02-22-2020, 04:58 PM
(02-22-2020, 05:14 AM)Crazyjdawg Wrote: I liked the Taylor hiring last season. I thought we got a good one particularly because of how highly the Rams spoke of him. A lot of people attributed Jared Goff's success to Taylor, a QB that had a rough rookie year but had a really strong 2nd and 3rd year in the league, both seasons that Taylor was an offensive assistant coach with the Rams (he was the QB coach in 2018).
That kind of pedigree is just really good for a rebuilding team.
What I hated, however, was hiring BOTH coordinators that have, literally, zero experience as coordinators in the NFL. Those two, in addition to the oline coach, felt like "buddy hires" rather than hiring the best man for the job.
I wanted an experienced defensive coordinator.
We'll see how their second collective season goes. But I don't think it'd be a terrible idea to cut bait if we have a second consecutive brutal season.
Having Joe Burrow will attract some really good coaching prospects. Perhaps Eric Bieniemy (who I wanted us to hire last season) will still be available next off season and we can on board him if Taylor continues to struggle.
But until then, let's just see how we do in 2020 and go from there :).
Definitely didn't like the DC hiring of Lou, wanted Del Rio but it wasn't in the cards.
With Zac talking about having more physical practices this should help though with our tackling.
Thought Turner did well with the O-line as the year went on. Trey Hop became a good Center under him and with the
directional drive blocking Mixon was able to come into his own. I think if we add a decent Guard in FA and a sideline to
sideline LB this team could really turn around.
(02-22-2020, 05:53 AM)Tony Wrote: I am still 100% on board with Taylor going forward. He took over a bad team that had 2 guys at key positions miss the whole year. He will make strides this year. He was doing a much better job with the offense at the end of last year
Throw in a superstar QB and add some more pieces and He will be just fine..
Zac wasn't put in a position to succeed that is for sure especially with the injuries to Jonah and AJ.
(02-22-2020, 10:59 AM)Sled21 Wrote: As am I. Like I've said before, a lot of people are going to be eating crow about Taylor before it's all said and done.
Hope so.
