ALLWORLD Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 I hope I don't get too much heat for this, it is kind of bizarre maybe and possibly discussed but I couldn't find anything in the search. I have heard from this site that Danny and Riggins don't exactly gel together but other than that.. I wonder why we shouldn't get him to be a GM for us. he really seems like a no **** type of player judge that has a desire for us to win. Maybe he could weed out the punks or less talented players and create a better team for us. He HAS our history, pride and NEED for us to be great again.. Why not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonOfWashington Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 No. We don't have enough running backs, so I say VM+I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrypticVillain Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 Wouldn't hurt IMO. But are you sure out of all people that Riggins would be the best man for the job??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMonkey Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 Riggins knows squat about running a franchise or he obviously would have been GM or HC for some team long ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 The guy with the famous quote of : "I'm bored, I'm broke, and I'm back." as a gm eh? I don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikie Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 if you are serious, I think you are really underrating the knowledge it takes to be a competent GM... we could hire a parole officer to weed out the punks... but someone who can mold a team around a scheme and philosophy, as well as recognize skills that transition from college to the pros is no easy task... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartacus87 Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 if you are serious, I think you are really underrating the knowledge it takes to be a competent GM... we could hire a parole officer to weed out the punks... but someone who can mold a team around a scheme and philosophy, as well as recognize skills that transition from college to the pros is no easy task... Pretty much.Riggins has zero qualifications to be a GM, let alone a good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRobi21 Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 Not all thoughts should be threads... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2cents Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 I have watched the Skins and football for 40 years, I am a 20 year Army veteran with a lot of leadership skills and have a Master's in Human Resources Management and am starting a PhD in Organizational Leadership. I humbly throw my hat in the ring to turn the franchise around. Make no mistake, I know how to fix us and I can do it. And I would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabidFan Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 I have watched the Skins and football for 40 years, I am a 20 year Army veteran with a lot of leadership skills and have a Master's in Human Resources Management and am starting a PhD in Organizational Leadership. I humbly throw my hat in the ring to turn the franchise around. Make no mistake, I know how to fix us and I can do it. And I would. You're right. What our team needs is the Great Santini. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jflow78 Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 Not to say Riggo couldn't do it, but being a GM takes a TON more than just being a good scout, though that's part of it. A lot of GMs have law and business degrees and understand the salary cap and how to manipulate it, how to run a large personell office, many of which aren't on site with you much of the time (since they're out on trips), and how to build connections with college coaches and personell from other teams. Riggo might be a good person for a scouting position, but I doubt he'd be happy with that. He's a pretty outspoken guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paintrain Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 if you are serious, I think you are really underrating the knowledge it takes to be a competent GM... we could hire a parole officer to weed out the punks... but someone who can mold a team around a scheme and philosophy, as well as recognize skills that transition from college to the pros is no easy task... Very true. An effective GM in the league needs a strong record of scouting, player evaluation, understanding the cap, an organizational plan. Just because a former player sits back and takes pot shots doesn't indicate they actually know anything about the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECU-ALUM Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 I think Riggo is about done with Snyder...on that basis alone I doubt he'd do it. He has called him a loser and I will never forget when he pretty much made his feelings clear on the Organization in 2003. 2003 there was an article in the WP that was questioning how things were done (logistically) in the Front Office, because a former employee (JOe Mendes) ripped into the Organization. It was discussed on "The Redskins Report" that night. Wilbon was questioning George Michael & Sonny Jurgenson about it...they went at it back & forth...George & Sonny were doing a lot of Spin Control and stuff...Finally Riggo said, "I have but one question, if Jack Kent Cooke is still alive and owns this team, are we having this conversation?" Wilbon smiled...Jurgenson looked like he was going to kill Riggins...and George changed the subject. So no I don't see Riggo wanting to do this for Snyder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chief_redskin_fan Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 hired ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Skinhead in Saints Land Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 Just because you're a "pull no punches" analyst doesn't mean you'd make a good GM. Plus, Riggins is a little too crazy to be a suit. Of course if he brought back the mohawk I may change my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcarey032 Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 Pretty much.Riggins has zero qualifications to be a GM, let alone a good one. Not saying he would be a good GM or coach at all, but Snyder did pick a guy who had never been a head coach on any level nor being a coordinator as well. Look how well that has turned out thus far. The head coaching job is becoming the last stop for coaches who are on their way out of the league. Look how close we came to hiring Jim Fassel. Nobody with a decent rep wants to come here and coach for an owner who has all these crazy ways of running his team, such as not disciplining players who are in good stead with the owner, getting overpriced free agents, and ignoring the offensive and defensive lines for far too long. This coaching job is quickly becoming what the cardinals and the bengals used to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ax Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 Riggins couldn't do any better than I could. Honestly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illone Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 Riggo does not need to be the GM but he needs to be part of the organization as Danny basically doesn't treat him like the legend he is. sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkabong82 Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 Hey I can be GM, I did stay at a Holiday Inn express last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigC003 Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 Does Riggins have GM knowledge and capabilities? If he did then I still think Danny won't let anyone oppose his Fantasy Football team organization ways...10 years and Danny boy still hasn't learned... he never will.Cerrato needs to go yes,but what GM is willing to be Danny's lap dog?Riggins doesn't seem like the type to be a 'yes man'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkskin Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 I love Riggo, (at least the Riggo from back in the day) but to think he'd be qualified as an actual GM is pretty far fetched. Being a GM goes far beyond just scouting players--which I'd have doubts just being an ex-player would qualify him for anyway. Short answer--no, Riggo is no the answer. See Matt Millen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Soldier Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 I think John Riggins could be a very positive impact if he wanted the job, but I don't think he does. He enjoys not working and having plenty of time to analyse. If he did want the job it would be an asset to have him in that position in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcoles11 Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 I have watched the Skins and football for 40 years, I am a 20 year Army veteran with a lot of leadership skills and have a Master's in Human Resources Management and am starting a PhD in Organizational Leadership. I humbly throw my hat in the ring to turn the franchise around. Make no mistake, I know how to fix us and I can do it. And I would. Ok, i'll bite. What would be your first 3 acts to turn this organization around if you were GM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkypoo Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 I think our next GM should be selected by two-man sack races held on consecutive Sundays until a champion is crowned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
str8jacket Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 no on Riggins. Snyder has shown that he doesn't care too much for the former players. Too much conflict there with the radio show and all. Maybe if Riggo had done at least a little coaching such as rb coach and worked his way up a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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