WillH
01-14-2008, 03:44 PM
I like the fact that Greg Williams wants to build through the draft, get younger and faster. I'm all for that philosophy. Let's not stop with the defense but extend that philosophy to the offense. I still think the Redskins need a general manager to manage football operations, personnel issues and the salary cap.
I agree with all of what you've said here. Gregg's reported ideas for this team are right on, and Im excited for him to take over. I hope Danny listens to him about some of the personnel decisions, especially about bringing in a GM;and I wouldn't mind seeing Vinny go.
To be perfectly honest I have very little to base my dislike of Vinny, but what I want to know is what exactly does he bring this team? What has he contributed? From what I can tell he is just Danny's yes man. Does anyone have any idea what he does, and/or see any reason for him to be here?
All and all I like what this article says about Williams. I hope Saunders stays though.
redsk1
01-14-2008, 03:45 PM
Well said - only problem is Synder doesn't think it is broken at all. To me we can bring in any coach under the sun, the real issue here is player procurement and the FO structure - when Synder finally decides to change this I think the team will have a realistic shot at sustained success.
Agreed. We are an average/slightly above average team at the present. We could toil in mediocrity (9-7, 8-8, 7-9, 6-10, 10-6) unless we make some changes. GW is smart enough to realize this.
redskins411
01-14-2008, 04:45 PM
I just read that Snyder interviewed Jim Caldwell and Ron Meeks from Indianopolis.
Redskins_P
01-14-2008, 04:46 PM
I just read that Snyder interviewed Jim Caldwell and Ron Meeks from Indianopolis.
I don't think he's interviewed them yet. He has been granted permission to interview them, but that probably won't happen until tomorrow or the day after.
redskins411
01-14-2008, 04:51 PM
I don't think he's interviewed them yet. He has been granted permission to interview them, but that probably won't happen until tomorrow or the day after.
I hope he considers these guys and does not just use them to satisfy the Rooney Rule.
skinsfan_nn
01-14-2008, 05:17 PM
I just read that Snyder interviewed Jim Caldwell and Ron Meeks from Indianopolis.
Do you have a link to the article.
I haven't heard anywhere these interviews were to take place today.
skinsfan_nn
01-14-2008, 05:34 PM
Caldwell and Meeks have NOT been interviewed yet, as so it appears.
ESPN - Williams interviews again; Skins plan to speak with Colts assistants - NFL (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3196436)
WillH
01-14-2008, 06:27 PM
With Tony Dungy considering retirement, and Caldwell and Meeks interviewing for the Skins HC job likely one or both could end up with a head coaching job next season. But if Tony Dungy retires, and Gregg Williams gets the Skins HC position, do you think there is a chance that Caldwell or Meeks could be scooped up as a coordinator for the Skins? If so, How well would either man fit with Gregg Williams?
SmootSmack
01-14-2008, 06:38 PM
Well Meeks is a former Redskin, and if Williams gets bumped up someone would have to fill his position. I'm just not sure either will come here if not to be head coach. And I don't think either is coming here as head coach
skinsfan_nn
01-14-2008, 08:17 PM
I'm not reading anything into this, the source is PFT.com: The article doesn't make good sense IMO!
POSTED 7:22 p.m. EST, January 14, 2008
WILLIAMS WORRIED ABOUT 'SKINS GIG?
There's talk in league circles that Redskins defensive coordinator Gregg Williams, who has interviewed twice for a promotion in Washington, is leery about what the job could do to his long-term career interests. Williams, who turns 50 later this year, has already been fired once as a head coach. If it doesn't work out in Washington, he'll be a two-time loser (of course, that didn't hurt Norv Turner or Wade Phillips).
As we hear it, Williams is worried that the inability of Hall of Famer Joe Gibbs to have greater success could mean that it will be near-impossible for a guy who doesn't have a bust in Canton for coaching to get it done.
At a deeper level, the reality is that Gibbs had the clout to overcome V.P. of football operations Vinny Cerrato and, if necessary, owner Dan Snyder. Williams wouldn't get the same degree of deference.