[skinsguy]

I will always believe that a strong work ethic from a coach and the ability to surround yourself with the right coaching staff is what tells the tale when it comes to who's a good coach and who isn't. It goes far beyond X's and O's. While Spurrier has the ability to draw up the plays, he lacks in the willingness to put in the work ethic it takes to be successful in the NFL. He also didn't have the ability to surround himself with a good supporting cast as far as coaches are concerned. For instance, look at Bill Belichick. He surrounded himself with a great supporting cast of coaches - guys who now are head coaches either in college or in the NFL - and look how successful New England has been. Look how it has hurt them since those guys left. Remember, Joe Gibbs brought Gregg Williams in for our defense - and the other coaches who have had success in this league at one point or another. While people still want to compare the two - which I believe is idiotic - there is absolutely no comparsion. This team is on its way back to being a playoff team once more. Maybe not this season, but we're closer to it now than what we ever were with Steve Spurrier.

I will tell you this, if I had my choice between the other coaches who have coached this team, besides Gibbs, I would pick Marty Schottenhiemer.