****OFFICIAL**** 2008 Washington Redskins Off Season Thread! (2 Viewers)

[Marvelous]

One more thought on the next coach. The Redskins have to restructure a number of contracts to get under the cap. If Snyder makes an unpopular hire, the player could refuse to restructure, forcing the team to cut them. Players like Portis, Springs, Jansen, and Samuels won't be hurt, since there will be other teams ready to sign them to good contracts, so the team has little leverage.

The players are so loyal to Gregg Williams, it is inconceivable that they hire anyone else.

 

[TankRizzo]

Ahh, but you aren't Andy Polli or Steve Czaban...

That's kind of their shtick. Since there hasn't been much news seeping out about the subject, they have to inject their pseudo controversial talk to get the listeners riled up. Any day that there is little to no redskins news, take what they say with a grain of salt.

 

[dgreen]

Ahh, but you aren't Andy Polli or Steve Czaban...

That's kind of their shtick. Since there hasn't been much news seeping out about the subject, they have to inject their pseudo controversial talk to get the listeners riled up. Any day that there is little to no redskins news, take what they say with a grain of salt.

But it seems like a lot of listeners agree with them. Or maybe those are the ones they let on air.

 

[DCThunder]

Here's another topic for discussion. What is the fate of Portis with a new head coach? Gibbs had a fixation on Portis, he essentially let him get away with almost anything this season (especially early) because he was an "elite running back" who "fought his guts out" and was a "core Redskin." Whoever the HC is, won't have that kind of relationship with Portis. If it's GW, at least he will know him, but GW is a defense guy. If it's some outsider, he'll only know him by reputation.

Does Portis restructure his contract under that scenario or does he choose to move on to another team. If Portis bails (or gets cut) is the job Betts' or do we have to draft a RB? (which we ought to do anyway in a later round) Either way, I see CP's days of dictating his own practice schedule, and other things of that sort, to be over.

 

[DCThunder]

Ahh, but you aren't Andy Polli or Steve Czaban...

That's kind of their shtick. Since there hasn't been much news seeping out about the subject, they have to inject their pseudo controversial talk to get the listeners riled up. Any day that there is little to no redskins news, take what they say with a grain of salt.

But it seems like a lot of listeners agree with them. Or maybe those are the ones they let on air.

I agree that some of Czabe's talk is schtick. With Andy P, I'm not so sure. There just seems to be something visceral in his dislike and mockery of all things Snyder for it to be just schtick.

 

[fatness]

I agree that some of Czabe's talk is schtick. With Andy P, I'm not so sure. There just seems to be something visceral in his dislike and mockery of all things Snyder for it to be just schtick.

I think you're right about Polian.The reason for much of the dislike is because several years ago Gibbs got upset at Polian and Czaban for what he perceived as "tough" questioning, and he stopped talking to them and anyone else from the station (SportsTalk 980). There was nothing out of line with their questioning, they were just being reporters. But with Snyder turning Redskin.com into a controlled media outlet, and taking over the largest Redskin fan board (Extremeskins), the Redskins look for "favorable" reporting, which Polian and Czaban do not offer.

 

[TankRizzo]

I agree that some of Czabe's talk is schtick. With Andy P, I'm not so sure. There just seems to be something visceral in his dislike and mockery of all things Snyder for it to be just schtick.

Andy Pollin annoys me. He just doesn't seem like he cares one way or the other. He'll form an opinion and run with it, but to hear him talk, I get the impression that he doesn't even really like sports, it just happens to be his job.

 

[Marvelous]

Here's another topic for discussion. What is the fate of Portis with a new head coach? Gibbs had a fixation on Portis, he essentially let him get away with almost anything this season (especially early) because he was an "elite running back" who "fought his guts out" and was a "core Redskin." Whoever the HC is, won't have that kind of relationship with Portis. If it's GW, at least he will know him, but GW is a defense guy. If it's some outsider, he'll only know him by reputation.Does Portis restructure his contract under that scenario or does he choose to move on to another team. If Portis bails (or gets cut) is the job Betts' or do we have to draft a RB? (which we ought to do anyway in a later round) Either way, I see CP's days of dictating his own practice schedule, and other things of that sort, to be over.

My opinions:1. If Gregg Williams is hired, he will probably hand most of the offense over to an assistant, which hopefully will be Al Saunders. If Saunders leaves (although it looks like Saunder may not be that upset if Williams gets the job), maybe he hands it over to Bugel or goes outside the organization. There is not much youth on the offensive side of the coaching staff.2. I am not the biggest Portis fan, primarily because I think he is overpaid. But this year, I thought the offense generally was much better with him compared to Betts. Portis does block extremely well. 3. I was commenting last night that the Redskins should get a quick, scatback for a change of pace back, especially if Portis decides to move on.

 

[TankRizzo]

Here's another topic for discussion. What is the fate of Portis with a new head coach? Gibbs had a fixation on Portis, he essentially let him get away with almost anything this season (especially early) because he was an "elite running back" who "fought his guts out" and was a "core Redskin." Whoever the HC is, won't have that kind of relationship with Portis. If it's GW, at least he will know him, but GW is a defense guy. If it's some outsider, he'll only know him by reputation.Does Portis restructure his contract under that scenario or does he choose to move on to another team. If Portis bails (or gets cut) is the job Betts' or do we have to draft a RB? (which we ought to do anyway in a later round) Either way, I see CP's days of dictating his own practice schedule, and other things of that sort, to be over.

I like what he does for the team, he's a hell of a blocker, but I never felt like he fit into what we were trying to do with Gibbs. I still don't understand Gibbs acquiring him. Being in DC was a waste of his talents IMO, he could have been so much more in a different scheme. I do respect the fact that he's been a team player and did what was asked of him though. I'm not really emotionally invested in him one way or the other. I like what he does for the team in terms of leadership, but at the same time, yeah, he's going to have to start showing up to camp. For the past couple years, to me it looks like he's clearly lost a step. He didn't have the same speed to the outside that he did. Not being at game speed and injuries have slowed him down and I think they're related issues. There was a game or two after the Buffalo game where it looked like he had some of his old speed back, but he got knicked up shortly there after.

 

[dgreen]

I agree that some of Czabe's talk is schtick. With Andy P, I'm not so sure. There just seems to be something visceral in his dislike and mockery of all things Snyder for it to be just schtick.

I think you're right about Polian.The reason for much of the dislike is because several years ago Gibbs got upset at Polian and Czaban for what he perceived as "tough" questioning, and he stopped talking to them and anyone else from the station (SportsTalk 980). There was nothing out of line with their questioning, they were just being reporters. But with Snyder turning Redskin.com into a controlled media outlet, and taking over the largest Redskin fan board (Extremeskins), the Redskins look for "favorable" reporting, which Polian and Czaban do not offer.

I think it all goes back to when WJFK won the broadcast rights away from WTEM.

 

[DCThunder]

I agree that some of Czabe's talk is schtick. With Andy P, I'm not so sure. There just seems to be something visceral in his dislike and mockery of all things Snyder for it to be just schtick.

I think you're right about Polian.The reason for much of the dislike is because several years ago Gibbs got upset at Polian and Czaban for what he perceived as "tough" questioning, and he stopped talking to them and anyone else from the station (SportsTalk 980). There was nothing out of line with their questioning, they were just being reporters. But with Snyder turning Redskin.com into a controlled media outlet, and taking over the largest Redskin fan board (Extremeskins), the Redskins look for "favorable" reporting, which Polian and Czaban do not offer.

I think it all goes back to when WJFK won the broadcast rights away from WTEM.

Hell, the games were always better back when they were on WMAL with Sonny, Sam and Frank Herzog and Ken Beatrice doing the post game show on Sports Call.

 

[thayman]

One more thought on the next coach. The Redskins have to restructure a number of contracts to get under the cap. If Snyder makes an unpopular hire, the player could refuse to restructure, forcing the team to cut them. Players like Portis, Springs, Jansen, and Samuels won't be hurt, since there will be other teams ready to sign them to good contracts, so the team has little leverage. The players are so loyal to Gregg Williams, it is inconceivable that they hire anyone else.

This is where the deep pockets of Snyder comes in handy. He just pays them all their backloaded contracts in a bonus right now. The leverage is a fat signing bonus that you don't have to go out and look for. Sure someone would pay all of them, but honestly Springs is the only one I see leaving.

 

[dgreen]

From JLC:

Caldwell, Meeks Will InterviewJason Reid just phoned in a little coaching news:The Washington Redskins will interview Indianapolis Colts assistant coaches Jim Caldwell and Ron Meeks for their head coaching vacancy, possibly as early as Tuesday. Colts president Bill Polian confirmed today that the Redskins have asked for and were granted permission to interview both of Coach Tony Dungy's top assistants.Redskins assistant head coach-defense Gregg Williams remains the leading candidate to replace the retired Joe Gibbs.Meeks and Caldwell are considered future head coaches and interviewing them would satisfy the NFL's Rooney Rule, which mandates that teams conducting head coaching searches must interview minority candidates.Meeks, the Colts' defensive coordinator, and Caldwell, who coaches Indianapolis's quarterbacks, would be candidates to replace Dungy, who reportedly is contemplating retirement.The Redskins hope to move swiftly in the process, according to multiple league sources. And numerous league sources and agents have said that they believe Williams will get the job.

 

[thayman]

Sorry to chime in on my hated rivals thread but I think Greg Williams should get this job. Had Gibbs not been the coach this year, the Redskins might have won the division. Im just saying.....

I don't know another coach that could have held the team together after Sean Taylor's death. Even if they had a better record at that time the team would have probably rolled over without Gibbs's leadership.

 

[fatness]

Apparently Gregg Williams's interview/meeting with Snyder today is his third meeting, not the second one as prevously reported.

Associate Press link

Owner Dan Snyder met for the third time with Williams, who has been in charge of the Redskins' defence since 2004. Williams had a preliminary interview Wednesday and his first full session with the owner Saturday.

The interviews were confirmed by a person familiar with the selection process. He spoke on condition of anonymity because the Redskins haven't publicly stated the names of any candidates.

The person said Snyder has several more candidates he wishes to interview, including Caldwell and Meeks.

 

[Marvelous]

One more thought on the next coach. The Redskins have to restructure a number of contracts to get under the cap. If Snyder makes an unpopular hire, the player could refuse to restructure, forcing the team to cut them. Players like Portis, Springs, Jansen, and Samuels won't be hurt, since there will be other teams ready to sign them to good contracts, so the team has little leverage. The players are so loyal to Gregg Williams, it is inconceivable that they hire anyone else.

This is where the deep pockets of Snyder comes in handy. He just pays them all their backloaded contracts in a bonus right now. The leverage is a fat signing bonus that you don't have to go out and look for. Sure someone would pay all of them, but honestly Springs is the only one I see leaving.

I am just saying there are problems with the backloaded contracts. It really does give the players say in who the next coach will be. Because most of them have the power to be cut simply by refusing to renegotiate.I will also predict Spring swill be back next year at full salary or restructured. He played so well this year, I can't believe the Redskins will ask him to take a pay cut.

 

[thayman]

One more thought on the next coach. The Redskins have to restructure a number of contracts to get under the cap. If Snyder makes an unpopular hire, the player could refuse to restructure, forcing the team to cut them. Players like Portis, Springs, Jansen, and Samuels won't be hurt, since there will be other teams ready to sign them to good contracts, so the team has little leverage. The players are so loyal to Gregg Williams, it is inconceivable that they hire anyone else.

This is where the deep pockets of Snyder comes in handy. He just pays them all their backloaded contracts in a bonus right now. The leverage is a fat signing bonus that you don't have to go out and look for. Sure someone would pay all of them, but honestly Springs is the only one I see leaving.

I am just saying there are problems with the backloaded contracts. It really does give the players say in who the next coach will be. Because most of them have the power to be cut simply by refusing to renegotiate.I will also predict Spring swill be back next year at full salary or restructured. He played so well this year, I can't believe the Redskins will ask him to take a pay cut.

I don't think that they will ask Springs to take a pay cut either. And the bottom line I want the players to want to play for the coach that comes in, no matter who it is. Williams is my vote, but now is when we will see how successful Gibbs 2.0 was. If Snyder has calmed down a bit Gibbs's record doesn't matter to me.

 

[ChrisCooleyFan]

Here's another topic for discussion. What is the fate of Portis with a new head coach? Gibbs had a fixation on Portis, he essentially let him get away with almost anything this season (especially early) because he was an "elite running back" who "fought his guts out" and was a "core Redskin." Whoever the HC is, won't have that kind of relationship with Portis. If it's GW, at least he will know him, but GW is a defense guy. If it's some outsider, he'll only know him by reputation.Does Portis restructure his contract under that scenario or does he choose to move on to another team. If Portis bails (or gets cut) is the job Betts' or do we have to draft a RB? (which we ought to do anyway in a later round) Either way, I see CP's days of dictating his own practice schedule, and other things of that sort, to be over.

My opinions:1. If Gregg Williams is hired, he will probably hand most of the offense over to an assistant, which hopefully will be Al Saunders. If Saunders leaves (although it looks like Saunder may not be that upset if Williams gets the job), maybe he hands it over to Bugel or goes outside the organization. There is not much youth on the offensive side of the coaching staff.2. I am not the biggest Portis fan, primarily because I think he is overpaid. But this year, I thought the offense generally was much better with him compared to Betts. Portis does block extremely well. 3. I was commenting last night that the Redskins should get a quick, scatback for a change of pace back, especially if Portis decides to move on.

There is no better rb in the league, at picking up blitzes more then Portis, I'd be certain that he doesn't play another 5 years because of his reckless play. And we saw the past 2 years how his body is taking a beating. I'm hoping M. Forte of Tulane, doesn't go off at the combine, because I think he would fit in great in Saunders O (if he's still here)Forte's StatsHeight: 6-1. Weight: 224. 40 Time: 4.50. Projected Round: 3-4.

 

[fatness]

Apparently they're going to interview Jim Mora Wednesday, and Ron Meeks on Thursday.

 

[buster c]

soon, it will be the belt-buckle kid standing on the sidelines, a la his hero, Jerry PlasticFace Jones. that's going to be a deciding factor in his hiring of a new coach. whoever seems easiest for him to walk all over gets the job.

Do you really believe this?

buster c is channeling Andy Polli and Czaban on WTEM in the afternoon. That's exactly how they would characterize the hiring process, including using the "blet-buckle kid" phrase.

you can attribute the belt-buckle kid line to 980, but don't think for one moment that I am alone with the drive-time crew in my assessment of the team owner. in fact, the most telling moment ever was a half time ceremony during a MNF game circa '99-00 when Gibbs, Monk & Manley were on hand - actually standing at mid-field - and when Snyder is announced and walking towards midfield to speak, he received the loudest booing I have heard at FedEx. while I think Greggg is the choice, it seems to me that Snyder is hanging him out to dry in a power play move.

as long as Snyder and his lapdog Vinnie are leading the way, this franchise is doomed.

look, nobody loves the Skins more then me. I just call it like I see it. and I haven't been wrong since I said you could stick a fork in them after the Bills loss

 

[dgreen]

Apparently they're going to interview Jim Mora Wednesday, and Ron Meeks on Thursday.

Why?

 

[Lowen1]

Apparently they're going to interview Jim Mora Wednesday, and Ron Meeks on Thursday.

Why?

I don't know why, but driving into work today I was listening to Doc Walker on 980. He said that something like it is good for Snyder to meet with all these coordinators - because the more football people he talks to, the more their knowledge might rub off on him. Doc still thinks GW will be the next coach, but Doc doesn't mind if it takes a few more days or even a week because it helps with the football education of Dannyboy.

 

[thayman]

soon, it will be the belt-buckle kid standing on the sidelines, a la his hero, Jerry PlasticFace Jones. that's going to be a deciding factor in his hiring of a new coach. whoever seems easiest for him to walk all over gets the job.

Do you really believe this?

buster c is channeling Andy Polli and Czaban on WTEM in the afternoon. That's exactly how they would characterize the hiring process, including using the "blet-buckle kid" phrase.

you can attribute the belt-buckle kid line to 980, but don't think for one moment that I am alone with the drive-time crew in my assessment of the team owner. in fact, the most telling moment ever was a half time ceremony during a MNF game circa '99-00 when Gibbs, Monk & Manley were on hand - actually standing at mid-field - and when Snyder is announced and walking towards midfield to speak, he received the loudest booing I have heard at FedEx. while I think Greggg is the choice, it seems to me that Snyder is hanging him out to dry in a power play move.

as long as Snyder and his lapdog Vinnie are leading the way, this franchise is doomed.

look, nobody loves the Skins more then me. I just call it like I see it. and I haven't been wrong since I said you could stick a fork in them after the Bills loss

Now is when we will see what effect Gibbs has had on Snyder. If Snyder has learned how to take a step back, and keep his involvement to a minimum the sky's the limit.

 

[Marvelous]

Apparently they're going to interview Jim Mora Wednesday, and Ron Meeks on Thursday.

Why?

I don't know why, but driving into work today I was listening to Doc Walker on 980. He said that something like it is good for Snyder to meet with all these coordinators - because the more football people he talks to, the more their knowledge might rub off on him. Doc still thinks GW will be the next coach, but Doc doesn't mind if it takes a few more days or even a week because it helps with the football education of Dannyboy.

The interviewing process is an excellent networking opportunity. Just as it is good for minority coaches to get some time in front of other owners, it is good for an owner to talk to some other coaches he may not normally have the opportunity to talk to in depth. I really don't see the downside for Snyder to interview a bunch of people. And just because there has been no public announcement (in fact, it would be studid to let it out that Williams has the job locked up). that doesn't mean they haven't let Williams know how they are going about the process or even let him know he is the leading candidate.

 

[DCThunder]

Oh, good, it's 4:30 pm which means it's almost time to go listen to Czaban and Pollin talk about how the job is all lined up for Cowher, even though he hasn't even had an interview yet, and according to most sources, isn't scheduled for one. Now maybe it's all being done in secret in Snyder's bunker (next door to **** Chaney's) and that's why we haven't heard anything about it.

 

[dgreen]

Oh, good, it's 4:30 pm which means it's almost time to go listen to Czaban and Pollin talk about how the job is all lined up for Cowher, even though he hasn't even had an interview yet, and according to most sources, isn't scheduled for one. Now maybe it's all being done in secret in Snyder's bunker (next door to **** Chaney's) and that's why we haven't heard anything about it.

It gets tougher and tougher every day to listen to them. And Riggins is just goofy. I think it may be time to go back to Don and Mike. I haven't listened to them in a while.

 

[DCThunder]

Oh, good, it's 4:30 pm which means it's almost time to go listen to Czaban and Pollin talk about how the job is all lined up for Cowher, even though he hasn't even had an interview yet, and according to most sources, isn't scheduled for one. Now maybe it's all being done in secret in Snyder's bunker (next door to **** Chaney's) and that's why we haven't heard anything about it.

It gets tougher and tougher every day to listen to them. And Riggins is just goofy. I think it may be time to go back to Don and Mike. I haven't listened to them in a while.

I lost all respect for Riggo after he decided to take Dan Snyder's money at Triple X radio even after he used to totally trash Snyder when he was on with Czabe and Pollin on WTEM. Not to mention the fact that you can't get Triple X after dark in most of MoCo.

 

[fatness]

OK, I'm officially confused about who is interviewing when. Link

Tuesday, January 15, 2008; Page E04

The Washington Redskins will interview Indianapolis Colts assistant coaches Jim Caldwell and Ron Meeks, possibly today, continuing a process that many NFL sources expect will end with Redskins assistant Gregg Williams becoming the team's next head coach.

 

[ChrisCooleyFan]

Lets hope this is the YEAR the NFL WAKES THE EFF UP!!!! And Monk becomes a HOF!!!!!

 

[fatness]

Williams Interviews For a Fourth Time

Although owner Daniel Snyder still is scheduled to interview candidates from outside the organization this week -- including former Atlanta Falcons head coach Jim Mora -- as part of the process to find Gibbs's successor, Williams, Washington's assistant head coach -- defense the last four seasons, remained the front-runner after his lengthy formal interview at Snyder's home Monday and another productive session with management yesterday, NFL executives said. Williams has interacted well with Snyder and team executives in numerous meetings since Gibbs unexpectedly resigned as coach and team president on Jan. 8, league sources said, moving forward in a search that could be completed soon.

If that's truly his fourth meeting with Snyder, he's going to be the next head coach.

 

[redman]

Williams Interviews For a Fourth Time

Although owner Daniel Snyder still is scheduled to interview candidates from outside the organization this week -- including former Atlanta Falcons head coach Jim Mora -- as part of the process to find Gibbs's successor, Williams, Washington's assistant head coach -- defense the last four seasons, remained the front-runner after his lengthy formal interview at Snyder's home Monday and another productive session with management yesterday, NFL executives said. Williams has interacted well with Snyder and team executives in numerous meetings since Gibbs unexpectedly resigned as coach and team president on Jan. 8, league sources said, moving forward in a search that could be completed soon.

If that's truly his fourth meeting with Snyder, he's going to be the next head coach.

You don't need to meet four times with a guy you've been around for four years. They're planning for the transition.

 

[fatness]

Interview Schedule for Wednesday, Thursday

Mora is scheduled to interview Wednesday and Meeks plans to speak with Snyder on Thursday.

Indianapolis recently granted permission for the Redskins to meet with Meeks as well as Colts assistant head coach Jim Caldwell, who oversees Indianapolis's offense and quarterbacks. But Caldwell, who league sources said would be a top candidate to lead the Colts if Coach Tony Dungy retires, apparently is not currently involved with the Redskins.

I think a new coach is named by this weekend.

 

[DCThunder]

Oh, good, it's 4:30 pm which means it's almost time to go listen to Czaban and Pollin talk about how the job is all lined up for Cowher, even though he hasn't even had an interview yet, and according to most sources, isn't scheduled for one. Now maybe it's all being done in secret in Snyder's bunker (next door to **** Chaney's) and that's why we haven't heard anything about it.

Well, they made it until 5:45 before they brought up the coaching search. Dan Hellie of Channel 4 was the "guest" and after Czaban asked him who he thought was going to be the coach, and before he could get more than 5 words out, Czaban launched into yet another round of "it's going to be Cowher because nowhere else will Cowher get the kind of money that Snyder will give him here." When Hellie tried to say that Channel 4 people had talked to some of "Cowher's people" and that there had been no contact by the Redskins to Cowher, Czaban responded that he didn't believe that and wouldn't until Cowher came out and said publically that he won't coach in 2008.It sounds to me like even after GW is hired, Czaban will still maintain that it's all a smoke screen and that Cowher is secretly running the team from Snyder's secret bunker.

 

[fatness]

Yeah, Czaban won't let go of a theory even after he's wrong.

Hue Jackson says he might have the chance to be OC in Washington, so maybe Saunders is on the way out? Bengals.com link

Hue Jackson won't return to Cincinnati unless he gets the offensive coordinator job. He won't be coming back to coach wide receivers again.

Jackson has told associates in Atlanta, where he spent the ill-fated 2007 Falcons season as offensive coordinator, that he has possible opportunities to call offensive plays in Washington or St. Louis.

 

[(HULK)]

Oh, good, it's 4:30 pm which means it's almost time to go listen to Czaban and Pollin talk about how the job is all lined up for Cowher, even though he hasn't even had an interview yet, and according to most sources, isn't scheduled for one. Now maybe it's all being done in secret in Snyder's bunker (next door to **** Chaney's) and that's why we haven't heard anything about it.

It gets tougher and tougher every day to listen to them. And Riggins is just goofy. I think it may be time to go back to Don and Mike. I haven't listened to them in a while.

Thank Jeebus for Don and Mike.Although Don is retiring soon :(

 

[Marvelous]

Williams Interviews For a Fourth Time

Although owner Daniel Snyder still is scheduled to interview candidates from outside the organization this week -- including former Atlanta Falcons head coach Jim Mora -- as part of the process to find Gibbs's successor, Williams, Washington's assistant head coach -- defense the last four seasons, remained the front-runner after his lengthy formal interview at Snyder's home Monday and another productive session with management yesterday, NFL executives said. Williams has interacted well with Snyder and team executives in numerous meetings since Gibbs unexpectedly resigned as coach and team president on Jan. 8, league sources said, moving forward in a search that could be completed soon.

If that's truly his fourth meeting with Snyder, he's going to be the next head coach.

You don't need to meet four times with a guy you've been around for four years. They're planning for the transition.

I could see them still hashing some things out. But you don't meet four times with someone you are not sure about hiring.

 

[fatness]

I do think they want to meet with Meeks and Mora (and Caldwell, but apparently he's no longer interested) before doing any hiring, even if they want Williams. And I think that's a good idea. Spending 6 or 8 hours with each of them will give them a good idea what each guy is like, how he'd handle players, what his philosophies are about drafting, offense, defense, motivation, training, etc. ---- and they may either find someone who completely blows them away (doubtful) or someone whom they'd like to talk to again in the future (more likely). Just like they did with Schwartz.

No coach is a lock to succeed, including Williams, and its good to know some of the other qualified people out there.

 

[fatness]

Mora Joins List Of Interviewees

Nothing really remarkable in the article.

Some NFL executives and agents said they anticipate Williams could be named head coach by early next week. He has met four times with Snyder and has strong support among coaches and players. The Redskins have told candidates they would like a swift but thorough hiring process in order to move on to offseason preparations.

According to sources close to some of the outside candidates who have interviewed for the job, Gibbs's longtime assistants are likely to remain given the tenor of the discussions with Snyder and vice president of football operations Vinny Cerrato.

 

[fatness]

Posted this morning at a Redskin message board. I think he's referring to a radio station in Florida.

Take it for what you will, but on local sports radio (AM-790) down here in Miami they just had Schefter on as a guest. They started out talking about the Dolphins new coach and the conversation eventually moved to other teams.Schefter said, "If Mora gets the job in Washington..."The host broke in and said, "Mora! That job is going to Gregg Williams and everybody knows it."Schefter, "Oh you are so wrong. From people I've talked to, you are so wrong." He then said, "They are talking to Mora today, and I've got a feeling he'll be offered the job."

 

[redman]

Posted this morning at a Redskin message board. I think he's referring to a radio station in Florida.

Take it for what you will, but on local sports radio (AM-790) down here in Miami they just had Schefter on as a guest. They started out talking about the Dolphins new coach and the conversation eventually moved to other teams.Schefter said, "If Mora gets the job in Washington..."The host broke in and said, "Mora! That job is going to Gregg Williams and everybody knows it."Schefter, "Oh you are so wrong. From people I've talked to, you are so wrong." He then said, "They are talking to Mora today, and I've got a feeling he'll be offered the job."

Schefter may be a good NFL reporter in general, but he's got a tin ear when it comes to the Redskins.

 

[southeastjerome]

Posted this morning at a Redskin message board. I think he's referring to a radio station in Florida.

Take it for what you will, but on local sports radio (AM-790) down here in Miami they just had Schefter on as a guest. They started out talking about the Dolphins new coach and the conversation eventually moved to other teams.Schefter said, "If Mora gets the job in Washington..."The host broke in and said, "Mora! That job is going to Gregg Williams and everybody knows it."Schefter, "Oh you are so wrong. From people I've talked to, you are so wrong." He then said, "They are talking to Mora today, and I've got a feeling he'll be offered the job."

Schefter may be a good NFL reporter in general, but he's got a tin ear when it comes to the Redskins.

That may be true, but I respect Schefter probably more than any other reporter out there. Would it really be a shock if JLC and Mort got it wrong?

 

[dgreen]

Posted this morning at a Redskin message board. I think he's referring to a radio station in Florida.

Take it for what you will, but on local sports radio (AM-790) down here in Miami they just had Schefter on as a guest. They started out talking about the Dolphins new coach and the conversation eventually moved to other teams.Schefter said, "If Mora gets the job in Washington..."The host broke in and said, "Mora! That job is going to Gregg Williams and everybody knows it."Schefter, "Oh you are so wrong. From people I've talked to, you are so wrong." He then said, "They are talking to Mora today, and I've got a feeling he'll be offered the job."

Schefter may be a good NFL reporter in general, but he's got a tin ear when it comes to the Redskins.

Man, I really hope so.

 

[redman]

Posted this morning at a Redskin message board. I think he's referring to a radio station in Florida.

Take it for what you will, but on local sports radio (AM-790) down here in Miami they just had Schefter on as a guest. They started out talking about the Dolphins new coach and the conversation eventually moved to other teams.Schefter said, "If Mora gets the job in Washington..."The host broke in and said, "Mora! That job is going to Gregg Williams and everybody knows it."Schefter, "Oh you are so wrong. From people I've talked to, you are so wrong." He then said, "They are talking to Mora today, and I've got a feeling he'll be offered the job."

Schefter may be a good NFL reporter in general, but he's got a tin ear when it comes to the Redskins.

That may be true, but I respect Schefter probably more than any other reporter out there. Would it really be a shock if JLC and Mort got it wrong?

I won't say it's impossible, but it's pretty rare when a national NFL reporter scooped local beat writers on something like this that's below the surface.

 

[TankRizzo]

For the record....I'm not liking the Mora Jr. talk...

I think he got a bum rap in Atlanta and I think he's a decent coach.........I just don't want him in DC.

 

[TeddyKGB]

WTEM reporting that the big media conference room out at Redskins Park is being prepped for something. Speculation that there will be a press conference today or tomorrow.

 

[redman]

For the record....I'm not liking the Mora Jr. talk...I think he got a bum rap in Atlanta and I think he's a decent coach.........I just don't want him in DC.

, except he did himself in in Atlanta with that stupid radio interview. I don't want him either.

 

[redman]

WTEM reporting that the big media conference room out at Redskins Park is being prepped for something. Speculation that there will be a press conference today or tomorrow.

They've made their decision, and they only met with Mora today. If they're prepping for a presser, then this implies Williams to me. I sure hope I'm right.

 

[Meast21]

WTEM reporting that the big media conference room out at Redskins Park is being prepped for something. Speculation that there will be a press conference today or tomorrow.

From Extremeskins (http://www.extremeskins.com/forums/showthread.php?t=233991):Listening to the John Thompson show on WTEM 980, it was reported per Jerry Coleman the Conference Room was being prepared. And according to the Redskins PR director - all he had to say about it was that nothing is scheduled for TODAY.

 

[Bankerguy]

For the record....I'm not liking the Mora Jr. talk...I think he got a bum rap in Atlanta and I think he's a decent coach.........I just don't want him in DC.

Playoffs.......PLAYOFFS!!!! Sorry couldn't resist.Sure looks like GW to me. Players want him and he's been groomed all along.

 

[fatness]

I don't want him either.

I don't want him either (mora, Jr.). They'll lose 2-3 in a row at some point this year and he'll start talking about taking another job and will lose the team. Screw that.