Who will be the next coach of the Redskins and does it even freakin matter?

[Buffalo Bob]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

We don't need an offensive minded head coach to develop Haskins. It really doesn't matter if the HC has an offensive or defensive background. In either case, Haskins development would primarily fall to the offensive coordinator, QB coach, and a good dose of Alex Smith.

Tell that to Joe Montana and Steve Young who were developed by Bill Walsh and are both in the Hall of Fame.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by Buffalo Bob

Tell that to Joe Montana and Steve Young who were developed by Bill Walsh and are both in the Hall of Fame.

So... throughout the entire 100 year history of the NFL, you cite two examples of successful QBs who were coached by an offensively minded coach. How, exactly, does this prove that a QB can only succeed if the head coach is offensively minded?

[mooby]

Originally Posted by Buffalo Bob

Tell that to Joe Montana and Steve Young who were developed by Bill Walsh and are both in the Hall of Fame.

I'm really more worried about finding a coach that can win a title by working in cohesion with the front office to build a team worthy.

The good coaches in this league adapt to the players they have, they get rid of players playing for selfish reasons (i.e. money or fame) and they bring in guys devoted to team goals. Teams that win titles do so when players start putting team success ahead of personal success.

The right coach will be able to bring in the right staff that will develop Haskins en route to developing an entire team that can compete for a title.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Buffalo Bob

Tell that to Joe Montana and Steve Young who were developed by Bill Walsh and are both in the Hall of Fame.

I think Steve Young would tell you that a huge part of his success was because of Mike Holmgren. Young did not become a full time starter until after Walsh had left.