Coaching and Front Office Changes

[Chief X_Phackter]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

They may already have the role filled, but the current structure would seem to leave some gaps in responsibilities. Who handles all the non-football operations stuff? Who is in charge of picking up players during the season and determining when to put guys on IR? Who is responsible for making trades? Rivera is going to be too busy working on his duties as a coach to deal with that sort of stuff during the season. It could be that Kyle is handling all of those duties, but if so, why not give him the GM title?

I still think there is a good chance someone comes in to fill that GM/Team President type role. If for nothing else, I think we need someone to resolve disagreements between Kyle and Ron that is not Snyder.

I really hope they don't do that. The best scenario would be Ron and Kyle working with each other over the next 3 to 4 months including the draft, things go swimmingly, and there is no need to add another individual to the process.

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by Chief X_Phackter

I really hope they don't do that. The best scenario would be Ron and Kyle working with each other over the next 3 to 4 months including the draft, things go swimmingly, and there is no need to add another individual to the process.

Agree, to many chefs in the kitchen

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by Chief X_Phackter

I really hope they don't do that. The best scenario would be Ron and Kyle working with each other over the next 3 to 4 months including the draft, things go swimmingly, and there is no need to add another individual to the process.

I explained why I think there is a need. During the season, Ron will be too busy coaching the team to worry about non-football ops stuff, making decisions on IR, practice squad players, etc. The goal is not to complicate the process, but to have someone that can handle a lot of the grunt work so he can focus on leading the team.

[Chief X_Phackter]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

I explained why I think there is a need. During the season, Ron will be too busy coaching the team to worry about non-football ops stuff, making decisions on IR, practice squad players, etc. The goal is not to complicate the process, but to have someone that can handle a lot of the grunt work so he can focus on leading the team.

Hopefully he can handle it. I'm pretty sure that's what he was brought in to do.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by Chief X_Phackter

Hopefully he can handle it. I'm pretty sure that's what he was brought in to do.

I'm pretty sure he was not brought in to handle non-football ops stuff, at minimum. Unless I've missed a hire, this portion of Bruce's old job has not yet been filled.

Currently, we are "down a man" in the front office when compared to most other organizations.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

I'm pretty sure he was not brought in to handle non-football ops stuff, at minimum. Unless I've missed a hire, this portion of Bruce's old job has not yet been filled.

Currently, we are "down a man" in the front office when compared to most other organizations.

I agree that he wasn't, but there is time to find that guy. Every indication is that we will bring in a GM after the draft, and that guy should be a Rivera guy, not Kyle Smith. You don't double jump a college personnel guy to GM. Bring in a recognized GM, maybe Morocco Brown, but definitely bring a guy in.

[Chief X_Phackter]

We'll see...I think the jury is still out on this. If things go really well the next few months, they may not feel the need to bring in a general manager. It's not like they would be setting a new precedent.

[SkinzWin]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

I explained why I think there is a need. During the season, Ron will be too busy coaching the team to worry about non-football ops stuff, making decisions on IR, practice squad players, etc. The goal is not to complicate the process, but to have someone that can handle a lot of the grunt work so he can focus on leading the team.

My preference is Kyle be promoted to GM and they fill someone so he oversees college and pro scouting departments.

[AnonEmouse]

Originally Posted by SkinzWin

My preference is Kyle be promoted to GM and they fill someone so he oversees college and pro scouting departments.

Be surprised if they promote Smith twice in one off-season? But it is possible.

[mooby]

Originally Posted by SkinzWin

My preference is Kyle be promoted to GM and they fill someone so he oversees college and pro scouting departments.

Isn't his new position VP of player personnel? I thought that's what his new position is.

I think they should just bring in a guy to replace LaFemina but otherwise whoever's running business ops won't have anything to do with football ops.