Coaching Staff update

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

They should bring Dan Riley back.

I certainly would not oppose that suggestion, Riley did a masterful job with the team for a long time. By the way, where is Riley, and what is he doing these days?

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by Longtimefan

I certainly would not oppose that suggestion, Riley did a masterful job with the team for a long time. By the way, where is Riley, and what is he doing these days?

About Roberta & Riley

[Paintrain]

Originally Posted by Longtimefan

Jason Reid: Redskin Insider has reported the entire strength and conditioning staff has been let go.

I wonder if this is the play.. The Arizona Cardinals Must Re-Sign Strength & Conditioning Coach, John Lott - Revenge Of The Birds

[CultBrennan59]

the good news about this is that our strength and conditioning staff was not all that good considering we had like 10 players on IR, as well as players like Albert Haynesworth getting gased during games. We should bring in either steelers or cardinals strength and conditioning people. Because those teams always stay fairly healthy come playoff time.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by CultBrennan59

the good news about this is that our strength and conditioning staff was not all that good considering we had like 10 players on IR, as well as players like Albert Haynesworth getting gased during games. We should bring in either steelers or cardinals strength and conditioning people. Because those teams always stay fairly healthy come playoff time.

Things like Cooley breaking his ankle, Samuels' degenerative neck condition, and Rinehart's broken leg have nothing to do with poor conditioning. Mike Williams tearing a muscle in his foot isn't a conditioning issue. These kind of things don't fall on the trainers. Did you know the Saints have more players on IR than the Redskins? They're in the Super Bowl. I doubt they fire their staff.

I'm not sure what metrics are used to judge a strength and conditioning staff. I mean, a big part of it has to do with the players' willingness to train hard. I don't think season ending injuries are the fault of s/c coaches. I do know that the past two seasons we didn't have nearly as many of the strains/pulls we dealt with during Gibbs' 2.0.

I know a couple of guys who were on this staff the past few years, so obviously I'm biased here.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by GMScud

Things like Cooley breaking his ankle, Samuels' degenerative neck condition, and Rinehart's broken have nothing to do with poor conditioning. Mike Williams tearing a muscle in his foot isn't a conditioning issue. These kind of things don't fall on the trainers. Did you know the Saints have more players on IR than the Redskins? They're in the Super Bowl. I doubt they fire their staff.

I'm not sure what metrics are used to judge a strength and conditioning staff. I mean, a big part of it has to do with the players' willingness to train hard. I don't think season ending injuries are the fault of s/c coaches. I do know that the past two seasons we didn't have nearly as many of the strains/pulls we dealt with during Gibbs' 2.0.

I know a couple of guys who were on this staff the past few years, so obviously I'm biased here.

agreed pretty much in full

here's the article for whoever didn't catch it

Redskins Insider - Redskins' strength and conditioning staff is let go

[Redskin Warrior]

Originally Posted by GMScud

Things like Cooley breaking his ankle, Samuels' degenerative neck condition, and Rinehart's broken have nothing to do with poor conditioning. Mike Williams tearing a muscle in his foot isn't a conditioning issue. These kind of things don't fall on the trainers. Did you know the Saints have more players on IR than the Redskins? They're in the Super Bowl. I doubt they fire their staff.

I'm not sure what metrics are used to judge a strength and conditioning staff. I mean, a big part of it has to do with the players' willingness to train hard. I don't think season ending injuries are the fault of s/c coaches. I do know that the past two seasons we didn't have nearly as many of the strains/pulls we dealt with during Gibbs' 2.0.

I know a couple of guys who were on this staff the past few years, so obviously I'm biased here.

I think Zorn had a lot to do with the poor conditionings letting players off easy at training camp & etc letting them go home during camp that played part as well.

[GridIron26]

Redskins Insider - Ike Hilliard interviews for Redskins staff vacancy

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by GridIron26

Redskins Insider - Ike Hilliard interviews for Redskins staff vacancy

Interesting how some of these guys have had ties to Allen, Shanahan (either or), AND Haslett

perhaps Haslett and Shanahan have shared recommendations more often than we'd think

I don't know about Hilliard's coaching abilities but the players might respect someone that just came out of the league and is more like "one of them" .. then again, that could be a downfall too

[r08kessl]

Originally Posted by GMScud

Things like Cooley breaking his ankle, Samuels' degenerative neck condition, and Rinehart's broken have nothing to do with poor conditioning. Mike Williams tearing a muscle in his foot isn't a conditioning issue. These kind of things don't fall on the trainers. Did you know the Saints have more players on IR than the Redskins? They're in the Super Bowl. I doubt they fire their staff.

I'm not sure what metrics are used to judge a strength and conditioning staff. I mean, a big part of it has to do with the players' willingness to train hard. I don't think season ending injuries are the fault of s/c coaches. I do know that the past two seasons we didn't have nearly as many of the strains/pulls we dealt with during Gibbs' 2.0.

I know a couple of guys who were on this staff the past few years, so obviously I'm biased here.

I agree with those players, but doesn't it seem like every year we have players sitting out multiple games with minor injuries. I may be totally off base but it just never seems like the skins are in the type of physical condition of other teams. While a lot of that has to do with an individual players attitude toward doing the work I think a lot of it has to fall on the strength coaches, I say good move.

[diehardskin2982]

On a side note Earnest Byner went to the Titans for 2 year and look how that turned out... not sure if letting him go was ever a good decision.

[SBXVII]

I'll be the Debbie Downer....

During Gibbs tenure we went out and picked up a "College" WR coach. As I see it he failed. Never developed anyone.

Now we are going to hire an "Ex-WR"? One that has never coached in the NFL? and if I'm not mistaken one in which always had issues where ever he went? We might as well have hired T.O. as WR coach. I for some reason don't see the Skins having much change in this area and this area was the second major need of change. A bonified WR coach to develope these talented WR's we have. I guess the good news is he's young.

Maybe if anything McCardell actually acts like a team player for a change on the coaching staff and realizes how difficult he made it on his coach's. Hell maybe he can relate.....especially to Brandon Marshall if brought on board.

I just hope he learned something while at the Giants coaching camp.

[SBprimetime]

Keenan McCardell it is....
Redskins Insider - Your daily source for news and commentary on the Washington Redskins, by Jason Reid

[Dirtbag59]

Man look at how ugly these pro bowl jerseys were. Can't believe this was only 10 years ago. Who thought these were a good idea?

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by SBprimetime

Keenan McCardell it is....
Redskins Insider - Your daily source for news and commentary on the Washington Redskins, by Jason Reid

I think anyone will do a better job than Hixon did. Our younger guys struggle to run crisp routes and create separation. That's on their coach IMHO, especially when Kelly and Thomas both committed themselves to get significantly better. Both guys stepped up and committed to put in the time and effort. Hopefully McCardell can help them graduate to the next level.