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Sat Jan 19, 2008 7:28 am EST

Mora withdraws name from consideration in Washington

By Joe Zedalis

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Jim Mora withdrew his name from consideration for the Washington Redskins' vacant head coaching job Friday, according to his agent, Bob Lamonte, one day after returning from a visit with owner Daniel Snyder the Washington Post reported. Mora's withdrawal leaves current assistant head coach-defense Gregg Williams as the only known candidate with head coaching experience, with a number of league sources believing Williams is the top choice.

Mora is seen as the most likely choice to replace Seattle Coach Mike Holmgren should he retire, and he has strong ties to the Seattle area. Mora said he did not want to uproot his family again.

Washington defensive coordinator Gregg Williams, Mora, Tennessee assistant Jim Schwartz and Indianapolis assistant Ron Meeks are the only verified candidates to interview.

Source: Washington PostNew Window

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  1. da4leafcloverz
    1. Posted by da4leafcloverz Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:33 pm EDT

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    If he'd keep his mouth shut, he'd keep a head coaching job. He's a good coach.
  2. commish
    2. Posted by commish Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:31 pm EDT

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    It would have been bad for Washington to select him even if he is a good coach. He would have wanted that Seattle job when Mike retired and we would have been looking again for a new coach. I really think Williams is the best choice since he likes coaching the Redskins the last few years and he has worked with several great head coaches in the past. The team will only improve with him and that is what you want a true veteran coach who knows how to respond to Mr. Snyder hopefully the next couple days we will learn something.
  3. Yanks Sux
    3. Posted by Yanks Sux Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:48 pm EDT

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    Good thing, Skins need a better coach then Mora anyway!
  4. Yanks Sux
    4. Posted by Yanks Sux Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:48 pm EDT

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    good thing, skins need a better coach then mora anyway!
  5. Turtle
    5. Posted by Turtle Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:25 pm EDT

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    Keith, we heard you the first time.
  6. First L
    6. Posted by First L Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:38 pm EDT

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    They should give it to Williams. He's happy there & knows the setup. With all the Rats scourrying & jumping ship in the league these days, with no thought of anyone but themselves, a little commitment should be rewarded by "in house" promotions.
  7. EFFUMUP
    7. Posted by EFFUMUP Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:36 pm EDT

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    Billick is available, but then again Snyder would have purchase a six foot ladder to speak to him face to face
  8. packer4ever
    8. Posted by packer4ever Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:39 pm EDT

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    smart move
  9. First L
    9. Posted by First L Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:38 pm EDT

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    10 & 11; get back out on that corner & stay outta here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  10. First L
    10. Posted by First L Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:38 pm EDT

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    By the way, The "Turtle", Monte is staying in Tampa,should help them......
  11. whitepeople.tv
    11. Posted by whitepeople.tv Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:46 pm EDT

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    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OByslsL69XQ
  12. .123
    12. Posted by .123 Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:40 pm EDT

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    i think the best one for washington is bill cowhler
  13. Wickster
    13. Posted by Wickster Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:46 pm EDT

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    If he withdrew his name, then that means either this year or next he will be the head coach of the Seahawks
  14. A Yahoo! User
    14. Posted by A Yahoo! User Sat Jan 19, 2008 1:36 pm EST

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    Honestly, I think the deadskins job is by far the worst only behind the Raiders. However at least Al Davis does know talent, he is just a control freak, Synder think all hs has to do is spend money and that will get him to the bowl. The guy needs to stop being a Jerry Jones wannabe
  15. DavidP
    15. Posted by DavidP Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:07 pm EDT

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    give it to Williams and lets get on with it
  16. J.M. L
    16. Posted by J.M. L Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:37 pm EDT

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    makes no diff what coach the shinny hoes choose they will still be the worst team in the nfc east
  17. Jason1978
    17. Posted by Jason1978 Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:43 pm EDT

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    I hate Jim Mora but it's funny how everyone thinks Greg Williams is a better HC than Mora would be:
    Both were head coaches for three years:
    Greg Williams: 17-31, ZERO playoff apperences
    Jim Mora: 26-22, took his team to NFC title game in 04
    Mora has proven more than Williams and did it with alot of overrated players, which is what the Skins currently have.
  18. Brandon
    18. Posted by Brandon Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:10 pm EDT

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    Keith L, There isnt much more available that is better than Mora!
    They should go after Philly's Jim Johnson or Tampa's Monte Kiffin. Can anybody explain why these 2 are not head coaches. They definitely deserve it. The only thing I can think of is they dont want to be a head coach or they are just flat out committed to their current teams.
  19. E
    19. Posted by E Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:25 pm EDT

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    Mora was a good coach. Seattle needs a defensive minded coach for a change. Mora did a lot with only a big name with a bigger ego and attitude on the roster in Atlanta. They were the Michael Vick show, and he didn't do anything for the team only for Vick. Seattle likes team oriented character guys so he'll do great. I love Holmgren and he is the guy for Seattle until he retires or dies. I think Mora is the perfect replacement.
  20. bobs_your_uncle_lah
    20. Posted by bobs_your_uncle_lah Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:10 pm EDT

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    ahh no... It has ABSOLUTELY nothing do do with the Redskins
    Mora has always said that he wants the U of Wash job. They are keeping Tyrone Willingham for one more year then Mora side in and make Tyrone look like a genius. (ref: Charlie Weis at ND)
  21. Barry B
    21. Posted by Barry B Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:19 pm EDT

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    What matters is whether Snyder will finally figure out that he doesn't know enough about football to be calling the shots here. He needs to find a first-rate GM and leave it to the GM to handle the rest of it. Until that happens, it will be like this year, squeaking into the last wild card spot at best, and then getting blasted by a real playoff team.
    You can't go entirely by what Williams did in Buffalo. After all, Belichick was 36-44 in Cleveland.
    GO GIANTS!!!
  22. D
    22. Posted by D Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:53 pm EDT

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    The truth is simple...snyder laid down the law...asked him how he feels about coaching with a staff he has to keep already hired...mora said he wants his own staff and his own team...adios and good riddens from both sides

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