Williams will stay....yyeeeeeaaaaaahhhh!

[skins052bgr8]

I guess the next question will be which one of his staff members become a hot commodity or does Snyder sure them up as well. Blache seems to be very solid and has a lot of respect, hopefully they stay loyal.

[dmek25]

while im not sold on williams ability to be the head coach here,there is no denying he is top 3 as far as defensive co ordinators.another good move by dan snyder.all of a sudden mr snyder looks like a genius

[SUNRA]

Originally Posted by dmek25

while im not sold on williams ability to be the head coach here,there is no denying he is top 3 as far as defensive co ordinators.another good move by dan snyder.all of a sudden mr snyder looks like a genius

When you look at his defensive genius it would be easy to use his head coaching experience with Buffalo as a measure for disaster. But this is the wealthiest team in the NFL. If there is an offensive coordinator out there with proven success, that coordinator will be in Washington in 3 years. Willams with Greg Blache as the Defensive Coordinator, is looking real promising along with the QB of the future Jason Campbell. I'm real confident.

[dblanch66]

This is just a GREAT move. Williams said in the interview that he is a REDSKIN. I LOVE that!! This is also great for free agency in the offseason. If good defensive free agents know that GW is here for the long haul, it may entice more of them to sign with the REDSKINS. Hell, not just defensive players. If I'm an NFL WR, I may want to come here knowing that the D will get turnovers and give me more opportunities to score. GREAT NEWS!!! FRIGGIN' GREAT NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[NY_Skinsfan]

Originally Posted by SUNRA

When you look at his defensive genius it would be easy to use his head coaching experience with Buffalo as a measure for disaster. But this is the wealthiest team in the NFL. If there is an offensive coordinator out there with proven success, that coordinator will be in Washington in 3 years. Willams with Greg Blache as the Defensive Coordinator, is looking real promising along with the QB of the future Jason Campbell. I'm real confident.

i was just thinking the same thing...williams' defense mind with a proven offensive coordinator, and to top that off, a young talented quarterback who spent the last three years learning from THE GREATEST Hall of Fame coach.

I think we have finally turned the corner.....we are back, baby!!!!

[irish]

I wonder if there are any stipulations in the contract for him to be able to leave if certain teams make him a head coach offer.

[joecrisp]

Originally Posted by irish

I wonder if there are any stipulations in the contract for him to be able to leave if certain teams make him a head coach offer.

Generally, any coach can interview for a higher position on another team, with the permission of his current team. I don't know if that's something that has to be put into the actual contract language. But it sounds like Snyder's going to make Williams one of the highest-paid coaches in the league-- head coach or not. So considering he still has kids in school-- and he's said they don't want to move, and he doesn't want to move them-- I'd say if the money's the same here, he probably won't go anywhere else.

Another team would have to put together a real blockbuster deal to pull Williams away from Washington. That's not to say it won't happen, but from the sound of it, Williams would want a personnel situation similar to what Gibbs has here with the Redskins-- meaning as head coach he would have significant control over personnel decisions, and the ownership would be willing to spend whatever is necessary to make those decisions a reality. There simply aren't that many franchises where that situation would work-- at least not with someone with a less-than-stellar head coaching record like Williams's.

I think Williams knows how good he has it here, and I think he's competitive enough that he wouldn't back down from the challenge of filling Gibbs's hallowed shoes when Gibbs retires.

[hurrykaine]

Originally Posted by joecrisp

Generally, any coach can interview for a higher position on another team, with the permission of his current team. I don't know if that's something that has to be put into the actual contract language. But it sounds like Snyder's going to make Williams one of the highest-paid coaches in the league-- head coach or not. So considering he still has kids in school-- and he's said they don't want to move, and he doesn't want to move them-- I'd say if the money's the same here, he probably won't go anywhere else.

Another team would have to put together a real blockbuster deal to pull Williams away from Washington. That's not to say it won't happen, but from the sound of it, Williams would want a personnel situation similar to what Gibbs has here with the Redskins-- meaning as head coach he would have significant control over personnel decisions, and the ownership would be willing to spend whatever is necessary to make those decisions a reality. There simply aren't that many franchises where that situation would work-- at least not with someone with a less-than-stellar head coaching record like Williams's.

I think Williams knows how good he has it here, and I think he's competitive enough that he wouldn't back down from the challenge of filling Gibbs's hallowed shoes when Gibbs retires.

Not sure how true this is, but the fox sports article explicitly states Williams has agreed not to interview this offseason. He has the option to test the coaching market next year though.

[joecrisp]

Originally Posted by hurrykaine

Not sure how true this is, but the fox sports article explicitly states Williams has agreed not to interview this offseason. He has the option to test the coaching market next year though.

I would expect that to be the case. The new contract is basically a one-year guarantee of Williams's retention as Assistant Head Coach-Defense. But like I said, I don't expect him to be going anywhere after next season, either.

[backrow]

Originally Posted by joecrisp

Generally, any coach can interview for a higher position on another team, with the permission of his current team. I don't know if that's something that has to be put into the actual contract language. But it sounds like Snyder's going to make Williams one of the highest-paid coaches in the league-- head coach or not. So considering he still has kids in school-- and he's said they don't want to move, and he doesn't want to move them-- I'd say if the money's the same here, he probably won't go anywhere else.

Another team would have to put together a real blockbuster deal to pull Williams away from Washington. That's not to say it won't happen, but from the sound of it, Williams would want a personnel situation similar to what Gibbs has here with the Redskins-- meaning as head coach he would have significant control over personnel decisions, and the ownership would be willing to spend whatever is necessary to make those decisions a reality. There simply aren't that many franchises where that situation would work-- at least not with someone with a less-than-stellar head coaching record like Williams's.

I think Williams knows how good he has it here, and I think he's competitive enough that he wouldn't back down from the challenge of filling Gibbs's hallowed shoes when Gibbs retires.

The above is the best assessment of the GW situation in this entire thread!
JoeCrisp is the pen-ultimate camp reporter, and an awsome writer/wordsmith!

Thank you Joe!

A hearty welcome to Ric-Va-Redskins! & Pdid5000, each with their first post in this HOT, HOT, HOT thread! Welcome guys! Looking forward to future posts.




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[12thMan]

I think next year he can go elswhere if he wants.

I doubt it though.

[Redskins_P]

Wow, what a great way to start the year. Playoffs and continuity. This is awesome!

[illdefined]

what does that article mean by 'doesn't preclude him from taking a gig next year'??

next year when? he can't interview but he can still leave? tell me they mean '07-'08.

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by illdefined

what does that article mean by 'doesn't preclude him from taking a gig next year'??

next year when? he can't interview but he can still leave? tell me they mean '07-'08.

I think he took the deal because he and his family are so happy in Washington, and money was one of the only temptations that could have made him want to leave.

He will be around for the 2006 season, it just means that this time next year he's free to interview for jobs if he wants. Of course, if he does, I'll bet Dan Snyder busts out the pocketbook again. I think he wants nothing more than to keep Gregg to be his next head coach.

I love the organizational structure in place. HTTR!

[Dirtbag]

God I love Dan Snyder