RGIII HTTR
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I think those who "hate" Daniel Snyder will always find something to pin to him. That said, I will always agree that our field is HORRIBLE and don't understand why it is not a top priority for them to improve.
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avoiding injuries
Footballguy
Does FedEx have more events held on the field than other stadiums? M&T Bank has a great field and I think they host as many, if not more concerts and other events on the field.
Why is the field so bad at Fedex? Maybe to fit in with the rest of the stadium.
Why is the field so bad at Fedex? Maybe to fit in with the rest of the stadium.
Maybe the field in Baltimore is better because it's the fake stuff.
And yes the terrible field fits the stadium and the team perfectly.
Milkman
Footballguy
fatness
Footballguy
I don't.
I think having a good natural turf field requires a good bit of work besides just sodding though. The soil there may be lousy and poorly drained, or not compacted right or sloped right. I think the best natural turf fields also have underground drainage systems below the turf so that rain can make its way through the grass and soil and run off instead of just becoming soupier.
From the way it looks on TV the turf at FedEx looks like it's laying on sand.
MattFancy
Footballguy
Well M&T has field turf and FedEx has natural grass. That's why M&T always looks so great no matter how many evens they have there.
I think this past year was the first time there wasn't a college football there in a few years. Seemed like for awhile there was always a college football game and then a concert over the summer.
ConnSKINS26
Footballguy
No indications we're looking at Chud. But he might be stuck as an OC candidate for now.
As for your "fix"...let's just wait and see what he looks like in August.
fatness
Footballguy
According to Adam Schefter the Skins interviewed Jim Caldwell yesterday (Wednesday). I don't know how clued in Schefter is to the Skins now with so many coaches having been fired.
https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/418840544853233664
https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/418840544853233664
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Milkman
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sorry bro......25 years of bull#### turned me into a pretty pessimistic fan. RG3 really doesn't have the build to be running all over the field anyway. I'd like to see them bring in some kind of QB whisperer or something. I have seen flashes of what RG3 can do with his arm. I've seen some "wow" throws from him. He can succeed from the pocket.
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fatness
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Hang 10
Footballguy
The Dallas special teams numbers are skewed because they get to play the redskins twice.
RGIII HTTR
Footballguy
I understand the wide net approach, but this is a bit ridiculous. Although speaking to others and getting their perspective on how to fix things could be beneficial, this seems a bit of the throwing darts at a wall and hopefully getting a bullseye.
fatness
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Sidewinder16
Footballguy
I have no idea whether Bisaccia would make a good HC or not, but I do agree with some of the premises within the blog post that fatness linked, as to what makes a good head coach. FWIW, I think I'd rather see a new head coach hired because he's a great leader, motivator and football team manager rather than because he's the next great X's and O's guy. Let your OC and DC be your football genius wunderkinds. I know that will probably make it hard to get some of the up-and-comers on staff that have been mentioned, like Bevell or McDermott (your probably not going to get guys like that to make a lateral move), but that seems like a successful formula. Hire a head coach who can make good football decisions, like who should be hired as OC and DC to take this team in to the future.RGIII HTTR said:
dgreen
Footballguy
Yeah, not sure when the HC just became an overpaid OC or DC. I really don't get all these questions like, "Should we go for an offensive guy or defensive guy for our HC?" Doesn't really matter, IMO. It's extremely short-sighted to look at your current team and say something like, "We really need an offensive guy for this team." Things change year-to-year and you need someone who can lead various types of teams. If he's a Xs and Os genius, great. But, I care more about leadership, vision, discipline, etc.
Sidewinder16
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fatness
Footballguy
http://redskinsxtra.blogs.timesdispatch.com/2014/01/03/redskins-interview-cowboys-special-teams-coach/
Despite the front office knowing for weeks that they'd probably fire Shanahan, I don't think they know who they want as head coach. I think they're waiting to see what comes out of the first interviews. I also don't think they intend to take a long time finding someone, and that people are/will be interested in the job. But the playoff results may delay when they can talk to some candidates they want to talk to (SF, Cin coordinators for example).
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Ted Mullins
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This is so spot on - with the ensuing disaster that has gone on for almost a year now, it's easy to forget that for 2-3 drives for each team, the skins really were taking it to the Seahawks. And the Seahawks were one of the hottest teams in the league at the time - it's been such a drastic turn for the Redskins.
I can still vaguely remember the play - I think Griffin sprinted out right and then threw back towards the middle for a TD (think it was to Garcon) and you could see he was limping really bad after. I think it was 14-0 at that point. I was really hoping they'd put Cousins in and just hope for the best. I felt sick watching Griffin crumple up as the Seahawks picked up that ball.
Ted Mullins
Footballguy
Also, FWIW - I know I am in a tiny minority here, but I am actually intrigued by the possibility of Briles as a head coach (though I know it won't happen and am fine with that).
What I find disheartening is this - I feel like we can't even consider Briles because of the circus it would create, and I think to some extent that is caused by the environment being so toxic, especially as of late.
I realize most people hate the idea of Briles as the coach, but just hear me out on this - if Griffin had a good season this past year and was still loved the way he was for much of last season, there were no leaks about RG3 being a diva, etc. - would it be written off so quickly? Briles has done a great job with that program, I think he is at least worthy of some consideration regardless of going to the Skins - if things were good, would Briles be considered a worthy candidate who could help RG3 take the next step (or something like that)?
Again, I realize it's not happening and most people dislike it - I just feel like there is a possibility that some of the drama of the last few months may have swayed them away from a potentially intriguing candidate.
What I find disheartening is this - I feel like we can't even consider Briles because of the circus it would create, and I think to some extent that is caused by the environment being so toxic, especially as of late.
I realize most people hate the idea of Briles as the coach, but just hear me out on this - if Griffin had a good season this past year and was still loved the way he was for much of last season, there were no leaks about RG3 being a diva, etc. - would it be written off so quickly? Briles has done a great job with that program, I think he is at least worthy of some consideration regardless of going to the Skins - if things were good, would Briles be considered a worthy candidate who could help RG3 take the next step (or something like that)?
Again, I realize it's not happening and most people dislike it - I just feel like there is a possibility that some of the drama of the last few months may have swayed them away from a potentially intriguing candidate.
dgreen
Footballguy
I'd be ok with Briles, depending on why he'd want the job and why they'd want him for the job. If he just wants to see how his offense would work in the NFL, then I'm not interested in him. If the Redskins are mainly interested in him because he'd be good for RG3, then I'm against hiring him just for that.
On the flip side, though, I don't think they should avoid him just because it would look bad. They can't hire people to make good impressions and can't ignore people because they'd make bad impressions.
On the flip side, though, I don't think they should avoid him just because it would look bad. They can't hire people to make good impressions and can't ignore people because they'd make bad impressions.
fatness
Footballguy
I remember at that point thinking "we have to put Cousins in and see if he can just hold them even from here on, or if he can lose the lead slowly enough." Even if Cousins had gone in and the Skins had gotten blown out, it would have been nothing like the disaster we see today.
Ted Mullins
Footballguy
Yeah, this is a more concise version of what I was trying to say - basically IMO it's a bad thing if a big reason we can't consider Briles is due to public perception. Not a perfect comparison, but I did not see any sort of backlash when Pep Hamilton took over as Andrew Luck's OC - instead, people thought it would make him even better.
Yeah, obviously it's hard for coaches to think of it this way during the game, but when you are up 2 TDs well into the 1st quarter I would assume you have a decent chance of winning as long as Cousins doesn't come in and do totally awful. RG3 did an excellent job last year while hurt (even as a runner) but at some point, the backup is the better option even without considering the long term injury concern.
I was hoping it was a minor thing on that TD play. The point where I really remember thinking he needed to get off the field was a bit later. He was flushed out of the pocket and had miles to run. He tucked the ball and started to run, but after about two steps he slowed up and fired off a terribly weak pass.
Back on topic, I'm not sold on Bisaccia but only because I know so little about him. I'd have no problem promoting a ST coordinator though, in fact I think there are a lot of benefits with that route.
Ted Mullins
Footballguy
Yeah, I really have no issue with a ST guy becoming the head coach assuming they can get a strong OC and DC. Not sure if this is because he is a friend of the Junkies, but they were talking up the possibility of Danny Smith as head coach as well - supposedly Smith said he is in the running at least. The only thing that worries me is that I can't imagine us being able to lure away any OCs or DCs into making a lateral move unless maybe we can offer substantially more money than they get now? Personally, I am more interested to see the schemes we use than any particular person as a head coach.
I think that as far as the guys that appear to be feasible, I like Jay Gruden the best - I definitely tend to focus more on offense though. I saw this article today as well - http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/66277852/ - suggesting the Broncos OC as a potential head coach, though it doesn't specifically mention the skins. He sounds good in that writeup, but I gotta say my first reaction is to be skeptical considering their offensive setup is so close to ideal.
I think that as far as the guys that appear to be feasible, I like Jay Gruden the best - I definitely tend to focus more on offense though. I saw this article today as well - http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/66277852/ - suggesting the Broncos OC as a potential head coach, though it doesn't specifically mention the skins. He sounds good in that writeup, but I gotta say my first reaction is to be skeptical considering their offensive setup is so close to ideal.
RGIII HTTR
Footballguy
Remember that was because the wanted Spags and waited for him to end his playoff run, which other teams snatched up all the other good candidates before Spags said "Nah, not interested in being a HC." We were then left holding the clipboard and with barely anyone to give it to...other than Zorn. Of course, Spags became a HC of STL the following season.Marvelous said:
That is why I doubt the 'Skins wait too much longer after this week. A candidate or two will become available to interview as SD & CIN play and both teams have someone the 'Skins are interested in. I hope CIN loses so Jay Gruden or Mike Zimmer then can become the next HC, as I want either one of them to be the guy.
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fatness
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OK here's what I want out of this season, to cap it off a long-running disaster with something positive.
I want a new Eastern Motors commercial.
Mike Shanahan, Kyle Shanahan, Jim Haslett, and Keith Burns in a car driven by Dan Snyder, and they're all rocking the hell out of the Eastern Motors song. Bopping up and down, cruising down the road. "At Eastern Motors your job's your credit" all loud and happy.
And Dan stops singing. And pulls over. And everyone else looks puzzled. And Dan orders them all out of the car. And pulls away, ditching them by the side of the road.
Just up ahead is Bruce Allen with his thumb out hitchhiking. Dan picks him up, Allen flashes his thumb up at Dan, Dan flashes a thumb up at Allen. And they start cruising down the road singing.
"Fords, Hondas, Chevys, Beemers,
and mini-vaa-ans........."
I want a new Eastern Motors commercial.
Mike Shanahan, Kyle Shanahan, Jim Haslett, and Keith Burns in a car driven by Dan Snyder, and they're all rocking the hell out of the Eastern Motors song. Bopping up and down, cruising down the road. "At Eastern Motors your job's your credit" all loud and happy.
And Dan stops singing. And pulls over. And everyone else looks puzzled. And Dan orders them all out of the car. And pulls away, ditching them by the side of the road.
Just up ahead is Bruce Allen with his thumb out hitchhiking. Dan picks him up, Allen flashes his thumb up at Dan, Dan flashes a thumb up at Allen. And they start cruising down the road singing.
"Fords, Hondas, Chevys, Beemers,
and mini-vaa-ans........."
ConnSKINS26
Footballguy
Yeah, Allen implied during his big press conference that they'd all be taking part in the process as they'll all be deciding what types of players we go after going forward as well. Haven't heard much about Shaffer though. He's the cap genius right?
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I thought in Allen's press conference that Brown and Campbell would be involved in the coaching search. Not clear if that means interviewing, but it seems like Brown and Campbell are definitely getting more responsibility. I don't think Shaffer was mentioned in the press conference. He is the salary cap guy.
ChrisCooleyFan
Footballguy
Sure in the hell don't want Gruden, Zimmer yes, but that depends on his offensive coordinator and Qb coach
fatness
Footballguy
ChrisCooleyFan
Footballguy
I know, he just called a great game in Cincy aagin I dont want Gruden, Jay the guy who was a coach for the AFL. Zimmer yes, EITHER Gruden NO
ChrisCooleyFan
Footballguy
RGIII HTTR
Footballguy
Well on record for Jay Gruden or Mike Zimmer. One advantage with Zimmer is he's been in the league a lot longer, so his connections to building a good staff will probably serve him better. Whispers about Greg Williams coming back to DC in some way too, maybe as a DC...just not sure who would be the HC to choose him.
ConnSKINS26
Footballguy
I haven't seen any credible Williams "whispers", just fans talking and JLC speculating I believe, and he almost always knows nothing.
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