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Beemnseven · 11-21-2006, 05:13 PM

Here's the problem with the defense...

Cornelius Griffin: He's old. He was hot his first year in NY, then fizzled. The same thing is happening here.

Joe Salave'a: He's old. He was out of football for nearly two years. He would have been fine in rotation, but he's too old, and to often injured to be a full time starter at D-tackle.

Philip Daniels: He's old. He was a castoff from another team. Save for his explosion against Dallas last year, he's been taking up space.

Renaldo Wynn: He was old like three seasons ago. Can anyone explain to me how he's still on the team? Oh wait ... that's right. He’s a great leader.

Andre Carter: He's a bust. And please, PLEASE – spare me the newest line of B.S. that the reason he's not getting sacks is because of the D-tackles. He averaged 4.5 sacks a year in San Fran, and it's doubtful he’ll get that much in Washington.

Shawn Springs: Guess what? He's old too. I know he's a fan favorite, as are many on this list. But it’s time to face facts – most guys who play in this league cannot be competitive well past their 40's like Darrell Green was. Something tells me that there are people in this organization who believe they can count on Springs for the next ten years without missing a beat. He can't.

I’m not saying Williams is blameless. Any team with a record of 3-7 have coaches with some 'splaining to do. But when you're entire defensive line is old, your top cornerback is old, and the other corner is turning out to be a complete bust, you will have a bad defense. It's that simple. When Gregg Williams has the "Director of Player Personnel" behind his name, then we can talk about canning him.

Until then, let's lay off Gregg Williams.

11-21-2006, 05:13 PM	#59
Beemnseven Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Virginia Beach Age: 52 Posts: 5,311	Re: Gregg Williams has to go Here's the problem with the defense... Cornelius Griffin: He's old. He was hot his first year in NY, then fizzled. The same thing is happening here. Joe Salave'a: He's old. He was out of football for nearly two years. He would have been fine in rotation, but he's too old, and to often injured to be a full time starter at D-tackle. Philip Daniels: He's old. He was a castoff from another team. Save for his explosion against Dallas last year, he's been taking up space. Renaldo Wynn: He was old like three seasons ago. Can anyone explain to me how he's still on the team? Oh wait ... that's right. He’s a great leader. Andre Carter: He's a bust. And please, PLEASE – spare me the newest line of B.S. that the reason he's not getting sacks is because of the D-tackles. He averaged 4.5 sacks a year in San Fran, and it's doubtful he’ll get that much in Washington. Shawn Springs: Guess what? He's old too. I know he's a fan favorite, as are many on this list. But it’s time to face facts – most guys who play in this league cannot be competitive well past their 40's like Darrell Green was. Something tells me that there are people in this organization who believe they can count on Springs for the next ten years without missing a beat. He can't. I’m not saying Williams is blameless. Any team with a record of 3-7 have coaches with some 'splaining to do. But when you're entire defensive line is old, your top cornerback is old, and the other corner is turning out to be a complete bust, you will have a bad defense. It's that simple. When Gregg Williams has the "Director of Player Personnel" behind his name, then we can talk about canning him. Until then, let's lay off Gregg Williams.