RI: Early reflections

SmootSmack · 01-08-2008, 01:59 PM

If it is Gregg Williams. Don't be surprised if Randy Mueller and Chris Polian emerge as potential front office (GM/President?) candidates

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 01-08-2008, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

If it is Gregg Williams. Don't be surprised if Randy Mueller and Chris Polian emerge as potential front office (GM/President?) candidates

Isn't Chris being groomed to replace Bill in Indy?

SmootSmack · 01-08-2008, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

Isn't Chris being groomed to replace Bill in Indy?

Not necessarily, he nearly interviewed with the Falcons until he turned it down. Mainly because it looks like Tom Heckert (Eagles) is going there. I believe he might be interviewing with the Bills as well

Defensewins · 01-08-2008, 02:06 PM

Vinny must go. His incompetence as a GM scares me. If Snyder loves him so much he can give another job like Tom Cruise's assistant and masseur.
We can not go back to the miserable drafting and player personnel we had under the two headed GM Monster of Snyderatto.
Snyder and Cerratto should just join a fantasy football league if they want to continue their wonderful work together.

SouperMeister · 01-08-2008, 02:07 PM

I am shocked and saddened by the news. 4 years ago this week was one of my most joyful weeks as a Redskins fan when Gibbs announced his return. While we didn't achieve the greatness that many predicted the second time around, Gibbs has certainly left the Skins on solid footing with a large contingent of young players at the core. I've said it before and I stand by this: Jason Campbell will prove to be the most significant acquisition that Gibbs made after his return.

With the bond that this team forged over the last month in the wake of Taylor's death, I can only see that sustained if we keep the other coaches here who shared that experience with the players. Gregg Williams should be the new head coach, and Saunders should be given complete autonomy over the offense. If The Danny behaves as he has in the past by bringing in a big name like Cowher, it will demonstrate that he learned NOTHING from the poor results that followed his prior assaults on team stability prior to Gibbs returning.

SmootSmack · 01-08-2008, 02:45 PM

I wouldn't be thrilled per se if it is Cowher, but I think of worse "big name" choices. Ultimately, I think Cowher sits out another year before he returns to coaching. Which could be worse because then we might be facing a situation where we have a one year lame duck coach until Cowher is ready to join the team (not unlike Spurrier wanting to spend one more year at Florida).

12thMan · 01-08-2008, 03:15 PM

I gotta tellya, it just has to be Williams - has to be. I understand that Cower is a great coach and all, but I really think this team is beyond just another great head coach.

I think these guys are bidding for something a little more at this point. They want to enter next year fighting together. I also still get the sense, they want to somehow fully redeem Taylor; at least on the field. Just because they've turned the calendar on a new NFL season, Taylor will live on with them. I know that kind of inspiration can only last for so long, but I think it's still very present in their minds.

Secondly, Gregg Williams is now connected to this group of players that transcends contracts, the salary cap, and the business aspect of football. He inheirently understands the marching orders now. For the past four years, Gregg Williams has re-learned leadership 101 from Joe Gibbs. He understands the vibe. I think he knows when to back off and when to press.

01-08-2008, 01:59 PM	#1
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: RI: Early reflections If it is Gregg Williams. Don't be surprised if Randy Mueller and Chris Polian emerge as potential front office (GM/President?) candidates __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

01-08-2008, 02:06 PM	#4
Defensewins Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,765	Re: RI: Early reflections Vinny must go. His incompetence as a GM scares me. If Snyder loves him so much he can give another job like Tom Cruise's assistant and masseur. We can not go back to the miserable drafting and player personnel we had under the two headed GM Monster of Snyderatto. Snyder and Cerratto should just join a fantasy football league if they want to continue their wonderful work together.

01-08-2008, 02:07 PM	#5
SouperMeister Playmaker Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Leesburg, VA Age: 61 Posts: 3,419	Re: RI: Early reflections I am shocked and saddened by the news. 4 years ago this week was one of my most joyful weeks as a Redskins fan when Gibbs announced his return. While we didn't achieve the greatness that many predicted the second time around, Gibbs has certainly left the Skins on solid footing with a large contingent of young players at the core. I've said it before and I stand by this: Jason Campbell will prove to be the most significant acquisition that Gibbs made after his return. With the bond that this team forged over the last month in the wake of Taylor's death, I can only see that sustained if we keep the other coaches here who shared that experience with the players. Gregg Williams should be the new head coach, and Saunders should be given complete autonomy over the offense. If The Danny behaves as he has in the past by bringing in a big name like Cowher, it will demonstrate that he learned NOTHING from the poor results that followed his prior assaults on team stability prior to Gibbs returning.

01-08-2008, 02:45 PM	#6
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: RI: Early reflections I wouldn't be thrilled per se if it is Cowher, but I think of worse "big name" choices. Ultimately, I think Cowher sits out another year before he returns to coaching. Which could be worse because then we might be facing a situation where we have a one year lame duck coach until Cowher is ready to join the team (not unlike Spurrier wanting to spend one more year at Florida). __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

01-08-2008, 03:15 PM	#7
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,460	Re: RI: Early reflections I gotta tellya, it just has to be Williams - has to be. I understand that Cower is a great coach and all, but I really think this team is beyond just another great head coach. I think these guys are bidding for something a little more at this point. They want to enter next year fighting together. I also still get the sense, they want to somehow fully redeem Taylor; at least on the field. Just because they've turned the calendar on a new NFL season, Taylor will live on with them. I know that kind of inspiration can only last for so long, but I think it's still very present in their minds. Secondly, Gregg Williams is now connected to this group of players that transcends contracts, the salary cap, and the business aspect of football. He inheirently understands the marching orders now. For the past four years, Gregg Williams has re-learned leadership 101 from Joe Gibbs. He understands the vibe. I think he knows when to back off and when to press.

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