Doug Williams is officially back

[Sharkinva]

Doug Williams returns to Redskins as an executive






Feb 10 2/10/2014 9:40:14 AM
The Redskins have hired Doug Williams to become a personnel executive under general manager Bruce Allen, bringing back a piece of the franchise's storied past. Williams quarterbacked the Redskins to a Super Bowl win after the 1987 season, John Keim of ESPN.com reports. He became the first African-American quarterback to play in a Super Bowl and earned MVP honors after passing for 340 yards and four touchdowns in the Redskins' 42-10 victory over the Denver Broncos.

"It's great to be home again," Williams said in a press release. "I have only one mission: to help this team obtain the talent it needs so the fans can experience the Super Bowl they deserve."

In 2010, Williams opted to become a general manager in the United Football League instead of joining the Redskins' front office.

Williams spent five years as a personnel executive with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2004-08 -- the same length of time that Allen spent as the Bucs' general manager. Also, current Redskins coach Jay Gruden was an assistant coach with the Buccaneers during that period.

 

[skinsdad62]

i think its a good move on many fronts

 

[j_y19]

What's his role?

 

[gkekoa]

If he can do the job, great.

If it's for nastalgia, hell no.

How did TB do in his time there?

 

[skinsdad62]

If he can do the job, great.

If it's for nastalgia, hell no.

How did TB do in his time there?

i dont think they did to badly , didnt they make a superbowl ? and if not he would be a great mentor for Rg3

 

[j_y19]

i dont think they did to badly , didnt they make a superbowl ? and if not he would be a great mentor for Rg3

That's what I'm wondering if his main role is. If so, I'm all for it. Doug wasn't the best QB, but he always handled himself with professionalism and grace. Don't know if you guys remember or not, but it got pretty ugly in the press concerning Jay Shrader and Doug, almost all on Jay's part. Doug never lost his cool and never retorted.

 

[skinsdad62]

Doug Williams said he and RGIII started texting late last season and he is looking forward to deepening their bond.
this from mike jones twitter account

this is a good thing

 

[SoCalWizFan]

That's what I'm wondering if his main role is. If so, I'm all for it. Doug wasn't the best QB, but he always handled himself with professionalism and grace. Don't know if you guys remember or not, but it got pretty ugly in the press concerning Jay Shrader and Doug, almost all on Jay's part. Doug never lost his cool and never retorted.

In the end this this worked out very well for the Redskins since Williams led them to a championship & Schroeder was dealt to the Raiders for Lachey who was a major reason that they won another SB. I always think of Schroeder when I see another "one hit wonder" QB come along & remember that you can't pass judgement on any of these guys (for better or worse) until they have several years under their belt.

 

[j_y19]

In the end this this worked out very well for the Redskins since Williams led them to a championship & Schroeder was dealt to the Raiders for Lachey who was a major reason that they won another SB. I always think of Schroeder when I see another "one hit wonder" QB come along & remember that you can't pass judgement on any of these guys (for better or worse) until they have several years under their belt.

You mean like Foles?