Quote:The Jaguars head coaching job really must be the best in the world. Where else can you continually fail to win and make millions while having those you fail to produce for continue to apologize for your results.

 

He (Gus) certainty is a likeable guy among his players, fellow coaches, media and the fan base despite his losing record.

A great coach will find the right personnel (coaches & players) under him to get the job done. 

I've heard Vic Ketchman say its players not plays, but I disagree with that statement a lot.  On one hand sure you need the talent such as franchise QB is one that is incredibly hard to find & some things are impossible to coach up (arm strength for one you either have it or you don't, sure you can work out & practice but some of it is god's gift).

 

However, if you have guys that are 6'4", 230lbs can run  the 40 yard dash in 4.5 and are smart good character guys.  You can teach them despite how they performed in college.  They may not be ready in year 1, but if they have the physical & mental ability making them into a starter is the coaches job (provided they can compete physically - combine results for example if you have a WR that runs a 4.3 in the 40 with a 40" vertical jump you get him non-stop hands coaching if he seems to drop the ball until he gets it.

 

I think Gus is good at getting coaches whom can teach up the players, but I think he's biggest flaw is loyalty to his friends which kept him with his DC for so long despite the horrible results & his game planning especially after the half.


 

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