Theory: Putting together a staff for the future

Not only that, do you think either one of those guys wants a built in staff or build their own? Sounds like they already made their choice and it's probably Fassel.

If that's the case, that's going to be an interesting press conference. I say people should protest. LOL.

I would like to see Schwartz before Fassel.

Interesting tidbit in JLC's latest blog. Says that the Titans have contacted the Skins for permission to talk to Williams. I can't imagine he'd go there to work under Schwartz would he?

Think it is between Fassel and Spagnolo though. I do feel better that at least they have told G. Williams he's out officially. Seems like maybe they could have done that a bit sooner, but better that both parties made a move (and maybe Williams initiated it).

Someone asked about the other assistants - Redskins Insider (http://blog.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/2008/01/someone_asked_about_the_other.html)
UPDATE 1: Jason LaCanfora reports that the Rams and Raiders have asked the Redskins for permission to speak with Saunders about jobs and the Rams and Titans have asked for permission to speak to Williams about jobs, sources said. Apparently, teams still must do this because the two remain under contract.

Naming Blache D-coordinator and this move are good signs toward maintaining continuity on the D. I was hoping that we could also retain Jerry Gray, but I can definitely see him following Williams to Jacksonville, assuming Williams lands there fairly quickly.

I still maintain that naming offensive and defensive coordinators before the head coach severely limits the head coaching options.

There'd have to be a spot on the Jags' roster for Gray though, wouldn't there?

Matty and SmootSmack, I think you guys are right on with what you've said in this thread. You've tried to calm the masses, but it doesn't seem like its working (big surprise!).

Do you think there is someone lined up already? Just a couple options? Or are they still playing the entire field?

Is Matty Dan Snyder and Smootsmack Vinny Cerrato in disguise? Is it their responsiblity to calm the masses? Or are they getting paid by the skins to sell the company line? Just kind of weird that they always defend the Redskins moves.

Interesting tidbit in JLC's latest blog. Says that the Titans have contacted the Skins for permission to talk to Williams. I can't imagine he'd go there to work under Schwartz would he?

Think it is between Fassel and Spagnolo though. I do feel better that at least they have told G. Williams he's out officially. Seems like maybe they could have done that a bit sooner, but better that both parties made a move (and maybe Williams initiated it).

Someone asked about the other assistants - Redskins Insider (http://blog.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/2008/01/someone_asked_about_the_other.html)
UPDATE 1: Jason LaCanfora reports that the Rams and Raiders have asked the Redskins for permission to speak with Saunders about jobs and the Rams and Titans have asked for permission to speak to Williams about jobs, sources said. Apparently, teams still must do this because the two remain under contract.


Wait...isn't Schwartz the Def coord? If so why are the Titans asking about G Williams??

There'd have to be a spot on the Jags' roster for Gray though, wouldn't there?The Jags' D-coordinator was just named Atlanta's HC, so expect him to promote some of his Jax coaches to key positions on his defensive staff. If Jax hires Williams, he would probably have carte blanche to assemble his own defensive staff. He would certainly have a place for Jerry Gray if we don't retain him.

Interesting tidbit in JLC's latest blog. Says that the Titans have contacted the Skins for permission to talk to Williams. I can't imagine he'd go there to work under Schwartz would he?

Now if Schwartz is hired I would take back a lot of the bad stuff I said about DS. That would be a great hire:

Schwartz HC
Zorn OC
Blache DC

Retain most of the other coaches not brought by Williams (because he'll take them)

If this scenario occurs then things are really looking up.

i think synder just wants a coach he can control and dictate to, instead of one that would actually want to make sound decisions on free agents and trades.

I don't think that's the case as he wouldn't be so "upset" if the coach he hires is someone that can pretty easily be pushed aside in 2009 should Cowher decide he wants to come back.

It's when I imagine that possible scenario that a Jim Fassel hiring makes sense.

Reality check:

Just curious, did Bob Kraft hire the coordinators ahead of and for Head Coach Bill Belichick?

And, however Mr. Kraft did happen to do his hiring, how's that worked out for him, hmmm?

If it has worked out pretty-well, and rumor has it that it has been pretty-sweet, wouldn't it be intelligent to emulate such a high-degree of success rather to attempt the invention of some unproven and unconventional twist on the theme? Especially when the inventor does not possess the background and experience to qualify him as a football genius.

Daniel Snyder owns this team on paper and at the banks. But, for this 75 year-old, storied tradition, its spirit is owned by the community in wich it resides and the fan base that has supported it long before Snyder ever arrived on the scene. Ignoring and/or discounting their feedback isn't the wisest move. Just ask Paul Allen how smoothly it worked when he turned the Portland Trail Blazers into the Portland JAIL-Blazers and seats at the Rose Garden went begging ... and Allen's financial leverage far exceeds Snyder's and that fact did not help Allen once the community became fed-up with that situation.

I think that even if Snyder could land Jesus himself as head coach, this next season is likely to be a long one for 'Skins fans.

Wait...isn't Schwartz the Def coord? If so why are the Titans asking about G Williams??

My point.