Ravens V Redskins - Beltway Brawl or Maryland Massacre?

I have admired KS's work for some time - No, he's not wunderkind, but he clearly "gets it". The part I particularly liked in the article was the emphasis on his "command" of the offensive team. You look at the guy and think "Man, he's just a kid ... what vet coach is really going to respect him." or "Sure, players like him 'cause he's practically in their peer group - but, do they respect him when he calls them out ... or is it just seen as a temper tantrum."

I heard somewhere that one of Morris' downfalls as a head coach was that he was the players' pal as an assistant/position coach and that, when he became head coach, players weren't receptive to the sterner/bottom-line mentality that you have to have as the ultimate authority. I worry that, if KS were to become HC here, there may be that effect. Not sure though.

Ultimately, I think KS is going to make somebody a helluva head coach. It might be another 5-10 years, but he will win a SB as a HC.

I have admired KS's work for some time - No, he's not wunderkind, but he clearly "gets it". The part I particularly liked in the article was the emphasis on his "command" of the offensive team. You look at the guy and think "Man, he's just a kid ... what vet coach is really going to respect him." or "Sure, players like him 'cause he's practically in their peer group - but, do they respect him when he calls them out ... or is it just seen as a temper tantrum."

I heard somewhere that one of Morris' downfalls as a head coach was that he was the players' pal as an assistant/position coach and that, when he became head coach, players weren't receptive to the sterner/bottom-line mentality that you have to have as the ultimate authority. I worry that, if KS were to become HC here, there may be that effect. Not sure though.

Ultimately, I think KS is going to make somebody a helluva head coach. It might be another 5-10 years, but he will win a SB as a HC.
It IS a difficult transition to be promoted and supervise the group you once worked with......
But as you say......somewhere

There's a good article in the WaPo about Kyle

Washington Redskins’ Kyle Shanahan: A lifetime of proving he belongs - The Washington Post (http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/washington-redskins-kyle-shanahan-a-lifetime-of-proving-he-belongs/2012/12/07/02d3f80a-3fc2-11e2-bca3-aadc9b7e29c5_story.html)

That's an excellent telling of Kyle's story. I really hope that he and Griffin grow together for several years.

Any news on Suggs?

Pretty sure he is not going to be able to play.

He also appears to be getting into some hot water elsewhere.

Terrell Suggs Was Forced to Give Several Firearms to Police After an Alleged Domestic Dispute Recently | Complex (http://www.complex.com/sports/2012/12/terrell-suggs-was-forced-to-give-several-firearms-to-police-after-an-alleged-domestic-dispute)

EDIT: I know they are calling him a game time decision- but from what I've heard it's pretty unlikely that he will paly.

Ultimately, I think KS is going to make somebody a helluva head coach. It might be another 5-10 years, but he will win a SB as a HC.

I hope he takes over from Mike. I think the Redskins would be set for a few decades that way.

I would be shocked if Suggs didn't paly, but then again, I think everyone ought to try it once in a while ;)

I hope he takes over from Mike. I think the Redskins would be set for a few decades that way.

Me too, I got the feeling that this is the plan Snyder and FO have already made. By the way great articles, SS.

I think Suggs will play. He sounded pretty confident.

JLC just said he's listed as questionable and thinks he'll play.