Nine Out of Ten Sources Agree!

Gregg Williams, the Redskins' assistant head coach-defense, is seen by many around the league as the leading candidate to succeed Joe Gibbs.
"Mora Joins List of Interviewees" - The Washington Post - January 17, 2008

Washington Redskins assistant coach Gregg Williams met with management about the team's head coaching position for the fourth time yesterday, taking another step in a process that many NFL sources expect will end with him succeeding Joe Gibbs.
"Colts Assistants Set to Talk to Redskins" - The Washington Post - January 16, 2008

The Washington Redskins will interview Indianapolis Colts assistant coaches Jim Caldwell and Ron Meeks, possibly today, continuing a process that many NFL sources expect will end with Redskins assistant Gregg Williams becoming the team's next head coach.
"Williams Interviews for Fourth Time" - The Washington Post - January 15, 2008

The Washington Redskins are expected to attempt to interview Indianapolis assistant coaches Ron Meeks and Jim Caldwell this week now that the Colts have been eliminated from the playoffs, while NFL sources continue to maintain that Redskins assistant Gregg Williams is the front-runner for the job.
"Redskins May Target Colts Assistants" - The Washington Post - January 14, 2008

Gregg Williams was interviewed for the Washington Redskins' head coaching vacancy yesterday, according to sources with knowledge of the situation, while numerous NFL executives and agents continue to say they believe he is the favorite to get the position.
"Williams Interviews for Redskins Vacancy" - The Washington Post - January 13, 2008

Washington Redskins assistant coach Gregg Williams met with management about the team's head coaching position for the fourth time yesterday, taking another step in a process that many NFL sources expect will end with him succeeding Joe Gibbs.
"Schwartz First to Interview" - The Washington Post - January 11, 2008

Far be it from me to contradict the expectations of "numerous" NFL sources, but each day that a variation of "Gregg Williams is the leading candidate to coach the Redskins" appears in the paper cannot be a good day for Williams' chances. Jason La Canfora at The Post has been the author (or co-author) of all those stories about the Redskins coaching search and he seems adament in his belief that Williams will be the guy. I'm not saying he won't be, but I'm sure a lot more skeptical than La Canfora. If Snyder really wanted Williams, he'd be hired already. Maybe Snyder will eventually convince himself that Williams is the best candidate for the job, but this early-skepticism can't bode well for the defensive coordinator even if he gets it. At this point though, I'm not sure he will.