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More interview requests so time for a new thread

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Had to go with Franklin, I really like him. There's a reason many major college programs pursued him.

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Your link to httr24-7 cincy offense breakdown sold me last night SS. Jay Gruden ftw.

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4 teams have asked to inteview Gruden per JLC. Skins, Vikings, Lions, Titans. So much for him drawing no interest.

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Of the guys listed I would rank:

1) Zimmer
2) Franklin
3) Gruden

While working with RGIII is a lot different than working with Andy Dalton, three consecutive play-offs where the offense ****s the bed against competition that isn't unbeatable for Jay Gruden scares me a little bit. Personally I would much prefer a defensively oriented head coach, our D has been too bad not to try that at this juncture. Franklin certainly interests me as well.

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[quote=Mattyk;1053720]4 teams have asked to inteview Gruden per JLC. Skins, Vikings, Lions, Titans. So much for him drawing no interest.[/quote]

Who do we think is our biggest competition for Gruden?

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Bevell. We can find a good DC (I say Greg Williams for 4-3, Wade Phillips if we stay 3-4). We will be defined by our offense (RG3 is the face of this franchise). Bevell runs the type of offense we need to run. Run heavy with a dynamic quarterback.

And, if you are one of those people who believes RG3 is a headcase, you should want him even more. He (as OC of the Vikings) was behind Brett Favre's best year even while Brett was a sideshow attraction.

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[quote=Chico23231;1053723]Who do we think is our biggest competition for Gruden?[/quote]

Lions maybe?

I'm just guessing.

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I'm a bit interested. A lot of the defensive names the skins have been tied to are 4-3 type guys. Do you forsee us moving back to the 4-3? Personally, I think it would work better for us. I believe we have better fitting personnel for ther 4-3 right now. I'd like to see Orakpo and Kerrigan with their hand in the dirt and it makes ILB less of an immediate need with Riley playing well.

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I said Gruden because:

1) I read a report that said that Bevell may have a coordinator's personality but not a HC's personality.

2) Zimmer is described as really blunt and honest. While I admire those qualities in people, his constellation of those traits may limit his important diplomatic moments as a HC

3) Franklin is tempting but may be too young, too unproven. He may need more seasoning before being an NFL HC.

4) The other folks don't excite me much.

My 2 cents.

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[quote=Chico23231;1053723]Who do we think is our biggest competition for Gruden?[/quote]

The Titans are at the top of his list. I don't know if he's at the top of theirs

I'm pretty sure, from all I've heard, that Jay Gruden would want a 4-3 defense

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[url=http://realredskins.com/2014/01/06/need-to-know-jay-grudens-epic-hard-knocks-rant/]Need to Know: Jay Gruden’s epic Hard Knocks rant | Rich Tandler's Real Redskins[/url]

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[quote=SmootSmack;1053729]The Titans are at the top of his list. I don't know if he's at the top of theirs

I'm pretty sure, from all I've heard, that Jay Gruden would want a 4-3 defense[/quote]

Why did you say (elsewhere) that you were concerned about the staff he would assemble?

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I haven't seen Pat Shurmur listed before as one of our candidates but this article says that he is:

[url=http://espn.go.com/blog/nfceast/post/_/id/60376/redskins-interested-in-bengals-assistants]Washington Redskins interested in Cincinnati Bengals assistants - ESPN[/url]

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My thoughts are that any interview with NFC East candidates (present and former) (Fewell, Bisaccia, McDermott) is mostly just an informational purposes type of interview. That is, to find out how division rival teams scout the 'skins. From what I have read, this is a practice that many teams, who are looking to replace their head coach, will do during the interview process. I recognize that I could be very wrong on this, but if that's the case, I wouldn't put too much stock into the interviews with the above mentioned names.

Do we need to read into anything as to the exclusion of Ken Whisenhunt's name on this thread's poll or is he still a realistic possibility for Washington?

I'm thinking in terms of the top three - 1. Darrell Bevell 2. Jay Gruden 3. Jim Caldwell. That's who I think the front office wants to narrow the search down to - with James Franklin being the "dark horse" candidate. While I know people will point to that one really bad season in Indy for Caldwell, I think he's a great choice.

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[quote=Lotus;1053733]I haven't seen Pat Shurmur listed before as one of our candidates but this article says that he is:

[url=http://espn.go.com/blog/nfceast/post/_/id/60376/redskins-interested-in-bengals-assistants]Washington Redskins interested in Cincinnati Bengals assistants - ESPN[/url][/quote]

I think Shurmur fits into what I was saying earlier. The Redskins want to interview assistant coaches from each of their division rivals - mostly for informational purposes (scouting purposes.) So, it makes sense that Shurmur would join the list with Fewell and Bisaccia.

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[quote=SFREDSKIN;1053731][url=http://realredskins.com/2014/01/06/need-to-know-jay-grudens-epic-hard-knocks-rant/]Need to Know: Jay Gruden’s epic Hard Knocks rant | Rich Tandler's Real Redskins[/url][/quote]

I like it and agree with Bruce, i want a little more emotion and someone to get in some faces around the locker room. Some of this shoulder shrug horsesh*t from the players and coaches this season was unacceptable. Gruden to me seems ready to be a HC.

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[quote=Lotus;1053732]Why did you say (elsewhere) that you were concerned about the staff he would assemble?[/quote]

Maybe curious is a better word than concerned

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Added Greg Roman. I know some of you have already voted, but didn't want to start a new thread.

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No request for Shurmur at this time

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[url=http://httr24-7.com/blog/the-search-for-the-next-redskins-head-coach-cincinnati-bengals-offensive-coordinator-jay-gruden/]The Search For The Next Redskins Head Coach: Cincinnati Bengals Offensive Coordinator Jay Gruden[/url]

Just want to post this again from yesterday's thread. If you didnt see it, check it out. In depth look at Jay Gruden's offense and concepts. Excellent breakdown.

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I think that Greg Roman has the right stuff to be an NFL Head Coach. I feel the same way about Perry Fewell but I prefer a HC with an offensive background.

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I voted for Roman

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Just added Ken Whisenhunt

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I vote for Pep Hamilton

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My vote goes to Jay Gruden.

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[quote=WaldSkins;1053750]I vote for Pep Hamilton[/quote]

Difficult choice for a guy like that, do you ride that stud for the next 12+ years or do you try to break off on your own??? Id ride that pony to a few rings before making the leap.

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[quote=CrustyRedskin;1053752]Difficult choice for a guy like that, do you ride that stud for the next 12+ years or do you try to break off on your own??? Id ride that pony to a few rings before making the leap.[/quote]

Did you forget about the big money HC's make?

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I could get down with Pep . . . Good name . . . From the District (Howard U)

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[quote=KI Skins Fan;1053753]Did you forget about the big money HC's make?[/quote]

Did you forget about how quick head coaches get fired?

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Franklin seems like a quality darkhorse.

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[quote=CrustyRedskin;1053752]Difficult choice for a guy like that, do you ride that stud for the next 12+ years or do you try to break off on your own??? Id ride that pony to a few rings before making the leap.[/quote]

That pony ain't gonna get nay rings though.

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[quote=Mattyk;1053762]Franklin seems like a quality darkhorse.[/quote]

Just like Seattle Slew.

[IMG]http://www.circledhorses.com/seattle%20slew%20race.JPG[/IMG]

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Add Vic Fangio to the list

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[quote=Mattyk;1053762]Franklin seems like a quality darkhorse.[/quote]

I was listening to an analysis of him not too long ago. Seems like a decent prospect. Can't ignore what he's been doing at Vandy.

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I think I would be fine with any of the following:

Bisaccia
Gruden
McDermott
Zimmer


This is of course providing they picked a good staff to surround themselves with.

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[quote=Mattyk;1053762]Franklin seems like a quality darkhorse.[/quote]

Very nice guy, I met him while he was here at Maryland. Has some NFL experience (WRs coach at Green Bay in 2005).

Personally, I'd like a more established NFL coordinator.

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[quote=Mattyk;1053770]Add Vic Fangio to the list[/quote]

You wanna go ahead and add him

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A side note for those who were clamoring for the great Lovie Smith:

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Lovie Smith’s contract contains the clause that gives him final say over all personnel matters on the Buccaneers' final 53-man roster.[/SIZE][/B]



Be glad we didn't get ourselves into another situation like that. No way would I give Lovie final say so on personnel. Going to make that GM job pretty irrelevant.

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[quote=NC_Skins;1053778]A side note for those who were clamoring for the great Lovie Smith:

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Lovie Smith’s contract contains the clause that gives him final say over all personnel matters on the Buccaneers' final 53-man roster.[/SIZE][/B]



Be glad we didn't get ourselves into another situation like that. No way would I give Lovie final say so on personnel. Going to make that GM job pretty irrelevant.[/quote]

Good call! For once, I want a coach to be a coach and the GM to handle the personnel moves. I'm still a little skeptical on Allen making the player personnel decisions, but hey, I think anybody is better than Vinny Cerrato.