(01-10-2021, 03:25 AM)rpr52121 Wrote:

(01-09-2021, 04:16 PM)WingerDinger Wrote: A total coin flip if the program survives?!?

Dude.. This franchise has been sub-mediocre since it's inauguration (with very few seasons here and there of success)..

If this franchise has survived that long with being next to complete garbage, it can survive Meyer, IF Meyer is even selected..

Again college success does equate NFL success. I'll gladly eat crow if he manages to make the Jags relevant. I just don't see it.

I understand the concern but he's not just a winner in college, he's got the 3rd highest winning percentage of all time in the NCAA. that's not just a run of the mill good college coach.

That may not ultimately translate but there's a good chance it could. Look, Trevor Lawrence has never been in the NFL either but the evidence we have suggests he'll be very good. When evaluating a coaching hire, you have to look at their body of work and take a little bit of a leap of faith as well.

For the people who say he's just a good recruiter but can't coach, well part of recruiting is recognizing talent which should translate even if the nature of that skill is a bit different in the league.

Personally, I have no concerns about his ability to coach per se or that he'll work his [BLEEP] off to be successful. My concern, as others have mentioned is his health. But that won't affect his short term success or lack thereof. The other concern is that his single-minded focus can rub people around him the wrong way at times but maybe in the NFL that will be less of an issue.

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