Sigh. I actually agree with Armando....which is a new low point for me. Yes, this FO has shown some ineptitude, but the current venom being directed at Ireland is a little much. I think he should be criticized. But this is reaching epic proportions and only serves to highlight a rabidly unsophisticated fanbase.
A point that gets forgotten: You can't ignore that at least some of the problem lies with our previous coaching staff and their ineptitude as well. Were players being used correctly? Were they being developed correctly? It's funny how just because that coaching staff is gone, nobody bothers to think about the lasting effects. Were we mediocre for 3 straight seasons because there's no talent on this team or we made stupid personnel moves? Or were we mediocre because our personnel moves couldn't cover up for a poorly coached team? Or could our brilliant coaching not overcome the lack of talent? It's just a matter of who's the flavor of the week (to hate).
Over the last several years, the Phins have been built conservatively and have operated in the manner that Parcells dictated. If anyone is to blame, it is him. I do think we're not going to be out of the woods until we get rid of all that Parcells brought with him, but to direct our systemic problems at any one individual is short-sighted.
