(12-19-2018, 10:46 PM)Bullseye Wrote:

(12-19-2018, 07:02 PM)FBT Wrote: I think he's coaching like his job isn't on the line because not only is he sticking with Kessler, but he's playing guys to evaluate them instead of trying to win the last few games.  I don't actually have a problem with that to be honest.  I like Marrone, and feel like this approach is an honest attempt to look at guys who may or may not be on the roster next year.  There are going to be some significant personnel decisions that need to be made since we're unloading some high priced guys to clear the deck for cap room.  Had this been a situation where Marrone was coaching for his job, I don't think we would have seen Bortles benched permanently, or Fournette given one snap in the second half of a game. 

I think Hackett was sent packing because he was an advocate for Bortles, and benching Blake while sticking with him at OC would have created unnecessary tension there.  I think that firing was probably signed off on by Coughlin, and ultimately sent a message to Caldwell that his time here is quickly coming to a close.

I wouldn't have a problem with Petrino, especially since he'll be working with a young QB.  I would like to see them find the right QB coach to help with that development.  There are some good ones out there.  Might be intersting to bring in a guy like Ken Zampese in Cleveland.  He's done one heck of a job bringing Mayfield along.  

I don't think Petrino did anything to alienate himself from Coughlin, unless his antics since leaving here have soured TC.

Thanks for the clarification.  That makes a lot of sense.

I forgot all about Zampese.  I would be thrilled with him here.   Of course, I'd also want the team to consider Todd Haley and Kliff Kingsbury.

Haley or Kingsbury would be interesting.  Haley would be particularly interesting if he'd be willing to take on a role similar to what Marrone had before he took over for Bradley serving as a position coach (OL) and assistant head coach.  I think that's the only way you could really lure Haley in to be our QB coach.  What is clear is this team needs to nail it with the QB coach situation if they want to develop a young draft pick quickly and effectively.

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