Quote:Is it the only record that matters?

 

Bill O'Brien is an offensive head coach, yet the Texans were 21st in PPG. The Chargers have an offensive HC AND a veteran pro-bowl caliber QB, and they finished 26th in PPG.

 

We're heading into the season with potentially 6 new starters on defense (Fowler, Malik, Jack, Jalen, Gipson, Prince).

 

That should tell you what the GM thought of this personnel.

 

I was referring to Gus Bradley's record, and agreeing that the first two years didn't matter. Last year the Jags had a much better offense, the defense added four new starters (three after Brown was benched) while losing one (Marks), and the opposing teams were mostly in shambles. 5-11 is pathetic in that context. 31st in scoring defense is pathetic. Last year Gus failed.


 

Do you think Bill O'Brien or Mike McCoy are offensive geniuses? O'Brien has never had a good offense. The Chargers under McCoy have done better, but last year they had only one offensive lineman start all 16 games; that can play havoc with an offense.

 

And at this point last season Caldwell had added five potential new starters on defense, yet the defense went from 26th to 31st. Sure the team missed Marks, but if the head coach can't adjust for the loss of one player (other than QB) while getting upgrades at three other positions then the problem is deeper than the personnel.

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