Will Other Texans Follow Mike Shanahan to the Redskins?

[painekiller]

IIRC Alex Gibbs had a running feud with Mike Shanahan, is this over now? And if so then the let him go. I think it's time to upgrade the OL into the new decade.

[Roy P]

Originally Posted by painekiller

IIRC Alex Gibbs had a running feud with Mike Shanahan, is this over now? And if so then the let him go. I think it's time to upgrade the OL into the new decade.

I have made my disappointment known about our O-Line for a few years. Not being able to convert 3rd and 2 just rubs me wrong. So I decided to see who does it the best in the NFL (rush Power). The BEST is the Baltimore Ravens who have the OL coach of John Matsko and his Assistant Andy Moeller. I wouldn't mind bringing Moeller here if Gibbs retires or leaves.

http://www.nfl.com/stats/categorysta...R&d-447263-n=1

http://www.baltimoreravens.com/Peopl...hn_Matsko.aspx

http://www.baltimoreravens.com/Peopl...y_Moeller.aspx

I found it interesting that the Saints were 2nd in the league.
http://www.neworleanssaints.com/Team...%20Kromer.aspx

http://www.neworleanssaints.com/Team...%20Malone.aspx

[NBT]

I have been thinking the same thing as you two have. Whether or not Gibbs leaves or retires, we should consider the next step up for the OL. haven't really considered who should replace him, but definitely someone who will give the running game a boost while at the same time maintainting the excellent pass blocking.

[painekiller]

How about the eagles OL coach? He was orginally brought to the NFL by Ray Rhodes?

http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/ea...astillo_1.html

I like the zone blocking system they use.

[Roy P]

Originally Posted by painekiller

How about the eagles OL coach? He was orginally brought to the NFL by Ray Rhodes?

http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/ea...astillo_1.html

I like the zone blocking system they use.

I'm not sure we would be able to get an OL coach who already has the title, unless he were fired. That's why I was looking at "understudy" type coaches or assistant OL coaches. Castillo has been an Eagle for 15 years.

[painekiller]

Originally Posted by Roy P

I'm not sure we would be able to get an OL coach who already has the title, unless he were fired. That's why I was looking at "understudy" type coaches or assistant OL coaches. Castillo has been an Eagle for 15 years.

No I am asking about making him a OC. Some solid OC/HC where former OL guys.

[Roy P]

Originally Posted by painekiller

No I am asking about making him a OC. Some solid OC/HC where former OL guys.

Oh, I get it. Since we were discussing Alex Gibbs just previous, I thought you were suggesting Castillo as his replacement. The Eagles run a WCO, so he should be familiar with the terminology. I'd be interested in how many running plays he would call vs. how many passing plays. There is always a lot made out of how pass happy the Eagles are and I'm not sure if that is because of the HC or the OC.

Based upon the last two seasons, the Texans appear to be better suited to pass. Now, is that because of our ZBS or because of the players we have on the OL?