Update: Ray Wright Named Strength & Conditioning Coach

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by Longtimefan

We couldn't get Dan Riley so we got his disciple. Was thinking about what you said when I read we had added Wright.

Just as good.

Wright discusses his new program - Houston Texans

[SmootSmack]

Didn't want to start a new thread on this but the Jets have named Mark Carrier their Defensive Line coach...yes the same Mark Carrier that played Safety for us

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Didn't want to start a new thread on this but the Jets have named Mark Carrier their Defensive Line coach...yes the same Mark Carrier that played Safety for us

Seems rather odd, but Richie Pettibon played safety too, though you'd never think it by looking at him.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by CultBrennan59

Ray Wright hired as strength and conditioning coach
Former front office official Ray Wright has rejoined the Redskins as their top strength and conditioning coach.

After beginning his NFL career as a scouting intern with Washington in 1997, Wright was twice promoted by the team. He served as the college/pro scouting administrator in 1998 and became the director of player programs in 1999.

Wright, who spent the last eight seasons with the Houston Texans, will lead Washington's new strength and conditioning staff, which is being assembled after the team parted ways with their entire staff last month. Wright also held a personnel assistant position with the Chicago Bears and worked as a strength and conditioning coach at Maryland and Cornell University.

The Texans promoted Wright to their top position in 2009. Wright also spent seven seasons as Houston's assistant strength and conditioning coach. New offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan worked with Wright during his time on Houston's staff.

"The position of strength and conditioning coach demands a combination of youth and experience, and Ray delivers on both of those," Coach Mike Shanahan said in a news release. "He has learned from some of the best in the business, and he has incorporated their teachings into his own philosophies. We expect him to bring out the most from our players, starting with their offseason conditioning and continuing through the entire season."

That's cool that he's worked with both the Skins and Kyle Shanahan before. Sounds like he's well qualified.

[mlmdub130]

i know it's all in good fun but does anyone think any other teams sites are talking about their strength and conditioning coaches like we are? god i can't wait until we win super bowl 46 and put all this bs to bed

[tryfuhl]

well there we have it, your original source was right smoot.. any word on why Houston dumped him?

[SmootSmack]

They've added Malcolm Blacken to the staff

Detroit Lions: Malcolm Blacken

[tryfuhl]

any word on the other 2 that shanahan mentioned?

not that I'd know them

[SmootSmack]

Redskins Hire Two Assistant Strength Coaches

[tryfuhl]

caught that englehart was the 2nd one a bit earlier.. another tie to the tuskers.. guy from some performance athletics places.. those guys seem to keep up with the times when it comes to conditioning and strength

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

They've added Malcolm Blacken to the staff

Detroit Lions: Malcolm Blacken

As long as we're bumping old threads...Blacken is going to Colorado

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