Quote:I also don't understand why his age is a factor.
Head coach, doesn't mean he has to run drills and plays, it just means that he designs them and that the team of players and coaches follow his philosophy.
I mean...the hours and stresses that go into a head coaching job is pretty insane. So I disagree that the physical requirements aren't much.
I do think Coughlin has at least 3-4 years left in him though. It sucks he likely isn't a long-term fix but we've been the laughing stock of the NFL for nearly a decade. If he can get us on the right track here at least than I'm fine. I'm just sick of being a perennial 5-11 or worse every season.
Quote:I mean...the hours and stresses that go into a head coaching job is pretty insane. So I disagree that the physical requirements aren't much.
I do think Coughlin has at least 3-4 years left in him though. It sucks he likely isn't a long-term fix but we've been the laughing stock of the NFL for nearly a decade. If he can get us on the right track here at least than I'm fine. I'm just sick of being a perennial 5-11 or worse every season.
I wasn't suggesting that the physical requirements weren't much. Of course they are, but I disagree that he's too old to do the role he's being tipped, by some, to do.
Quote:I wasn't suggesting that the physical requirements weren't much. Of course they are, but I disagree that he's too old to do the role he's being tipped, by some, to do.
Like I said, I agree. I'm not sure they don't think he can do much of a job now. I feel like most just don't like the thought of getting someone so old to take over when it's obvious he likely isn't a long-term fixture. At least that's what I'd assume. He needed a change of scenery from NYG.
If Cough believes himself we'll enough to do the job i dont have much reason not to believe him. Its not like people cant be 71 and functioning. I say this alot when this topic comes up but the kansas state HC is 77.
Quote:If Cough believes himself we'll enough to do the job i dont have much reason not to believe him. Its not like people cant be 71 and functioning. I say this alot when this topic comes up but the kansas state HC is 77.
Coughlin is built unlike a lot of people too. You hear that when you listen/talk to anyone. He's a coach through and through.
I think he'd do a fine job here.
Quote:Manning was traded to the giants after coughlin got there
But I'm sure Tom knew he would get to work with Manning somehow. Tom sees the future.
Quote:Indeed Huyghue made a mess of their cap situation with his belief in paying players top dollar, however, that was never the issue with TC as GM. The issue with TC at GM was that after his first couple drafts, he absolutely stunk at drafting players. He had a few draft classes that were nearly complete busts, and it's those bad drafts that depleted their roster of talent.
And yet he assembled the best rosters so far in franchise history. Coughlin was the opposite of Harris; he hit with the first round picks more often than not and the later rounds were usually misses. Both were miles better than Smith, who missed on everything.
Quote:And yet he assembled the best rosters so far in franchise history. Coughlin was the opposite of Harris; he hit with the first round picks more often than not and the later rounds were usually misses. Both were miles better than Smith, who missed on everything.
lol Gene's best pick is a rotational player at best, probably not a starter anywhere in the league, and he was a 1st round 10th overall selection. Mother of God... Checked Gene's wiki and he is still unemployed, man he was AWFUL. I think he may be working at a grocery store somewhere as a bagger under a different alias.
I'd love to get Tom,my number 1 candidate! Mike Smith ehhh,I mean khan has the $$$ to pay anyone. I don't want that to be a defensive guy! Who us a good HC in today's NFL that was a defensive coordinator somewhere beforehand?
Quote:Who is a good HC in today's NFL that was a defensive coordinator somewhere beforehand?
Pete Carroll and JDR are two off the top of my head. I would like an offensive minded head coach though.
Quote:Pete Carroll and JDR are two off the top of my head. I would like an offensive minded head coach though.
Belichick was too, although before my time.
Mike Tomlin, Marvin Lewis, Dan Quinn and Chuck Pagano also spent some time as a DC.
Quote:Pete Carroll and JDR are two off the top of my head. I would like an offensive minded head coach though.
Quote:lol Gene's best pick is a rotational player at best, probably not a starter anywhere in the league, and he was a 1st round 10th overall selection. Mother of God... Checked Gene's wiki and he is still unemployed, man he was AWFUL. I think he may be working at a grocery store somewhere as a bagger under a different alias.
If he's smarter with his own money than he was with the salary cap he'll never have to work again, though I'm sure he could catch on as a regional scout if he actually wanted to do that.
Though I prefer the thought of him asking me if I prefer paper or plastic.
Quote:Mike Tomlin, Marvin Lewis, Dan Quinn and Chuck Pagano also spent some time as a DC.
Ron Rivera as well.
Personally I prefer a defensive minded coach. They tend to lead perennial contenders. Defenses still do win championships - those teams power into the playoffs where others fade down the stretch, and they tend to be more conservative on offense in the sense they limit mistakes and turnovers.
Offensive minded teams typically rely on firepower to keep up and outscore the opponent. While some teams may find their way to the playoffs on the backs of their offense, they typically exit quickly because their defense isn't up to par.
Mike smith was dc here than went to atlanta and turned that franchise around.
Quote:Mike Tomlin, Marvin Lewis, Dan Quinn and Chuck Pagano also spent some time as a DC.
Eh Tomlin inherited a super bowl team. And the others haven't won anything...and all have been on the hotseat also Bowles and Ryan
I will give you Carroll and JDR
Quote:Eh Tomlin inherited a super bowl team. And the others haven't won anything...and all have been on the hotseat also Bowles and Ryan
I will give you Carroll and JDR
Marvin Lewis turned around a joke of a Bengals organization that is constantly competing
most of the time. Obviously you want to win the superbowl or see more postseason success but he definitely was a great hire for that team.
Quinn is in just his 2nd year, so yeah he hasn't won much. Looking like they have a good shot of entering the postseason though.
It honestly doesn't matter THAT much which side of the ball we go for. Just give me a good coach that can get us out of this decade-long rut.
Quote:My only concern is his age. As he is getting up in age.
He is the same age as our next president.
Quote:NFL.com?
LOL
I'll take the word of a reliable and verified reporter like Charles Robinson.
Go away.
Only NFL.com is official.