Quote:I don't disagree with logic, but your conclusion is based on a two-part premise:

 

1)  The player is capable of being taught, which is not always the case.  -  Though QB is a vastly more complicated position, Blaine Gabbert is an excellent example.  He simply didn't get it and no amount of coaching was going to make a difference.  

 

2)  The player is actually receiving adequate instruction.   -   If the player is capable, but lazy and simply isn't putting time into learning the playbook, it's the coach's fault for letting him get away with it.  That's when Gus needs to drop the best buddy approach and come down like a hammer.  

 

Unless you believe there are that many on the roster who are incapable, upper management needs to take a look in the mirror. 

 

I believe we're seeing precisely that.

 

Guys like Gabbert, Brewster, and Prosinski are now gone.

 

Guys like Henne, Guy, and Reynolds are getting demoted.

 

In my opinion, it would be easier to argue it is/was management's fault if those moves weren't made.

 

To me, it's simply a sign that the talent isn't quite there yet.  Getting there, but not yet arrived.  After next offseason and we're having the same conversations, then I'll be willing to shift more share to management.

 

One thing that kept a guy like Russel Allen in good favor, is that he was reliable.  He wasn't the greatest talent, but he was where he was expected to be even if he couldn't physically stay with his man in coverage, etc.  He still made plays he mabye shouldn't have, because he was in position.  He knew the play and his responsibilitly.  That's what they need right now from all 11 on defense, and I expect them to keep making moves until they do.  Hopefully they're about done as there isn't much else to try from what's on hand.

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