'Hamas' Jenkins |
01-12-2010 12:56 PM |
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Originally Posted by FAX
(Post 6437674)
Simmah.
I've expressed concern about Cassel. I'm unconvinced that he has what it's going to take, so don't bother arguing with me about that. As for the DE you mention, I have taken no stand on him whatsoever since you can't judge a DE in his first year ... not if you have the brains of a gnat, anyhow.
Now ... where were we? Ah, yes ... what have they done? Not much that the casual fan would notice. Haley promotes some improvement in core stats which is typical of a head coach trying to keep his job. But, I think the main thing they've done is establish a very disciplined approach to the franchise in general that will serve them well going forward.
Again, you appear to think that there should have been greater strides made. Why else would you complain? But honestly, this is unreasonable and seems to reflect an unrealistic view of the team. We were and are horrible. We had and have very little talent. There was a very serious leadership void. It isn't going to change overnight ... and never was ... that was never a serious goal. To try and convince people that Pioli and Haley have failed in their first year (as rookies in their respective positions) appears, therefore, kind of foolish, unfortunately.
FAX
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So, the fact that serious concerns are already being raised about the QBOTF for this franchise from the biggest of homers is not enough to even suggest that the FO may have failed in its first year?
Furthermore, you seem to be conflating strides with "wins".
Mike Brown doesn't help this team make strides by stubbornly starting him when he's costing the team games.
Mike Vrabel doesn't help this team make strides when he continues to start and get decimated every week.
Mike Goff and Rudy Niswanger don't help this team "make strides" when they are veterans with no upside.
At what point does "leadership" become less important than losing games because of poor tackles, or putting points on the other team's board because you can't execute a shotgun snap to a quarterback?
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