Cowher on coaching

[ace63]

Buffalo Bills

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Bills reach out to Cowher about becoming coach
By Jason La Canfora | NFL Network



The Buffalo Bills, who are expected to meet with Mike Shanahan this week about their head-coaching position, also have contacted former Super Bowl-winning coach Bill Cowher, according to league sources.

However, Cowher informed the Bills that he isn't interested in speaking to any teams about potential jobs until after the season, according to the sources, and he could have several options available to him should he opt to return to coaching in 2010. Cowher is taking this position with any potential suitors, the sources said, out of respect to his current employer, CBS, and to those coaches who are still employed by teams seeking to make a change.


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Bill Cowher had just two losing seasons in 15 years in Pittsburgh.

The Bills are making it clear to top candidates that they are willing to spend big bucks to land an elite coach, despite their small-market status. One source close to Cowher believes the compensation could reach the $10 million-per-season range based on early indications.

Cowher, who resides in North Carolina, is largely expected to be wooed by the Carolina Panthers should they opt not to bring back John Fox for the final season on his deal. The Houston Texans and Chicago Bears would excite Cowher as well, according to a source, should they opt to make a move.

Two sources close to Cowher believe he is more ready now than at any time since retiring after the 2006 season to return to coaching, but he will remain very selective about his next move.

The New York Jets and Cleveland Browns spoke to Cowher last offseason about their openings -- the coach strongly considered New York until having a change of thought, according to a league source, but he wasn't interested in the Cleveland job.

Browns owner Randy Lerner very likely will reach out to Cowher again as he interviews candidates to be a "football czar" there. However, Cowher isn't interested in management positions at this time (he would have strong views about which personnel people come with him to any team, however), but he would prefer to return in a coaching capacity, according to a league source.

Cowher went 149-90-1 in 15 seasons as the Pittsburgh Steelers' coach and won a Super Bowl championship in the 2005 season.

[fuzzhead]

I wish he still coached the Steelers. . .

[BBallin fool]

Good Coach

[ace63]

Former Steelers coach Bill Cowher looks closer to returning to the NFL.

Cowher and/or a representative of his has contacted prospective assistant coaches, according to a league source with knowledge of the queries.

The source didn’t know what team or teams Cowher could be involved with, but NFL Network’s Jason LaCanfora said the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have reached out to the coach either directly or through his representation.

Cowher, who coached the Steelers for 15 seasons, currently works as a studio analyst for CBS Sports

[OZZIEOHIO]

He would look good on the Browns sideline. I dont think it would happen with Holmgren in charge.

[Orange and Brown]

Cowher will coach where ever he wants to!

[3morethan2]

hopefully he goes to carolina, he would get rid of delhomme and bring in a franchise qb. but matt moore could be the next quarterback for them

[fuzzhead]

The Steelers sure could use him. . .

[beaverlover]

I dont think he will coach in 10 but if so,I believe it would be Carolina.

[YOU'RE TIGER BAIT]

i think he'd look much better in bengals stripes.

[YOU'RE TIGER BAIT]

he wants nothing to do with cleveland, he did not like playing linebacker there. i've heard him say that on tv.