E-Dog Night Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/08/03/AR2006080301610.html Burgundy, Gold and Shades of Gray New Defensive Backs Coach Has A Long History With Boss G. Williams By Howard Bryant Washington Post Staff Writer Friday, August 4, 2006; Page E01 Washington Redskins assistant head coach-defense Gregg Williams's combative reputation is not something the new defensive backs coach, Jerry Gray, will refute. Williams expects loyalty and professionalism from his assistants as well as a certain type of patience that allows his coaches to understand what appears to be his uncompromising, hard-driving style. But instead of having trepidation concerning working with Williams, it was exactly those characteristics that drew Gray to Washington this offseason. Gray, the Buffalo Bills' defensive coordinator the past five seasons, accepted Williams's offer to coach the Redskins' cornerbacks even though it meant taking a position less prestigious than one he might have had with another team. The reason was history. Click on link for rest of article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Another little discussed offseason move that could easily pay dividends, ( especially true after reading that article). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Dog Night Posted August 4, 2006 Author Share Posted August 4, 2006 Another little discussed offseason move that could easily pay dividends, ( especially true after reading that article). Yup. Just another top-notch coach on this years' staff. I especially liked this part: "I'm telling you, Jerry Gray is going to be great for this team," Springs said. "I'm going to have the best year of my career." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All In Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Another reason to believe we have the best coaching staff in the NFL. This defense may be our best one yet. Even our WLB spot sound like it is going to be solid. Hope we don't lose to many coaches next offseason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goaldeje Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 To me, this is one guy that could end up making an enormous difference for us. Think about the first half of last season when we were all worried to death that we weren't getting any turnovers. Not that Walker was bad, but I think Gray is a definitive step up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeSkins Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 I called it as soon as Mularkey's position was vacated. Go back and check the posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfish50 Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Oh c'mon man! Snyder went out and overpaid for a coach again. The NFL needs to put a salary cap on coaches salarys. It's not fair that Snyder has all of this money and not only rob the other teams of talented players, but also steal potential head coaches. He's trying to buy a Super Bowl again. I'm waiting to read something from the media (King, fatbelly, etc.) along those lines. I believe we have the best coaching staff ever assembled and it's going to show on the field this season. They say it's a coaches game now. With a staff like this, how can you not be thinking Super Bowl? Barring any major injurys, I think we definitly get there this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Adama Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Oh c'mon man! Snyder went out and overpaid for a coach again. The NFL needs to put a salary cap on coaches salarys. It's not fair that Snyder has all of this money and not only rob the other teams of talented players, but also steal potential head coaches. He's trying to buy a Super Bowl again.I'm waiting to read something from the media (King, fatbelly, etc.) along those lines. I believe we have the best coaching staff ever assembled and it's going to show on the field this season. They say it's a coaches game now. With a staff like this, how can you not be thinking Super Bowl? Barring any major injurys, I think we definitly get there this year. I was reading the first part and getting fired up. Then after reading the second part I realized you were saying, that is what they are going to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfish50 Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 I was reading the first part and getting fired up. Then after reading the second part I realized you were saying, that is what they are going to say. That was my intent. Lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chronicdesi Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Yup. Just another top-notch coach on this years' staff. I especially liked this part:"I'm telling you, Jerry Gray is going to be great for this team," Springs said. "I'm going to have the best year of my career." Yeah this was a very good quote from the article. I think Gray will be the one acquisition that goes under the radar now, but later could prove to be the biggest impact of our season... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsHokieFan Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Greg Williams tried to get him on the staff in 2004, but Mularkey kept him on as D-coordinator This move excited me, the guy has some serious credentials and I can see him being the DC when Greg Williams moves up to HC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsNatsFan Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Good to hear something like that from a veteran corner. It's also great to think about the things he's teaching Carlos and Sean that they'll have the rest of their careers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Animal Trainer Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 This coaching staff is full of a bunch of super smart guys who are going to coach their guts out. It starts at the top and works its way all the way down. This is what a quality franchise looks like boys, sit back and enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tr1 Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 The more I see and hear from Springs, the more I like him. I wish he could have been here instead of Champ early in his career...he's a team guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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