11-04-2017, 10:14 AM
(11-04-2017, 10:04 AM)HarleyDog Wrote: There is no discipline or accountability on this team. That falls on MB and ML. Both want to leave a legacy of giving players 2nd, 3rd, 4th chances and their loyalty to Coaches, players and veterans is ridiculous. In order to gain a starting position, you must have played well in the past, not so much earning it in the present. The fan-base is thought of as nothing but sheep and finding new ways to lure you and convince you mediocrity is ok as your head is slam locked into a fence as MB drops drawers and nail's you straight in the keister, while ML stands their and claps furiously with a constant satisfying giggle. Then, as you look at PA, WTF does he do? Absolutely nothing. Why? Because he has no clue how to coach the OL. He is possibly the worst coach in the NFL period, EVER!
I don't hang much on Dalton because man, WTH is the guy to do? He doesn't have enough time to do anything on the field. However, as mentioned earlier, he sucks as a leader. He's not aggressive or commanding by any means and that might be his biggest weakness.
Lazor - Well, I don't really know where to place his branch on the blame tree. I think he wants to win and has a decent resume. Yet he is not coaching up to his reputation. This might be a direct result of the lack of discipline. You can't coach complacency.
At the end of the day, our Bengals trophy cases are slammed full of meaningless participation trophies that only the FO and coaching staff are proud of displaying. Fans on the other hand, well, you know how you feel.
Exactly. How can you create a culture of discipline when you draft handfuls of players with major red flags? Some with incidents on the field. Some with incidents off the field.
Honestly, IF we hired a disciplinarian coach from OUTSIDE the Bengals like a young Coughlin...you may see guys like Jones and Burfict gone...QUICK. Some coaches won't tolerate stupid personal fouls over and over.
