Cowher, Holmgren, Gruden, Shanahan Could Cash In

But owners looking to win the press conference and cover their behinds will be looking to the big four – Bill Cowher, Mike Holmgren, Jon Gruden and Mike Shanahan (and maybe their cheaper, slightly less desirable brother, Brian Billick) — this December. All have hoisted the Lombardi Trophy. All will want salaries in excess of $5 million per year. But if Eric Mangini makes $3 million from the Browns, shouldn’t Cowher or Holmgren ask for at least twice that? If you’re team owner whose season may be all but over now, aren’t you going to think about turning to someone who has done this thing before? – National Football Post