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ethat001 · 10-19-2011, 03:52 PM

I think this thread is entirely an overreaction. MS has done a good job so far, and 3-2 at this point in the season with a win over the Giants would be considered a success by everyone about 2 months ago.

1) Most of the league and this board were applauding the staff about 1-2 weeks ago with their good decisions. I predict they will do so again in about 2-3 weeks if we have a couple of key wins.

2) We're missing a good QB, however MS has done a great job at supplying some depth, with only 1-2 offseasons to work with. The first year he didn't have that many draft picks, so not sure if we can count that one.. Good draft picks of TW (?I think), Kerrigan, Jenkins (probably), Helu (probably), etc, and Atogwe/Hightower in FA. Altogether better moves for younger players than in the past 10 years.

3) Beck may be a good QB. Don't have any idea yet, but does have promise and I'm willing to watch him for 2-3 games to see. There will be growing pains, but I doubt he throws an 2 picks a game and has the 2nd worst passer rating in the league -- like Rex.

4) MS didn't have a good QB to pick at the right places in the draft. Obviously passed on Gabbert for a reason, time will tell whether that was the right choice. Also passed on the others: Ponder, Dalton, Mallett, etc -> because they weren't worth a 1st round picks. Didn't get a high priced FA like last year (McNabb) - probably a good choice not to give up more draft picks for throwaway QB's. SO glad we didn't do a give-away-the-franchise deal like the Raiders did for Palmer. In all, MS has made wise choices so far with a couple of misses. Plan to address QB next year.

10-19-2011, 03:52 PM	#84
ethat001 Impact Rookie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 920	Re: What's your take on our coaching? I think this thread is entirely an overreaction. MS has done a good job so far, and 3-2 at this point in the season with a win over the Giants would be considered a success by everyone about 2 months ago. 1) Most of the league and this board were applauding the staff about 1-2 weeks ago with their good decisions. I predict they will do so again in about 2-3 weeks if we have a couple of key wins. 2) We're missing a good QB, however MS has done a great job at supplying some depth, with only 1-2 offseasons to work with. The first year he didn't have that many draft picks, so not sure if we can count that one.. Good draft picks of TW (?I think), Kerrigan, Jenkins (probably), Helu (probably), etc, and Atogwe/Hightower in FA. Altogether better moves for younger players than in the past 10 years. 3) Beck may be a good QB. Don't have any idea yet, but does have promise and I'm willing to watch him for 2-3 games to see. There will be growing pains, but I doubt he throws an 2 picks a game and has the 2nd worst passer rating in the league -- like Rex. 4) MS didn't have a good QB to pick at the right places in the draft. Obviously passed on Gabbert for a reason, time will tell whether that was the right choice. Also passed on the others: Ponder, Dalton, Mallett, etc -> because they weren't worth a 1st round picks. Didn't get a high priced FA like last year (McNabb) - probably a good choice not to give up more draft picks for throwaway QB's. SO glad we didn't do a give-away-the-franchise deal like the Raiders did for Palmer. In all, MS has made wise choices so far with a couple of misses. Plan to address QB next year.