Theory: Putting together a staff for the future

[SouperMeister]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

Olivadotti just signed an extension, thank god. Read the JLC insider.

Naming Blache D-coordinator and this move are good signs toward maintaining continuity on the D. I was hoping that we could also retain Jerry Gray, but I can definitely see him following Williams to Jacksonville, assuming Williams lands there fairly quickly.

I still maintain that naming offensive and defensive coordinators before the head coach severely limits the head coaching options.

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by SouperMeister

Naming Blache D-coordinator and this move are good signs toward maintaining continuity on the D. I was hoping that we could also retain Jerry Gray, but I can definitely see him following Williams to Jacksonville, assuming Williams lands there fairly quickly.

I still maintain that naming offensive and defensive coordinators before the head coach severely limits the head coaching options.

I would like to see Schwartz before Fassel.

[SC Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

I would like to see Schwartz before Fassel.

Interesting tidbit in JLC's latest blog. Says that the Titans have contacted the Skins for permission to talk to Williams. I can't imagine he'd go there to work under Schwartz would he?

Think it is between Fassel and Spagnolo though. I do feel better that at least they have told G. Williams he's out officially. Seems like maybe they could have done that a bit sooner, but better that both parties made a move (and maybe Williams initiated it).

Someone asked about the other assistants - Redskins Insider
UPDATE 1: Jason LaCanfora reports that the Rams and Raiders have asked the Redskins for permission to speak with Saunders about jobs and the Rams and Titans have asked for permission to speak to Williams about jobs, sources said. Apparently, teams still must do this because the two remain under contract.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by SouperMeister

Naming Blache D-coordinator and this move are good signs toward maintaining continuity on the D. I was hoping that we could also retain Jerry Gray, but I can definitely see him following Williams to Jacksonville, assuming Williams lands there fairly quickly.

I still maintain that naming offensive and defensive coordinators before the head coach severely limits the head coaching options.

There'd have to be a spot on the Jags' roster for Gray though, wouldn't there?

[SouperMeister]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

There'd have to be a spot on the Jags' roster for Gray though, wouldn't there?

The Jags' D-coordinator was just named Atlanta's HC, so expect him to promote some of his Jax coaches to key positions on his defensive staff. If Jax hires Williams, he would probably have carte blanche to assemble his own defensive staff. He would certainly have a place for Jerry Gray if we don't retain him.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

Olivadotti just signed an extension, thank god. Read the JLC insider.

Well, that's good.

[Chief X_Phackter]

Originally Posted by The Gremlin

um if he kept Gregg the defensive staff is intact and if he kept Saunders so was most of the offensive staff. Too bad the Skins will be rebuilding now but I like the Blache move. At least someone deserving for once gets a promotion.

I wouldn't call this rebuilding. More like remodeling.

[That Guy]

i think synder just wants a coach he can control and dictate to, instead of one that would actually want to make sound decisions on free agents and trades.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by That Guy

i think synder just wants a coach he can control and dictate to, instead of one that would actually want to make sound decisions on free agents and trades.

I don't think that's the case as he wouldn't be so "upset" if the coach he hires is someone that can pretty easily be pushed aside in 2009 should Cowher decide he wants to come back.

It's when I imagine that possible scenario that a Jim Fassel hiring makes sense.

[Ruhskins]

Hmm.. that would be a young coordinator who hasn't been a head coach.

[WillH]

Matty and SmootSmack, I think you guys are right on with what you've said in this thread. You've tried to calm the masses, but it doesn't seem like its working (big surprise!).

Do you think there is someone lined up already? Just a couple options? Or are they still playing the entire field?

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by WillH

Matty and SmootSmack, I think you guys are right on with what you've said in this thread. You've tried to calm the masses, but it doesn't seem like its working (big surprise!).

Do you think there is someone lined up already? Just a couple options? Or are they still playing the entire field?

They have to have someone already. Otherwise they'd be gambling that either the Giants' DC or the Pats OC would be willing to sign on as HC with the coordinators already in place.

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

They have to have someone already. Otherwise they'd be gambling that either the Giants' DC or the Pats OC would be willing to sign on as HC with the coordinators already in place.

Not only that, do you think either one of those guys wants a built in staff or build their own? Sounds like they already made their choice and it's probably Fassel.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

Not only that, do you think either one of those guys wants a built in staff or build their own? Sounds like they already made their choice and it's probably Fassel.

If that's the case, that's going to be an interesting press conference. I say people should protest. LOL.

[WillH]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

Not only that, do you think either one of those guys wants a built in staff or build their own? Sounds like they already made their choice and it's probably Fassel.

Thats possible, and they are just delaying until they hash out the details. But here is why I doubt it.

Why would they wait until after the Super Bowl? Snyder said 1. not to distract from the championship (please!) 2. To keep their options open. Now noone is going to take what comes out of a FO at face value so lets dig a little deeper.

Could he, as I said before, just delaying naming Fassel HC until the details of a contract are hashed out? I doubt it. Gibbs said to his former asst. a few days ago that it could be a couple weeks til a coach is named.

It sounds to me from both Snyder's and Gibbs comments that they have someone in the Super Bowl that they are at least considering. And the fact that they have hired coordinators suggests that they at least have an idea of how this mystery candidate would feel about them. I dont know how conflicting this all might be to league rules. Is it an dont ask dont tell kind of policy? Or can you really have NO contact with candidates still in contention? Can you talk to them via their agent and still be within NFL guideline?

I have no idea. But these are fairly deliberate moves they have made, and it seems that there is something going on that we aren't seeing. But I think we can almost certainly count Fassel out, though we haven't heard that he is officially out of the running. I guess, as someone said before, that they are just stringing him along as a second option, but he certainly is not a front runner at this point.