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Case in point: It has already been determined that the Skins’ will run a “modified” West Coast Offense under Zorn. The spread formation and pass-oriented attack (a la “the ole ball coach”) are Snyder’s preference.

There's a big difference between a spread offense and the West Coast offense ...

I’m optimistic too. After all, it’s the postseason. But one thing is obvious: the Joe Gibbs’ era is over.

Though a humble, unassuming man, Joe Gibbs had a powerful presence in the Redskins’ organization. With his departure, the strongest link to Gibbs, for players and fans alike, would have been ...

"Redskins Insider" says

Former coach Joe Gibbs began calling members of the staff today to update them on the coaching search, league sources said. Gibbs is telling the coaches that it could be several more weeks until a decision is made, apologized for how this has left them unsettled and for ...

I'm dubious about this announcement. If it's true, I like it. But it begs a lot of questions:

Does Zorn sign on to be an O coordinator not knowing who the head coach will be? I doubt it. So the deal must be in place.

Will the Skins have their hand forced now to announce it? I think its Fassel ...

Outside of a JC (who would have to learn a new system) and guys like Daniels, who are favorites of Gregg, I cant imagine that the rest really care all that much. I would imagine that they prefer to see GW, but highly doubt that they care enough to actually lobby for him outside of making a couple ...

Why did every player that talked to the media lobby for Williams? Because he was threatening them behind doors?

Isn't it in the players' interest to lobby for Williams? If he's hired, they're tight with him. If not, no harm done. What new coach would take offense at a player's loyalty to a ...

The longer this process goes, the more it seems Gregg Williams will be named the new head coach. Dan Snyder obviously has no urgency -- he has not been prompted to act based on head coaching appointments in Miami and Baltimore this week. Williams is not interviewing elsewhere. I recognize he's under ...

UK Skins Fan wrote:Now we know it won't be Mora....

A sign that Holmgren's on his way out?

WFAN in New York is reporting rumors about Dick Vermeil being considered for the head coach job. Saunders (KC) connection, but Williams would surely leave.

Why would anyone care how many interviews GW gets?

Good point, although the Post needs a provocative headline every day to sell newspapers.

Snyder has interviewed candidates on multiple occasions before. And he didn't interview Joe Gibbs at all (with public knowledge) before hiring him four ...

I don't think the problem with GW has ever been the Xs and Os of football. I believe his issues derived from the personnel side. With 53 professional athletes with 53 different personalities and egos, I can see the problem. He has now had 4 years under one of the master motivators and unifiers of ...

There is no way Greg Williams doesn't get the job. I would bet my life on it.

I will also bet my life that he is fired after one flop of a year.

The value -- and longevity -- of an NFL coach is often predicated on the outcome of his last game.

Has not Tom Coughlin's stock climbed ...

Posted at 4:03 PM ET, 01/14/2008
Caldwell, Meeks Will Interview

The Washington Redskins will interview Indianapolis Colts assistant coaches Jim Caldwell and Ron Meeks for their head coaching vacancy, possibly as early as Tuesday.

This news is being reported out of Indianapolis as well. This ...

The Skins are without a head coach, which makes any theories about the draft at this point spurious (not Spurrier), but what are these boards for anyway?

Linemen would be a top priority of mine every year (you’ve got to win the battle in the trenches) but I can’t see picking one first this year ...

If Williams is not successful in his first year, the Washington Post will say "You gotta give him time to bring in his own people and do things his own way" and Snyder's hands will be tied.

etc.

Do you really believe that Dan Snyder is influenced by the Post or anyone else in the media? You're ...

If Snyder hires someone other than Williams, he may as well plan to hire an entirely new staff because, if I'm Williams, I'm going to stand pat staff-wise as HC. If it's another (new) HC, he'll probably cut Williams (and others) loose, if Williams doesn't leave on his own that is.

With Williams ...

Thanks Joe. You're one classy guy -- and you will be missed on the sidelines.

You won with dignity, lost with dignity, admitted your shortcomings and downplayed your successes. You inspired players and shaped people's lives for the better.

Your renewed influence has been felt, in four short ...

Candidates are often interviewed in primary hopes of getting relevant information about personnel and schemes (in this case, AFC East). Parcels and company are shrewd, and certainly not above such pretense. It's been four years since Williams coached in the Dolphin's division, but he scouted and ...

The Seahawks were the better team yesterday. Suisham's missed FG a TC's INTs (which were on desperation throws) are not to blame for our loss. How many points did we get off three Seattle turnovers (2 INTs and the muffed KO)?

The Skins played well to come back from 13 down. Collin's stood in ...

Gibbs is great for this team. I would love to have him back.

Joe Gibbs is good for football!

He's a classy guy who also happens to be a good NFL coach. Ahead of a coach who has the best strategies and tactical schemes, I'd rather have a upstanding, principled guy leading my team.

There ...

Brady has ice in his veins.
Peyton has incredible talent.
Favre has seen and done it all.
Roethlisberger has done it, and very early in his career.
Collins has maturity, poise and confidence, despite no playoff experience.
Hasselbeck has been to the show, played OK, and lost to Roethlisberger ...

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/7624434

Fox Sports ranks the playoff QBs who can best handle the pressure of the post-season. In order they are:

1. New England - Brady
2. Indianapolis - Manning
3. Green Bay - Favre
4. Jacksonville - Garrard
5. Pittsburgh ...

Keeping the defense fresh, we need to win the TOP.

I've got to agree: Move the chains!

We've got to get yards from Portis, mix in some play-action and keep the clock ticking. That quiets the crowd and ratchets up the pressure on the Seattle offense -- making the Skins' D all that more ...

With the Jets victory over the Chiefs in week 17, Kansas City actually comes out ahead in the draft order. Even though both teams finished 4-12, KC could pick as low as third, whereas the Jets will get the sixth pick.

You can't win for losing....

They did not have any injuries....

While the move was a good confidence builder, especially for Eli Manning, Shaun O'Hara (center) and Kawika Mitchell (linebacker) had knee injuries and Sam Madison (cornerback) hurt himself on the long TD pass to Moss. They also had a rookie saftey, Craig Dahl ...