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Originally Posted by Mattyk72
How about the legendary collapse of '96? That was a talented team that shouldn't have gone 2-6 down the stretch to miss the playoffs.
The '97 team was talented too but couldn't win the games they were supposed to win.
Norv is a dud as a head coach and he's only going to prove it in San Diego. They'll crack under the pressure, just like he always did here.
I think some fans do have some selective amnesia when it comes to Norv and have forgotten how crappy he really was as a head coach.
I'll never understand the support and excuses for a coach who is 58-82-1.
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The '96 team started out 7-1 by beating the teams they should have beaten, but then the schedule got serious. They still wound up 9-7 though; and that was with a horrible defense.
I wouldn't call my comments about Norv "support and excuses". It's just a reminder for everyone to put things in perspective. He had his flaws, no doubt. But he also had some bad rosters. Put those two together and the results shouldn't be surprising.
If he bombs in San Diego, then you're right and I will be wrong. But barring injury, I just don't see that happening.