Quote: As much talent as the Cubs have, one thing that's been evident on this end is the excellent job Manager Joe Maddon has done with the team. Yet, as important as Managing is in MLB, Coaching is probably more important in the NFL than on any professional sports level.


In some ways, the Jaguars PLAN in 2013 was similar to the Cubs plan in trying to build with youth and complimenting that with veteran signings. If the Jaguars end up with the NFL version of Joe Maddon, maybe everything will come together for the team in the next 2 or 3 seasons.

Several people (I think a few on the board even) tried to discount how much a manager Joe Maddon can help and change a team. It's more than just a few W/Ls, it's the daily little things and the attitude he has built in that clubhouse. It has been fantastic to watch the culture that he and Theo Epstein have created. I agree wholeheartedly that is most important in the NFL. We saw it recently with teams like the Chiefs and Andy Reid or the Eagles going from Chip to Pederson. It may a little early with the Eagles but there are other examples. Better coaching absolutely can turn a team around.


I can only hope and pray that happens with the next coach here D6. That might be the most frustrating part of this season for me. I feel like while this roster isn't the best, it is far better than the results we are seeing. With better coaching I think this team would run away with such a poor division this year.

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