Hard Knocks Ep: 1

[THE PISTONS]

(12-04-2024, 03:35 PM)Lucius Cincinnatus Wrote: I'm not sure why folks are surprised that Tomlin came off the way he did. He is as good as it gets when it comes to speaking to and motivating players. However, that is only a % of the job description.

I wouldn't mind moving on from ZT, but acting like because ZT doesn't have the same command of a room that Tomlin does, it makes him a bad coach is simple-minded.

Coaching success is a combination of motivation/soft skills, scheme & x's/o's, talent development and evaluation, and coach hiring.

Not saying ZT is even good at any of those, but let's not just say "ahhh, Tomlin speaks better. ZT sucks!"

This team melts down. They were up 21-7 vs the Ravens. Seemingly in control. Brown fumbles. Then, both sides of the ball melted down. That's a culture and toughness thing. That kind of stuff is on the HC. This team folds at the 1st sign of adversity.

Then, when there's no pressure...they score some cosmetic TD's to make the game close, but lose.