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I have admired KS's work for some time - No, he's not wunderkind, but he clearly "gets it". The part I particularly liked in the article was the emphasis on his "command" of the offensive team. You look at the guy and think "Man, he's just a kid ... what vet coach is really going to respect him." or "Sure, players [I]like[/I] him 'cause he's practically in their peer group - but, do they respect him when he calls them out ... or is it just seen as a temper tantrum."

I heard somewhere that one of Morris' downfalls as a head coach was that he was the players' pal as an assistant/position coach and that, when he became head coach, players weren't receptive to the sterner/bottom-line mentality that you have to have as the ultimate authority. I worry that, if KS were to become HC here, there may be that effect. Not sure though.

Ultimately, I think KS is going to make somebody a helluva head coach. It might be another 5-10 years, but he will win a SB as a HC.

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[quote=JoeRedskin;972074]I have admired KS's work for some time - No, he's not wunderkind, but he clearly "gets it". The part I particularly liked in the article was the emphasis on his "command" of the offensive team. You look at the guy and think "Man, he's just a kid ... what vet coach is really going to respect him." or "Sure, players [I]like[/I] him 'cause he's practically in their peer group - but, do they respect him when he calls them out ... or is it just seen as a temper tantrum."

I heard somewhere that one of Morris' downfalls as a head coach was that he was the players' pal as an assistant/position coach and that, when he became head coach, players weren't receptive to the sterner/bottom-line mentality that you have to have as the ultimate authority. I worry that, if KS were to become HC here, there may be that effect. Not sure though.

Ultimately, I think KS is going to make somebody a helluva head coach. It might be another 5-10 years, but he will win a SB as a HC.[/quote]
It IS a difficult transition to be promoted and supervise the group you once worked with......
But as you say......somewhere

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[quote=SmootSmack;972057]There's a good article in the WaPo about Kyle

[url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/washington-redskins-kyle-shanahan-a-lifetime-of-proving-he-belongs/2012/12/07/02d3f80a-3fc2-11e2-bca3-aadc9b7e29c5_story.html]Washington Redskins’ Kyle Shanahan: A lifetime of proving he belongs - The Washington Post[/url][/quote]

That's an excellent telling of Kyle's story. I really hope that he and Griffin grow together for several years.

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Any news on Suggs?

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Pretty sure he is not going to be able to play.

He also appears to be getting into some hot water elsewhere.

[URL="http://www.complex.com/sports/2012/12/terrell-suggs-was-forced-to-give-several-firearms-to-police-after-an-alleged-domestic-dispute"]Terrell Suggs Was Forced to Give Several Firearms to Police After an Alleged Domestic Dispute Recently | Complex[/URL]

EDIT: I know they are calling him a game time decision- but from what I've heard it's pretty unlikely that he will paly.

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[quote=JoeRedskin;972074]Ultimately, I think KS is going to make somebody a helluva head coach. It might be another 5-10 years, but he will win a SB as a HC.[/quote]

I hope he takes over from Mike. I think the Redskins would be set for a few decades that way.

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I would be shocked if Suggs didn't paly, but then again, I think everyone ought to try it once in a while ;)

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[quote=RedskinRat;972096]I hope he takes over from Mike. I think the Redskins would be set for a few decades that way.[/quote]

Me too, I got the feeling that this is the plan Snyder and FO have already made. By the way great articles, SS.

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I think Suggs will play. He sounded pretty confident.

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JLC just said he's listed as questionable and thinks he'll play.

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[quote=12thMan;972115]JLC just said he's listed as questionable and thinks he'll play.[/quote]

damn... he's a game changer.

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Ravens 23rd in the NFL allowing 126 yards a game, Washington first with 167 yards a game, Redskins should obviously keep that ball by running the ball throughout the entire game. Similar to what the Giants did to us the first half. I am hoping to see some 8 minute drives.

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All my Ravens fans friends seem 100% convinced that Suggs will play. Notably, a few are worried about it -- that he may play and kill himself trying to catch RGIII. But I bet he does play -- with Big ben coming back this week for the Steelers, the Ravens will feel added pressure to bring their A game this week to keep on track.

I think they're crazy to play him. Even when Lewis comes back, he won't be 100%. So they will need Suggs if they're going to make a deep run in the post-season. With another week's rest, that seems more likely.

But if he plays, he plays, and I would rather he does so that there will be no bitching about injuries changing the outcome when we FedExterminate them.

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Suggs said they have a saying around there,"If you're breathing you can play." How well is another question. He definitely won't be 100%.