Gruden Says Start Cousins

GTripp0012 · 12-02-2013, 03:09 PM

Gruden has always been fairly progressive in his offensive mentality as the years go on, but if he's going to be successful in his third stint as a coach, he's going to have to be more comfortable marrying himself to a single qb.

Shanahan had a reputation for being offensively progressive, but I feel like the offense he ran was unique for his time, but also rare in that people around the league didn't try to copy it. Because of that, defenses never really worked hard on stopping a misdirection based offense. Once that changed within the last eight years, I think it became clear that this scheme isn't that progressive, and modern defenses simply aren't as confused by it as they once were. Once teams learned how to blitz into bootlegs to force a throw, that offense got pretty straightforward quickly.

skinsfan69 · 12-02-2013, 03:15 PM

I'd even take Al Saunders back, anything but this crap we're running now. Kyle calls plays to get 4-8 yards at a time.

SmootSmack · 12-02-2013, 03:21 PM

As of right now, I know the Redskins would be very interested in Gruden if they decide to make a change. And the feeling appears to be mutual

JoeRedskin · 12-02-2013, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by The Goat

I think the inherent competitive aspect between siblings could produce awesome results, assuming they're mature enough to leave bickering aside and anything that could distract from team focus.

lol ... b/c good wholesome family competition has been so successful.

I guess Jay and Jon's daddy did NOT kick Goat in the nuts everyday for a year.

skinsfaninok · 12-02-2013, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

As of right now, I know the Redskins would be very interested in Gruden if they decide to make a change. And the feeling appears to be mutual

Gruden and Allen are close and Gruden loves RG3

Monkeydad · 12-02-2013, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by skinsfan69

He didn't take Oakland to the SB but that was his team. That was his offense. He made Rich Gannon into a star. Made Brad Johnson into a SB QB. If I'm Dan Snyder, Jon Gruden is the first person that I'm getting on the phone. I think he's just what this team needs.

Yes, he'll take us to the Super Bowl, with Kirk Cousins!

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Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

Gruden and Allen are close and Gruden loves RG3

How can you tell? He loves EVERY man who plays the position of Quarterback.

SmootSmack · 12-02-2013, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Monkeydad

How can you tell? He loves EVERY man who plays the position of Quarterback.

He doesn't like Josh Freeman

skinsguy · 12-02-2013, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

As of right now, I know the Redskins would be very interested in Gruden if they decide to make a change. And the feeling appears to be mutual

Ah geez, say it ain't so Smoot!

Monkeydad · 12-02-2013, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

He doesn't like Josh Freeman

Josh Freeman is not a quarterback.

SmootSmack · 12-02-2013, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by skinsguy

Ah geez, say it ain't so Smoot!

Don't shoot the messenger

skinsfan69 · 12-02-2013, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Monkeydad

Yes, he'll take us to the Super Bowl, with Kirk Cousins!

How can you tell? He loves EVERY man who plays the position of Quarterback.

I think a lot of people want RG3 to be our QB, regardless of how he plays. Who cares if it's RG3 or Cousins? We should all want the best guy out there, regardless of ego, draft status, money...and that goes for ALL positions. I'd love for Gruden to come in here and say..." all jobs are up for grabs, whoever performs, plays"...kind of what Chip Kelly did.

It's obvious Gruden likes both guys. But... if he's hired, RG3 will not have the long leash that the Shanahans have given him.

mbedner3420 · 12-02-2013, 04:14 PM

So just to be clear we are potentially going from a coach that was out of football for one year to another that will haven been out five years... This doesn't compute.

MTK · 12-02-2013, 04:15 PM

JG hasn't left coaching football at all.

Monkeydad · 12-02-2013, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mbedner3420

So just to be clear we are potentially going from a coach that was out of football for one year to another that will haven been out five years... This doesn't compute.

We brought back Joe Gibbs, who retired, was inducted into the HOF and was a NASCAR owner...and he took us back to the playoffs without a QB.

Gruden's break is nothing to worry about.

Hey...the initials J.G....

SmootSmack · 12-02-2013, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mbedner3420

So just to be clear we are potentially going from a coach that was out of football for one year to another that will haven been out five years... This doesn't compute.

Gruden is involved with the NFL everyday

12-02-2013, 03:09 PM	#91
GTripp0012 Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 37 Posts: 15,994	Re: Gruden Says Start Cousins Gruden has always been fairly progressive in his offensive mentality as the years go on, but if he's going to be successful in his third stint as a coach, he's going to have to be more comfortable marrying himself to a single qb. Shanahan had a reputation for being offensively progressive, but I feel like the offense he ran was unique for his time, but also rare in that people around the league didn't try to copy it. Because of that, defenses never really worked hard on stopping a misdirection based offense. Once that changed within the last eight years, I think it became clear that this scheme isn't that progressive, and modern defenses simply aren't as confused by it as they once were. Once teams learned how to blitz into bootlegs to force a throw, that offense got pretty straightforward quickly. __________________ according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

12-02-2013, 03:15 PM	#92
skinsfan69 Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 17,456	Re: Gruden Says Start Cousins I'd even take Al Saunders back, anything but this crap we're running now. Kyle calls plays to get 4-8 yards at a time.

12-02-2013, 03:21 PM	#93
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Gruden Says Start Cousins As of right now, I know the Redskins would be very interested in Gruden if they decide to make a change. And the feeling appears to be mutual __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

12-02-2013, 04:14 PM	#102
mbedner3420 The Starter Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,900	Re: Gruden Says Start Cousins So just to be clear we are potentially going from a coach that was out of football for one year to another that will haven been out five years... This doesn't compute.

12-02-2013, 04:15 PM	#103
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,850	Re: Gruden Says Start Cousins JG hasn't left coaching football at all. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

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