Quote:As I've stated on here before, it is unwise to dump a head coach after only two seasons... even bad ones. It takes time to build a winning team, and Gus has had to start almost from scratch with the Jags. Has he made mistakes? Certainly, but keep in mind that he is a rookie head coach himself and there is a learning curve involved here too.

 

I think that much of the unhappiness that has been aimed at Gus is the result of the decision to gut the team as massively as was done and go with so many rookies. I'm sure that Dave and Gus talked about this move ahead of time and realized the likely short term consequences of it; but I'm still pretty sure that it was the right decision, even if it means we stink for a few years.

 

To be sure, Gus has his annoying foibles (don't we all?) but he nevertheless was the best choice available at the time we needed a new head coach. Sure, we would prefer to hire a coach with prior super bowl winning experience as a head coach... but none were available at the time. Gus has prior experience as a super bowl winning defensive coordinator, and the players seem to believe in him enough not to give up. That's more than what can be said for some prior coaches we've had here...

 

Fans are going to be fans, and haters are gonna hate. So be it. I for one say stick with Gus and Dave give them the time to build a winning franchise. Consistency in leadership and direction is probably one of the most overlooked yet key ingredients for a winning team.

I agree.  A majority of fans when polled or asked in threads wanted a coach such as Bill Cowher (former Steelrs HC), and Gus in a way is a lot like Cowher.  If you wish to compare neither Cowher nor Pete Carroll ever had as bad of a season as Gus had in this season and last year.   They did however both have stout defenses, all of which could've even been called cheerleaders for their players.  Carroll is known for his high-energy and often pleasant demeanor when coaching, which is probably where Gus got a lot of his coaching character.

 

The best way to tell if a team is improving is by winning.  I can understand at 2-10 after finishing 4-12 last season why so many fans are calling for his termination, but the team was gutted & it will take time to improve the roster.  I expect after this draft that a lot of key peices are in place and the team should finish at least 8-8 next season if not better.  If the team doesnt get at least 8 wins next year then sure I might even be one of the individuals posting about it, but at this stage I feel we need to support Gus as our favorite team's Head Coach.

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