Jay Gruden hired as head coach of the Redskins

[Paintrain]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

I don't either. It's kind of reminding me of the Zorn hire, where the assistants were pretty much picked for the HC. I really hope that Gruden makes the decision, or holds the power of who he wants on his staff.

I think the big difference is that Zorn was completely overmatched in any role above position coach. Also, those were Cerrato/Snyder decisions independent of the HC search. Gruden has relationships with all of these guys already so the 'conversations' may have been to hold these guys around until after the process so he could decide if he wanted them around as well.

[Lotus]

Don't forget that Haz was Gruden's boss with the Tuskers. The choice to retain Haz may have more to do with JG than with Snyder.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by Lotus

Don't forget that Haz was Gruden's boss with the Tuskers. The choice to retain Haz may have more to do with JG than with Snyder.

Good point, still just dont like it.

So is it official back to the 4-3?

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

Good point, still just dont like it.

So is it official back to the 4-3?

Would expect the defense to be very multiple.

But I imagine they will stop two gapping, which makes up (nominally) a 4-3 defense. But Orakpo (if he's retained) will not change positions to DE. Just Kerrigan.

[Chief X_Phackter]

Originally Posted by Lotus

Don't forget that Haz was Gruden's boss with the Tuskers. The choice to retain Haz may have more to do with JG than with Snyder.

Let us hope that is the case. It is what I am leaning towards...