Coaches have always been an important part of any NFL team. Look no further than our own beloved Dolphins, who enjoyed the stability and greatness of Don Shula, the greatest coach in NFL history. If not for Shula, many of us would not even be on this site now.
Because of free agency and salary cap concerns today though, coaches have become even more important. Good players change teams quickly and dynasties, like the Dolphins, Cowboys, Steelers (from the 70's), are no longer. Bill Bellichick and the New England Patriots have proven though that dynasties, even though more difficult today, are still possible through excellent coaching and smart drafting. We saw last year what Parcells did for the Cowboys that previous coaches could not do.
Yes players are important, but I would like to focus on Dolphin's coaching. I really am hopeful that we will improve in some areas. I think our defense will be basically the same (as far as coaching) and I believe Keith Armstrong, after an embarrassing year last year, demanded new players and got some great help with the addition of Morris, Bua, Pope, Akins, Eddie Moore and Ed Perry back from injury, and others to help Special Teams. This was the case of a decent coach who had no help last year.
Offense is where the biggest changes will occur and coaching will have the most impact. I am very optimistic that Sullivan, Foerster, and Trestman are a big upgrade over the one man show of Norv Turner. Wannstedt will have more support and input from these guys than he's ever had. Because of salary cap and free agency which causes player movement, you need great position coaches to teach and support these players, because of constant change and emphasis on young players. Gone are the days when the same guys would play together for years and be extremely familiar with their system and teammates. Now, you have to teach the basics and help players get ready every week. There is far more pressure and challenges put on coaches than ever before.
I think the best 2 moves this team made during the offseason was to keep Spielman, who has done a great job with personnel and bringing in great offensive positional coaches like Sullivan, Trestman, and Foerster to better prepare this team. I think it was a mistake to not get a great, experienced Offensive Coordinator to keep the big picture intact. Wannstedt is not capable of doing that and I think he is underestimating how important it is, just like he has neglected the offensive line, QB coach, kicking coach, and even the offense in general. He just can't seem to stop being a Defensive Coordinator and accept that a Head Coach has to demand balance.
Since I believe Coaching is a huge key to our success this year, how would you rate our coaching situation?
Because of free agency and salary cap concerns today though, coaches have become even more important. Good players change teams quickly and dynasties, like the Dolphins, Cowboys, Steelers (from the 70's), are no longer. Bill Bellichick and the New England Patriots have proven though that dynasties, even though more difficult today, are still possible through excellent coaching and smart drafting. We saw last year what Parcells did for the Cowboys that previous coaches could not do.
Yes players are important, but I would like to focus on Dolphin's coaching. I really am hopeful that we will improve in some areas. I think our defense will be basically the same (as far as coaching) and I believe Keith Armstrong, after an embarrassing year last year, demanded new players and got some great help with the addition of Morris, Bua, Pope, Akins, Eddie Moore and Ed Perry back from injury, and others to help Special Teams. This was the case of a decent coach who had no help last year.
Offense is where the biggest changes will occur and coaching will have the most impact. I am very optimistic that Sullivan, Foerster, and Trestman are a big upgrade over the one man show of Norv Turner. Wannstedt will have more support and input from these guys than he's ever had. Because of salary cap and free agency which causes player movement, you need great position coaches to teach and support these players, because of constant change and emphasis on young players. Gone are the days when the same guys would play together for years and be extremely familiar with their system and teammates. Now, you have to teach the basics and help players get ready every week. There is far more pressure and challenges put on coaches than ever before.
I think the best 2 moves this team made during the offseason was to keep Spielman, who has done a great job with personnel and bringing in great offensive positional coaches like Sullivan, Trestman, and Foerster to better prepare this team. I think it was a mistake to not get a great, experienced Offensive Coordinator to keep the big picture intact. Wannstedt is not capable of doing that and I think he is underestimating how important it is, just like he has neglected the offensive line, QB coach, kicking coach, and even the offense in general. He just can't seem to stop being a Defensive Coordinator and accept that a Head Coach has to demand balance.
Since I believe Coaching is a huge key to our success this year, how would you rate our coaching situation?
