Choose Your 2014 Redskins Head Coach

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Originally Posted by donofriose

The reason the salary cap issue isn't a big issue to me like it is for some is because he still got to go after players he wanted.

He signed Garcon, Morgan, Polumbus, Chester, Cofield, Bowen, Griffin, Meriweather, Jackson, M. Williams, traded for Brown, McNabb, and Hightower.

Those are the moves that stand out. That means to me he had plenty of money and opportunities to get free agents and change the roster. The roster looks very different than 4 years ago, just like Carroll's roster in Seattle. He was also able to sign depth which is actually the most important aspect of free agency to me.

Now if he had to stay with the same roster I would understand your point, but the fact that he was able to completely change it and do basically what he wanted and he still isn't providing results... I can't just say well the salary cap... Plus I'm sick of Redskins coaches coming in and spending money on free agents. Half those guys listed ended up being overpaid. The only true difference makers in free agency are quarterbacks, and if he had gotten Manning we would be having a different discussion. But lets stop acting like the salary cap is the reason Carroll succeeded and Shanahan did not. Both their rosters look completely different...one is just a super bowl favorite, the other is in contention for the first overall pick that the Rams will love.

Who on that list is overpaid? Cofield? Bowen? Garcon? Beyond those three the rest of the contracts we gave out where basically peanuts in terms of size. I think all three have played well. (especially garcon/cofield) Bottom line is, they don't have a defensive coordinator worth a shit. Yes, I realize this is on Mike, and I've stated as much. In fact, I think you need to review my posts in regards to Mike, and they'd silence you for the most part. Why? Because most of the points are exactly what you are saying. That doesn't make Mike a bad coach, it makes him a bad GM. I think Carroll has struck gold in the draft 2010 and 2011 on the defensive side of the ball. Notice none of his offensive picks have really done much of anything beyond Wilson. A good defense can carry you a long ways in this league.

Mike's unwillingness and stubbornness in changing coordinators will ultimately be his downfall. (this includes his son)

Originally Posted by donofriose

Part of being a good head coach is being able to put a staff together in my opinion. Run blocking the Skins are good, but Shanahan's system always has good run blocking, that is one positive I can always say about Mike. I watch the games and I do not believe the offensive line holds well at all in terms of pass protection.

I personally think it is hard for anyone to distinguish if a coach is being successful, or if its due to his staff. You could say that about almost any coach in the NFL, besides maybe Bill. They did just lose Bradley but their defense honestly looks even better.

No, they (OL) don't hold up when he has to drop back for any kind of duration. It's not all on the OL either, it's a indecisive QB who's learning his position as well. I think it's more on Kyle than Mike at this point, which is exactly why I want him to move on. He's not trying to use RGIII to his strengths, but rather force him into his offense