What happens with Kyle Smith?

[Chief X_Phackter]

Originally Posted by AnonEmouse

Just a thought. Smith isn't being lined up for any vacant GM interview - https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-coachin...1-hiring-cycle

Is that indicative of nobody outside DC thinking him ready for the role, nobody having approached him yet or RR having made it clear via back channels that he's going nowhere and likely to get the WFT job?

Personally I suspect its one of the latter two.

It might even be an indication the NFL is going to push Snyder out so nobody is touching WFT staff until the ownership situation is resolved. Not sure that logic stands up to much scrutiny though.

Doesn't appear that Hurney is on that list either.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/...gettleman-2021

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Chief X_Phackter

Doesn't appear that Hurney is on that list either.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/...gettleman-2021

NY Bruce Allen is staying put. Glad to see that.

[mooby]

What if the plan is to bring in someone like Hurney as GM and promote Kyle Smith to assistant GM?

I would be cool with that.

[MissouriSkin]

Originally Posted by mooby

What if the plan is to bring in someone like Hurney as GM and promote Kyle Smith to assistant GM?

I would be cool with that.

I’ve heard a rumor to the effect of Hurney coming in and showing Kyle the ropes of being GM and then retiring and Kyle taking over. Guess we’ll se.

[AnonEmouse]

Originally Posted by MissouriSkin

I’ve heard a rumor to the effect of Hurney coming in and showing Kyle the ropes of being GM and then retiring and Kyle taking over. Guess we’ll se.

Not the worst idea. Until Ron arrived all Smith has learnt is how to work under a dysfunctional psycho GM and a clueless owner. Giving him a year or 2 solid mentoring by an experienced guy can only make him a better GM in the end.

[sevier2]

Ron has earned my trust as a fan this season, so I'll wait and see what happens before thinking I know which direction they should go.

Having said that, I would be pretty bummed to see K. Smith leave. IDK what they're gonna do in the F.O. but I'd like them to retain Smith in some capacity.

Just looking at the roster and past 3 drafts... the guy (and his staff) are hitting it out of the park lately, the results speak for themselves.


With Ron coaching, Smith running player personnel and Wright handling the off-the-field business I feel really good with where this team could go. Let's get the logo figured out and it's full-steam ahead.

[EdmundDorf]

Ben Standig
@BenStandig
Replying to
@BenStandig
"Rivera not expected to drill down with FO plans until after the season, per source. Many of the rumored names make for obvious targets based on Rivera’s ties. There’s logic with adding another FO member. Needed context also key. The organization isn't there, yet."

Basically all these links and rumors are all journalistic supposition

[WCommandersfan99]

Originally Posted by mooby

What if the plan is to bring in someone like Hurney as GM and promote Kyle Smith to assistant GM?

I would be cool with that.

I would also. Think it'd be the best of both worlds. I think this has a good chance of unfolding also. Smith must be kept. He has a very keen eye for talent.

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by The Skinsinator

I would also. Think it'd be the best of both worlds. I think this has a good chance of unfolding also. Smith must be kept. He has a very keen eye for talent.

Our team wouldn’t be there without the talent he has accumulated, maybe he’ll get us a QB we need instead of the owner.

[sdskinsfan2001]

I'd promote Smith to GM if it was my decision. But I'd be fine with another option if Smith was made aware and was agreeable.

[WCommandersfan99]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

Our team wouldn’t be there without the talent he has accumulated, maybe he’ll get us a QB we need instead of the owner.

Sure hope so. It's amazing we're in the playoffs after already releasing a 1st rd qb from the prior year. Unheard of. Cannot wait to see what Rivera and Turner can do with this team with a new, talented qb. Getting a young, franchise signal caller and a legitimate #2 alongside McLaurin will transform this offense.

[AnonEmouse]

Isn't it worth considering that while obviously exposed to the rest of the FO workings, he's only worked in personnel. While I daresay his father has helped his education in the business side, he has no practical experience in managing the cap etc. The idea of bringing in a GM to mentor him makes a whole heap of sense than promoting him just because he's good in the draft. He needs a more rounded CV than that, doesn't he?

[SkinzWin]

F&$#. Last thing I wanted to see but secretly knew was coming.

From @BenStandig

“As The Washington Football Team considers candidates for its open GM position, current expectations have the team focusing on making an outside hire, according to sources familiar with the situation. More coming on @TheAthleticDC.”

[skinsfanmdc]

Guys I'm telling you. We lost McVay, and the guy in Green Bay right? Is Ron threatened by the young coaches/execs? Anyway I bet we notice a difference in drafts if Kyle leaves. I think we might be in for mediocrity if he leaves.

It's a reason why Hurneyy and those other guys don't have jobs. Give the young guys a chance. Wonder what Snyder would do if Kyle goes somewhere else, and is more successful than Ron down the line. I'd be pissed....

[Chief X_Phackter]

I mean, does all this scuttlebutt actually mean that Kyle is leaving? I haven't seen that, nor have I seen that anyone else is courting him.