The Washington Redskins don’t technically have a General Manager at the moment, but…they do…ya know?
Even though the title of GM remains vacant in Washington, Kyle Smith — the current VP of Player Personnel — proved this past weekend that he is fully deserving of the GM spot for the Redskins. By successfully navigating another draft, one that was made much more difficult due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Redskins should now feel comfortable that they are in good hands with Smith at the helm.
It wasn’t just the way that Smith helped oversee the Redskins draft — one in which they added a number of dynamic and versatile players that have a legitimate chance to grab some playing time this Fall — but also the ease of which he worked with head coach Ron Rivera through their first draft together, remaining in-step through everything moment of the process.
Kyle Smith is 35 years old. Ron Rivera is 58. That's a 23-year age difference, but the two constantly talk about how they're on the exact same page and always seem like it, too, when they address the media. Their connection appears so strong already
— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) April 26, 2020
Kyle Smith on the process with coach Ron Rivera: "It was easy, it was smooth. We were on the same page. I've been very happy with how easily we meshed. That's what made the process very smooth."
— John Keim (@john_keim) April 26, 2020
The Redskins proved this weekend that it isn’t a complete necessity to have someone occupy the GM role as long as you know who is calling the shots. However, if you plan on giving the title of General Manager to anyone, it has to be Kyle Smith. He’s passed every test thrown at him with flying colors and earned the top spot alongside Rivera.
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