Has ZT become too much of a players coach?

[SunsetBengal]

(09-27-2024, 10:19 AM)THE PISTONS Wrote: One point I want to make is we can say it's a personnel issue because the drafted guys suck...but were they bad picks? Or did the coaches not develop them because of soft practices, etc?

That is a good point, definitely one worth discussion. As to my opinion on that question, I feel like it's some of each. Around the league we've seen many guys over the years that were really good, even in some cases superstars at the collegiate level who turn out to just not be able to cut it in the NFL. Conversely, I also feel that a drop in overall team quality occurs from the reduced number of padded practices and sitting starters through preseason. Sure, it cuts down on some injuries before the season starts, but the drop off in OL cohesiveness and body tempering attained from going hard in practice/preseason games is leading to slow starts on offense and injuries to defenders when the live action begins.