My New "It All Makes Sense" Theory

[Hail to the Redskins]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

Then why not keep Williams and the fire him if he had a bad year? I think your theory is wrong.

Because Gregg Williams had said when he signed his contract as DC that he wanted a guarantee to be HC when Gibbs left... I do't think he was going to stay as just DC for a some new HC.

Also... Snyder wouldn't go with him as HC, because if we have a good season under him, how would he explain firing him after one successful season for Cowher?

and I should say... I don't like any of this theory personally... if we wanted to go "young" and "fresh", then Snyder would have waited to go hard after McDaniels from the Patriots for OC and Spagnulo from the Giants for DC. Zorn and Blache are not young, fresh guys. I truly think that there is a fairly decent possibility that Cowher will be courted after this year...

[WillH]

Originally Posted by Hail to the Redskins

Because Gregg Williams had said when he signed his contract as DC that he wanted a guarantee to be HC when Gibbs left... I do't think he was going to stay as just DC for a some new HC.

Also... Snyder wouldn't go with him as HC, because if we have a good season under him, how would he explain firing him after one successful season for Cowher?

and I should say... I don't like any of this theory personally... if we wanted to go "young" and "fresh", then Snyder would have waited to go hard after McDaniels from the Patriots for OC and Spagnulo from the Giants for DC. Zorn and Blache are not young, fresh guys. I truly think that there is a fairly decent possibility that Cowher will be courted after this year...

Oh yeah? They would have gone after two coordintors of the two best teams for a lateral movement? And the Giants/Pats would have let them?

Why are we waiting until after the SuperBowl to hire a HC, could we be considering one of these guys perhaps? And if we are, is this not a youth movement? And would Snyder plausibly give up on the "youngster" after just one year?

My point: There are alot of holes in your argument. Anything could happen of course, including Cowher next year (though I doubt it), but the reasons you've used to argue make no sense.

[SmootSmack]

I don't remember Williams ever saying he wanted a gaurantee he'd be named HC

[WillH]

I remember something to that effect, hense the rumor of the stipulation in his contract. But I couldn't say for sure.

[Hail to the Redskins]

Originally Posted by WillH

Oh yeah? They would have gone after two coordintors of the two best teams for a lateral movement? And the Giants/Pats would have let them?

Why are we waiting until after the SuperBowl to hire a HC, could we be considering one of these guys perhaps? And if we are, is this not a youth movement? And would Snyder plausibly give up on the "youngster" after just one year?

My point: There are alot of holes in your argument. Anything could happen of course, including Cowher next year (though I doubt it), but the reasons you've used to argue make no sense.

First...

Let me explain what I meant was that I don't see what's going on a "youth" or "fresh" movement... After posting it, I realized that those 2 wouldn't take lateral movements anyway, but I was just trying to get at the fact that I don't think the idea right now is "long term" ... I think there is a strong possibility that the idea is what do we do with 2008 until Cowher is available?

and Second... More than one reputable source said that there was a guarantee in GW's contract... although now, 3 years later, for the first time someone said that wasn't true.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Hail to the Redskins

and Second... More than one reputable source said that there was a guarantee in GW's contract... although now, 3 years later, for the first time someone said that wasn't true.

So you're saying there was a guarantee and suddenly it went away? You're saying that Williams had a guarantee to be named coach as soon as Gibbs stepped down?

[Hail to the Redskins]

I'm just saying that that is what I remember hearing when he first was signed and heard it throughout his time here.... no one ever disputed it until this passed week.

I don't know if there was one or not, I just always heard ... from articles... that this was the case.

[Hail to the Redskins]

Just wanted to add some fresh information that adds to my suspicion that 2008 is a stop-gap to Cowher for Dan Snyder.

When reporters first spoke about Jim Zorn, I read this...
"After flying to Washington and interviewing with owner Daniel Snyder at his home, Zorn was expected to talk last night with Seahawks officials, who want to keep him on their staff. The Seahawks could promise to give him their offensive coordinator job when Coach Mike Holmgren retires, possibly after next season. That might be enough to persuade Zorn, a former Seahawks quarterback and a legendary figure in the city, to join fellow Seattle assistant Jim Mora in withdrawing his name from Redskins consideration."

And now I read this about Blache tonight...
"Blache this season repeatedly told colleagues he had no interest in another promotion and that he didn't plan to coach much longer, sources said, but owner Dan Snyder persuaded Blache to take on more responsibility."

This is where my theory starts... these two quotes... eventhough I had not heard this about Blache before...

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Hail to the Redskins

Just wanted to add some fresh information that adds to my suspicion that 2008 is a stop-gap to Cowher for Dan Snyder.

When reporters first spoke about Jim Zorn, I read this...
"After flying to Washington and interviewing with owner Daniel Snyder at his home, Zorn was expected to talk last night with Seahawks officials, who want to keep him on their staff. The Seahawks could promise to give him their offensive coordinator job when Coach Mike Holmgren retires, possibly after next season. That might be enough to persuade Zorn, a former Seahawks quarterback and a legendary figure in the city, to join fellow Seattle assistant Jim Mora in withdrawing his name from Redskins consideration."

And now I read this about Blache tonight...
"Blache this season repeatedly told colleagues he had no interest in another promotion and that he didn't plan to coach much longer, sources said, but owner Dan Snyder persuaded Blache to take on more responsibility."

This is where my theory starts... these two quotes... eventhough I had not heard this about Blache before...

The Zorn information isn't new. And as we now know, he wasn't promised the OC job in Seattle which is why he took the Redskins job.

I think you're really reaching here.

[Hail to the Redskins]

and Blache? that info isn't new and interesting to you?

I know the Zorn quote is 3 days old, my point was to show the part about him being the OC there when Holmgren leaves because he has such strong ties to Seattle and is a legend there.


anyway... it will all pan out in the end... we won't know for a year, I just can see this being a possibility is all I have said.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Hail to the Redskins

and Blache? that info isn't new and interesting to you?

I know the Zorn quote is 3 days old, my point was to show the part about him being the OC there when Holmgren leaves because he has such strong ties to Seattle and is a legend there.

The part about Blache not wanting to coach much longer? No, it's not new to me. And I agree that I was a bit surprised he was named to replace Williams today but I don't assume that to mean he's a stopgap.

I still don't get your Zorn point

[sancho2613]

Originally Posted by redskinsX89

we should kill synder he is stupid little rich midget

I'm at 100 posts ... anyways I think you taking it a little too far I don't think we should kill any one but that's just me :smashfrea

[The Gremlin]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

So you're saying there was a guarantee and suddenly it went away? You're saying that Williams had a guarantee to be named coach as soon as Gibbs stepped down?

I think there was a verbal one with Snyder and Gibbs. I also believe that Williams cameback instead of taking Head Coaching jobs because of this verbal agreement and he wanted to help Gibbs bring a title back to DC. The problem is Gregg thought with Gibbs backing on this that Snyder would hold true and hire Gregg as head coach. I believe Snyder went back on his word. This might not be true but this is my take from everything we have heard since the "Gregg Williams leaving" rumors started after the 2004 season.

[prinzeofmoval]

Originally Posted by redskinsX89

we should kill synder he is stupid little rich midget

is it that serious? Snyder in my eyes will keep us competitive in the years to come..he's not overbearing like davis or jones but he knows what he wants and will do anything...pay anything to get it

[WillH]

Originally Posted by Hail to the Redskins

and Blache? that info isn't new and interesting to you?

I know the Zorn quote is 3 days old, my point was to show the part about him being the OC there when Holmgren leaves because he has such strong ties to Seattle and is a legend there.


anyway... it will all pan out in the end... we won't know for a year, I just can see this being a possibility is all I have said.

It may be possibe, but it is in no way probable. I just very highly doubt Snyder could get everyone to go along with this. . . and in your line of reasoning Zorn and Blache would have to be in on it right? You may argue that enough money can mak people do anything, but I very much doubt as honorable a man as Joe Gibbs would sit by idly and watch this happen without informing the public, let alone participate in it. This move woud be devastating to the franchise, and there is just no way Gibbs would help sink the Redskins.

You are obviously not alone in this line of reasoning, but I just can't imagine even Snyder could be dumb enough to make that move.

Anyways, for those that by this, who would be the ideal interim candidate? I guess it would have to be someone that would both appease Redskins fans, but would be sure to fail. Where do you find such a guy? Certainly not on one of the SuperBowl teams. This is just another conspiracy theory. At this rate Im expecting some crackpot theory that Snyder had a hand in ST death (God rest his soul).

Snyder may be a dick, and he may have a history as a shitty owner; but he is not the devil, he is not conspiring to fake this season in prep for cowher, he is not dragging this thing out for his ego, or to make money, or anything else. Is it not just as likely ( and IMO more so ) that he is legitimately trying to find the best HC option?

Maybe in the end he will be impatient if the next HC doesn't succeed this season and he brings Cowher in, and maybe in that scenario he had that option in the back of the mind the whole time (I wouldnt put it past the slimy bastard), but there is just no way he could plan this all out and carry it out.

If you are right the man is a diabolical genious, in the mold of Hitler (not for the severity of his actions of course, just for his ability to manipulate people for his evil plans). I just very much doubt it.