Jay Gruden hired as head coach of the Redskins

Lotus · 01-09-2014, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by davy

Same old crap, Gruden was already pencilled in as head coach before the season ended and the interviews were purely for show.

Hate it.

I agree. The hiring process started so well and then ran into the ditch.

But if luck is on our side and Gruden turns out to be the right man, the process won't matter...or so says the optimist in me.

Nice Fleetwood Mac sig btw.

redskins5044 · 01-09-2014, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Lotus

I agree. The hiring process started so well and then ran into the ditch.

But if luck is on our side and Gruden turns out to be the right man, the process won't matter...or so says the optimist in me.

Nice Fleetwood Mac sig btw.

only time will tell if it will work out. just like any hire if works the way the did is brilliant and if it fails it was the same old redskins. BTW Bobby Bethard hired Joe Gibbs that way, he told him he had the job and just interviewed other guys for show.

davy · 01-09-2014, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Lotus

I agree. The hiring process started so well and then ran into the ditch.

But if luck is on our side and Gruden turns out to be the right man, the process won't matter...or so says the optimist in me.

Nice Fleetwood Mac sig btw.

Yeah, I said on the locked thread that I'd be happy if this JG has half the success of the last JG.

Nice spot on the sig btw.

Ruhskins · 01-09-2014, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by davy

Same old crap, Gruden was already pencilled in as head coach before the season ended and the interviews were purely for show.

Hate it.

The same way Andy Reid, Chip Kelly, and Bill O'Brien were hired. So what's so terrible about this?

MTK · 01-09-2014, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by davy

Same old crap, Gruden was already pencilled in as head coach before the season ended and the interviews were purely for show.

Hate it.

Or the interviews were in case plan A didn't come together.

Nothing was a guarantee.

redskinsman18 · 01-09-2014, 11:59 AM

Could be worse, we could have hired Bobby Petrino!

scowan · 01-09-2014, 12:02 PM

Hire me for Special Teams coach. I'm 44 years old, never played football at any level but I watched football for 34 years and I can't be worse than Burns. I would direct Kai to kick every ball out of bounds. Yep, they have it at the 40 but no TD. I would also get a punter who could directional kick and punt every ball out of bounds as well or thru the end zone. Problem solved. No need for anyone to cover anymore. We have a pretty good Field Goal kicker and all we would practice is blocking for FGs.

skinsfaninok · 01-09-2014, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by GTripp0012

My thoughts exactly.

Just turned 27 myself

Evilgrin · 01-09-2014, 12:22 PM

Gruden had some leverage, hopefully the coaches are his choice.

EARTHQUAKE2689 · 01-09-2014, 12:46 PM

Also, Brandon Tate is a FA, you could sign him cheap to return kicks.

Beemnseven · 01-09-2014, 01:06 PM

What is ths fixation with moving back to the 4-3? Why do people believe that's going to magically solve the issue? We've had 4 years now in the 3-4 and our personnel all along has been built to conform to it.

Why not go get some better guys who can play with the system we have?

Ruhskins · 01-09-2014, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Beemnseven

What is ths fixation with moving back to the 4-3? Why do people believe that's going to magically solve the issue? We've had 4 years now in the 3-4 and our personnel all along has been built to conform to it.

Why not go get some better guys who can play with the system we have?

It is not going to magically solve everything, but I personally feel we've always had a 4-3 personnel or at least defensive players with mostly 4-3 experience. And I think there are two huge benefits about going back to this scheme:

1. Cofield has been a very good NT, but I think he will be an even better 4-3 DT

2. Rak/Kerrigan can become our own version of Freeney/Mathis.

Regardless of the scheme, we need to fill some key areas (LBs and Safeties).

SirLK26 · 01-09-2014, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Beemnseven

What is ths fixation with moving back to the 4-3? Why do people believe that's going to magically solve the issue? We've had 4 years now in the 3-4 and our personnel all along has been built to conform to it.

Why not go get some better guys who can play with the system we have?

I think it's because Haslett is naturally a 4-3 coordinator. Also, Kerrigan and Orakpo would be much more effective pass rushers as DEs in the 4-3. I've never been a fan of the 3-4, so I would welcome the change.

WillH · 01-09-2014, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Beemnseven

What is ths fixation with moving back to the 4-3? Why do people believe that's going to magically solve the issue? We've had 4 years now in the 3-4 and our personnel all along has been built to conform to it.

Why not go get some better guys who can play with the system we have?

Yeah, I hear you, but what I'd really like to see is them build a team with best talent availble in draft and FA, and based on the personnel they have come next season (and of course the game situation) mix up the formations to take full advantage of the talent and depth they have availble.

CRedskinsRule · 01-09-2014, 01:11 PM

I like Cooley as an announcer, he seems to have good connections, and good insight. Off topic I know, but let him stay there and be a staple for years to come.

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01-09-2014, 11:59 AM	#6
redskinsman18 Camp Scrub Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Kentucky Posts: 14	Re: Jay Gruden hired as head coach of the Redskins Could be worse, we could have hired Bobby Petrino!

01-09-2014, 12:02 PM	#7
scowan The Starter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: KY Age: 56 Posts: 1,559	Re: Jay Gruden hired as head coach of the Redskins Hire me for Special Teams coach. I'm 44 years old, never played football at any level but I watched football for 34 years and I can't be worse than Burns. I would direct Kai to kick every ball out of bounds. Yep, they have it at the 40 but no TD. I would also get a punter who could directional kick and punt every ball out of bounds as well or thru the end zone. Problem solved. No need for anyone to cover anymore. We have a pretty good Field Goal kicker and all we would practice is blocking for FGs.

01-09-2014, 12:22 PM	#9
Evilgrin The Starter Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 1,074	Re: Jay Gruden hired as head coach of the Redskins Gruden had some leverage, hopefully the coaches are his choice. __________________ Bruce Allen “We’re winning off the field,” Redskins #2 In Revenue Per Year!

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01-09-2014, 01:06 PM	#11
Beemnseven Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Virginia Beach Age: 51 Posts: 5,311	Re: Jay Gruden hired as head coach of the Redskins What is ths fixation with moving back to the 4-3? Why do people believe that's going to magically solve the issue? We've had 4 years now in the 3-4 and our personnel all along has been built to conform to it. Why not go get some better guys who can play with the system we have?

01-09-2014, 01:11 PM	#15
CRedskinsRule Living Legend Join Date: Aug 2008 Age: 58 Posts: 21,698	Re: Jay Gruden hired as head coach of the Redskins I like Cooley as an announcer, he seems to have good connections, and good insight. Off topic I know, but let him stay there and be a staple for years to come.

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