Guenther being mentioned as potential coach in Philly

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(01-02-2016, 03:04 PM)Shake n Blake Wrote: I think some people just don't like Paulie because he's not Zimmer. Dunlap, Nelson and Pacman are having career years. Maybe even Peko.

He really can't succeed in the eyes of some. If the D fails, it's his fault. If they succeed, it all thanks to the talent.

Not saying this is you, but when a defense plays this well, I tend to give some credit to the coach.

1st in points allowed
11th in yards allowed
6th in passer rating allowed
7th in rush yards allowed
3rd in INTs
4th in sacks

I know some people look at last year when Atkins wasn't himself, MJ wasn't here, Burfict barely played, etc. But was it really fair to judge Paulie on that? It was a transition year, his first as a DC, and he was missing the 2 most important pieces of the defense. Even in that season, the D wasn't bad really. Now it's fantastic. So I have no problem giving him some credit. Especially with so many guys having career years.

Yeah  Shake.

Why not?  That's what was measuring stick for Zimmer.  You know... the guy with massive amounts of experience.

You play with the players you got.  If they are talented, than so be it.

Now if they sucked with talented players and ranked low...  then yeah criticize away.

For the record I didn't like some playcalling Zimmer did either.  He wasn't perfect for Christ's sake.

We had our "beastlike" D line who couldn't lay a finger on a couple of QBs...  yet we still only rushed 4.

Short memories some have around these parts.