A.j. Smith As Gm For Next Season

Sean"Big Hurt"Taylor · 10-30-2007, 07:48 PM

I truly believe that we need a GM after this season is over. We need someone to handpick talent in the draft and make smart moves when it comes to signing free agents as well as trades. This guy has a great eye for talent. I believe having a GM is a start to change this franchise around. I think he will leave the Chargers after this season and will be free to sign any where. I would love to have him in control of putting a roster together. What do you guys think?

SmootSmack · 10-30-2007, 07:54 PM

I don't think we need a General Manager. I think that's just a tired excuse. We make good moves and bad moves, just like most other teams. And many teams don't have anyone with a title "General Manager" anyway.

As for AJ Smith in particular, keen eye for talent sure but I still think he's an idiot for hiring Norv Turner.

paulskinsfan · 10-30-2007, 08:00 PM

If Gibbs doesn't finish with a record of .500 or better, Im officially off the GM bandwagon, and onto the new coach bandwagon. Gibbs winning percentage is the same now as Norv's.

Paintrain · 10-30-2007, 08:06 PM

Only if he hires Marty Schottenheimer.

MTK · 10-30-2007, 08:27 PM

Is it confirmed that A.J. Smith could be leaving San Diego or is this just wishful thinking?

Cowell · 10-30-2007, 08:34 PM

Even if A.J. Smith doesen't leave the Chargers I would love to see this team get a GM. A lot of successful teams have one and it is one less thing for the coaches to think about. I honestly think we could use one here in Washington and I would love to see one sometime soon.

skinsguy · 10-30-2007, 08:34 PM

Well, we wished an offensive coordinator here. I guess it could be a realistic possiblity.

GridIron26 · 10-30-2007, 09:35 PM

I think Job Gibbs did pretty well with drafts however he did not do well with free agency.. So I think it's more of half and half..

djnemo65 · 10-30-2007, 09:37 PM

Interesting take. The Skins need a GM. Hmm, I hadn't thought of that before.

WaldSkins · 10-30-2007, 09:55 PM

i think we need a coach!!! not a GM. Joe gibbs had his time in the sun, but the sun has set on his ability to coach. Gibbs plays the same week in week out. conservative, conservative, conservative. If i have to watch one more gibbs postgame interview after a loss and listen to him say-" the guys fought their guts out today, and im proud of them" im goin to flip!!! how did we fight our guts out when we lose two halftime leads!!! Then get spanked 52-7, Gibbs can move to the Gm desk and stay with the team to buy the groceries, let someone else cook the dinner...

CHIEF CHUCKING MY SPEAR · 10-30-2007, 09:56 PM

we need a GM in a bad way. Sunday was proof of that. That a hugh wakeup call i hope.
Gibbs does not have a great eye for talent. Hell of a coach but cant pick talent,

Slingin Sammy 33 · 10-30-2007, 10:15 PM

GM or no GM, someone needs to have the position of looking out for the long-term well being of the franchise. Gibbs is in the position of having to "win now" every season so he isn't truly in a position to evaluate talent for the long-term, hence some bad FA moves.
Cerrato should be doing this, but he has done a poor job since he has been here and Snyder needs to put his personal relationship with him aside and let him go. Move Gibbs into the Front Office and off the field. Before Free-Agency, Gibbs, Bobby Bethard and JKC built a fantastic team. In NASCAR, Gibbs was successful running the racing organization by building strong teams, and IMO he would be a great "GM" once the coaching duties (win now) were not his responsibility.

SouperMeister · 10-30-2007, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHIEF CHUCKING MY SPEAR

we need a GM in a bad way. Sunday was proof of that. That a hugh wakeup call i hope.
Gibbs does not have a great eye for talent. Hell of a coach but cant pick talent,

It was Gibbs who said that Desmond Howard had "no holes" in his game the day we traded 2 first round picks to move up and draft him. If Gibbs 2.0 had a GM handling the draft, I seriously doubt that we would have tossed away draft picks in questionable trades for Lloyd and Duckett, who both cost a 3rd AND a 4th.

Bill B · 10-30-2007, 11:45 PM

Here's a question - if we bring in a GM what exactly does Joe Gibbs do? If
Greg Williams runs the defense and Al Saunders runs the offense and with all the other experienced coaches on hand wouldn't Dan Synder be throwing away $5 million a year on Gibb's salary if a GM is brought in? I would rather have Synder lower parking fees and concessions at games than pay Gibbs $5 million a year to be "president" of the team.

GMScud · 10-30-2007, 11:45 PM

This thread reminds of the Cutler vs. Campbell thread. Has there been any sign we'll hire a GM? If Gibbs is around we certainly won't. Is there any reason AJ Smith is leaving San Diego? They're coming on big time right now. Maybe their talent is starting to gel with Norv. If Gibbs leaves I'd like to see Cowher come in and bring Floyd Reese as a GM.

10-30-2007, 07:48 PM	#1
Sean"Big Hurt"Taylor Special Teams Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Queens Village, NY Age: 45 Posts: 349	A.j. Smith As Gm For Next Season I truly believe that we need a GM after this season is over. We need someone to handpick talent in the draft and make smart moves when it comes to signing free agents as well as trades. This guy has a great eye for talent. I believe having a GM is a start to change this franchise around. I think he will leave the Chargers after this season and will be free to sign any where. I would love to have him in control of putting a roster together. What do you guys think?

10-30-2007, 07:54 PM	#2
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: A.j. Smith As Gm For Next Season I don't think we need a General Manager. I think that's just a tired excuse. We make good moves and bad moves, just like most other teams. And many teams don't have anyone with a title "General Manager" anyway. As for AJ Smith in particular, keen eye for talent sure but I still think he's an idiot for hiring Norv Turner. __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

10-30-2007, 08:00 PM	#3
paulskinsfan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: West VA Posts: 726	Re: A.j. Smith As Gm For Next Season If Gibbs doesn't finish with a record of .500 or better, Im officially off the GM bandwagon, and onto the new coach bandwagon. Gibbs winning percentage is the same now as Norv's.

10-30-2007, 08:06 PM	#4
Paintrain Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Age: 54 Posts: 5,006	Re: A.j. Smith As Gm For Next Season Only if he hires Marty Schottenheimer. __________________ Paintrain's Redskins Fandom 1981-2014 I'm not dead but this team is dead to me...but now that McCloughan is here they may have new life! Jay Gruden = Zorny McSpurrier Kirk Cousins = Next Grossman

10-30-2007, 08:27 PM	#5
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,831	Re: A.j. Smith As Gm For Next Season Is it confirmed that A.J. Smith could be leaving San Diego or is this just wishful thinking? __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

10-30-2007, 08:34 PM	#6
Cowell Impact Rookie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bluffton, South Carolina Posts: 803	Re: A.j. Smith As Gm For Next Season Even if A.J. Smith doesen't leave the Chargers I would love to see this team get a GM. A lot of successful teams have one and it is one less thing for the coaches to think about. I honestly think we could use one here in Washington and I would love to see one sometime soon.

10-30-2007, 08:34 PM	#7
skinsguy Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Greensboro, North Carolina Posts: 6,766	Re: A.j. Smith As Gm For Next Season Well, we wished an offensive coordinator here. I guess it could be a realistic possiblity. __________________ "Fire Up That Diesel!"

10-30-2007, 09:35 PM	#8
GridIron26 Playmaker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Age: 37 Posts: 3,589	Re: A.j. Smith As Gm For Next Season I think Job Gibbs did pretty well with drafts however he did not do well with free agency.. So I think it's more of half and half..

10-30-2007, 09:37 PM	#9
djnemo65 Playmaker Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2,836	Re: A.j. Smith As Gm For Next Season Interesting take. The Skins need a GM. Hmm, I hadn't thought of that before.

10-30-2007, 09:55 PM	#10
WaldSkins Playmaker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Harrisburg, PA Age: 42 Posts: 2,726	Re: A.j. Smith As Gm For Next Season i think we need a coach!!! not a GM. Joe gibbs had his time in the sun, but the sun has set on his ability to coach. Gibbs plays the same week in week out. conservative, conservative, conservative. If i have to watch one more gibbs postgame interview after a loss and listen to him say-" the guys fought their guts out today, and im proud of them" im goin to flip!!! how did we fight our guts out when we lose two halftime leads!!! Then get spanked 52-7, Gibbs can move to the Gm desk and stay with the team to buy the groceries, let someone else cook the dinner...

10-30-2007, 09:56 PM	#11
CHIEF CHUCKING MY SPEAR Impact Rookie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: va Age: 58 Posts: 890	Re: A.j. Smith As Gm For Next Season we need a GM in a bad way. Sunday was proof of that. That a hugh wakeup call i hope. Gibbs does not have a great eye for talent. Hell of a coach but cant pick talent,

10-30-2007, 10:15 PM	#12
Slingin Sammy 33 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 4,347	Re: A.j. Smith As Gm For Next Season GM or no GM, someone needs to have the position of looking out for the long-term well being of the franchise. Gibbs is in the position of having to "win now" every season so he isn't truly in a position to evaluate talent for the long-term, hence some bad FA moves. Cerrato should be doing this, but he has done a poor job since he has been here and Snyder needs to put his personal relationship with him aside and let him go. Move Gibbs into the Front Office and off the field. Before Free-Agency, Gibbs, Bobby Bethard and JKC built a fantastic team. In NASCAR, Gibbs was successful running the racing organization by building strong teams, and IMO he would be a great "GM" once the coaching duties (win now) were not his responsibility. __________________ "I would bet.....(if), an angel fairy came down and said, '[You can have anything] in the world you would like to own,' I wouldn't be surprised if you said a football club and particularly the Washington Redskins.'' — Jack Kent Cooke, 1996.

10-30-2007, 11:45 PM	#14
Bill B Impact Rookie Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 721	Re: A.j. Smith As Gm For Next Season Here's a question - if we bring in a GM what exactly does Joe Gibbs do? If Greg Williams runs the defense and Al Saunders runs the offense and with all the other experienced coaches on hand wouldn't Dan Synder be throwing away $5 million a year on Gibb's salary if a GM is brought in? I would rather have Synder lower parking fees and concessions at games than pay Gibbs $5 million a year to be "president" of the team.

10-30-2007, 11:45 PM	#15
GMScud Swearinger Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 12,626	Re: A.j. Smith As Gm For Next Season This thread reminds of the Cutler vs. Campbell thread. Has there been any sign we'll hire a GM? If Gibbs is around we certainly won't. Is there any reason AJ Smith is leaving San Diego? They're coming on big time right now. Maybe their talent is starting to gel with Norv. If Gibbs leaves I'd like to see Cowher come in and bring Floyd Reese as a GM. __________________ Tardy

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