(01-12-2022, 02:34 PM)TheDuke007 Wrote:

(01-12-2022, 11:00 AM)The Real Marty Wrote: Name a successful OC that doesn't have a good QB.  

I'd prefer a HC with previous HC experience, but I wouldn't complain if they hired Leftwich.

I wouldn't hate it if Leftwich was the choice.  I'd be happy that it wasn't Bevell or BOB.  Having Brady doesn't prove he's bad, but it also doesn't prove he's good.  I see him as risky.  My preference would be a safer pick.  I agree with you that I would also prefer someone with head coaching experience.

As for not having a good quarterback, I would point out that Pederson won a Super Bowl with Nick Foles as his quarterback.  Nathaniel Hackett went to the AFC Championship Game with Blake Bortles as his quarterback.  I think both of those feats are more impressive than winning a Super Bowl with Tom Brady.  Why should Leftwich jump over them?  I think many people are being influenced by name recognition and nostalgia.  Only hire Leftwich if he's the best for the job.  Previously playing here shouldn't factor into the equation.

Personally, I think you're way off base here.  I'm more focused on his success as an OC and things I'm reading about his command of the locker room.  The guy has always been a 'film rat'.  So far I'm liking everything I'm hearing about him.

Not only that, why would people be 'nostalgic' about a not very good quarterback?  If it were Brunell...maybe.  Leftwich?  It's not like he was a star.

There's no such thing as a 'safe pick'.

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