Quote:Unfortunately, all the red flags were there from jump.  I gave him a pass for the first 2 years, even with all the warning signs.  The terrible preperation, the poor execution, the bone headed calls in game...  But it was a complete rebuild, so I just chalked it up to the rebuild.

 

But 2015 was clear to anyone with eyes that cared to be objective that Gus Bradley was not going to be successful as a head coach in Jacksonville.  Last year was the year the verified the red flags and fears alot of people had.  This team should have won the division last year.  The fact that we didn't should have been indication enough that another direction was needed.

 

Unfortunately, Gus is not the Head Coach type.  He needs direction and a strong figure to handle the intricacies of running an entire team.  It was clear last year.  The reason Gus was successful in Seattle had to do with his players, sure.  But the fact that there was a smart and well seasoned head coach with alot of experience that took the burdens of the "big picture" off Gus let him be the type of coordinator that kept his players engaged and flying on the field.

 

The type of coach Gus is makes for a pretty good Coordinator.  It makes for a terrible HC.  Compound that with a complete gut job and rebuild, and we have what we have here.