Coaching and Front Office Changes

[BigHairedAristocrat]

I think it was Sheehan who said he heard Schaffer wanted to take on more of a role in the personnel side of things. This would clearly not be a good idea, as we need experienced people in those roles.

I think we as fans have overvalued Schaffer simply because he navigated us through cap hell time and time again. He has done very well in that role. But whose to say it’s really THAT hard to manage the cap? All the teams do it. It’s just that many teams did not negotiate such terrible deals with players to constantly put the team in cap hell to begin with.

I’m appreciative for what Schaffer has done here, but I’m not going to make him out to be more than he is. We’ve got rid of Bruce and are going all in on Rivera. The best thing for the TEAM is to fill the front office with people who can get on the same page with Rivera and help execute his vision.

We’ve been a losing organization for 20 years. No one should feel safe. Doug Williams, Eric Santos, they’ve been around for a really long time in the league and haven’t done shit to put together a winning organization anywhere. So if they’re sent packing too, then I’m not going to care. I do think Kyle smith has put together a couple really good drafts, so he’s the only one in the whole group who I think has EARNED a shot to remain. But if he goes, I’m not going to get upset over it either.


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[5superbowls3wins]

I think Doug WIlliams is useless and needs to go. Hopefully they put a competent football decision maker in his place.


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[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by 5superbowls3wins

I think Doug WIlliams is useless and needs to go. Hopefully they put a competent football decision maker in his place.


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You may be right but it's so hard to tell with any of our front office guys when Allen was their boss. They didn't even tell him that they were trading for Alex Smith until after the deal. He was told to "turn off his phone" until the next day. What kind of bullshit is that?

I'd like to see which guys can work with RR and which ones can't. I guess that period will be between now and the draft.

[Schneed10]

Yeah managing the cap doesn’t help much if you can’t coach or put together a complete roster. Schaffer is fine in the role but in his 17 years here we’ve been one of the five losingest teams (I can invent words, you can’t) in the NFL. In the end cap guys and negotiators don’t help much when it comes to winning games.

[mooby]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

Yeah managing the cap doesn’t help much if you can’t coach or put together a complete roster. Schaffer is fine in the role but in his 17 years here we’ve been one of the five losingest teams (I can invent words, you can’t) in the NFL. In the end cap guys and negotiators don’t help much when it comes to winning games.

I think the word you're looking for is worst.

Anyways I like Schaffer but I like the idea of a coaching staff that has complete unity with the FO more.

[Warthog]

Rivera kept O’Connell! I am really exciting to see O’Connell when he is not tied to the over-riding inputs of Gruden and Callahan. Those inputs to the play calling made us predictable and run heavy.

I think we got to see O’Connell in true action in the last few games. His play calling was imaginative and effective. Haskins started to rise to the challenge in the last two games!


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[JoeRedskin]

Originally Posted by Warthog

Rivera kept O’Connell!

If true, I am good with that and, dare I say it, excited to see what he can do with Haskins next year.

However, I have not seen anything indicating that O'Connell is staying. Do you have a link? All I have seen is reports that KOC will be interviewing.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Warthog

Rivera kept O’Connell! I am really exciting to see O’Connell when he is not tied to the over-riding inputs of Gruden and Callahan. Those inputs to the play calling made us predictable and run heavy.

I think we got to see O’Connell in true action in the last few games. His play calling was imaginative and effective. Haskins started to rise to the challenge in the last two games!


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This reminds me of all the Twitter people that try to break news first. Where is your link?

[Warthog]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

This reminds me of all the Twitter people that try to break news first. Where is your link?

I made my post based on internet articles on Riggo’s Rag and NBC Sports in the day of O’’Connell’s first interview. I think some of the sports writers assumed that because O’Connell was interviewed by Rivera and was still in the team that he had the OC job (all but five coaches had been fired).

Later reports put O’Connell’s status more in the air as I think Rivera wants to make sure everyone fights and applies themselves for their individual position. For example, Rivera specifically mentioned Haskins in the press conference and you would think that he would be a shoe-in because he was our #1 pick in the 2019 draft and had played in seven games - getting better every game ( the last two games were excellent). Yet, Rivera said that even Haskins might have veteran QB competition in training camp.

The message is clear: no one’s job is a lock or immune from scrutiny, with competition and challenges at every position.

O’Connell may have a lot of fan support , but the Redskin’s offense was last in the NFL in both rushing and passing in 2019. Rivera must be certain that KOC is the right man for a job as critical as the OC.


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[JoeRedskin]

From Keim on O'Connell (and Offensive coaches generally):


John Keim Verified account @john_keim · 6m6 minutes ago [~10:50]

Still waiting for anything official on the offensive staff. Still fluid.
https://twitter.com/john_keim

[SunnySide]

Redskins offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell will interview with new Washington coach Ron Rivera to determine if he’ll stay on staff in the same role, according to a report.

The NFL Network reported O’Connell “has a chance to stick” around given his work with quarterback Dwayne Haskins, who made significant progress …

http://capitalsportsnc.com/?p=884129


Yikes ... Rivera has no connection to this guy. I dont see the old school guy keeping the young 34 year old new school kid.

[mooby]

Originally Posted by SunnySide

Redskins offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell will interview with new Washington coach Ron Rivera to determine if he’ll stay on staff in the same role, according to a report.

The NFL Network reported O’Connell “has a chance to stick” around given his work with quarterback Dwayne Haskins, who made significant progress …

http://capitalsportsnc.com/?p=884129


Yikes ... Rivera has no connection to this guy. I dont see the old school guy keeping the young 34 year old new school kid.

I think you're overreacting. If Rivera likes KOC I see no reason why KOC can't stick around. Rivera is obviously not one of these coaches that insists he runs the offense knowing damn well that's not where his expertise is.

[SunnySide]

Originally Posted by mooby

I think you're overreacting. If Rivera likes KOC I see no reason why KOC can't stick around. Rivera is obviously not one of these coaches that insists he runs the offense knowing damn well that's not where his expertise is.

Yes I was. Rivera is keeping OConnell. Looks like Cavanaugh is out.

https://riggosrag.com/2020/01/01/ron...edskins-staff/

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by SunnySide

Yes I was. Rivera is keeping OConnell. Looks like Cavanaugh is out.

https://riggosrag.com/2020/01/01/ron...edskins-staff/

That article is 23 hours old and not officially confirmed, Kaczor, Jordan, KOC, weight coach and a mystery 5th coach who might be Cavanaugh. Both have coached together in the past. Hopefully these guys are kept and won’t know till it’s official. Too many bogus rumors already.

[Warthog]

I think O’Connell will get the nod from RR for OC. One thing you can be sure of is that every player and coach must fight and compete for their job!! That why Rivera made a comment about Haskins and bringing in another veteran QB and having a competition in TC or something. To me it’s about MOTIVATION and CHALLENGING all the players to perform at their maximum level. If you slack off you’ll be riding pine.....


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