How timing affects the perception of a coach

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(11-27-2019, 03:43 PM)TJHoushmandzadeh Wrote: I wonder how much this is having smaller gaps to fill being easier to fix (e.g. we need someone who can do X as opposed to the Bengals we need players who can do X, Y and Z). Your search is more defined. Is completing a jigsaw easier at the end or at the beginning when you don't know how things fit together or later when you can see all the pieces around it?

Also, how much is playing alongside better players making the rookies seem better? Would the same players under the same coaches look as good in Cincy? Even if they did, the chances of them making a national list are less in Cincy!

As for Zac's coaching staff - he tried for several more experienced DCs. For whatever reason the 31st ranked D wasn't an attractive proposition, even with the promise of a couple of fourth tier FAs and a 3rd round pick chucked in.

I had that same thought earlier today!

If you have 2-3 holes it's one thing. When you have 6-7 holes it's another.

And with a small scouting staff, it's hard to scout all of those positions and be accurate.