(12-25-2019, 01:08 AM)MojoKing Wrote:

(12-24-2019, 11:43 PM)KodiakJag Wrote: What I got from this post:

1)  Marrone is not responsible for anything, including getting us to 5-11, but somehow he's still good so we need to keep him.

2)  Caldwell is not responsible for anything, so if the team is devoid of talent it means that he's doing ok.

3)  Mojoking is Mo-joking with us, amirite?

I encourage you to re-read the post 

The whole post describes my thesis, I'll simplify it in a few sentences: 
Marrone did incredibly well when given talent compared to other NFL Coaches who have not. Dallas,Browns,Rams have a better overall roster than we did in 2017.
Marrone needs to hire a better supporting staff to develop players
Our talent and depth has been the single crux as to why we've been horrible for 10 years, thus Caldwell should probably go, but that wont happen. 
Going after a HC is like russian roulette, and we've died almost every time... at least with Marrone we know when he has a competitive roster he can lead us to the playoffs

Thats my argument.

Ok- I'll bite.  

You say that Marrone needs to hire a better supporting staff.  Who hired his current staff?  Marrone of course.  

Marrone IS responsible for the coaching staff.  HE is responsible for the offense and the defense.  That's what being in charge means.  With great authority comes great responsibility. 

Talent and depth is a problem this year, but look at the Dolphins.  Easily the least-talented team in the NFL, yet they are pulling out wins here at the end of the year.  Look at Doug Marrone's specialty - O-line.  Can't run block.  Can't pass block.  Yet the Jags have invested a ton in both draft picks and free agency, with nothing to show for it. 

If you say Marrone got us to the playoffs one year, then that would have been a good enough reason to keep Del Rio around.  

Bottom line is that Doug Marrone is not a top-level coach.  If the Jags want to continue to be one of the worst teams in the NFL, like they have for the past 20 years, then sure - keep Marrone around.  Keep Dave Caldwell around.  They're under contract and it will save Khan a few $$$ million.  

But if Khan is serious about building a winning franchise, then change is needed at all levels.  No more half-measures.  Bring in a GM who can hire HIS coach, let the new GM and new HC evaluate the roster objectively and see if either Foles or Minshew are a franchise QB.  

The foundation of the Jags is rotten.  Time to build the foundation all over again.

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