(01-12-2025, 11:34 AM)The Real Marty Wrote:

(01-12-2025, 11:15 AM)Jaguar Warrior Wrote: I like Ben Johnson as an X's and O's guy but I am not so sure about him as a leader of men. All the young X's and O's wunderkind coaches flash but never take it to the next level. Look at all the currently successful coaches making big and lasting runs - all of them are charismatic leaders not exactly known for their genius schemes. Rather, they are known for their ability to lead, develop talent, and find the right personnel. Who knows, maybe Ben Johnson is both, but if he were, I don't think we are a lucky enough franchise to land that type of person.

If one looks at a list of current head coaches, you can see that there are numerous head coaches who did not come from the offensive side of the ball.  Including but not limited to, Mike Tomlin, John Harbaugh, Jonathan Gannon, Raheem Morris, Sean McDermott, Dan Campbell, DeMeco Ryans, Mike MacDonald, Todd Bowles, and Dan Quinn.  Pretty soon, Mike Vrabel.   

In these playoffs, the following teams have HCs who were never offensive coordinators: Steelers, Ravens, Bills, Lions, Texans, Bucs, and Commanders.  Ravens, Bills, and Lions would be among the favorites to win the Super Bowl.  

I don't mind having an offensive coordinator as a HC, but if you look at that list of coaches who were never offensive coordinators, and who are having great success, with a lot of them getting great things from their QB, it strikes me that being an offensive coordinator doesn't matter.  It's leadership that matters.  What matters is the ability to organize, delegate, and motivate.  Hold people accountable.  Have hard conversations with anyone not giving 100%.  

I really don't give a crap if a candidate has pencil-whipped every team in the league.  That's nice, but it's way down my list of characteristics and qualifications that I would be looking for in a head coach.

I hear people saying the next head coach needs to be a person who gets the most out of Trevor.  I'm beyond the point of giving a crap about that.  I want a defense and a running game.  Give us that, and whoever is our QB will thrive and look great.