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The biggest issues for the team, to me, in order of how big a problem they are -
1) Offensive Line and OL Coaching
2) The rest of the Offensive coaching staff
3) Coaching overall - most of Def side is ok, but they played scared in big games (or is that the head coach)
4) GM
5) RB
6) WR
7) QB? I still think Tua can be the answer (see top 6), would not go crazy replacing him
 
I think all three tie into a need to replace Flores with someone who can bring in an actually competent staff. Should we lose this weekend, we may see that come to pass though of course, no Phins fan will root for anything other than a Phins win. Should Harbaugh be the selection he will probably be given full control which then potentially fixes the rest...
 
superphin said:
The biggest issue is Chris Grier.

He drafted this OL
He hired the coach who hired the OL coach
He hired the HC
He selected the HB, WR, QB.
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The biggest issue is Ross. He hired Grier who then hired Flores and the rest of what you mentioned occurred from there.
Until Ross gets lucky enough to actually hire the right individual to run the football team, mediocrity will likely continue to be the norm in South Florida.
 
CTPhin said:
The biggest issues for the team, to me, in order of how big a problem they are -
1) Offensive Line and OL Coaching
2) The rest of the Offensive coaching staff
3) Coaching overall - most of Def side is ok, but they played scared in big games (or is that the head coach)
4) GM
5) RB
6) WR
7) QB? I still think Tua can be the answer (see top 6), would not go crazy replacing him
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I know you placed no limits on the issues/problems, but I will. Grier/Flo are going NOWHERE. They are circumstances. A digression to Colin Powell . . . every goal faces circumstances - those things which are problematic, but can't be changed.

I'll focus on those things that CAN be changed - by tiers

Tier 1 - a one problem tier - OL
Tier 2 - a WR who can get separation, Feature RB,
Tier 3 - MLB, TE (no idea if Long is that guy or not), pass rush
 
superphin said:
The biggest issue is Chris Grier.

He drafted this OL
He hired the coach who hired the OL coach
He hired the HC
He selected the HB, WR, QB.
Click to expand...
Just curious but the GM usually is influenced to some degree by the HC. Personal requested and recommended by the HC's felt needs to achieve the goal he wants. How much were these decision strickly Grier, do you or we actually know ?
How much should a GM respect the needs and requests of his HC... His HC theres Griers problem.

Also do think Grier was hoodwinked ( thats a word right ? ) into a relationship with one who wants only his own way and running the whole show. Ultimately Grier has to fall on that sword, for its (after 3 years) turned into a huge mistake. But IMO Flores is the top of the list to be fired. Its just clearer and clearer as each day goes on of his detrimental power greed advice and ineptitude. And now even being seen on the defensive side...

Have to say the biggest issue is Ross though meaning well, hasn't got even a half a clue.
 
cuzinvinny said:
Just curious but the GM usually is influenced to some degree by the HC. Personal requested and recommended by the HC's felt needs to achieve the goal he wants. How much were these decision strickly Grier, do you or we actually know ?
How much should a GM respect the needs and requests of his HC... His HC theres Griers problem.

Also do think Grier was hoodwinked ( thats a word right ? ) into a relationship with one who wants only his own way and running the whole show. Ultimately Grier has to fall on that sword, for its (after 3 years) turned into a huge mistake. But IMO Flores is the top of the list to be fired. Its just clearer and clearer as each day goes on of his detrimental power greed advice and ineptitude. And now even being seen on the defensive side...

Have to say the biggest issue is Ross though meaning well, hasn't got even a half a clue.
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As it turns out, I have a hidden mic in Grier's office. I overheard the following . . .
Grier: Hey, Flo, I just signed Lindsey. You're gonna have to cut someone.
Flo: w-h-a-a-a-t?????
Yeah, I made that up. Grier DOES NOT make draft picks or sign FAs on his own, regardless how many times people say it
 
fansinceGWilson said:
I know you placed no limits on the issues/problems, but I will. Grier/Flo are going NOWHERE. They are circumstances. A digression to Colin Powell . . . every goal faces circumstances - those things which are problematic, but can't be changed.

I'll focus on those things that CAN be changed - by tiers

Tier 1 - a one problem tier - OL
Tier 2 - a WR who can get separation, Feature RB,
Tier 3 - MLB, TE (no idea if Long is that guy or not), pass rush
Click to expand...
I agree, Flores and Greir are not going anywhere, But Flores has to understand the need to fix his coaching staff. As much as it sucks to go to yet another OC,
the offensive staff needs to go. Hiring Caldwell in year one was the right move, just wonder why he didn't try that kind of thing again after Caldwell went
home sick.
 
With each passing day and further introspection of the season it is Flores and Grier who should be blamed. The team regressed in so many ways. How does one select Fuller? Who choose to depend on Preston? Wilson? Grant? Who made the decision to jettison the veterans from the O-line? Who thought Davis is worthy of a starting spot?? That decision alone derailed our season in the 2nd game. Why did we change punters? Who thought Brissett can still play? The development of our young players is not happening (minus Holland/Phillips). The allocation of draft picks and free agency money on defense? Why no running backs with our abundance of draft picks? This could go on and on.
 
since coaching and gm is staying the same I am only listing positions
left and right tackle
guard or center
wide receiver
running back
another pass rusher
middle linebacker
back up qb
punter
this list assumes we bring back gesiki,ogbah, rowe as a third safey, and howard..
 
CTPhin said:
I agree, Flores and Greir are not going anywhere, But Flores has to understand the need to fix his coaching staff. As much as it sucks to go to yet another OC,
the offensive staff needs to go. Hiring Caldwell in year one was the right move, just wonder why he didn't try that kind of thing again after Caldwell went
home sick.
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Agree. My discomfort with many posts here is the seeming naivety of the solutions. Go get a new (top) OL coach and OC. As if I can get one on Amazon. We need to draft an elite QB. Forgetting how many teams have been trying for years (decades) and those who improve, coincidentally, usually had a good supporting cast already in place.
I maintain it's a LOT of luck to get a good GM, HC, staff, QB all in a narrow window. VERY difficult, which is why so many teams wallow 2 floors below average. They're TRYING, but it's not as easy as some think.
I'm not going to enter the argument over whether Flo is the 'right' HC or not. An old business school axiom - if the machines are out of date, changing the mechanics solves nothing. Flo may not be the right mechanic (e.g., HC), but there's universal agreement the machines (OL, RB) need replaced.
I'm not vehemently opposed to changing Flo or staff, but Flo WILL be back in '22. The list of problems which can be fixed quickly needs to be priority
 
Here's the thing. f Miami solves issue #1, the others might not matter or could because non-issues.

It's not just that the offensive line is bad, but we are hearing terms like historically bad. Correct that, get it to NFL average, and a lot of these other issues could go away.
 
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