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Williams doesn't have any bargaining chips, it's not like anyone else has interviewed him. The only thing I can think of is maybe he wants more power in personnel decisions.
Also the news out of Redskins Park has been strongly indicating that GW absolutely wants this job. I can't think of a reason why he wouldn't - after all, the other plum coaching jobs have already been filled, and he hasn't been interviewing anyway. I think, if GW isn't the issue, that this necessarily means 1 of 2 things:
...and that's been the frustrating part. None of it makes any damn sense at all. Which is the only reason I, like Czabe, am not 100% convinced Cowher is completely out of the picture. I mean, the last 4 coaches we've had, we've more or less been told there's no chance in hell they'd be in DC...and sure enough, there they were. All I know is that with the current crop of names that have been batted around, I pray Williams gets the job.In short, I don't know WTF they're thinking.
Mother###### ##### ##### ###### ######!!!!!!!!
Just f'ing great! "Gregg, I really like you to lead my company, but how can I hired you to do that when you don't get along with my autistic son?"
Seriously. What else can Cerrato do to mess up this franchise?Just f'ing great! "Gregg, I really like you to lead my company, but how can I hired you to do that when you don't get along with my autistic son?"
Frankly, it hasn't begun well either, dating back to 1999 and broken only by Gibbs' short involvement. 
If Cerrato is indeed the reason why GW can't be hired, then the only hope is that they land a true up-and-comer like Spagnuolo. There's no guarantee that he'll sign on though. Unbelievable.
As I read that, that doesn't rule out Spagnuolo. They just can't talk to him until after the Super Bowl now. Maybe the result is the same if they're unwilling to wait of course, but it may be an important distinction.
The lesson, boys and girls, is that brown-nosing and losing at racquetball to rich and powerful team owners, is the one true path to success and great riches. Well, this would explain why it would be so important for Williams (or any coach) to get along with Vinny. The best thing Marty did during his year here was to boot Vinny's ### out of Redskins Park...Czabe and Andy will have field day with this tonight...
You're right, it doesn't rule him out. But I'd say that, since Vinny's been installed, the new head coach is soon to follow. I don't think they'll be waiting a couple more weeks. Remember, this is theater.
If they're not going with Williams, then I hope to God you're wrong.
Careful with that negative attitude.
Don't worry, it will be back to positive once Vinny trades away all our picks for Chad Johnson and Fassell leads them to an exciting preseason win over Baltimore by keeping all the starters in a quarter longer.Careful with that negative attitude.
First of all, don't tempt fate.Second, let's try to aim a little higher, shall we?
I guess this makes Cerrato the de facto GM, doesn't it?Posted at 2:29 PM ET, 01/22/2008
Vinny Is The Man
What can I say. Dude got promoted again. Hot off the presses from the Redskins. Looks like he will assume a lot of the power Joe Gibbs used to have. I'm not making this up:
VINNY CERRATO NAMED EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
ASHBURN, VA - The Washington Redskins today named Vinny Cerrato to the new position of Executive Vice President/Football Operations. He will assume responsibility for all aspects of the team's football organization - including personnel, the team roster, scouting and salary cap management.
"The appointment formalizes the structure the team has operated under in recent years, and is recognition of the valuable role Vinny has played this season, especially during a time of terrible tragedy," said team Owner Daniel M. Snyder. "During the past season we were hit with an unprecedented number of injuries, and Vinny consistently identified players who stepped in and stepped up to help take us to the playoffs."
Joe Gibbs, who recently retired after four years as Head Coach and Team President added, "Vinny worked closely with me on all personnel matters. This is a well-deserved acknowledgement of that."
"Today's Washington Redskins roster is a testament to Vinny and the personnel department being an integral part of our team structure in identifying players, whether acquired in free agency, the draft or on sometimes very short notice as we made our way through the season," Gibbs said.
Cerrato currently is playing a central role in the search for Gibbs' replacement, as he did four years ago when the Head Coach position last was open.
"The team's executive ranks are solid with Vinny at the head of the football operation and Chief Operating Officer Mitch Gershman leading the Redskins' other important business," Snyder said. "Their close working relationship ensures strong leadership."
Cerrato is entering his 18 th season in the NFL and 9 th season with the Redskins. Before coming to Washington, he spent nine seasons, and earned his first Super Bowl ring, with the San Francisco 49ers, where he served as Director of College Scouting and Director of Player Personnel.
Before joining the NFL, he worked with Lou Holtz at Notre Dame as football recruiting coordinator, winning a national championship ring. He began his career as a graduate assistant for the Minnesota Golden Gophers before being promoted to recruiting coordinator.
Cerrato is a 1982 graduate of Iowa State, where he lettered at quarterback and wide receiver all four years. He was born in Flushing, NY, and grew up in Albert Lea, MN, where he played football, hockey and ran track. Cerrato and his wife Rebecca have two sons, Vincent John and Charles.
Washington Post.com
I guess he meant continuity for the Ravens staff.
, then 
