A.J. Smith to be Redskins GM?

REDSKINS4ever · 12-25-2014, 06:18 PM

Sonny Jurgensen says the Redskins will consider promoting A.J. Smith to general manager - The Washington Post

mbedner3420 · 12-25-2014, 06:20 PM

I am starting to have a hard time believing that we will make that move -- especially if the rumors that we are going to keep haslett are true.

REDSKINS4ever · 12-25-2014, 06:30 PM

This is a huge offseason coming up. Smith has been known to be a very competent general manager for the Chargers. He's responsible for putting all that talent on the field that enabled San Diego to compete under Marty and Norv. After the failings and missteps of Bruce Allen he would be wise to step down from that GM post and promote Smith.

Bishop Hammer · 12-25-2014, 06:52 PM

I didn't even know he was already part of the franchise?

REDSKINS4ever · 12-25-2014, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Bishop Hammer

I didn't even know he was already part of the franchise?

A.J. Smith was hired as a senior executive after the 2011 season.

HailGreen28 · 12-25-2014, 07:02 PM

Wonder if in talks about the team, between Smith, Snyder, and Allen, since 2011, maybe Smith was proven right about some things?

REDSKINS4ever · 12-25-2014, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by HailGreen28

Wonder if in talks about the team, between Smith, Snyder, and Allen, since 2011, maybe Smith was proven right about some things?

There's no telling how much input Smith had if at all in the players that the Redskins drafted, scouted, or signed in free agency. I would think Scott Campbell and Morocco Brown had more say in the scouting and drafting of players than Smith had. Of course up until last December Mike Shanahan had full control of the Redskins roster.

NC_Skins · 12-25-2014, 07:19 PM

AJ Smith is not the answer. I don't have issues with his talent evaluating, but I don't like him as our GM. We need to go out and get that Eric DeCosta kind of guy. A guy who's waiting in the wings to prove himself. AJ's ego will prevent him from being the GM we should have, as noted with his dealings with his own players in San Diego.

Mind you, this is the same mother fucker that fired Marty after a 14-2 season.

REDSKINS4ever · 12-25-2014, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by NC_Skins

AJ's ego will prevent him from being the GM we should have, as noted with his dealings with his own players in San Diego.

I've heard something about that. I don't know exactly what happened in SD.

SirLK26 · 12-25-2014, 07:44 PM

I think this would be a step in the right direction. Perhaps there would be better options than Smith, but at least he's had previous success as a GM. I don't know what Allen's exact role was with Shanahan, but I think those years coupled with this year is more than enough evidence that he doesn't have it. Promote Smith, and just as importantly, let him do his job.

Fiversons · 12-25-2014, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by NC_Skins

AJ Smith is not the answer. I don't have issues with his talent evaluating, but I don't like him as our GM. We need to go out and get that Eric DeCosta kind of guy. A guy who's waiting in the wings to prove himself. AJ's ego will prevent him from being the GM we should have, as noted with his dealings with his own players in San Diego.

Mind you, this is the same mother fucker that fired Marty after a 14-2 season.

The problem with your logic is you are under the assumption Snyder will hire a real GM, he isn't... So the question is... Who would you rather gave as the GM... Smith or Allen? Give me Smith every day, and twice on Sundays...

Ruhskins · 12-25-2014, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by NC_Skins

AJ Smith is not the answer. I don't have issues with his talent evaluating, but I don't like him as our GM. We need to go out and get that Eric DeCosta kind of guy. A guy who's waiting in the wings to prove himself. AJ's ego will prevent him from being the GM we should have, as noted with his dealings with his own players in San Diego.

Mind you, this is the same mother fucker that fired Marty after a 14-2 season.

AJ Smith didn't fire Marty, but Marty was fired b/c he and Smith couldn't get along. I believe ownership went with Smith.

Dirtbag59 · 12-25-2014, 10:30 PM

I think the absolute scariest thing going forward will be if the Cowboys somehow win the Super Bowl. Not just for the obvious reasons, but rather the real tragedy would be for Snyder to be able to look at Jerry Jones holding a Lombardi trophy and think, 'maybe being hands on isn't exactly a bad thing.'

SmootSmack · 12-25-2014, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by REDSKINS4ever

A.J. Smith was hired as a senior executive after the 2011 season.

2012

Smith has been pretty influential as far as the draft the last two years. He's already on our payroll, I got no issue with giving him more official control. Is send Scott Campbell packing

SFREDSKIN · 12-25-2014, 11:01 PM

In 1974 he had a tryout as a player for the Redskins

A.J. Smith - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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mbedner3420 The Starter Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,900	Re: A.J. Smith to be Redskins GM? I am starting to have a hard time believing that we will make that move -- especially if the rumors that we are going to keep haslett are true.

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REDSKINS4ever Playmaker Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Washington, D.C. Posts: 4,114	Re: A.J. Smith to be Redskins GM? This is a huge offseason coming up. Smith has been known to be a very competent general manager for the Chargers. He's responsible for putting all that talent on the field that enabled San Diego to compete under Marty and Norv. After the failings and missteps of Bruce Allen he would be wise to step down from that GM post and promote Smith. __________________ *Touchdown Washington Redskins!!!*

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HailGreen28 Playmaker Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 3,754	Re: A.J. Smith to be Redskins GM? Wonder if in talks about the team, between Smith, Snyder, and Allen, since 2011, maybe Smith was proven right about some things?

12-25-2014, 07:19 PM	#8
NC_Skins Gamebreaker Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 14,587	Re: A.J. Smith to be Redskins GM? AJ Smith is not the answer. I don't have issues with his talent evaluating, but I don't like him as our GM. We need to go out and get that Eric DeCosta kind of guy. A guy who's waiting in the wings to prove himself. AJ's ego will prevent him from being the GM we should have, as noted with his dealings with his own players in San Diego. Mind you, this is the same mother fucker that fired Marty after a 14-2 season. __________________ "So let me get this straight. We have the event of the year on TV with millions watching around the world... and people want a punt, pass, and kick competition to be the halftime entertainment?? Folks, don't quit your day jobs."- Matty Last edited by NC_Skins; 12-25-2014 at 07:41 PM.

12-25-2014, 07:44 PM	#10
SirLK26 The Starter Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,141	Re: A.J. Smith to be Redskins GM? I think this would be a step in the right direction. Perhaps there would be better options than Smith, but at least he's had previous success as a GM. I don't know what Allen's exact role was with Shanahan, but I think those years coupled with this year is more than enough evidence that he doesn't have it. Promote Smith, and just as importantly, let him do his job.

12-25-2014, 10:30 PM	#13
Dirtbag59 Naega jeil jal naga Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Atlanta, Georgia From: Silver Spring, Maryland Age: 40 Posts: 14,750	Re: A.J. Smith to be Redskins GM? I think the absolute scariest thing going forward will be if the Cowboys somehow win the Super Bowl. Not just for the obvious reasons, but rather the real tragedy would be for Snyder to be able to look at Jerry Jones holding a Lombardi trophy and think, 'maybe being hands on isn't exactly a bad thing.' __________________ "It's nice to be important, but its more important to be nice." - Scooter "I feel like Dirtbag has been slowly and methodically trolling the board for a month or so now." - FRPLG

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SFREDSKIN Living Legend Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pacifica, CA Posts: 15,164	Re: A.J. Smith to be Redskins GM? In 1974 he had a tryout as a player for the Redskins A.J. Smith - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia __________________ Joe Gibbs- The best coach of all time, Lombardi trophy should be renamed Gibbs. Art Monk- Art was like an OL playing WR, doing the dirty work and not getting the glory. Darrell Green- Best DB ever. Purveyor of fine Filth

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