ANALYSIS/OPINION
Doug Williams worked toward becoming an NFL general manager for two decades. He’d probably be one today if a different franchise issued his paychecks.
But the job matters more than the title. That’s why he proposed becoming Washington’s senior vice president of player personnel. Knowing what he knows about the organization under president Bruce Allen, Williams figured this was the best route to his dream position.
The NFL offers only 32 opportunities to run a front office, either individually or in a power-sharing arrangement. Washington surely ranks near the bottom of desirable destinations but it has all the basics: A roster to fill with draft picks and free agents; scouts to unearth raw talent and hidden gems; and countless hours of game film — college and pro — to devour.