If I were in charge of the Bengals today

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(02-14-2022, 11:22 PM)Joelist Wrote: I'm not ready to get rid of him but I would want him to stand up there and explain exactly what his philosophy is, why these players seem unable to execute it and if they can't then what CAN they execute? If he can't answer these then there is a bigger problem. 

I'm a little less down and angry over the game but I know how freaking difficult getting to the SB is and they were there and THEY BLEW IT. It just feels like chapter three of the Bengals rip out the hearts of their longest suffering fans. 

Do you? That’s where you should begin Day 1. Maybe congratulate them for achieving something you know is so freaking difficult. Probably want to give the coaches a 1-2 week vacay because studies indicate they increase productivity.

You should have came into this meeting with a plan to provide them with leadership. Instead of asking them for free agent names, knowing they don’t have the time to scout during the season, you should have provided them with a list of potential free agents for them to review. In your hypothetical scenario, you just indicated to the coaches you don’t hold the pro player department accountable because you haven’t developed free agent targets and you lack initiative, planning, supervision, execution, leadership, and you don’t hold yourself accountable. The only thing you’ll get out of Day 1 is disgruntled, resentful coaches who are just as disappointed in a Super Bowl loss as you.