Sean McVay will interview for HC @ Rams

[skinsdad62]

if callahan is promoted the o/line could take a hit

 

[Caliskinsfan]

if callahan is promoted the o/line could take a hit

Or....maybe we wouldn't give up on the run so quickly and he'd balance Jay.. Hard to know, Dallas fans weren't that pleased when he was their OC but loved him as the Oline guy.

 

[Caliskinsfan]

Ben Standig...


For all of those worried about the possibility that Washington Redskins offensive coordinator Sean McVay leaves for a head coaching job, you should stop doing that.

The 30-year-old is an attractive candidate thanks to his football genes, interviewing prowess and impressive resume even at such a young age. It's no wonder fledgling teams like the Rams, who reportedly are bringing McVay back for a second interview, and 49ers are interested.

Just remember two things should McVay move on to become the youngest head coach in NFL history: 1) Jay Gruden is staying 2) It's his offense.

Because McVay called was given play-calling duties in 2015, many act as if Gruden's role shifted into pure overseer. Like Gruden, who was hired by Washington in 2014 after three seasons as the Bengals offensive coordinator, handed the keys to the young kid, patted him on the head and said don't break anything.

"I think Gruden's system is as good as just about any I've seen," SI.com NFL analyst Andy Benoit told BreakingBurgundy.com last summer. "I think he's one of the 10 best offensive designers and callers in the league. Keep in mind Sean McVay calls the plays their now as the offensive coordinator, but McVay is really an extension of Jay Gruden."

The extension comment is important and not just in the context of McVay.

Washington is searching for a new defensive coordinator after not retaining Joe Barry along with some assistants. When trumpeting these various options, often those with previous coordinator experience, reporters and fans note the various unit ranking under said coaches.

It's quite possible such numbers have validity. However, just like McVay connects with Gruden on offense, realize the same applies for others.

Many are pumped that the Redskins are reportedly interested in former Jaguars head coach and ex-Seahawks defensive coordinator Gus Bradley. There's a reason why some make a big fuss over Gus, who was with Seattle from 2009-2012 and helped shaped a defense that eventually led the charge to two Super Bowl appearances and one title.

Just note that both Super Bowl trips came after Bradley left. Yes, the defense ranked 4th in 2012 under Bradley. It then finished first in 2013 and 2014 under Dan Quinn, who was hired in 2015 as the Falcons head coach. Over the next two years, the unit stayed a top-5 defense. That head coach Pete Carroll, a defensive mind, remained can't be a coincidence.

There's a similar story with Mike Pettine, another defensive coordinator candidate, who coached under Rex Ryan. None of this means a coordinator on the same side of the ball as the head coach can't succeed on his way. Hello, Joe Gibbs came to the Redskins after a stint with Don Coryell in San Diego. It just means you're hiring the man more than numbers in these cases.

If the Rams want McVay, Mazel Tov to all. That move would make sense, especially on the marketing side of things in the LA market. As for running a football team, we'll see.

Maybe he's the next Joe Gibbs. Maybe he's the next Lane Kiffin, the current record holder as youngest NFL head coach. Maybe McVay is the voice who turned Kirk Cousins around. Maybe he's a coach who just cannot commit to the running game or call ideal plays in the Red-Zone. Time will tell. His numbers as offensive coordinator with Washington won't.

Either way, McVay wouldn't be taking the Redskins system away from the Redskins. That stays with Jay Gruden. As Andy Benoit would tell you, that's a good thing.

 

[Stymietee]

For the prognosticators among us, how far back does hiring a new DC and losing our OC set us back? Will there be a whole lot of readjustments in the organization and where do you see the comfort level of Gruden being with two new top lieutenants working with him?

 

[Caliskinsfan]

For the prognosticators among us, how far back does hiring a new DC and losing our OC set us back?

Given Barry's lack of success and that it is Jay's offense, I'd think not much at all.

 

[Sportster 72]

Hoping it will be a step forward. Better DC, Gruden is really the OC. Sean was just a play caller. Okay Sean is more than that but as mentioned above the Redskins aren't running the McVay offense they are running the Gruden offense. Before that they were running the Kyle Shanahan offense with Mike's run game.

Don't shoot shark!! I would like to think that most DC's available would be better than Joe Barry. As shark would point out we said that two years ago. Clearly we need some players on that side of the ball. DT, MLB and some sort of safety.

 

[Sportster 72]

Given Barry's lack of success and that it is Jay's offense, I'd think not much at all.

What Cali said in less words than me.

 

[Caliskinsfan]

What Cali said in less words than me.

Heh

 

[Breed]

If losing Barry negativedly impacts the Skins. It can't be by much. And like Cali said. Maybe Callahan as OC or someone else will balance the offense out more. Whoever gets the OC gig if McVay leaves. It'll still be Gruden's system.

I forgot Gruden was the NFL's youngest HC at present.

 

[Caliskinsfan]

 

[Caliskinsfan]

Classic...made me laugh and cry at the same time...

 

[Caliskinsfan]

Good sum up of points on McVay...

 

[skinsdad62]

look losing mcvay is an adjustment not something that cant be overcome especially if you hire wes phillips as the OC or callahan . but o/line play could go down

 

[Caliskinsfan]

Age likely always has been the biggest knock against him IMO. Old Boys network.

 

[Stymietee]

These are my concerns about the likely adjustments that will have to be made. Kirk had two consecutive seasons with the same voice in his ear. They have formed a synergism that cannot be discounted lightly. If Gruden takes over play calling as some suggest, then look for the possibility that other aspects of his on field duties to suffer a bit . (time management for example) If Callahan takes on the OC duties the positives may very well be an increased reliance on the run game but splitting OL coach duties and OC duties can be problematic after having two people focusing on both as separate jobs. Bringing in someone else creates whole new set of circumstances, even if they promote from within, that promotion opens up a spot for a new hire.

@Shark was correct when he stated that two years ago, we couldn't get worse with a new DC, well it happened and now here we are making those same assumptions about the best available candidates. To me a new DC leading new players and some holdovers also will need time to fully become comfortable in knowing the strengths and weaknesses of his players and time for the players to find that comfort level amongst themselves and in carrying out their new assignments.

That's a lot of adjusting to hope for immediately, it's going to take some time, while I admire the optimism shown here, you guys have to admit, that it's based on a best case scenario.

 

[Caliskinsfan]

Sometimes I feel that our fan base will never recover from skins 'disastrous choices' PTSD.

We've seen more responsible decision making and we've seen our squad improve and no longer be a laughing stock the past 2 years.

An organization can change culture, decision making and their luck...even if they are the Skins.

 

[skinsdad62]

we will be fine on offense

 

[Caliskinsfan]

we will be fine on offense

Unless Sean snags a few peeps along the way...

 

[skinsdad62]

Unless Sean snags a few peeps along the way...

we will still be ok

 

[Caliskinsfan]

we will still be ok

Likely. But never underestimate the possibility of failure ~ skins fandom 101