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Williams gets fourth interview with Redskins; Mora next

By Joe Zedalis

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Washington Redskins assistant coach Gregg Williams met with management about the team's head coaching position for the fourth time Tuesday, taking another step in a process that many NFL sources expect will end with him succeeding Joe Gibbs the Washington Post reported.

Although owner Daniel Snyder still is scheduled to interview candidates from outside the organization. Former Atlanta Falcons head coach Jim Mora is scheduled to interview Wednesday

The Redskins, however, remain interested in speaking Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Ron Meeks. Meeks plans to speak with Snyder tomorrow. Indianapolis recently granted permission for the Redskins to meet with Meeks as well as Colts assistant head coach Jim Caldwell, who oversees Indianapolis's offense and quarterbacks. But Caldwell, who league sources said would be a top candidate to lead the Colts if Coach Tony Dungy retires, apparently is not currently involved with the Redskins.

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  1. hcdouglass
    1. Posted by hcdouglass Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:17 pm EDT

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    Where are the first losers? Four interviews, it will be an insult if he does not get the job.
  2. i_am_ice
    2. Posted by i_am_ice Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:26 pm EDT

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    enough already, hire the man
  3. Ame S
    3. Posted by Ame S Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:07 pm EDT

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    i love the redskins. after all the injuries sustained this year we will have so much depth at the offensive line position. a little more depth on the dl and a healthy qb and possibly a nice big possession receiver and you gota think....nfc championship...very soon. quote me on it because it is gona happen
  4. The Stig
    4. Posted by The Stig Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:12 pm EDT

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    Who in their right mind needs to interview anyone FOUR times to know whether they want to hire them or not? Especially a guy like Williams, who already works for the Redskins and has worked there for years?
  5. Ronald B
    5. Posted by Ronald B Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:49 pm EDT

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    He should have been hired without even giving interviews....Giving the job to another head coach will only confuse Jason Campbell more....just let the "never will be QB" stay with the same system!!! HIRE GREG WILLIAMS!!!
  6. FairlyHonestBob
    6. Posted by FairlyHonestBob Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:28 pm EDT

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    I got faith in Snyder, he'll make the wrong move and hire a washed up turkey from outside the organization.
  7. Coach
    7. Posted by Coach Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:31 pm EDT

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    Go Skins!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  8. John C
    8. Posted by John C Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:45 pm EDT

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    Quit dragging this thing out and just make a decision. Now we can move forward and see what free agent bust we can add to the team next year.
  9. Jason
    9. Posted by Jason Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:30 pm EDT

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    I would be insulted it I were Williams because Snyder has interviewed so many people. It seems to me that he has doubts to the point that he will take Williams as head coach if he can't find anything better. That would be a slap in the face. If they hire outside the organization, I can only imagine the turmoil that would bring to the organization. He has a talented and capable coach in Williams and aside from being mandated to interview at least one minority coach because of the "Rooney Rule" there should be no other discussion. Hire Williams!!! I hate Dan Snyder
  10. evillordfowl
    10. Posted by evillordfowl Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:56 pm EDT

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    Fourth Interview? Williams has the Job!
    The other interviews are for the D-coordinator or The Rooney Rule.
    Good Luck Gregg!
  11. POPS
    11. Posted by POPS Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:31 pm EDT

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    It dosen't matter nfl fans! the WWNFL knows who's going to win and who's going to lose before the first game of the season!
  12. JACK T. TON,NY
    12. Posted by JACK T. TON,NY Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:26 pm EDT

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    Well i would hate to see williams get the job,afterall look what he did to the bills,big losers,thats right big losers,dont do it dan,you'll be sorry !!!!!. how about maybe bill cowher,makes sense dont it,lets get somebody with an attitude,go skins
  13. 26cpROCKS
    13. Posted by 26cpROCKS Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:18 pm EDT

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    all the players and fans want gregg to be hired, why won't they just hurry up and hire him???
  14. Peter
    14. Posted by Peter Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:50 pm EDT

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    Gregg Williams has paid his dues with the Redskins as a coach and now with 4 interviews. It would be an insult to hand the head coaching job to an outsider at this point.
  15. Real Estate Needs? Read on!
    15. Posted by Real Estate Needs? Read on! Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:45 pm EDT

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    I agree with everyone who stated Williams should be the Redskins coach. The Redskins players want him as a coach. Four interviews should not be necessary in order to make the decision. Unless.... the decision was already made to hire Williams and these interviews are mainly about who will assist Williams.
  16. Bennie B
    16. Posted by Bennie B Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:05 pm EDT

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    Who ever becomes coach needs to look at the QB position, draft one, trade for one, steal one, just get one.
  17. firestormj47
    17. Posted by firestormj47 Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:00 pm EDT

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    They already have a QB in Campbell.60 percent completions more TD than INT and an unlimited ceiling of potential.What they need is a third,big,possesion reciever and the OL to stay together and be healthy.
    And fewer TD dropped would be good as well.I'm looking at you Brandon Lloyd and Santana Moss.....
    Stay Healthy and focused.....This could have been at least an 11 win season....next year its on.
  18. knewman8411
    18. Posted by knewman8411 Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:52 pm EDT

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    As I am not a skins fan...this is simply speculation. Seems to me if Snyder were truely intent on hiring Willams he would have done so....making the man go through four interviews is an insult. Especially given the man's recent preformance with the team. He has done an awesome job, and deserves to be head coach, anything less would be a slap in the face. Good luck Mr. Williams GO VIKINGS!!!!!
  19. kim r
    19. Posted by kim r Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:26 pm EDT

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    how about them cowboys
  20. kim r
    20. Posted by kim r Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:26 pm EDT

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    i love the Redskins
  21. DONNIE
    21. Posted by DONNIE Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:21 pm EDT

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    you mean cryboys dont you he he he he lmaorofl
  22. Jason1978
    22. Posted by Jason1978 Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:43 pm EDT

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    Shouldn't Snyder know Williams by now? Usually after the second interview you pretty much have a feel even about a coach that hasn't been with the team for four years. I have never heard of a coach getting this many interviews from his own team and there are still others to interview.
    Some say this could be a sign that the Skins are close to signing Williams but I think it's a sign that Snyder isn't totally happy with Williams. As a Eagles fan i'm hoping he is blown away by the awful Jim Mora though Greg Williams was 17-31 as a HC so he really isn't much to fear but then again, neither was Gibbs in his return.
  23. jd
    23. Posted by jd Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:32 pm EDT

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    Just hire willaims and be done with it Snyder!!!! freakin moron
  24. Jonny
    24. Posted by Jonny Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:12 pm EDT

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    This is why its painful to be a redskin fan. For years they always think that they can buy a team instead or grooming and drafting the right guys. Same goes with the coaching staff. Since Gibbs returned 4 years ago, we made it to the playoffs 2 times. In the span without him we made it once.
    Keep the coaching staff the same, draft good solid players (don't buy the big name thats going to be a bust...remember Deon Sanders?)......
    Give Williams the job already.
  25. sheridan
    25. Posted by sheridan Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:19 pm EDT

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    I don't think it matters who get hired. As long as Snyder owns the team and uses it like a real life fantasy league the skins will not go anywhere. What we need is a real owner that lets the football people make the decisions.

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