Quote:Based on the improvements we saw with the defense in 2014 as the season progressed, there was nothing to indicate that would not continue in 2015.  They somehow managed to manufacture a pass rush in 2014 with almost no legitimate pass rush guys on the roster.  So, to say Babich was a "consistently BAD" coordinator is a load of crap.  In fact, it's funny because many here were critical of Babich in 2014 because they had to scheme to get a pass rush,and they made significant improvements in that regard that season compared to 2013.  Apparently, coaching to get to the QB by calling plays that worked to the strengths of his guys in 2014 was a bad thing.  But, when they did the same thing this past season to try to get a pass rush, and it didn't net the same results in 2015, it was once again a bad thing, and a lack of decent coaching.

 

It's amazing how folks like you can pretty much play both sides of the fence to complain about coaches...or players...or front office personnel...or the owner...or the stadium....or anything else you complain about because you know better.  Why is it that none of you are actually working for a team in the league with this overabundance of football brilliance?  You should really consider compiling your body of work from this message board, crafting a resume, and sending it out to all 32 teams.

"So, to say Babich was a 'consistently BAD' coordinator is a load of crap."

...well okay. If he wasn't a bad DC most of the time, then why has our record been so bad since he's been here? If he wasn't so bad, why did we blow games even when the offense did show life? If it wasn't mostly on Babich, then where should the accountability have landed?

 

answer... on Gus. Babich was his pick, this is Gus's defensive scheme, and Gus is the HC... which is where the buck is supposed to 'stop'. I think we'll all get a reality check this coming season if, once again, our defense is terrible.

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