Damn I hated X-Pac at first with his guy sucks comments but I gotta admit... I like the guy now... Not the smarter in the bunch but always up for a good laugh...
Why because he got lucky and made it too the playoffs after a 1-15 season? I would like you guys to actually quantify what makes him a good coach? Because in my opinion he adds nothing to this team. Completely ordinary. Now Dont start bashing me without making an argument. You can take shots at me only if you bring something to the table.
What has he done to make him a stand out coach?
Snake, tell me you are not comparing Pennington to Manning and Brees. As I pointed out above that the success of the 2008 season would develop a strong bond for some fans that would be hard to break. But look at this realistically.No, it is ridiculous because it is ridiculous. You just cannot see it because of YOUR opinion. He took over a team that was 1-15, and improved that to 11-5. That shows good coaching, does it not? Then he took a team that lost their starting QB during week 3, lost their Pro Bowl Running Back and lost their #1 CB. Don't forget we had the most difficult schedule in the NFL last year, and went 7-9. What other team could do that? Could Dallas - No. Could the Saints lose Drew Brees, Pierre Thomas and say Darren Sharper and make the playoffs? No. How would have the Colts done with that same situation. Take some of your own advice and give some reasons why he is not that good of a coach!
So at what point does he hold Bono accountable? Our ST team play has been less then adequate in the 2 seasons he has been here.Sparano holds players accountable. He sees flaws in his assistant coaches too. As well does the FO. PP is not here any longer for those reasons. He brings fire and instills positive attitude. He is a OL tactician. As long as we have an adequate talent level we will be fine there in the long run. The slow starts have to stip. One knock is not settling in on at certain positions sooner than later.
Make a decision with white. And, let Nolan run the D without interference. But hold him accountable and address issues with Nolan if the D falters. On the last few points there is cautious optimism that Tony S. will get it right.
Snake, tell me you are not comparing Pennington to Manning and Brees. As I pointed out above that the success of the 2008 season would develop a strong bond for some fans that would be hard to break. But look at this realistically.
1. The 2008 schedule was the easiest in the NFL.
2. Calling a TO to help the Saints set up a first and goal play at the end of the first half was not a wise move.
3. Calling a TO after a change of possession was embarrassing. If Rex Ryan did that we would be all over him.
4. Starting 0-2 and 0-3 respectively puts you in a hole that is tough to overcome. We can't afford to do that this season because the first half of the schedule is brutal. If we don't come out strong there is a possibility that we could be eliminated by week 9. As noted above, you have to play your best football in December which for us include some weaker teams but if we can't beat the better teams early, it will be a repeat of the 2008 playoff game.
I do like the way that he motivates players but that doesn't happen on a consistent basis. As quick as you can say look at the comeback against the Titans, I can spit out look at the pathetic performance at Buffalo. I am not saying fire him now, but if this season is a failure, that has to be a consideration.
If the Dolphins beat themselves at Buffalo next Sunday it will be because they are not prepared. That falls on the HC and it wouldn't be the first time. How strong will that bond be with fans who are staring at the real possibility of starting 0-2 again with the Jets, Pats, Ravens and Steelers in the coming weeks?
So at what point does he hold Bono accountable? Our ST team play has been less then adequate in the 2 seasons he has been here.
Henning's play calling has been questionable at times yet it continues.
He didn't have a choice with PP because he probably would have been canned if he didn't do something.