Guys that might be ready to be head coaches

[Warren]

Originally Posted by painekiller

Add the fact that Floyd and Fisher have worked together and their connections to Houston makes this a nice fit.

Reese and Fisher didn't part ways on the best of terms; the story was that Fisher won a power struggle. Reese's wife described the situation as more of a backstabbing than a battle. I'd have interest in both of those guys, but it doesn't look like the combination would work.

Like Bob said, Fisher would bring many of the qualities that the current staff lacks. He's gotten a lot out of the talent he's had (and the organization he's worked for) and he generally hires quality assistants -- Gregg Williams, Jim Schwartz, Norm Chow, Mike Muchak, Jim Washburn (not a big name but consistently makes productive DLs out of the likes of Jason Babin), etc.

I haven't looked closely back at Reese's track record but I remember it being pretty solid with more hits than misses. The fact that he's been working for the Patriots boosts his stock in my eyes.

[painekiller]

Originally Posted by Warren

Reese and Fisher didn't part ways on the best of terms; the story was that Fisher won a power struggle. Reese's wife described the situation as more of a backstabbing than a battle. I'd have interest in both of those guys, but it doesn't look like the combination would work.

I was not aware of the falling out between the two men. I thought it had to do with Reese not wanting the VY pick and Bud forcing that on him and the team.

Your version seems to have much better sources.

So then bring in Reese and let him hire the HC, like most great organizations do. They let the GM be the boss.

If you are not going to go with a guy like Reese, then throw money at Bill Parcells.

[Warren]

Originally Posted by painekiller

I thought it had to do with Reese not wanting the VY pick and Bud forcing that on him and the team.

The story I heard about that draft was that Reese wanted Cutler, Fisher and Chow wanted Lienart, but Bud wanted VY. Who knows, maybe that did play into Bud's eventual decision to get rid off Reese.

If Bud backs VY over Fisher, and he's given that indication so far, I bet that he just doesn't can Fisher, especially if he thinks Houston is interested. He's going to try to milk compensation out of the situation, like the Raiders got for Gruden and the Jets got for Belichick and later Herman Edwards.