WHERE DID MARVIN GO WRONG?

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Actually I think one of his big problems has been meddling with his coordinators as evidenced by his handling of Leslie Frasier, throwing Guenther under the bus and meddling with the offensive coordinators. The only guy he truly left alone was Zimmer because Zim was unquestionably the leader of that group and had the credibility that other coordinators just haven't had. Jackson seemed to be the most free of his offensive coordinators.

This is an outside in perception, and I could be totally wrong. But that is the impression I get. I think it may be one of the reasons that Guenther was as eager to make the lateral move that he did. I say one of the reasons because it never hurts to play for a high profile guy like Jon Gruden.

Marvin's done a lot of good things here. But the sense I have from people like Palmer leaving was that he has had a problem from meddling where he should not.

I think he pushed for the right thing in demanding the autonomy regarding his coaching staff and his personnel that I believe he did. I hope he gets the right staff together and that he and they have the right blend of influence on how their respective areas (offense/ defense) are run.

I am very cautiously hopeful that the changes he makes will bear fruit - especially regarding the OC and the OL coach to be named.