Gregg Williams Here We Go Again.

A lack of talent I'll buy, it's clear we need some major upgrades, but the offense getting off the field too quick I don't.

Maybe early in the season, but later on when we were really pounding the rock the main problem offensively was the inability to punch it in.
In both Philly losses, the defense allowed the Eagles to grind out the final 8 minutes and the final 5 minutes, when a quick stop would have given the Skins a chance to win. The Skins had one of the worst 3rd down defenses I've seen in a long time. That needs to be addressed. I agree, blaming the offense for quick possessions is very weak.

I found interesting the portion of the article where he spoke of the prospect of being a head coach at some point in time again. How he was blindsided by Gibbs with the hiring of Al Saunders, because he had no idea that was his actual intention. He had mentioned to him, if he was/or became a head coach again, he would consider hiring Saunders as his offensive coordinator, and before he knew what was happening, it was a done deal. It appeared striking that Gibbs hadn't seemed to have given it a lot of thought.

I found interesting the portion of the article where he spoke of the prospect of being a head coach at some point in time again. How he was blindsided by Gibbs with the hiring of Al Saunders, because he had no idea that was his actual intention. He had mentioned to him, if he was/or became a head coach again, he would consider hiring Saunders as his offensive coordinator, and before he knew what was happening, it was a done deal. It appeared striking that Gibbs hadn't seemed to have given it a lot of thought.

I think Gibbs was completely joking when he said to Williams "I picked him because of what you said" I think that Gibbs had it in the works for a while. Remember how back in late November/early December of 2005 Gibbs made a comment about how Dan (Snyder) has agreed to do something that I will know hurt him financially but is good for the team? I think it was then that Gibbs convinced Snyder to open his wallet for Saunders (assuming he became available)

That said, I also think Williams' endorsement helped because Gibbs probably thought "Well Gregg is my successor here, it'd be good to hire someone he would want here as well"

I think Gibbs was completely joking when he said to Williams "I picked him because of what you said" I think that Gibbs had it in the works for a while. Remember how back in late November/early December of 2005 Gibbs made a comment about how Dan (Snyder) has agreed to do something that I will know hurt him financially but is good for the team? I think it was then that Gibbs convinced Snyder to open his wallet for Saunders (assuming he became available)

That said, I also think Williams' endorsement helped because Gibbs probably thought "Well Gregg is my successor here, it'd be good to hire someone he would want here as well"



You're probably right because it wouldn't be "Gibbs Like" to make a hasty decision. I had forgotten about the comment Gibbs had made earlier, but now that I do, it all comes together. I'm hoping that between now, and the coming season, Gibbs and Saunders can work out what seems to be a minor glitch in how they're going to coexist when it comes to the playcalling.

we did have some key injuries on Defense this year and that does contribute heavily. when springs is out the game is off. The D worked way to hard early in the season also dut to poor offense. GW was brought to the skins because he has a history of good defense. Every one expects the skins to be awesome all the time and if not, rebuild and replace. That has actually been the skins biggest problem for many years running.