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SBXVII · 12-07-2013, 11:30 AM

^ Well, can't say I agree with that. If anything Gruden has had time to digest what each teams scheme and see what works and what doesn't. Current coaches are all wrapped up in their own organizations and planning for the next team that they really don't have time to sit back and observe what the trend is and seeing what works and what doesn't. Talk to any HC and they will tell you they really don't get the chance to just sit back and watch FB on the weekends cause they are back in the film room studying their next opponent.

The only thing I think might have lapsed is how he deals with the players. But a coach is a coach. To say the game has passed him by is like saying you can't ride a bike cause you haven't ridden in the last 3 yrs and won't be able to pull off those stunts you used to do.

I think there are a ton of problems we just don't know with the Skins right now. Should RG3 have started? was it ordered to start him (by DS or the NFL)? was it by choice or ordered because of $$$? Who is game planning, MS or KS? who decides on the plays going in to RG3, MS or KS? or who has final say? are the calls being changed by someone? is the coaching staff trying to force RG3 to stay in the pocket to become a better pocket passer? Why does it seem there are less option and double option plays each game? What is wrong with the OL? is it different people this year or is it less cut blocking?

I just think there are a ton of variable we don't know. It's easy to say KS sucks but what if it's MS who makes final decisions on the plays going in? It's easy to say MS sucks but what if he has given his son authority to call what ever he wants in order to help him grow as a OC? Do we have the same OL coach as last year and what changes have been made since last year?

Personally I'd give this group the last year but if I was the owner I'd definitely expect some changes.
#1- I'd look into bringing Kubiak in to help in some capacity. Maybe changes need to be made but no one will take a demotion. So maybe talk MS into the front office job solely and he can help out in the offseason with coaching.
#2- I'd promote KS (as some people seem to think he should get a HCing job somewhere, so lets test it with a 1 yr deal. He pans out he gets an extention as well as his father).
#3- I'd bring Kubiak in as OC. Hopefully the less stress of running the hole show will be better on his health and his smarts will help KS with play calls. Some people are just better OCers vs. HC's
#4- At the end of this year I'd nab MS and Kubiak and we would get on Redskins1 and fly our butts to Denver to speak with Alex Gibbs. I'd offer whatever amount of money it would take to get him to either be the next OL coach or a consultant to get this OL straight like he has in Denver this year.
#5- I'd fire Haslett. I know some don't like the 3-4 but to keep from having to make whole sale changes and being forced to wait 2-3 yrs for it to pan out I'd either bring in another 3-4 coach that has a better idea of bringing pressure or I'd bring in a Tampa Two defense. I know no one would take a 1 year deal so this will be difficult but hopefully the idea of keeping the majority of this coaching staff and trying to tweek it for a SB run will entice someone. I keep mentioning Lovie Smith but as most have said he will probably want a HCing job, but it doesn't hurt to offer the job to him in case maybe he really does not want a HCing job. Maybe he doesn't want the stress right now. But the mind set is whoever does come in might be taking over after this next year if the Shanahan's and Co. can't fix this hot mess.

12-07-2013, 11:30 AM	#397
SBXVII Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 7,766	Re: Choose Your 2014 Redskins Head Coach ^ Well, can't say I agree with that. If anything Gruden has had time to digest what each teams scheme and see what works and what doesn't. Current coaches are all wrapped up in their own organizations and planning for the next team that they really don't have time to sit back and observe what the trend is and seeing what works and what doesn't. Talk to any HC and they will tell you they really don't get the chance to just sit back and watch FB on the weekends cause they are back in the film room studying their next opponent. The only thing I think might have lapsed is how he deals with the players. But a coach is a coach. To say the game has passed him by is like saying you can't ride a bike cause you haven't ridden in the last 3 yrs and won't be able to pull off those stunts you used to do. I think there are a ton of problems we just don't know with the Skins right now. Should RG3 have started? was it ordered to start him (by DS or the NFL)? was it by choice or ordered because of $$$? Who is game planning, MS or KS? who decides on the plays going in to RG3, MS or KS? or who has final say? are the calls being changed by someone? is the coaching staff trying to force RG3 to stay in the pocket to become a better pocket passer? Why does it seem there are less option and double option plays each game? What is wrong with the OL? is it different people this year or is it less cut blocking? I just think there are a ton of variable we don't know. It's easy to say KS sucks but what if it's MS who makes final decisions on the plays going in? It's easy to say MS sucks but what if he has given his son authority to call what ever he wants in order to help him grow as a OC? Do we have the same OL coach as last year and what changes have been made since last year? Personally I'd give this group the last year but if I was the owner I'd definitely expect some changes. #1- I'd look into bringing Kubiak in to help in some capacity. Maybe changes need to be made but no one will take a demotion. So maybe talk MS into the front office job solely and he can help out in the offseason with coaching. #2- I'd promote KS (as some people seem to think he should get a HCing job somewhere, so lets test it with a 1 yr deal. He pans out he gets an extention as well as his father). #3- I'd bring Kubiak in as OC. Hopefully the less stress of running the hole show will be better on his health and his smarts will help KS with play calls. Some people are just better OCers vs. HC's #4- At the end of this year I'd nab MS and Kubiak and we would get on Redskins1 and fly our butts to Denver to speak with Alex Gibbs. I'd offer whatever amount of money it would take to get him to either be the next OL coach or a consultant to get this OL straight like he has in Denver this year. #5- I'd fire Haslett. I know some don't like the 3-4 but to keep from having to make whole sale changes and being forced to wait 2-3 yrs for it to pan out I'd either bring in another 3-4 coach that has a better idea of bringing pressure or I'd bring in a Tampa Two defense. I know no one would take a 1 year deal so this will be difficult but hopefully the idea of keeping the majority of this coaching staff and trying to tweek it for a SB run will entice someone. I keep mentioning Lovie Smith but as most have said he will probably want a HCing job, but it doesn't hurt to offer the job to him in case maybe he really does not want a HCing job. Maybe he doesn't want the stress right now. But the mind set is whoever does come in might be taking over after this next year if the Shanahan's and Co. can't fix this hot mess.