See though, Warner is a statue, an older statue at that. Like you said, with this O-line, Warner couldn't hang here. So in order to get Warner, we would need to upgrade the line. However, wouldn't that make it acceptable for Ricky and Fiedler? I mean, Fiedler with a btter line probably wouldn't be too much different than it is now but maybe he cna stay healthy for a seaosn (fat chance, I know). I guess I really don't want Warner...
As far as the coaches go. I think changing the scheme of the o-line to mirror the line in Denver is a bad idea. The body types aren't the same and it would take a few years to transition that all together. I would like to see our special teams coach go. However, assistant coaches isn't my forte so I really wouldn't know who to replace him with, unless of course, Westhoff came back.
Since Blevins left, Mare hasn't been the same. I know Blevins screwed up and that is why he was fired but they should look into bringing him back if they can. Mare obviously listened to whatever he was saying and it worked.
While our special teams was decimated by injury, I kind of find it hard to believe that that was th eonly reason. Sure, Perry, Moore, Gamble and others were to play a big part but the scheme were just awful. I can't even begin to count how many penalties, and fair catches we had. The caoching just wasn't there.
As for Bates. I have never liked him. I think him messing with the defense this year was a bad idea. Madison has gotten burned a lot this year. While we got more turnovers, we also watched and shook our head as one of the games top cornerback duo dropped down a few notches i nour eyes (mainly due to Madison). Personally I wouldn't mind seeing more man on man again and dumping thise zone business. Madison thrives on the bump and run and taking that away form him just doesn't seem to work. If Bates can put more man to man in. I will be happy. Afterall, that is all that really matters. My happiness.