While most of the Pete Carroll attention belongs to Arthur Blank and the Falcons, Skins fans cant help but think why not us? If the Pete Carroll era in Southern California should come to an end, why shouldn't his new era begin in the nation's capital?
The Skins clearly have the most means to go after a coach like Carroll, and an owner with the will to get it done. If Dan Snyder puts his mind on something, we all know he usually gets what he wants. And why wouldn't they want Carroll? In his past NFL experiences he lead the Patriots to two playoff births and the team won the superbowl the very next year after he left.
The Skins know that Carroll has the ability to organize, plan, and inspire a dynasty with the incredible success USC over the last several years. The Trojans are constantly competing for the national title and constantly have the most talented team in football. His infectious personality helped him recruit and leadership helped him bring the talent together. While he won't be recruiting in the NFL, there's no reason to think that a coach who coached the best young talent in the league wouldn't want to return to play under him when they become free agents.
Imagine having a coach with an already good relationship with players like; Matt Leinart, Carson Palmer, Lendale White, Lofa Tatupu, Reggie Bush, Troy Polamalu, Mike Williams, Dwayne Jarret, Sammy Knight, and Frostee Rucker.
Truthfully there is no better time for Carroll to leave his self built dynasty either. While it's true that they have a great shot at winning the national title again next year, the cloud of Reggie Bush's scandal looms over usually sunny L.A. While it's no certainty, there is a possibility that USC could lose their national titles and be sanctioned by the NCAA, completely destroying the legacy Carroll put together. Not only would he possibly dodge the sanctions, he would be coming to a Redskins team that is ready to compete right away in the NFC.
The real question however is will Pete Carroll have the will to leave the comfort of USC to the NFL that didn't treat him so kindly years ago. While in New England he won an AFC East title, and a wildcard birth in two of his three years, but he wasn't able to win over the fans. Why? He fallowed a legend, Bill Parcells. Patriots owner Robert Kraft himself said it wasn't Carroll's fault, he was subject to unfair pressure. Would fallowing Joe Gibbs in Washington be any different?
For the Redskins it is not the most opportune moment as well. They already have two "Assistant Head-Coaches," one of whom, Greg Williams, has a contract that all but promises him the head coaching job when Gibbs leaves. It was part of Williams condition for not leaving for head coaching offers elsewhere, that if for some reason he gets passed over for the head coach position he will receive a huge bonus. If Carroll came to Washington he would almost definitely bring his own defensive scheme with him, edging successful Williams out.
It seems that while it would almost be a fairy tale to have Carroll build a dynasty in Washington, it doesn't seem like it's a fairy tale that will come true. If Joe Gibbs taught us one thing about running a successful organization it is that it starts with people. People like Greg Williams who stuck with the team through think and thin. People like the defense who have a close connection with their leader. Gibbs also taught us that continuity will finally lead the burgundy and gold back to the promised land. And that's no fairy tale.
The Skins clearly have the most means to go after a coach like Carroll, and an owner with the will to get it done. If Dan Snyder puts his mind on something, we all know he usually gets what he wants. And why wouldn't they want Carroll? In his past NFL experiences he lead the Patriots to two playoff births and the team won the superbowl the very next year after he left.
The Skins know that Carroll has the ability to organize, plan, and inspire a dynasty with the incredible success USC over the last several years. The Trojans are constantly competing for the national title and constantly have the most talented team in football. His infectious personality helped him recruit and leadership helped him bring the talent together. While he won't be recruiting in the NFL, there's no reason to think that a coach who coached the best young talent in the league wouldn't want to return to play under him when they become free agents.
Imagine having a coach with an already good relationship with players like; Matt Leinart, Carson Palmer, Lendale White, Lofa Tatupu, Reggie Bush, Troy Polamalu, Mike Williams, Dwayne Jarret, Sammy Knight, and Frostee Rucker.
Truthfully there is no better time for Carroll to leave his self built dynasty either. While it's true that they have a great shot at winning the national title again next year, the cloud of Reggie Bush's scandal looms over usually sunny L.A. While it's no certainty, there is a possibility that USC could lose their national titles and be sanctioned by the NCAA, completely destroying the legacy Carroll put together. Not only would he possibly dodge the sanctions, he would be coming to a Redskins team that is ready to compete right away in the NFC.
The real question however is will Pete Carroll have the will to leave the comfort of USC to the NFL that didn't treat him so kindly years ago. While in New England he won an AFC East title, and a wildcard birth in two of his three years, but he wasn't able to win over the fans. Why? He fallowed a legend, Bill Parcells. Patriots owner Robert Kraft himself said it wasn't Carroll's fault, he was subject to unfair pressure. Would fallowing Joe Gibbs in Washington be any different?
For the Redskins it is not the most opportune moment as well. They already have two "Assistant Head-Coaches," one of whom, Greg Williams, has a contract that all but promises him the head coaching job when Gibbs leaves. It was part of Williams condition for not leaving for head coaching offers elsewhere, that if for some reason he gets passed over for the head coach position he will receive a huge bonus. If Carroll came to Washington he would almost definitely bring his own defensive scheme with him, edging successful Williams out.
It seems that while it would almost be a fairy tale to have Carroll build a dynasty in Washington, it doesn't seem like it's a fairy tale that will come true. If Joe Gibbs taught us one thing about running a successful organization it is that it starts with people. People like Greg Williams who stuck with the team through think and thin. People like the defense who have a close connection with their leader. Gibbs also taught us that continuity will finally lead the burgundy and gold back to the promised land. And that's no fairy tale.
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