Quote:It's not entirely to save his job, no, but Gus Bradley is a smart man (despite what his coaching would lead you to believe). He's probably pretty well-aware that he's rapidly approaching a point at which his job will be on the line each week, assuming he hasn't already crossed the Rubicon, and another post-game "rah rah progress, rah rah build on, let's eat ice cream" display in the locker room would make him appear completely clueless to Caldwell and Khan. By changing his tune and blasting his players, he's showing them that he knows the heat is on and is changing his approach to respond to it.

 

I just don't think that is on his mind at that moment.  Maybe after he reflects on it.  But at that moment, he is probably filled with pure emotion.  We are pissed, but imagine putting that many hours into something and failing.  I'm sure he believes in what he is doing and he is failing.  I like Gus as a person, but whether it is his approach or just not being a good coach, it isn't working.

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