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03-01-2023, 09:30 AM | #1 |
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This has to be just a nightmare for Ron and the front office right now. They are trying to do everything to win and compete to keep their jobs, while EVERYTHING with the owner is just in complete turmoil...and they're the ones that keep have to answering questions about it.
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03-01-2023, 12:18 PM | #3 |
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I don't think it can be understated...having to WORK with Dan AND Tanya, Cancer, the name change, and probably worst of all...all the media attention from Dan's filth showing up in the news on a weekly basis the last 3 years...and somehow he's kept the team competitive with Taylor as his QB.
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03-01-2023, 01:15 PM | #4 | |
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Its like they told RR to make a PBJ sandwich then hand him one piece of stale bread and a ketchup packet; all things considered he has doing an amazing job.
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03-02-2023, 10:05 AM | #5 | |
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Go listen to any podcast where Don Van Atta is talking about his most recent story and talks about all the financial dysfunction within the team. The fact that we've been mediocre is a miracle.
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03-01-2023, 12:45 PM | #6 |
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Very true.
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03-01-2023, 10:03 PM | #7 |
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Until this offseason there has been no issue with money. Ron decimated our oline, wanted Wentz, and has been abysmal with time management and our team has been unprepared countless times to start games, and second halfs with lack of necessary adjustments. He had more than a few losing seasons in Carolina before he got shit canned there. Yes Snyder is the absolute worst owner in sport’s history, but Ron is a bad HC.
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03-02-2023, 12:08 PM | #9 |
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03-02-2023, 10:09 AM | #10 | |
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- Snyder wanted Wentz. - Scott Turner's play calling and lack of adjustment were a big issue. Ron's fault is basically hiring Turner. I think you're reaching here. He hasn't been the best coach, but he hasn't been the worst, especially under the terrible Snyder circumstances. The ownership of this team is a clusterf*ck and it is ridiculous to brush that aside and pin everything on Ron. I'm sure that there are plenty of things that are within his control, that Ron could have done better. But you could have brought Beichick and Brady in their primes here to DC and Snyder would still be a handicap to them.
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03-02-2023, 12:08 PM | #12 |
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Eh, it's your opinion. I'd like to see a year of him without Snyder and I'll make my decision.
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6 out of 9 years in Carolina, obviously without Snyder he had losing records. Had two good years and one great year - when Cam went full Superman. Let Ron hang around for a couple more years, maybe three, get the Snyder stink and possible lack of free agency maneuverability out of the way and than make your call. I’ve seen enough personally. I just don’t think he brings anything to the table. He is just there. Needs a great team and staff around him to rise to the occasion but cannot make the most of a little if you know what I mean. See Brian Daboll for a recent example of getting the most out of a team. |
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Also, great thread from JP about the recent scorecards from the NFLPA survey about team's facilities and treatment of players:
https://twitter.com/JPFinlayNBCS/sta...16554665070610 A lot of fans always get bent out of shape because they didn't get X player or why they could only get Y player. Much of what is in this report card is probably widely known among NFL players. And as JP says, a lot of these issues are related to money decisions, and there's only one person that makes those decisions: Danny Boy. Also, think about the work it takes to motivate players to play under these shitty conditions.
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Since Ron has been here he's been left alone. Dan hasn't been meddling. Ron has had final say on everything. It's in his contract and Dan has held up his end by not getting in the way.
Not really sure we could have gotten any better of a coach. Under the circumstances he's been as good as expected. He's not a good game day coach but is probably a really good motivator. Haven't really seen the team quit under him. The players for the most part seem to like him. |
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