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Originally Posted by SmootSmack
There are many qualities necessary for a head coach that aren't necessary for a coordinator
-Delegation of responsibilites. The offensive coordinator may call the plays but it's the head coach (usually) who dictates who calls the plays and makes a change if necessary
-Who to play
-Handling internal turmoil/trouble players. You think anyone cares how Norm Chow will handle PacMan? Or how Danny Smith would have handled the leak last year?
-Setting/Overseeing the overall game plan (offense, defense, and special teams)
And on and on
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In the case of Turner though,
As a Coordinator, Turner is responsible for who to play on his side of the ball. He is also responsible for handling internal issues on his side of the ball, and obviously the gameplan.
Now I see what you are saying, and as an OC, the only power that Norv can delegate is that which is delegated to him. But this, I think, only helps my point. If the perception of Norv of an OC is that hes very proficient, and the truth is that he isn't, then the Coaches around him and most directly, the players can create offensive success in spite of him. And in my opinion, that's what happened.
Although "in spite" is probably coming off too strong. Rather "he deserves much, much less credit for the offensive success of his units" is more accurate.