A.j. Smith As Gm For Next Season

[hagams]

Originally Posted by GMScud

This thread reminds of the Cutler vs. Campbell thread. Has there been any sign we'll hire a GM? If Gibbs is around we certainly won't. Is there any reason AJ Smith is leaving San Diego? They're coming on big time right now. Maybe their talent is starting to gel with Norv. If Gibbs leaves I'd like to see Cowher come in and bring Floyd Reese as a GM.

I think Cowher would be good for this team. The guys need that hard-nosed coach to force them to play harder, and try to gain the extra yards...but until something comes out that's official that's all I'm saying on the subject.

[Kope]

This is the guy that got a 14-2 coach fired? The guy that hired Norval?

Thanks but no. A GM maybe - Smith? No thanks.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by GMScud

This thread reminds of the Cutler vs. Campbell thread. Has there been any sign we'll hire a GM? If Gibbs is around we certainly won't. Is there any reason AJ Smith is leaving San Diego? They're coming on big time right now. Maybe their talent is starting to gel with Norv. If Gibbs leaves I'd like to see Cowher come in and bring Floyd Reese as a GM.

That's what I'm still trying to figure out. I'll ask again, does anyone know if there is a real chance that Smith could be leaving or is this just wishful thinking?

[Slingin Sammy 33]

GM or no GM, someone needs to have the position of looking out for the long-term well being of the franchise. Gibbs is in the position of having to "win now" every season so he isn't truly in a position to evaluate talent for the long-term, hence some bad FA moves.
Cerrato should be doing this, but he has done a poor job since he has been here and Snyder needs to put his personal relationship with him aside and let him go. Move Gibbs into the Front Office and off the field. Before Free-Agency, Gibbs, Bobby Bethard and JKC built a fantastic team. In NASCAR, Gibbs was successful running the racing organization by building strong teams, and IMO he would be a great "GM" once the coaching duties (win now) were not his responsibility.

[BDBohnzie]

Matty - reread the original post. Poster says he thinks AJ Smith will leave...there is no proof in the pudding. And, why would he leave after firing Marty as he did. No one else in the league will hire him until he reproves himself.

Do we need a GM? To an extent, yes. Someone strictly devoted to player scouting and analysis. After this year, it could very well be Gibbs, IF he steps down as head coach, he could remain as Club President and resume that role solely. It's very rare that a Head Coach/GM works out...

[MTK]

Originally Posted by BDBohnzie

Matty - reread the original post. Poster says he thinks AJ Smith will leave...there is no proof in the pudding. And, why would he leave after firing Marty as he did. No one else in the league will hire him until he reproves himself.

Do we need a GM? To an extent, yes. Someone strictly devoted to player scouting and analysis. After this year, it could very well be Gibbs, IF he steps down as head coach, he could remain as Club President and resume that role solely. It's very rare that a Head Coach/GM works out...

Yeah I see that, but that coupled with the thread title makes it seem like Smith is likely to leave, so unless we have some solid info I think the title is a little misleading.

[BDBohnzie]

You're the goddamn Ego around here...change the title!

[vaoutlaws2006]

we have been needing a football general manager for quite a while...not the owner, the owner's lackey, or Joe Gibbs have produced great results. Its time for a general manager period.