Rufio
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I’ve been a casual forum reader for years and honestly have not posted a single thing in quite some time. This is an area that finally leads me to dust off the ole keyboard and offer some input. I completely understand differences of opinion when it comes to times of hiring and/or firing coaching staff; however what baffles my mind is how upset that some people have been getting in regards to the organization’s failure to hire somebody with previous experience as a Head Coach in the league. Correct me if I’m wrong, but each of the coaches that have experience have also been let go from their respective organizations due to various different reasons. I feel as though so many people get caught up in the idea of a Head Coach having previous experience in this area, that they forget that every great Head Coach at one time started somewhere that was willing to give them an opportunity.
The most logical argument that I have read in regards to wanting to hire a Head Coach with previous experience is that it would allow the organization to keep Campbell on board as an Assistant Head Coach waiting in the wings and learning from an experienced Head Coach (i.e. Coughlin). This is a sound argument, as long as the organization could GUARANTEE that (a) Campbell would be willing to sign on long-term in a situation like this without jumping ship and (b) the experienced Head Coach brought in by the organization would be willing to accept the fact that they would be brought in with somewhat of an agreement that they would hand over the reigns within a specified period of time. I’m sorry, but I do not see either of these being realistic in the modern day NFL with so many rotating pieces. Campbell also did not show much of anything to prove that he is even close to being ready to become a full-time Head Coach in the NFL. My best comparison to a current Head Coach in the league would unfortunately be Rex Ryan. High intensity guy that is able to tap in to his players' emotions for the sake of short-term success; however he does not have the ability to continue to coach these players in order to get the best out of them long-term.
Lets also not forget that the two most heavily named experienced candidates, Coughlin (69) and Shanahan (63), may not have much tread left on their tires in regards to coaching and it appears that Coughlin may strictly be focused on getting revenge on his previous organization while remaining close to home and within the division (i.e. Philadelphia). Let’s be realistic here and consider the fact that Miami was never even a blip on Coughlin’s radar. Shanahan on the other hand is a bit younger and from all reports that have been brought up in the past, would want full control over everything short of telling the players when they can use the restroom. Not exactly the type of person that appears willing to work with the tough personalities that Miami currently appears to have in the locker room.
There are certainly pros and cons to both hiring a candidate with previous experience as a Head Coach and hiring a “raw talent” without any previous experience as a Head Coach. Which side of the fence are you on and why?
In case you weren’t able to tell, I’m personally on board with the hiring of Adam Gase based on my reasoning above.
The most logical argument that I have read in regards to wanting to hire a Head Coach with previous experience is that it would allow the organization to keep Campbell on board as an Assistant Head Coach waiting in the wings and learning from an experienced Head Coach (i.e. Coughlin). This is a sound argument, as long as the organization could GUARANTEE that (a) Campbell would be willing to sign on long-term in a situation like this without jumping ship and (b) the experienced Head Coach brought in by the organization would be willing to accept the fact that they would be brought in with somewhat of an agreement that they would hand over the reigns within a specified period of time. I’m sorry, but I do not see either of these being realistic in the modern day NFL with so many rotating pieces. Campbell also did not show much of anything to prove that he is even close to being ready to become a full-time Head Coach in the NFL. My best comparison to a current Head Coach in the league would unfortunately be Rex Ryan. High intensity guy that is able to tap in to his players' emotions for the sake of short-term success; however he does not have the ability to continue to coach these players in order to get the best out of them long-term.
Lets also not forget that the two most heavily named experienced candidates, Coughlin (69) and Shanahan (63), may not have much tread left on their tires in regards to coaching and it appears that Coughlin may strictly be focused on getting revenge on his previous organization while remaining close to home and within the division (i.e. Philadelphia). Let’s be realistic here and consider the fact that Miami was never even a blip on Coughlin’s radar. Shanahan on the other hand is a bit younger and from all reports that have been brought up in the past, would want full control over everything short of telling the players when they can use the restroom. Not exactly the type of person that appears willing to work with the tough personalities that Miami currently appears to have in the locker room.
There are certainly pros and cons to both hiring a candidate with previous experience as a Head Coach and hiring a “raw talent” without any previous experience as a Head Coach. Which side of the fence are you on and why?
In case you weren’t able to tell, I’m personally on board with the hiring of Adam Gase based on my reasoning above.