Thoughts on possible coaching changes

[*Wyche'sWarrior*]

(11-27-2024, 11:38 AM)SunsetBengal Wrote: I'll have to admit, Duke does have a knack for finding the bust when it comes to early OL picks. I still have a hard time thinking that all of these DL picks over the years were all bad luck. Since the days of Dunlap, Atkins, Peko and Johnson, there have been at least a couple of dozen players selected to play DL. Many of those picks, a lot of us were excited for. Not one single one has stuck, and developed into an All-Pro/Pro Bowl type of talent, in fact the only one to stick for any significant and impactful period of time is Sam Hubbard.

Low picks like Mike Jordan too....who was just cut by New England. 

The dline is a mystery. You get Geno Atkins in the fourth, then draft Margus Hunt?  There's blame to go around, but I think it's more on the personnel department. Boiman was discussing the same issue this morning on the Mike McConnell Show. Draft picks are largely busts, then you get cheap veterans in FA. There's some SERIOUS evaluation that needs done for that group in the front office. They suck.

Can't forget, Dunlap essentially fell in their lap due to work ethic concerns.

[J24]

(11-27-2024, 12:57 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: What makes you think that? Zimmer is having a terrible season, the Cowboys defense is as bad or worse than the Bengals defense. Personally, I think that Zimmer only went back to coordinator this year to keep his name relevant for head coaching positions that may be available this offseason.

There has been a ton of injuries to Dallas defense this season and Zimmer has a proven track record of rebuilding defenses. He has ties to the organization and the organization trusts him. That's why I think he could be a logical choice as successor to Lou.

Personally, I would go with a young upcoming coach like Livingston or Jim Leonard from the Broncos. It's also depends on who else is out there when teams start firing coaches.