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Probably means they are negotiating the contract.
Yeah, with Reid above him and Mahomes on the field, Bienemy just isn't going to get much credit in KC. In DC we'd get to see how much credit he deserves. I'd be happy if he came here to replace Scott (run Curtis Samuel through the middle of the line) Turner.
Actually Jack runs the d. And for the first time in Washington he did a good job of it the last 2/3 of last season.
Agreed, and while unfair to EB, Washington is lucky to be in the position to have him. I feel like sooner or later, he'll be the new head coach. Maybe Ron wants to step down in a few years without getting fired even. I Could see that happening and discussed behind closed doors.
That was my thought as to why he came to WASH also. He feels (or has been told) it's his best path to HC.
I'm no GM or football coach, but can't the most casual fan see that the strengths of this offense, the most explosive (and dependable) weapons they have on offense are Terry McLaurin and Dotson? I mean, why would you ignore your best assets? I know a LOT of Washington fans rolled their eyes when Ron said we want to be a run first team. I'm glad Eric will be calling the plays and not Turner or Ron....
Bieneiemy was an RB coach before he was an OC. And prior to being a RB coach he was an actual NFL RB. I don't think there'll be a problem with running first.
Here's the thing. There is what Ron says. And what Ron does. It's not always the same thing. If he wanted to run 2:1 he coukd have hired Roman and basically got the guy who has been successful doing that. Or, he coukd have elevated Zampeese and juts bullied him into doing it. Instead he hires Eric Bienemy, a guy who comes from a more aggressive system. Furthermore, Bienemy has to proove himself this year so he is not likely to want to run it every down and essentially doom his future. He doesnt likely agree to take this job unless Ron gives him some control.
I don't have a problem with the team running the ball, as long as they try to be creative with it and not so predictable. You don't have to run on 1st and 2nd down every series to be a strong running team. I think there is a LOT missing in the dialogue around how much to run and how much to pass. San Francisco was a strong running team and yet you see that offense as dynamic. Scott Turner's system -- not so much. Devil is in the details. I've also heard a lot of talking heads mention how passing more doesn't mean you are just dropping your guy back in the pocket 40 times per game. In KC and other places, they mix in RPO concepts and otherwise getting the QB on the move and hitting his first or second read and otherwise having option to run. Many teams use quick passes that are more like runs -- and just as safe. Bottom line, be creative. Don't get so caught up on 2:1 ratio or whatever.
He also did start out as a RB coach though.
If he impresses, maybe he pushed Ron out the door.
Yes to all of that.
I think you pretty much nailed the needs:
On your question of vet QB ... I'm gonna say something opposite of what I would have thought at the end of the season and that is re-sign Heinicke. Part of me wants a clean slate and to avoid the starter controversy, but 1) that is going to exist anyway in this town and 2) I really think he's a good backup for what I expect Bienemy to do schematically. Both Howell and Heinicke can run. And that is so important in today's NFL. Mahomes and others make so many plays scrambling around and buying time. Dalton, Brissett, and Bridgewater can't do that anymore. Mariota would be intriguing if he's available. I can't remember if he is but if not ATL might be cutting him if i remember the low dead cap he has. I'd also love a Hendon Hooker or similar in like round 4 as QB3.
The order in which I see it:
Wildgoose might be the worst tackler in the NFL. Cover skills seemed pretty good, but he whiffed tackles a lot. Hopefully he works on it this offseason.
I'd love to see the Commanders get moved to Dutch Harbor, AK.
From local beat guys I'm listening to, a trade down could definitely be in the works this year. Our biggest needs are OL and CB. Both are fairly deep in this draft. The thinking goes, if the first tier guys of each of these groups are gone by 16, we can still trade back, get a player in the deep second tier, but also pick up more picks. As you say, it worked ok last year.
