Quote:To answer both posts above regarding my opinions on the defense under Gus since the first that season I've excused him of:
I've not been exactly kind to him with my posting here on the topic - especially last season.
More could have been done with the meager talent in place even though very key positions were barren of skilled players. there's no disputing that. I'm well on record with numerous posts saying as much. I'm glad there was a DC change and an influx of talent. I hope he can do something with it. I'd like to see points allowed drop by 4 per game, but it hinges on rookies performing and vets staying healthy. I think a ranking around 18-20 is achievable and 12-15 is what I'm cautiously optimistic of.
Okay, so just to be clear, you think that with superior talent on the field Gus can run a below average defense.
I agree, really, I think it would be quite the surprise if the team manages to rank in the upper half of the league, but if it does the team should be good enough to win 10+ games.
I like that all of the people who are hating on Gus constantly actually believe that they know 1/100th of what Gus, or any other NFL coach, knows about football.
Quote:I like that all of the people who are hating on Gus constantly actually believe that they know 1/100th of what Gus, or any other NFL coach, knows about football.
I dont need to know anything about football to identify failure when I see it there, Mrs. Bradley.
Quote:I like that all of the people who are hating on Gus constantly actually believe that they know 1/100th of what Gus, or any other NFL coach, knows about football.
What does this have to do with anything? Fans can't criticize coaches moves?
I would hope Gus knows more about football than me or anyone on this board.
Khan will probably sign Gus to a 4 year extension if 7-9 or 8-8.
Quote:Khan will probably sign Gus to a 4 year extension if 7-9 or 8-8.
"The arrow continues to point up."
Quote:"The arrow continues to point up."
full consistency!
Quote:full consistency!
We achieved full consistency about 5 years ago when the norm became "we suck."
Quote:More could have been done with the meager talent in place even though very key positions were barren of skilled players. there's no disputing that.
I'll dispute that. It's literally just your opinion. I guess some people will just have to see a Dante Fowler out there in teal before they get the difference between him and a Andre Branch.
Quote:We achieved full consistency about 5 years ago when the norm became "we suck."
but that was before Bradley?
stick to your schtick
I think Gus will keep his job with 8 wins and possibly with 7, depending on circumstances. It may take a while for the defense to gel, but if they are playing well at the end of the season I don't think you'll see a coaching change.
Quote:I like that all of the people who are hating on Gus constantly actually believe that they know 1/100th of what Gus, or any other NFL coach, knows about football.
That does not make him a good head coach.
It goes beyond the scoreboard. The stupid timeouts, unprepared teams, asinine challenges, lack of adjustments after haltime, etc etc
Quote:It goes beyond the scoreboard. The stupid timeouts, unprepared teams, asinine challenges, lack of adjustments after haltime, etc etc
Of all of these listed downfalls the halftime issues are the hardest to excuse. If we had a lead it evaporated. If we were already behind the gap would balloon. Been that way since he has been here. Bad challenges and dumb timeouts hurt but an inability to adjust will always kill. Especially on defense which is his supposed specialty. An offense can often make up for this but you keep showing an opposing QB the same looks and you end up with backups and rookie having their best games against us.
Quote:It goes beyond the scoreboard. The stupid timeouts, unprepared teams, asinine challenges, lack of adjustments after haltime, etc etc
The only one that can be solely pinned on him is 'stupid timeouts'. Unprepared teams? You have no idea if they are prepared. Stupid challenges? People in the booth let him know their opinion. Halftime adjustments? Read up on it sometime. What little halftime adjustments are done are handled by position coaches and they have about 3-5 minutes.
I'll reserve my opinion until this year. It's the first year he's had talent on both sides of the ball. If he fails, fine, boot him.
People that spout off the above are just spouting cliches and rhetoric.
Who hires position coaches and if its a constant issue at what point does the HC have a hand in it? I cant imagine that gus just sits in the locker room saying and doing nothing.
A team coming out unprepared can be on the players i agree though.
As far as challenges ultimately its on the HC. You can see them looking at the board in close situations and some listen to players as well. No matter what Bradley is the only one with the red flag in his pocket.
Quote:but that was before Bradley?
stick to your schtick
Just because we were bad before Bradley doesnt mean he's made us better or that we should keep him.
Quote:I like that all of the people who are hating on Gus constantly actually believe that they know 1/100th of what Gus, or any other NFL coach, knows about football.
I don't need to know anything about sailing to know that the captain of the Exxon Valdez screwed up.
Quote:The only one that can be solely pinned on him is 'stupid timeouts'. Unprepared teams? You have no idea if they are prepared. Stupid challenges? People in the booth let him know their opinion. Halftime adjustments? Read up on it sometime. What little halftime adjustments are done are handled by position coaches and they have about 3-5 minutes.
I'll reserve my opinion until this year. It's the first year he's had talent on both sides of the ball. If he fails, fine, boot him.
People that spout off the above are just spouting cliches and rhetoric.Y
Your making up excuses. Other teams have enough time to adjust and whoop us in the second half, It's easy to see an uprepared team when the gameplan is failing from the start, and it is his call to make the challenges. Enough with the excuses.
Quote:Your You're making up excuses. Other teams have enough time to adjust and whoop us in the second half, It's easy to see an uprepared team when the gameplan is failing from the start, and it is his call to make the challenges. Enough with the excuses.
It's easy to see? So you're saying a team can't be completely prepared and not have the talent to execute a plan? I know, but you can 'see' it. His call to make the challenges? I'm making excuses? Sorry, I guess I'm just not psychic like you are.
Seriously, just exactly what do you
think other teams are adjusting in the second half when they have been practicing a game plan all week?
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/17966...t-halftime