Louis Riddick Is Gone

[Paintrain]

I don't really see how this is even worthy of the whole article JLC did. His ax to grind with Snyderatto is getting pretty tiresome. One of the biggest complaints about the Redskins is how poorly they've done in free agency, who was in charge of the department that scouted other pro's? Riddick. Now it's an issue that he's gone? It's like arguing with a woman, the only right answer is what suits their argument at the time.

[Slingin Sammy 33]

Originally Posted by Paintrain

IIt's like arguing with a woman, the only right answer is what suits their argument at the time.

You must know my wife....LOL

[T.O.Killa]

Originally Posted by Paintrain

I don't really see how this is even worthy of the whole article JLC did. His ax to grind with Snyderatto is getting pretty tiresome. One of the biggest complaints about the Redskins is how poorly they've done in free agency, who was in charge of the department that scouted other pro's? Riddick. Now it's an issue that he's gone? It's like arguing with a woman, the only right answer is what suits their argument at the time.

I am with you. I still check his site, because it gives us constant Redskins news, but I am sick of him critizing the Redskins organization. They are getiing better, with experience. We have had more success in the last four years, than the previous fifteen.

[djnemo65]

Originally Posted by Paintrain

I don't really see how this is even worthy of the whole article JLC did. His ax to grind with Snyderatto is getting pretty tiresome. One of the biggest complaints about the Redskins is how poorly they've done in free agency, who was in charge of the department that scouted other pro's? Riddick. Now it's an issue that he's gone? It's like arguing with a woman, the only right answer is what suits their argument at the time.

That's well said. Who has been more critical of the Redskins' recent free agent acquisitions than JLC? I don't think JLC has held true to his bargain to be less critical as the team becomes more successful (they have, he hasn't) and this is another example of that.

[freddyg12]

ah, the Vinny haters/doubters have re-emerged!

Seriously though, there are any no. of reasons to question the way the front office has run under Danny (& vinny). I like that Vinny has now been apparently been given some teeth to make decisions, though time will tell & I imagine we'll hear about it somehow if Snyder is indeed making big football decisions while Vinny is still his front man. In essence, I want to see Vinny really be our GM, which is what his title & all indications are that he's doing now. If that doesn't work I'll want to see him replaced, but I'd like to see him get an honest chance w/some real power first.

As for this first draft w/Vinny in this role, I agree w/Boswell's article, that they followed the draft board to an extreme. But, only they know to what extent they followed it. IF Davis is only 1% better than Groves from Auburn (who I believe was still available), then they followed the board to a fault. If Davis was 10-15% better, then I think they made the right move. Same for the Kelly selection. I won't argue the Thomas selection as I think it was a near steal. I also applaud the trading back as it decreased the cost/risk factor of the picks.

Overall though, I think the fact that we used 10 picks & made some smart trades on draft day should speak highly of the draft & Vinny's work so far. I'm hopeful about a no. of things the team is doing, but the CJ trade talk still lingers in my mind as evidence that the Danny isn't too much of a changed man just yet. Riddick being fired may just be another inconsequential move in the long run, but as I said earlier, there's still plenty of reason to be skeptical of how things roll at Redskins Park.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by freddyg12

ah, the Vinny haters/doubters have re-emerged!

Seriously though, there are any no. of reasons to question the way the front office has run under Danny (& vinny). I like that Vinny has now been apparently been given some teeth to make decisions, though time will tell & I imagine we'll hear about it somehow if Snyder is indeed making big football decisions while Vinny is still his front man. In essence, I want to see Vinny really be our GM, which is what his title & all indications are that he's doing now. If that doesn't work I'll want to see him replaced, but I'd like to see him get an honest chance w/some real power first.

As for this first draft w/Vinny in this role, I agree w/Boswell's article, that they followed the draft board to an extreme. But, only they know to what extent they followed it. IF Davis is only 1% better than Groves from Auburn (who I believe was still available), then they followed the board to a fault. If Davis was 10-15% better, then I think they made the right move. Same for the Kelly selection. I won't argue the Thomas selection as I think it was a near steal. I also applaud the trading back as it decreased the cost/risk factor of the picks.

Overall though, I think the fact that we used 10 picks & made some smart trades on draft day should speak highly of the draft & Vinny's work so far. I'm hopeful about a no. of things the team is doing, but the CJ trade talk still lingers in my mind as evidence that the Danny isn't too much of a changed man just yet. Riddick being fired may just be another inconsequential move in the long run, but as I said earlier, there's still plenty of reason to be skeptical of how things roll at Redskins Park.

I can live with the way the draft went. The bottom line is we're not scoring enough points to be a SB contending team.

[Cowell]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

I can live with the way the draft went. The bottom line is we're not scoring enough points to be a SB contending team.

SB contender? We generally don't score enough points to have a positive record... I'm thrilled when we make it to the playoffs. And quite honestly we will be lucky to make it there this year.

[HenryGale]

Originally Posted by Cowell

SB contender? We generally don't score enough points to have a positive record... I'm thrilled when we make it to the playoffs. And quite honestly we will be lucky to make it there this year.

Lucky is right. New coach, new system, and another year on those O and D-lines, if we make 8-8 I'll be excited.