Just sent this in for what we call a "web story," but I'll post it here too.
Steve Spagnuolo left Redskins owner Daniel Snyder's home late on Wednesday night without a contract offer, according to two people familiar with the discussions, and it appears he is leaning towards returning to the Giants for at least another season as defensive coordinator.
Spagnuolo was spending this morning deciding if he wants to be considered for the job, following nearly a full day's worth of talks with Snyder and Redskins vice president of operations Vinny Cerrato. Spagnuolo, who has a new contract on the table from the Giants that will make him one of the highest-paid coordinators in the NFL, flew to Washington, D.C. immediately after the Giants' championship parade and stadium rally on Tuesday evening.
He met with Snyder and Cerrato late into the night, stayed over at a guest house on Snyder's property and resumed talks early Wednesday morning. Those lasted into the night, but Spagnuolo left for his home in New Jersey to discuss the situation with his wife, Maria.
Former Giants coach Jim Fassel is considered the top candidate for the job, along with former 49ers ad Lions coach Steve Mariucci. One of the people familiar with the job search said the Redskins may choose either of the veteran coaches as early as this afternoon.
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First time I've exhaled since the 4th and 20 fell incomplete!!!
Oh, HAPPY DAY!!!!
With all due respect to Newsday, this is required reading from today's Washington Post. Message: Run Spagnuolo, run as fast as you can.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/06/AR2008020604290.html
That's only required reading if you are a terminal Redskins hater like the author is.
Which, I guess, would fit in well here.
So yes, required reading for everyone!