John Ross

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(03-09-2018, 12:46 PM)sandwedge Wrote: I have said a few times before, I believe Zim told Merv to let him coach the D they way he wants to. Paulie didn't have that luxury and Merv went back to playing scared of the big play. Just my theory, no real evidence for the lawyering types around here.

I think you are right about Zim being one of the few coaches that Marvin didn't meddle with.   I have always had the opinion that is one of Marvin's shortcomings (though I don't really know).

But I have also thought that one of the tenets of Zim's defenses was being willing to give some yardage to prevent the big play.

And it is clear that Paulie did not have that luxury and I think it played into his wanting to make a lateral move.

Does make you wonder why.   But my theory has always been that Zim doesn't roll over when he's questioned or messed with.   I think of his measured response to the press about the loss of Jonathan Joseph.

You could feel the intense heat behind those measured words!

Hopefully our new guys can hold their own with Marvin.   You want to feel like a coach can be that guy that doesn't let himself get rolled on.  The team is better when they have that backbone.