the conclusion of the season (if not sooner), the process of hiring the permanent head coach commences in earnest, with Blache and/or Lewis being interviewed before Mike Shanahan or Mike Holmgren or anyone else on the short list, in order to ensure full compliance with the Rooney Rule.
Then, Shanahan gets the job. Unless owner Daniel Snyder changes his mind and goes with Holmgren.
Though the notion that Blache won’t be talking to the media doesn’t completely mesh with the possibility that he’ll be the interim head coach, there’s a chance that Blache knows what’s going on, and that he’s not comfortable with the idea of taking questions on the topic and then trying to answer with something other than the truth.
But the official story is legit — if Blache is backing off from one of his goes-with-the-territory job duties for “personal reasons” — then he should back off from the rest of his job for “personal reasons” and resign.
And Randy Moss is trying to dog his way out of NE to reunite with the Vikings and finally team up with Favre!
Oh Florio…
Blache is tired of being asked why his 124 million dollar line generates less pressure than it did last year.
I seriously doubt that Snyder would let Blache in on any plans to replace Zorn with him. Makes no sense even in the Land of Snyder.
I do agree completely with the last point. If he can’t take the heat he needs to get out of the kitchen.
And, BTW, per a Ryan O’Halloran tweet at 5:21, Blache was seen getting into his car and leaving Redskins Park.
You’re such a tough guy Florio. I’m kind of hoping that Crowder does find you, for the last paragraph here alone.
I’d say it is a stretch if he lasts until the bye week.
Titans-Steelers tonight, Redskins-Steelers in February
Coach fired, no offense… just minor road bumps on the road to the Super Bowl, right Florio?
Hail!
you think sherm lewis is the token black guy to get interviewed so he can hire the guy he wants
Does anyone seriously think either Shanahan or Holmgren is going to accept the coaching job but leave Vinnie Cerrato in charge of the Redskins draft? I don’t see either of them coaching the Redskins if Vinnie is around, and Vinnie is attached at the hip to Dan Snyder.
Both Holmgren and Shanahan proved that coaches should coach while somebody else manages the roster.
From his standpoint, we talked about it and I actually talked to the league about a break for him and they’ve agreed. I would put it as personal reasons.
Personal reasons? Is that what you kids are calling “tired of repeatedly answering the same inane questions from asshat dweeb sports reporters”?
That sounds about right to me.
“For Greg, he’s really needed a break,” Zorn said, per the Washington Times. “From his standpoint, we talked about it and I actually talked to the league about a break for him and they’ve agreed. I would put it as personal reasons. It is a needed break for him. That’s why I’ve allowed it.”
The NFL reportedly has agreed to the move.
TO just pissed himself.
Zorn is dead man walking. The midget and his bug eyed boyfriend continue to make my beloved team a laughing stock. Hail sort of.
Love the team hate the owner. Cakes Flakes Bakes.