Is Scott Pioli available after the season?

[JoeRedskin]

Originally Posted by 61cad

How about letting Ryan Clark and Walt Harris go.

Clearly letting Ryan Clark go was a mistake for a lot of reasons. As for Walt, I don't think he counts as a mistake (there is a whole other thread on this topic). Just about everyone was ready to run him out on a rail last year and he was pretty craptacular at times. And on the other hand, how about the Coles for Moss trade? Anyone want to undo that one?

Again, the front office has had its hits and misses with the misses seeming to outnumber the hits in quantity and noticeability. I still think that we the FO (under Gibbs) has done some good things and that, while this year was clearly a step back, Gibbs did seem to learn from year one to year two. Maybe he will learn make a similar step forward next offseason.

As a final thought: Although this year's class of FA may be the worst since the Bruce Smith, et al. signings. It was still a different kind of bad in that all the guys signed to the expensive contracts were young guys. If they had panned out, we would of had good young talent in its prime for 3-4 years.

[MTK]

Some moves haven't panned out as expected this year. But these guys aren't going to just be here for one year (well maybe Archuleta). Next season we could easily be praising some of these moves such as Lloyd and McIntosh.

[SmootSmack]

By the way, Scott Pioli's wife's name...Dallas

[MTK]

I really think that if Gibbs thinks a GM can come in and help, he will do it.

He's always open to trying new things if he thinks it's for the better of the team.

[jdlea]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I really think that if Gibbs thinks a GM can come in and help, he will do it.

He's always open to trying new things if he thinks it's for the better of the team.

I'm not so sure, I think he's trying to graduate to the front office when he gets done coaching. Maybe though, I just don't know.

[redsk1]

Yes, there have been some good pickups via the draft and FA but there have been alot of very questionable moves where we overpay and hurt our team.

I really think Joe G's will think long and hard about bringing in a GM over the winter. As the article says, he'll do anything at this point.

[mooby]

Originally Posted by Bill B

I have not been able to find any information on the net other than Pioli's contract was set to expire after the 2006 draft.

Does anyone know if he signed a long term extension with the Patriots?

If not is there any way the Redskins can get him?

I'm not sure signing Pioli would be a good thing. If a GM is gonna be brought in, i want one that has had experience with Gibbs and the way he works, so he understands the way Gibbs is trying to build his team, instead of some guy coming in and telling Gibbs how things are gonna be done.

[soccercycbk]

What if, after problems in player personnel since his return, the Redskins decide that a traditional general manager -- such as Bobby Beathard or Charley Casserly in the old days -- is needed? "I have no problems with any of that. I changed a lot last year," said Gibbs, who in essence fired himself after last season as the Redskins' play-caller and hired Al Saunders as associate head coach, handing over a task for which Gibbs was famous. "I'm not afraid of new ideas."

[mooby]

Getting Scott Pioli would basically be what the Redskins do on the free agent market, which would be go out, and get the best player available in their minds. That, as we all know doesn't work out. I'd rather see the Redskins go after some blue collar guy that does a consistently good job.

[budw38]

Originally Posted by mooby

Getting Scott Pioli would basically be what the Redskins do on the free agent market, which would be go out, and get the best player available in their minds. That, as we all know doesn't work out. I'd rather see the Redskins go after some blue collar guy that does a consistently good job.

Good point . But ,, the problem is GM Gibbs likes the " Flashy " guys too much . He did mention after he retired that he would make a move for Deion like the Saints did for R. Williams . I really like Gibbs , but he is too willing to trade the ranch for one guy , and unless that guy really is a franchise player you get burned . We traded two 1st rd picks for Riggs < way too steep > and threw away two 1st rounders for Desmond . I agree with the BLUE COLLAR players and I think a GM would work well with coach .

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

- Passing on Jevon Kearse to sign Marcus Washington AND Cornelius Griffin.

- Trading picks to move up and obtain Cooley (Would he have been available? It's a crap shoot - but given his ability, certainly worth what we traded).

- Sean Taylor over Kellen Winslow.

- No signings last year except Rabach who has been a solid, if not stellar, player.

- Finding Golston in the latter rounds.

While I agree that it seems the misses have far outnumbered the hits, the hits have been pretty solid. Without a team by team analysis, its kinda unfair to say "We suck" in the personnel dept. The "Patriot Model" has been successful b/c they have had solid personnel and good coaching - but what about the other 30 teams? What is their track record (and PLEASE don't cite me the Eagles - When they win a Superbowl, let's talk).

Well, I would disagree on several of your points:

-- It's beginning to look like we might have already squeazed out the best that Cornelius Griffin has to offer. He’s not getting nearly the penetration he used to, and his career appears to be going exactly the way it went in NY; strong early on, but fading fast. Of all the acquisitions though, he’s been the one that the front office got right. Well just have to see how much longer the right decision lasts. Marcus Washington looks good when the defensive line is performing well, but like everyone else this season, he’s practically nowhere to be found.

–- Chris Cooley -- this one’s going to put me in the doghouse here at The Warpath, but I’m not quite ready to start carving his bust for the Hall of Fame the way others apparently are. Was he worth two picks? I don’t think so. He’s a good player, but why is it that this team has to give up two picks for one player, and wind up with marginal overall results?

Sean Taylor over Kellen Winslow? Okaaay. That was a flip of the coin for most teams, and we weren’t really looking for a tight end anyway. If winning on a 50/50 shot represents an astute player personnel move, I guess we should take all the positives we can with this crowd.

–- I wouldn’t call Rabach “stellar” by any stretch. He’s usually the culprit when the flags start flying on holding calls. He’s serviceable, but don’t get your hopes up for any Pro Bowl votes. As far as I can tell, it’s ‘ho-hum’ on Rabach.

–- Golston -– I’d love to think we’ve found a diamond in the rough on a late, 2nd day pick. I think we’ll have to wait and see. He’s gotten a fair amount of playing time this year, but only because of the annual neglect this front office pays to the D-line. But hey, Rock Cartwright was the last late 2nd day pick that panned out – so even broken clocks are right twice a day.

The only measure of good personnel decision making is Super Bowl wins? That’s a bit unfair don’t you think? Four straight NFC Championship games mean nothing in your mind? In Gibbs' first go round, he won 3 Super Bowls in 12 years – but you also have to count the other seasons where his teams were consistently competitive, and bound for the playoffs at the very least. I’d say the Chargers have done a pretty darn good job “building through the draft”. It took a while for the Bengals, and they might have taken a step back this season, but at least they’re in the right direction. It pains me to include the Cowboys, but that defensive front seven will be a nightmare to deal with for years to come, and they’re getting the job done with young players, farmed from the college ranks, with very manageable contracts. Julius Jones and Marion Barber come to mind.

The thing is, all you have to do is point to the score board with the Skins. In the three years Gibbs has been calling the shots, he’s 20-24. And the needle is pointed south. How many 8-8 seasons or worse will it take to prove that high priced free agents looking for their golden parachutes aren’t translating into success?

[bigSkinsfan61]

the reason for joe gibbs superbowl teams was not only joe's expertise in coaching but bobby beathards expertise in player talent evaluation . not taking anything away from joe at all he had a gm in the 80's bobby beatherd was the man then charley casserly followed and made some good moves but over all he was waaaayyyy lesss that bobby was...

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by Bill B

I have not been able to find any information on the net other than Pioli's contract was set to expire after the 2006 draft.

Does anyone know if he signed a long term extension with the Patriots?

If not is there any way the Redskins can get him?

Joe Gibbs has mentioned in one of his latest interviews that he would be open and supseptible to any idea or change that would help the Redskins win Football games. I believe him. However, I also believe that any discussion regarding a GM would have to come at the behest of someone else in the organization with authority comparable to that of Gibbs. I say that because he has also, on more than one ocasion maintained he is satisfied with the current structure, and if that be the case, he obviously sees no need to change from the status quo.
While I do not feel in all cases a GM is neccessary, most NFL FO's have a head personel manager, and based on some of the recent decisions being made by the decision makers of the Redskins, lend credence to the fact a GM is something that should be given more than a glance at consideration.
Joe Gibbs is a Football coach, this is his area of expertize, and where his success was derived. He gained that measure of success because he had one of the best personel men in football at that time, gathering the players for him to coach. Our situation at present has too many different people making the decisions, or at least having input, the Adam Archuleta deal is a prime example, that was a GW decision, not Gibbs or Snyder. The both of them obviously signed off on the deal, but was the player in particular, their choice?
I have always felt that attempting to be a head coach, and GM simultaneously is far too much responsibility for one man . A coach primarily is only looking to win his next football game. Having a GM means having someone with a long range plan, and enough creative insight to know how he want's to build a team, and what the finished product will look like. Our current structure is obsessed with that win now at all cost attitude and that mentality hampers the growth,as well as the future of a team built to compete for a sustained period of time. If Joe Gibbs is serious about the possible implementation of a GM, he need only to convince Dan Snyder, and I'm convinced it could happen. I have the utmost respect for Joe Gibbs, and I think he should take a stand, and stick to it, either he'll be the head coach or GM, not both.

[MTK]

Split hairs any way you want, he was a big part of the playoff run that's all I'm gonna say.