Was Listening To The Postgame On The Way Home
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Formerly Sane said:
Your football ignorance knows no bounds. There is never a play that tells the QB that he is to throw the ball 30 yards across the field for a 3 yard gain......doesn't work that way, nimrod! On any pass plays called the QB has at least three choices who to throw to, if he chooses to throw it 30 yards across the field that on him.
Then would you answer me this- you have a running back that's averaging 5 ypc, and take him out of the game on third and one? Even if you're planning on passing the F**King ball, the other team at least has to respect play action no? Shumur's football ignorance knows no bounds. And that's why he's gonna get fired. I forking damn guarantee it.
And if that isn't enough- let's not even bring up dumb ass clock management.
There was an article about us being the most predictable offense in the league.
http://eye-on-football.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22475988/33107444
"Writing about the Browns offense leads me to a game I play every week at NFL Films. I sit in my office in Mt Laurel, N.J., put the Browns offense on my screen and call a friend who was a coach in the league, but is now in between successes. I tell my friend the personnel group, the formation, where the ball is located on the field and what hash mark and describe the motion -- if there is any -- and ask him to tell me the exact play that will be run," Lombardi writes.
"He is correct about 95 percent of the time. No lie. The Browns are so integrated into the West Coast system that their predictability is becoming legendary around the league."
The guy is about as predictable as a dead fish stinking after a couple of days.
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Nice blurb from Lombardi.
As has been said. Shurmer is in way over his head. He won't be here next season.
Heck, he won't be here for the end of this season. The first big decision Haslam will have to make isn't if he is letting Shurmer go. That's a easy call. His big decision is weather he makes Jauron or Childress the interim coach.
It may very well be we already have our next head coach on the staff. If neither of those guys were coaching here, I would think both would be viable candidates.
That's why I would like to see Shurmer canned fairly early. I'd like to see whoever we give the nod have 6-7 games. I think we could see a turnaround of sorts as it is my opinion that coaching from the head position is hurting this team.
Ideally, our next coach is on the team. That way he knows the players, knows who can play and who can't. A new guy is going to want his guys.
As for the next coach, Haslam is going to want to make a splash. He is going to explore Cower behind the scenes and Cower is going to show no interest. My guess is Haslam is going to go all in for Nick Saban. Saban has Cleveland connections, having coached here in the past, and his SEC ties are going to lure Haslam.
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The way jim haslam handles this mess upon officially taking over the team will tell us a lot about the man and what we can expect under his ownership...
I am generally not for firing HCs during the regular season except under certain circumstances, i thought crennel and mangini should have been fired mid season 2 seasons in a row each and i think haslam should waste no time putting his house in order because the sooner he starts cleaning house the better off and more organized the browns will be next year for it..
Shurmur as a playcalling coach imo ranks amongst the worst i have ever seen and he needs to be replaced as soon as possible..
I really hope haslam cleans up randy lerners accumulated do nothing mess from the top down and starts anew immediately..
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Offense is predictable
Defense is predictable
There is a reason each of these coordinators FAILED as a HC on other teams. You do't like the play calling? Coordinators feed the HC the plays and he either uses them or asks for a different one.
Please do NOT let any current Browns coaches become HC.
Scrap the West Coast offense. No winning team uses it anymore. Packers and Philly have changed it so much they are no longer a true WC offenses. It's too limiting. The game has changed since the WC offenses hayday.
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Nice blurb from Lombardi.
As has been said. Shurmer is in way over his head. He won't be here next season.
Heck, he won't be here for the end of this season. The first big decision Haslam will have to make isn't if he is letting Shurmer go. That's a easy call. His big decision is weather he makes Jauron or Childress the interim coach.
It may very well be we already have our next head coach on the staff. If neither of those guys were coaching here, I would think both would be viable candidates.
That's why I would like to see Shurmer canned fairly early. I'd like to see whoever we give the nod have 6-7 games. I think we could see a turnaround of sorts as it is my opinion that coaching from the head position is hurting this team.
Ideally, our next coach is on the team. That way he knows the players, knows who can play and who can't. A new guy is going to want his guys.
As for the next coach, Haslam is going to want to make a splash. He is going to explore Cower behind the scenes and Cower is going to show no interest. My guess is Haslam is going to go all in for Nick Saban. Saban has Cleveland connections, having coached here in the past, and his SEC ties are going to lure Haslam.
Nice blurb from Lombardi.
As has been said. Shurmer is in way over his head. He won't be here next season.
Heck, he won't be here for the end of this season. The first big decision Haslam will have to make isn't if he is letting Shurmer go. That's a easy call. His big decision is weather he makes Jauron or Childress the interim coach.
It may very well be we already have our next head coach on the staff. If neither of those guys were coaching here, I would think both would be viable candidates.
That's why I would like to see Shurmer canned fairly early. I'd like to see whoever we give the nod have 6-7 games. I think we could see a turnaround of sorts as it is my opinion that coaching from the head position is hurting this team.
Ideally, our next coach is on the team. That way he knows the players, knows who can play and who can't. A new guy is going to want his guys.
As for the next coach, Haslam is going to want to make a splash. He is going to explore Cower behind the scenes and Cower is going to show no interest. My guess is Haslam is going to go all in for Nick Saban. Saban has Cleveland connections, having coached here in the past, and his SEC ties are going to lure Haslam.
I've been watching that dude on sports time ohio the last couple of nights and he's saying the same thing about Saban. It's an interesting thought. The guy has nothing left to prove in college. Jimmy Johnson is the only guy who has had success in both the NFL and in college, it would be an interesting legacy to create for himself if Saban could come here and turn this ship around.
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No way anyone with a decent career or legacy is gonna come here and coach. Cleveland is a blackhole for coaches and qbs. Why take a chance of tarnishing your reputation and come to this giant mess? I highly doubt we'll get anyone with success as a head coach that will come here.
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No way anyone with a decent career or legacy is gonna come here and coach. Cleveland is a blackhole for coaches and qbs. Why take a chance of tarnishing your reputation and come to this giant mess? I highly doubt we'll get anyone with success as a head coach that will come here.
No way anyone with a decent career or legacy is gonna come here and coach. Cleveland is a blackhole for coaches and qbs. Why take a chance of tarnishing your reputation and come to this giant mess? I highly doubt we'll get anyone with success as a head coach that will come here.
That was under Lerner. Now Haslam is going to be owner. It all changes.
Besides, the "greatest" coaches in history were guys that were either in their first gig somewhere or in their second gig where they didn't succeed before.
Shula: started in Baltimore, ended up winning in Miami
Belichick: we know all about him. Cleveland a failure, then success in NE
Gruden: no dice in Oakland. Title winner in Tampa
Dungy: no dice in Tampa, title in Indy.
This is why I think a Nick Saban could very well be on Haslam's radar.
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No way anyone with a decent career or legacy is gonna come here and coach. Cleveland is a blackhole for coaches and qbs. Why take a chance of tarnishing your reputation and come to this giant mess? I highly doubt we'll get anyone with success as a head coach that will come here.
That was under Lerner. Now Haslam is going to be owner. It all changes.
Besides, the "greatest" coaches in history were guys that were either in their first gig somewhere or in their second gig where they didn't succeed before.
Shula: started in Baltimore, ended up winning in Miami
Belichick: we know all about him. Cleveland a failure, then success in NE
Gruden: no dice in Oakland. Title winner in Tampa
Dungy: no dice in Tampa, title in Indy.
This is why I think a Nick Saban could very well be on Haslam's radar.
That was under Lerner. Now Haslam is going to be owner. It all changes.
Besides, the "greatest" coaches in history were guys that were either in their first gig somewhere or in their second gig where they didn't succeed before.
Shula: started in Baltimore, ended up winning in Miami
Belichick: we know all about him. Cleveland a failure, then success in NE
Gruden: no dice in Oakland. Title winner in Tampa
Dungy: no dice in Tampa, title in Indy.
This is why I think a Nick Saban could very well be on Haslam's radar.
Gruden won with Dungy's team and Baltimore was good under Shula
Saban is a college guy and it is a different game in the NFL
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That was under Lerner. Now Haslam is going to be owner. It all changes.
Besides, the "greatest" coaches in history were guys that were either in their first gig somewhere or in their second gig where they didn't succeed before.
Shula: started in Baltimore, ended up winning in Miami
Belichick: we know all about him. Cleveland a failure, then success in NE
Gruden: no dice in Oakland. Title winner in Tampa
Dungy: no dice in Tampa, title in Indy.
This is why I think a Nick Saban could very well be on Haslam's radar.
Gruden won with Dungy's team and Baltimore was good under Shula
Saban is a college guy and it is a different game in the NFL
Gruden won with Dungy's team and Baltimore was good under Shula
Saban is a college guy and it is a different game in the NFL
So was Jimmy Johnson...how did that work out for everyone in Dallas?
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That was under Lerner. Now Haslam is going to be owner. It all changes.
Besides, the "greatest" coaches in history were guys that were either in their first gig somewhere or in their second gig where they didn't succeed before.
Shula: started in Baltimore, ended up winning in Miami
Belichick: we know all about him. Cleveland a failure, then success in NE
Gruden: no dice in Oakland. Title winner in Tampa
Dungy: no dice in Tampa, title in Indy.
This is why I think a Nick Saban could very well be on Haslam's radar.
Gruden won with Dungy's team and Baltimore was good under Shula
Saban is a college guy and it is a different game in the NFL
Gruden won with Dungy's team and Baltimore was good under Shula
Saban is a college guy and it is a different game in the NFL
Saban was a damn good NFL Asst Coach & a decent HC in Miami with NO QB in his 2nd year....then to Alabama. Saban is solid.
I would be pleased with Gruden OR Saban.
Mike
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That was under Lerner. Now Haslam is going to be owner. It all changes.
Besides, the "greatest" coaches in history were guys that were either in their first gig somewhere or in their second gig where they didn't succeed before.
Shula: started in Baltimore, ended up winning in Miami
Belichick: we know all about him. Cleveland a failure, then success in NE
Gruden: no dice in Oakland. Title winner in Tampa
Dungy: no dice in Tampa, title in Indy.
This is why I think a Nick Saban could very well be on Haslam's radar.
Gruden won with Dungy's team and Baltimore was good under Shula
Saban is a college guy and it is a different game in the NFL
Gruden won with Dungy's team and Baltimore was good under Shula
Saban is a college guy and it is a different game in the NFL
Saban was our defensive coordinator and his uncle was Lou Saban, so he has NFL connections and understanding.
I will say this....as fans, we think the NFL is the best job.....but as a coach, IMO...a big time college program is better than a NFL job.
You have way more control. You pick the players and pretty much have them under your thumb for 3-4 years. The pay is very good, and most big time colleges are pretty places.
I know most of you are from and live in Ohio, and have never been close to Tuscaloosa, Alabama and pretty much think it a hick town from a hick state, but I can tell you.....you would change your mind if you ever went there and spent a few days there...it's a great little college town.
The culture might take a while, but soon enough you would be eating sausage gravy and biscuits for breakfast, with a side of grits over some bagel with a side of home fries.
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Gruden won with Dungy's team and Baltimore was good under Shula
Saban is a college guy and it is a different game in the NFL
So was Jimmy Johnson...how did that work out for everyone in Dallas?
So was Jimmy Johnson...how did that work out for everyone in Dallas?
Not saying it's impossible but recruiting in college is the name of the game, Saban isn't taking this years UTEP squad to a BCS game. Give him 5 years to recruit and they'd be good. Drafting and FA doesn't equate to recruiting. Also a kid who knows you may make or break his career might listen a bit more than a 5 year vet who earns more than you do and yields more power in the locker room. It could be done but it'd be tough...
Oh and to match your sarcasm, how did Jimmy workout with the Dolphins?
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So was Jimmy Johnson...how did that work out for everyone in Dallas?
Not saying it's impossible but recruiting in college is the name of the game, Saban isn't taking this years UTEP squad to a BCS game. Give him 5 years to recruit and they'd be good. Drafting and FA doesn't equate to recruiting. Also a kid who knows you may make or break his career might listen a bit more than a 5 year vet who earns more than you do and yields more power in the locker room. It could be done but it'd be tough...
Oh and to match your sarcasm, how did Jimmy workout with the Dolphins?
Oh and to match your sarcasm, how did Jimmy workout with the Dolphins?
Pretty much better than any season we've had since 1999....
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Gruden won with Dungy's team and Baltimore was good under Shula
Saban is a college guy and it is a different game in the NFL
Saban was our defensive coordinator and his uncle was Lou Saban, so he has NFL connections and understanding.
I will say this....as fans, we think the NFL is the best job.....but as a coach, IMO...a big time college program is better than a NFL job.
You have way more control. You pick the players and pretty much have them under your thumb for 3-4 years. The pay is very good, and most big time colleges are pretty places.
I know most of you are from and live in Ohio, and have never been close to Tuscaloosa, Alabama and pretty much think it a hick town from a hick state, but I can tell you.....you would change your mind if you ever went there and spent a few days there...it's a great little college town.
The culture might take a while, but soon enough you would be eating sausage gravy and biscuits for breakfast, with a side of grits over some bagel with a side of home fries.
Saban was our defensive coordinator and his uncle was Lou Saban, so he has NFL connections and understanding.
I will say this....as fans, we think the NFL is the best job.....but as a coach, IMO...a big time college program is better than a NFL job.
You have way more control. You pick the players and pretty much have them under your thumb for 3-4 years. The pay is very good, and most big time colleges are pretty places.
I actually completely agree. Being the BMOC as the head football coach of a top 10 program every year is about as good as it gets. That's the only reason why I think that a guy like Saban would say no to coming back to the NFL. He's already been there and it didn't work out all that well. Now he's the top dog of an amazing program that will be in the running for the national championship every year. What could be better?
I think if Gruden ever comes back to coaching, it will also be for a college job.
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Oh and to match your sarcasm, how did Jimmy workout with the Dolphins?
Pretty much better than any season we've had since 1999....
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That was under Lerner. Now Haslam is going to be owner. It all changes.
Besides, the "greatest" coaches in history were guys that were either in their first gig somewhere or in their second gig where they didn't succeed before.
Shula: started in Baltimore, ended up winning in Miami
Belichick: we know all about him. Cleveland a failure, then success in NE
Gruden: no dice in Oakland. Title winner in Tampa
Dungy: no dice in Tampa, title in Indy.
This is why I think a Nick Saban could very well be on Haslam's radar.
Gruden won with Dungy's team and Baltimore was good under Shula
Saban is a college guy and it is a different game in the NFL
Gruden won with Dungy's team and Baltimore was good under Shula
Saban is a college guy and it is a different game in the NFL
Saban has been an assistant coach, a defensive coordinator and a head coach in the NFL. So he is clearly NOT just a "college guy".
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I will leave it up to the new owner. I hope he hires the right guy...
Our coaches have been horrible since we came back into the league.
The best was Mangini. I think if he had a good GM in place he could have been a good coach, 2nd would be Butch Davis. But non of these guys are THE guy..
that is who we need, someone who will be THE guy..Hopefully he is hot..
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Gruden won with Dungy's team and Baltimore was good under Shula
Saban is a college guy and it is a different game in the NFL
Saban was our defensive coordinator and his uncle was Lou Saban, so he has NFL connections and understanding.
I will say this....as fans, we think the NFL is the best job.....but as a coach, IMO...a big time college program is better than a NFL job.
You have way more control. You pick the players and pretty much have them under your thumb for 3-4 years. The pay is very good, and most big time colleges are pretty places.
I know most of you are from and live in Ohio, and have never been close to Tuscaloosa, Alabama and pretty much think it a hick town from a hick state, but I can tell you.....you would change your mind if you ever went there and spent a few days there...it's a great little college town.
The culture might take a while, but soon enough you would be eating sausage gravy and biscuits for breakfast, with a side of grits over some bagel with a side of home fries.
Saban was our defensive coordinator and his uncle was Lou Saban, so he has NFL connections and understanding.
I will say this....as fans, we think the NFL is the best job.....but as a coach, IMO...a big time college program is better than a NFL job.
You have way more control. You pick the players and pretty much have them under your thumb for 3-4 years. The pay is very good, and most big time colleges are pretty places.
I know most of you are from and live in Ohio, and have never been close to Tuscaloosa, Alabama and pretty much think it a hick town from a hick state, but I can tell you.....you would change your mind if you ever went there and spent a few days there...it's a great little college town.
The culture might take a while, but soon enough you would be eating sausage gravy and biscuits for breakfast, with a side of grits over some bagel with a side of home fries.
I don't doubt any of what you say, but for me I think it is more the professional challenge that the NFL would/could/should bring to Saban.
Sure, OK, he may not want to abandon his hick lifestyle down there
, and the control he has with a college program..but as far as I am concerned if that is what he chooses then he is choosing to just stagnate. On the other hand, yes, perhaps he can do what few others have done before: win a college national championship and an NFL title.Besides Paul Brown and Jimmy Johnson has anyone else ever done that?
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Saban was our defensive coordinator and his uncle was Lou Saban, so he has NFL connections and understanding.
I will say this....as fans, we think the NFL is the best job.....but as a coach, IMO...a big time college program is better than a NFL job.
You have way more control. You pick the players and pretty much have them under your thumb for 3-4 years. The pay is very good, and most big time colleges are pretty places.
I know most of you are from and live in Ohio, and have never been close to Tuscaloosa, Alabama and pretty much think it a hick town from a hick state, but I can tell you.....you would change your mind if you ever went there and spent a few days there...it's a great little college town.
The culture might take a while, but soon enough you would be eating sausage gravy and biscuits for breakfast, with a side of grits over some bagel with a side of home fries.
I don't doubt any of what you say, but for me I think it is more the professional challenge that the NFL would/could/should bring to Saban.
Sure, OK, he may not want to abandon his hick lifestyle down there
, and the control he has with a college program..but as far as I am concerned if that is what he chooses then he is choosing to just stagnate. On the other hand, yes, perhaps he can do what few others have done before: win a college national championship and an NFL title.Besides Paul Brown and Jimmy Johnson has anyone else ever done that?
I don't doubt any of what you say, but for me I think it is more the professional challenge that the NFL would/could/should bring to Saban.
Sure, OK, he may not want to abandon his hick lifestyle down there
, and the control he has with a college program..but as far as I am concerned if that is what he chooses then he is choosing to just stagnate. On the other hand, yes, perhaps he can do what few others have done before: win a college national championship and an NFL title.Besides Paul Brown and Jimmy Johnson has anyone else ever done that?
If i am not miss take the great Barry Switzer?
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