Offseason plan for 2007

[illdefined]

the defense seems like its already blown up. so blowing it up again wouldn't hurt it. maybe Gray could go as the DB coach.

i think the offense only needs to change one guy. you can guess.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by illdefined

i think the offense only needs to change one guy. you can guess.

Chris Samuels? I agree man, bring back Jake!!

[illdefined]

Originally Posted by TAFKAS

Chris Samuels? I agree man, bring back Jake!!

Jansen and Samuels like to run block, not pass protect. especially for the time it takes Brunell to feel confident enough about his arm and the recievers openess to actually throw the ball. and when he does, it's only a 6yd play so its wash, rinse, repeat over and over, and thats on a GOOD drive.

[Mc2guy]

First of all, as frustrated as I am with this team, I don't think a major blow up is in order. There is a lot of talent out there in Ashburn, we just need to use it properly and add a few key components.

I think the thing we all keep coming back to is something none of us wanted to admit when JG came back...Gibbs needs a top notch personell guy running the show for him. Gibbs the coach is not the guy I want to fire (although the uber conservative play calling is becoming a liability)...Gibbs the GM on the other hand, need to be shown the door. We need a quality pro-personnel director in between Gibbs and Snyder with veto power over the coaching staff. Cerrato must go...he a buddy with the owner and you can't be friends with your boss in football, it doesn't work that way.

Let Gibbs focus on integrating the components of the Gibbs offense and Saunders offense that have worked. I not calling for Saunder's head because I do believe components of his system will work, albeit with some modification to the running plays (play to the O-line's strength, which is power run blocking, not finesse timing stuff).

The key is to have a GM with the final say on personnel calling the shots. Someone with enough backbone to overrule Gibbs where his personal loyalties cloud his judgement (Brunell for example). This would also hopefully fix our propensity to overpay for non-system guys who end up being duds.

Wonder if Danny's dollars could lure a Scott Peoli type from the Pats?

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Mc2guy

First of all, as frustrated as I am with this team, I don't think a major blow up is in order. There is a lot of talent out there in Ashburn, we just need to use it properly and add a few key components.

I think the thing we all keep coming back to is something none of us wanted to admit when JG came back...Gibbs needs a top notch personell guy running the show for him. Gibbs the coach is not the guy I want to fire (although the uber conservative play calling is becoming a liability)...Gibbs the GM on the other hand, need to be shown the door. We need a quality pro-personnel director in between Gibbs and Snyder with veto power over the coaching staff. Cerrato must go...he a buddy with the owner and you can't be friends with your boss in football, it doesn't work that way.

Let Gibbs focus on integrating the components of the Gibbs offense and Saunders offense that have worked. I not calling for Saunder's head because I do believe components of his system will work, albeit with some modification to the running plays (play to the O-line's strength, which is power run blocking, not finesse timing stuff).

The key is to have a GM with the final say on personnel calling the shots. Someone with enough backbone to overrule Gibbs where his personal loyalties cloud his judgement (Brunell for example). This would also hopefully fix our propensity to overpay for non-system guys who end up being duds.

Wonder if Danny's dollars could lure a Scott Peoli type from the Pats?

Isn't it contradictory to say the talent is there but then say we need someone else calling the shots on personnel?

[Mc2guy]

Originally Posted by TAFKAS

Isn't it contradictory to say the talent is there but then say we need someone else calling the shots on personnel?

I don't think it's a contradiction. There IS a lot of talent on the team...mostly at the offensive skill positions, but I also said that we need to add to a few key positions, and I don't think the UFA route is the best one personally. It seems like we are at about a 30% hit rate with our FA's and we certainly pay too much for them, which hinders our ability to stock depth. A good GM would look to fill the voids through a balanced approach to the draft and free agency. In other words, look at the voids we have while looking for "system" guys that can be productive without breaking the bank allowing for more talented back-ups at positions like O-line and the defensive secondary.

I also said that this GM would have to have the backbone to tell Gibbs when a player was a bum, preferrably in the offseason (i.e., let guys go that can't perform so there isn't an option, Cough *brunell* Cough).

Look at what San Diego did with the QB position in the offseason. Management decided that Brees' trade value exceeded his value to the club, especially with a first round QB pick riding the pine. Marty didn't like it, but it has reaped dividens for the organization. I believe that is what we need in Washington.

[Dogtag]

Originally Posted by TAFKAS

Chris Samuels? I agree man, bring back Jake!!

lol, I agree with that.