(01-25-2022, 11:16 AM)iHaunting Raven Wrote:

(01-25-2022, 10:30 AM)SamusAranX Wrote: Leftwich is a very intelligent man and has football acumen. His brain was never the problem as QB, it was mechanics.

He helped coach and game plan a top 5 offense before Brady’s arrival.

And this past Sunday. After a bad first half, he made adjustments in the scheme to slide more “chips” Brady’s way and help the offense get going. Simply put, what marrone failed to do in our AFC championship game; he didn’t adjust as the game changed with our lead evaporating. Leftwich impressed me. They almost had that game but Todd Bowles said nope.

He’s very well regarded and respected by players.

I have no problem with his hire, and in fact, I encourage it. This is not political, just an observation, but this league needs more diversity. I don’t just mean in terms of race (that’s important) , but in terms of the good old boy network, and diversity in background and coach farming. There’s constant retreads and closed wagons when it often comes to coaching. If the Rams had listened to conventional thinking they wouldn’t have hired a young, unproven McVay. If the Steelers had done the same, they wouldn’t have hired an up and coming but somewhat unproven Mike Tomlin.

I think, giving all these factors in mind, Leftwich should be the hire. He shows promise, has the acumen to help Trevor, and he’s a flexible and likeable guy who also brings a breath of fresh air to Jacksonville and the nfl in general.

Is he? why is he willing to work with Baalke then? that says so much, I am not saying he will fail but after reading that I wouldn't be surprised at all if he does end up failing.

And NO, I am not saying Byron is dumb.

I don’t think you’re calling him dumb. Humility is part of intelligence; he may recognize that head coaching opportunities are rarely to be passed up. What if Brady leaves, the bucs lose many skill players, and the offense regresses against his will? It happens, and then he is no longer getting interviews next off-season. 

Also consider his options; NY and Chi are just as dysfunctional as this franchise but in their different ways. Fields is nowhere near the prospect that Lawrence is, and in NY he either finds a way to salvage Jones or start from scratch. Denver is in the midst of a potential sale and again, no good options at QB unless the sell the farm for Rodgers, who brings his own set of outside issues to the table. Minnesota is soon to be in cap hell and Cousins is what he is. 

perhaps behind the scenes he will be given some input on drafting and scouting as Meyer. Also keep in mind rumors have said either he brings in a GM or is willing to work with Baalke. Simply put, we don’t know which one will pan out, and the truth might in the middle somewhere. Perhaps Byron brings in a player personnel executive who works with Baalke, or the scenario I described above, where he has input and can be a check on Baalke that Meyer failed miserably to be.

I want Baalke gone, but I’ve accepted Khan is going to Khan as he always does. So a consolation prize would be getting a good up and coming coach to hopefully minimize the damage and provide sorely needed development to our young prospect at QB.

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