I guess it was only a matter of time. You can now place wagers on who the next Redskins' head coach will be. Though there is nothing official from the Redskins that they'll definitely terminate Jim Zorn at or before the conclusion of the season, online betting place Play Blackjack Online has compiled a list with odds of possible coaching candidates.
Take this for what it's worth, but they do claim to have sources who have confirmed the top candidate is Jon Gruden, but that he is, by no means, a lock. All the big names are on there, as are a few surprises. The website does not claim to have sources for any of listings other than Gruden, but does speculate Snyder will likely go after a big name aggressively.
They also include a stipulation: "If for any reason Jim Zorn is retained and not fired before the start of the NFL 2010 season then all bets will be deemed no action and all money is returned."
It would be funnier if it said "if for some Godforsaken and inexplicable reason," but we still get the logic. It's a push.
(To see specific odds on each and how to bet, click here)
Here are the coaches listed in order of likelihood, according to the odds provided by Play Blackjack Online:
1. Gruden
2. Mike Shanahan
3. Bill Cowher
4. Tony Dungy
5. Mike Holmgren
6. Herman Edwards
7. Brian Billick
8. Gregg Williams
9. Ron Meeks
10. Steve Mariucci
11. Russ Grimm
12. Jim Fassel
13. Sherm Lewis
14. Joe Gibbs (yes, again)
Of course, if the hire turns out to resemble the last one, there will be no action on this prop. Unless you want to try and see what odds you can get for an unproven quarterbacks coach with no head coaching experience whatsoever.
