headhunter Posted January 17, 2019 Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 40 minutes ago, IsntLifeFunny said: Looks like they’re going all in on Marcus for a year. The reason I don’t like it is because if the experiment fails then what do you do with Smith? I’m more concerned about losing a good coach than I am Mariota at this point...ha! I honestly wouldnt rule out a rookie QB coming here thats picked in the second or 3rd round. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nine Posted January 17, 2019 Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 I’d be fine with Arthur Smith. He’s been through a few coaching changes, so he’s worked in several different systems and philosophies. I’m sure he would draw from each of them for his own system and philosophy....not only for what to do, but also for what NOT to do. JRob is still building a track record...but so far, he seems to have a good instinct for good coaching hires. If he thinks Arthur Smith is the man for the job, then I’m on board. Huston, and TitanDuckFan 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgo Posted January 17, 2019 Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 46 minutes ago, IsntLifeFunny said: Looks like they’re going all in on Marcus for a year. The reason I don’t like it is because if the experiment fails then what do you do with Smith? I’m more concerned about losing a good coach than I am Mariota at this point...ha! Well, keeping things similar going into next year and hopefully thereafter is about way more than Marcus. Marcus is smart and can adapt at this stage of his career - it's the other guys that I worry about. The rest of the offense needs continuity as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgo Posted January 17, 2019 Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 God I hope they don't go hire someone like Bill Musgrave to just keep the system intact. Surely not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
headhunter Posted January 17, 2019 Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 If Smith was to be hired would we hire a passing game coordinator? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgo Posted January 17, 2019 Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 (edited) 2 minutes ago, headhunter said: If Smith was to be hired would we hire a passing game coordinator? Possibly. Or a senior assistant to help with that. Or just have O'Hara (Or even Dews possibly) coordinate the passing game. Edited January 17, 2019 by tgo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsntLifeFunny Posted January 17, 2019 Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 4 minutes ago, tgo said: Well, keeping things similar going into next year and hopefully thereafter is about way more than Marcus. Marcus is smart and can adapt at this stage of his career - it's the other guys that I worry about. The rest of the offense needs continuity as well. Robinson said in some interview or another something along the lines of ‘learning a new offense is like learning a new language. Marcus is on his fifth language’. That’s what I meant. They’re trying to give him one last shot. They’ve seen the glimpses we all have. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgo Posted January 17, 2019 Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 Just now, IsntLifeFunny said: Robinson said in some interview or another something along the lines of ‘learning a new offense is like learning a new language. Marcus is on his fifth language’. That’s what I meant. They’re trying to give him one last shot. They’ve seen the glimpses we all have. Yeah for sure, I just think as a fan base we're underestimating the affects on the other offensive positions and that that has to be taken into account as well in terms of offensive functionality as a whole. How are guys like Henry and Davis supposed to to take the next step or do things like Henry learning pass protection or Davis developing more of a feel for the route tree or whatever when they're switching offenses every year. IsntLifeFunny 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgo Posted January 17, 2019 Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 Maybe the coaches are just on vacation and they're waiting to get back from vacation to make the announcement to promote Smith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
headhunter Posted January 17, 2019 Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 He still needs to feel pressure better and protect himself regardless the system. Its not like he doesnt know the plays every year. Just basic fundamental stuff he needs to work on then it wouldnt matter what system he is in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgo Posted January 17, 2019 Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 (edited) 1. Arthur Smith 2. Sean Ryan 3. Dave Ragone 4. Marty Mornhinweg 5. Mike McCoy The Others: Bill Lazor Mike Devlin Kevin O'Connell George Godsey Joe Philbin Rick Dennison Eric Studesville Bill Musgrave Todd Downing Geep Chryst Charlie Weis (Unlikely. Very Retired. Very fat/unhealthy) *Playoff Coaches Excluded I should also note that the only guys on this entire list from the Shanahan tree that would represent true offensive continuity are Musgrave, Dennison, Studesville, Chryst. Edited January 17, 2019 by tgo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgo Posted January 17, 2019 Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 Paul talking on the radio about how he's talked to people in the know about Mike Groh, and he says it seems unlikely that the Eagles would let him leave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgo Posted January 17, 2019 Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 He's referring to when Smith was defensive quality control coach. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitanDuckFan Posted January 17, 2019 Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 3 hours ago, headhunter said: If Smith was to be hired would we hire a passing game coordinator? Would that be necessary? The guy has been coaching the TEs for 3 years. He has seen his players, like Delanie, lined up outside, in the slot, and in-line. Why would he not know the passing game? Frontwards and backwards. He can probably describe/recite the route trees in his sleep. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
headhunter Posted January 17, 2019 Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 6 minutes ago, TitanDuckFan said: Would that be necessary? The guy has been coaching the TEs for 3 years. He has seen his players, like Delanie, lined up outside, in the slot, and in-line. Why would he not know the passing game? Frontwards and backwards. He can probably describe/recite the route trees in his sleep. We're not behind the scenes Read he had his hands in the run game more than passing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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