Wade Phillips wants a job

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(01-18-2021, 03:42 PM)Bengalholic Wrote: If it were just issues with getting to the QB, it would be a little easier to give Lou somewhat of a break...but over his 2 years, they're not only dead last in sacks, but also dead last in rush yards allowed, and have given up almost 5 yards a pop. 

It's one thing to not be able to get to the QB or to not be able to stop the run, but when you can't do either - it seems like there's a troubling combination of issues going on...from players, to coaching, to scheme, to fundamental execution.

It all starts with getting to the QB, even the running piece. You get gashed in the run when you have to play two high shells all game. You have to play two high all game when you can't put guys on islands. You can't put guys on islands if you can't get to the QB. There is also the analytics take on it, let them run because you don't win that way. It's not unimportant being able to stop the run but teams that subscribe to analytics will tell you they will let teams run all day over passing. 

Again, not saying he is a great or even good coach but the continuity of scheme adds more value if there is potential the whole staff could be gone in one season.