(12-25-2019, 01:20 AM)navyjagfan Wrote: (12-25-2019, 01:08 AM)MojoKing Wrote: 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.
Man man, yes of course Marrone is responsible for hiring them. He should be blamed for hiring who he hired, however we weren’t complaining about the staff when we went 10-6 (albeit most of us wanted Wash to stop running too much zone)
Your statement is a little ridiculous. Marrone didn’t just take us to the playoffs. He almost got us to a SUPERBOWL with Blake freakin Bortles.
Del Rio had 8-9 years here with one good playoff run. Del Río benefitted from a consistently good roster on D that could stop the run, AND an offense that could run the ball
