Gibbs takes the heat, but is Grilliams really to blame?

[12thMan]

I'm sorry, I'm not giving Wiliams the benefit of the doubt. He had one exceptional year, '04. During the '05 season the defense was getting thrashed for big plays the same way, and really it wasn't until that five game stretch toward the end that they hunkered down to finish in the top 10.

This past season seemed like a continuation of the 2005 season if you ask me. I get the feeling that if the Redskins field a top 15 defense next year that some may feel Williams has somehow redeemed himself. I differ, only because once you finish near the bottom one year, it's not difficult to start to climb the ladder in the other direction.

I think Gregg Williams is a solid, capable defensive coordinator in the NFL. I also think his perceived, and I say perceived because I don't personally know him, stems from him wanting to be and perhaps envionsioning himself as a head coach again, which is fine.