Fassel meets with Redskins over coaching vacancies

[GTripp0012]

I do not think Fassel's technical knowledge of professional football in any way rivals that of Gregg Williams. However, he's less of a short fuse, and from the standpoint of sustaining success, is probably more suited to a prolonged stay here than Williams would be.

Coaches like Williams will inevitably overstay their welcomes. In 2002, the Raiders hired Bill Callahan for continuity purposes with an old team, and the Raiders won the AFC and played in the super bowl.

In 2003, the age caught up to the team, Callahan was ill-equipped mentally to deal with such failure, and blew up on the team.

Gregg Williams may have infinitely more football knowledge than Jim Fassel, but if the Redskins do hire Fassel, how can we be so sure that Williams would have been the better choice. If the Redskins hire Williams, how can we be sure that Fassel wouldn't have been the better choice?

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

I do not think Fassel's technical knowledge of professional football in any way rivals that of Gregg Williams. However, he's less of a short fuse, and from the standpoint of sustaining success, is probably more suited to a prolonged stay here than Williams would be.

Coaches like Williams will inevitably overstay their welcomes. In 2002, the Raiders hired Bill Callahan for continuity purposes with an old team, and the Raiders won the AFC and played in the super bowl.

In 2003, the age caught up to the team, Callahan was ill-equipped mentally to deal with such failure, and blew up on the team.

Gregg Williams may have infinitely more football knowledge than Jim Fassel, but if the Redskins do hire Fassel, how can we be so sure that Williams would have been the better choice. If the Redskins hire Williams, how can we be sure that Fassel wouldn't have been the better choice?

For Redskins fans, the other choice is always the better choice

Now as to the first part of your post, maybe it is a matter of Fossil being less of a disciplinarian that gives him the alleged advantage.

I don't know. I just want to hire someone and move on to reaffirming my case for Aqib Talib (or maybe Cason) with our first pick

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

For Redskins fans, the other choice is always the better choice

Now as to the first part of your post, maybe it is a matter of Fossil being less of a disciplinarian that gives him the alleged advantage.

I don't know. I just want to hire someone and move on to reaffirming my case for Aqib Talib (or maybe Cason) with our first pick

Corner, eh?

We do really have a legitimate need there, even assuming Rogers returns AND develops. If he doesn't or doesn't, that need becomes absolutely critical starting from day 1 post Springs (March 2nd?).

That said, I am in favor of stopgapping this time, and just finding a veteran nickelback to hold down the fort.

Course, I'll save the rest of my rant for the proper time and fourm.