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Dave Caldwell deserves credit if team plays continues to play well
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(12-19-2017, 08:12 AM)Bullseye Wrote:(12-19-2017, 06:05 AM)jaglyn Wrote: After keeping Gus, the bad picks and failed FA acquisitions, if there was any way to redeem himself, this was it. I'd take Gipson off that list as he was a priority free agent signing. It's still a strong list without him, and you can add Cole. A few other points: 1. I'm not sure why Caldwell stuck with Gus so long, since it was obvious that Gus was a big part of the problem. The only two explanations that make sense are that either Khan overruled him or that Caldwell felt obligated (maybe even contractually) to Gus after promising him a full four years to turn the team around. I tend to think the second theory is the right one. The Jags roster going into 2013 was in such disarray that any good coaching prospect would demand such an assurance before taking the job. As bad as he turned out, Gus was a hot head coaching prospect after the 2012 season. 2. The 2013 draft was done using the scouting staff Gene Smith assembled, and Caldwell replaced many of them after that draft. The 2014 draft was the first totally under Caldwell's regime. 3. As I've pointed out before, there are very few players who improved after their first year with the Jags. This points to coaching being a big part of the reason for the disappointing play of the early draft picks and free agent signings. From points 2, and 3, and the overall weakness of the 2013 draft class, the 2013 draft shouldn't be used as an indictment of Caldwell. IMO his biggest mistake was drafting Yeldon early in round 2. When in four drafts (excluding 2013) his worst mistake was a 2nd round pick who's still not a total bust, that's a pretty good record. "Why should I give information to you when all you want to do is find something wrong with it?" |
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