If Not Joe, Then Who?

Slingin Sammy 33 · 12-05-2007, 10:59 AM

Here are my thoughts on this, first and foremost IF Gibbs decides to leave the sidelines he must move into the front office as GM/President. Snyder should do little more than sign checks. Cerrato must be let go. Gibbs needs to bring in any front office staff he requests. With the position of managing the franchise's long term stability and not worrying about weekly Wins & Losses he will avoid the poor personnel decisions made over the last few years.

Our coaching choice should defintely not be Cowher. He had a good run in Pittsburgh, although not particiularly good in the playoffs. Big name for his second go round, I don't think we should go down that path, plus he will likely want total control. I don't think Russ Grimm should be the choice either. Someone else mentioned us "reaching for links to the glory days" and I agree, we should bring in fresh blood rather than go with Grimm.

I believe it is time for a new Head Coach, a defensive one. I think GW and Saunders are pretty full of themselves and their systems, but it hasn't turned into much sucess nor are we seeing CONSISTENT improvement in the systems. GWs defense has done fairly well statistically, but the second half breakdowns game after game are a major concern and show a major coaching flaw. IMO what this indicates is good preparation going into the game but the ability to "think on your feet" and make in-game adjustments is lacking. I'm also not a big fan of the Cover 2. The only dominant Cover 2 or Tampa 2 defenses that I can recall was the SB Tampa team. That team had great athletes and could generate pressure from the front four. Indy's Cover 2 has played well in spots but prior to the playoffs last year was horrible. We need to make sure our defense is strong, because in late Nov. & December in the NFC East the elements can limit an offense severely and the D must sometimes carry us.

Our offense has also had it's issues with second half adjustments, and the Lloyd and Randel-El acquistions were 100% Saunders fault. Our second half playcalling has been poor at best. If the playcalling is all Saunders then we need to let him go, but if it is a hybrid of Gibbs and Saunders then I believe he should have a year with total offensive control. Prior to coming to DC his offenses were consistently ranked in the top 5 in the NFL. In KC he didn't have any outstanding players other than Gonzalez and the left side of the OL, no great receivers and Priest Holmes was more of a product of the system. So if the current offense is a case of "too many cooks in the kitchen" He should stay on as OC. If he can't accept that then bring in a new OC that the new coach and Gibbs pick.

My opinion would be to bring in a new head coach preferably a successful NFL assistant. Garrett is the hot name out there, but he is a Cowboy and he won't leave Dallas for DC, nor do I want him here. The coach I would like to see is Ron Rivera. He had successful defenses in Chicago from 2004-2006 and you see how they're doing this year without him. He's currently a LB coach in San Diego. He is a 4-3 guy, but is learning the 3-4 from Ted Cotrell. He got shafted in the coaching "merry-go-round" last year. We could bring him in and give Saunders one year of complete control to see if our Offense improves. If so then Saunders stays as OC, if not fire him and bring in a new OC in Rivera's second year.

SFREDSKIN · 12-05-2007, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Slingin Sammy 33

The coach I would like to see is Ron Rivera. He had successful defenses in Chicago from 2004-2006 and you see how they're doing this year without him. He's currently a LB coach in San Diego. He is a 4-3 guy, but is learning the 3-4 from Ted Cotrell. He got shafted in the coaching "merry-go-round" last year. We could bring him in and give Saunders one year of complete control to see if our Offense improves. If so then Saunders stays as OC, if not fire him and bring in a new OC in Rivera's second year.

Ron Rivera is a good choice, so would Mike Singletary now coaching for the Forty Niners.

freddyg12 · 12-05-2007, 12:03 PM

I surely hope Gibbs stays & can leave on a positive note. IF he does leave, let GW step in for continuity's sake.

IF both of these is not an option, I'm all for Russ Grimm. I understand the point about "new blood," but given the time that's lapsed since he was here, he is "new blood" he just has a familiar name. I do agree w/those that say we need a "hungry" coach, no doubt about that. Grimm is eager to prove he's head coach material. If the chance to take him comes up and we need a coach, I would think he's a great candidate at the least.

SmootSmack · 12-05-2007, 12:35 PM