timdaley73 Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 With the hiring of Gray (not that I mind it)... But, I couldn't help but to think how great of a coach DG#28 would have been... Any thoughts?!? :point2sky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parlett316 Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 Maybe he doesn't want to coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnacpa Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 1.) We don't know if the Redskins did or did not consider him. We do know that Dewayne Walker was rumored to be up for the job for over a week which gave the Redskins plenty of time to consider a replacement. 2.) DG was a great player with amazing speed, but he has never been a coach. He has mentored plenty of players, but he has not been a coach, so they may have gone with direct experience. 3.) DG may not want to be a coach. There were rumors that he would join the Redskins in some capacity when Gibbs came back but those rumors were unfounded. We don't really know what, if anything, DG wants to do with the Redskins. 4.) Jerry Gray was a former probowl CB, CB coach with the Titans (Blaine Bishop!) and Defensive Coordinator for Buffalo (last 5 years where his defense has ranked #2 both in 2003 & 2004) ... so he was more than qualified and definitely deserving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
More Complete Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 When Gibbs first came back he approched Green for a position on the staff and it never panned out. Not sure why. My guess is that Green just doesn't want to. I'm sure he's got other things going on and coaching is a full time job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tastes Like Chicken Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 Darrell Green, even at his current age, is a better corner than Walt Harris a.k.a. "Toast". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilbur58z Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 I believe Green said a couple years ago that he had no interest in coaching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clubisyohankovic Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 1. He might not want to coach. 2. He might not be a very good coach. He is a good guy, and was a great player, but that doesn't necessarily translate to coaching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macd36 Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 Darrell Green, even at his current age, is a better corner than Walt Harris a.k.a. "Toast". I HEAR THAT! ...a/k/a TOAST! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macd36 Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 1. He might not want to coach.2. He might not be a very good coach. He is a good guy, and was a great player, but that doesn't necessarily translate to coaching. Still busy in the DC area with the Darrell Green foundation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dockeryfan Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 No time or desire to coach. Plus, there's no reason to think he'd be any good at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Prime Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 DG is a busy busy man. He's got a ton of responsability outside of football, to turn his back on those responsabilities to attend to such a time consuming profession would leave him no time for his foundation and other interests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graffjd Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 Ultimately I think or hope that he will accept a position with the skins in PR or Public Affairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nighthawk Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 Great player doesn't always equal great coach. What made DG a great corner was his speed and that's something that can't be coached. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GibbSkins11 Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 Darrell Green, even at his current age, is a better corner than Walt Harris a.k.a. "Toast". walt harris 2 years ago was voted best nickel back in the nfl by the sporting news , he isnt a starter but he can play nickel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GibbSkins11 Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 gregg williams has wanted gray since he came to washington as asst head coach defense , gray is a beast , and green has never been a coach plus i dont think he wants too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cphil006 Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 1.) We don't know if the Redskins did or did not consider him. We do know that Dewayne Walker was rumored to be up for the job for over a week which gave the Redskins plenty of time to consider a replacement.2.) DG was a great player with amazing speed, but he has never been a coach. He has mentored plenty of players, but he has not been a coach, so they may have gone with direct experience. 3.) DG may not want to be a coach. There were rumors that he would join the Redskins in some capacity when Gibbs came back but those rumors were unfounded. We don't really know what, if anything, DG wants to do with the Redskins. 4.) Jerry Gray was a former probowl CB, CB coach with the Titans (Blaine Bishop!) and Defensive Coordinator for Buffalo (last 5 years where his defense has ranked #2 both in 2003 & 2004) ... so he was more than qualified and definitely deserving. exactly..why don't we hire Joe Montana to coach QBs, or Barry Sanders to coach RBs...those guys had talent, not neccessarily easy to be a good coach...this topic is a littel rhetorical Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itisthepitts Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 While D.G. was Gifted in raw and recovery speed, he never was a good technition. He was truly unique in that he could make a mistake and recover to still make a play on the ball. However this is something that can't be taught! I can't see him teacing techniques that he never practiced. Just my opinion. :2cents: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 D.G. will be the first one to tell you, ( and he did actually), that he relied more upon his physical abilities than anything else in his first few years in the league. But as you watched him develop over the years and watch his final years, you can see he was as much a technician as he was a physical "specimen". Where he stood,how he used his hands, and especially his use of the sidelines all stood out. Those complimented his physical ability. He knew when to gamble and when not to. One need not be the best player or even the best technician to be a good coach. Sort of a do as I say not as I do or did thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bportfootball52 Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 I think that Green has come to turms with football. Meaning that it was a greate part of his life that is now over, and now he is working on a new life. Which now is in full swing, and he is doing well. Port Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimReefa Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 The more of Williams old coaching staff from Tennessee he gets together here in Washington, the better, IMO... Remember, that was the #1 defense in the NFL (in terms of yardage allowed) the year the Ravens defense was so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoGood28 Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 Darrell Green is so naturally amazing that he probably wouldn't be much of a coach. He was just that much better than everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoGood28 Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 D.G. will be the first one to tell you, ( and he did actually), that he relied more upon his physical abilities than anything else in his first few years in the league. But as you watched him develop over the years and watch his final years, you can see he was as much a technician as he was a physical "specimen". Where he stood,how he used his hands, and especially his use of the sidelines all stood out. Those complimented his physical ability. He knew when to gamble and when not to. One need not be the best player or even the best technician to be a good coach. Sort of a do as I say not as I do or did thing. I feel you. It would be better to have a coach that was a successful player that did not have the skills of a Darrell Green, IMO. That would mean that he relied more heavily on his skills and intelligence than his physical abilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peregrine Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 Just because a person is a good football player doesnt make him a good coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoGood28 Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 Just because a person is a good football player doesnt make him a good coach. Thats the first thing I thought when reading the thread. Well put. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinshog Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 1. He might not want to coach.2. He might not be a very good coach. He is a good guy, and was a great player, but that doesn't necessarily translate to coaching. Nor great on field analysis during games... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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