Another Angle on Kris Richard?

[jazzcat22]

Garrett never had any HC experience either. And Jerry hired him. Oh, wait, yeah, good point.

 

[jazzcat22]

Usually with a all star roster you should be able to build and maintain a lead.

That would be nice, which is what the 90's SB teams did for the most part. Then a heavy dose of Emmitt.
I think they want to do that obviously, but settling for FG's and not TD's in those 1st half drives prevent them from doing that.
They need to get that fixed if they want to go any further than they are now.

 

[Falco78]

That would be nice, which is what the 90's SB teams did for the most part. Then a heavy dose of Emmitt.
I think they want to do that obviously, but settling for FG's and not TD's in those 1st half drives prevent them from doing that.
They need to get that fixed if they want to go any further than they are now.

I agreee they need to fix that and a majority is on the coaching staff...

 

[jazzcat22]

Look at the rosters we have had, it was like an all-star baseball team yet with football

The rosters weren't as talented as the team told us or as fans believed.
Lacked depth everywhere. And then some of the starters were average at best.

They just seemed like all-star team because our fans are familiar with he names. Sen them throughout TC and the season.
But if you put those players on another team and never heard of them. Then fans would not think the same.

Same for other teams. Take a few of our players and put them on our team. Fans will say, who is this dude, they can do better.

But now, this roster they do have depth. And the starters do play very well. Better than most teams from the past.
Defense especially. And on offense, some very good to great players. But just not playing like it. But they are getting there.

 

[SoupcanSam]

Can he get along with Jerry as HC.? Becuz Jerrah is the de-facto HC.

We all know it.

If the rumor of moving Garrett to GM and Richard as HC is true..

can that succeed?

How do you believe Garrett would do as GM?

I kinda like the idea. Imo I dont think Garrett is all around bad. He has something to offer but coaching isnt one of them.

 

[xwalker]

Ya know - I'm not coming out as for or against Jason as HC. Y'all know I think the role of HC is overdone anyway but, here's an interesting point:

We all seem to be enamoured with Kris Richard and I must admit, he does seem to be a guy who's got a ton going for him. I love his fire and intensity and that he's worked wonders with this secondary is unquestionable. He also does a good job in taking some responsibility for calling the overall defensive signals from what I understand. This is a credit to Marinelli if Richard is handling the lion's share of those duties.

And this is what I toss out there - we're all over Richard for HC but none of us know if he can function well in that capacity. He's never done it after all so there's zippo for a track record. I don't know and really don't have an opinion but, the overwhelming sentiment here seems to go in that direction. I just wonder why based on the fact that Kris is a complete unknown as a HC.

Thoughts?

There is a trend where bad teams are hiring HCs based on their coordinator ability as much as their HC ability.

The Rams were not going to get McVay as an offensive coordinator without making him the HC.

Kliff Kingsbury was hired as HC by Arizona for his OC ability, not his HC ability.

 

[Runwildboys]

Ya know - I'm not coming out as for or against Jason as HC. Y'all know I think the role of HC is overdone anyway but, here's an interesting point:

We all seem to be enamoured with Kris Richard and I must admit, he does seem to be a guy who's got a ton going for him. I love his fire and intensity and that he's worked wonders with this secondary is unquestionable. He also does a good job in taking some responsibility for calling the overall defensive signals from what I understand. This is a credit to Marinelli if Richard is handling the lion's share of those duties.

And this is what I toss out there - we're all over Richard for HC but none of us know if he can function well in that capacity. He's never done it after all so there's zippo for a track record. I don't know and really don't have an opinion but, the overwhelming sentiment here seems to go in that direction. I just wonder why based on the fact that Kris is a complete unknown as a HC.

Thoughts?

I've been wondering about the people who want him to take over as HC too, and I think they're probably the same people who want anyone but Garrett.

 

[Starforever]

Why question Richard's resume, when other no names are getting head coaching jobs? It is an unknown until they are entrenched in the day-to-day operations of coaching, mentoring, drafting, disciplining, and game planning. Everyone is not going to like his style, his character, color, background, or accomplishments. If a coach is good, he deserves respect although I may not like him as a person. If he is bad, I will continue to respect him as a person.

 

[Redball Express]

How do you believe Garrett would do as GM?

I kinda like the idea. Imo I dont think Garrett is all around bad. He has something to offer but coaching isnt one of them.

I like the idea.

My biggest worry is will Richard be OK with Jerrah's meddling?

 

[CouchCoach]

Ya know - I'm not coming out as for or against Jason as HC. Y'all know I think the role of HC is overdone anyway but, here's an interesting point:

We all seem to be enamoured with Kris Richard and I must admit, he does seem to be a guy who's got a ton going for him. I love his fire and intensity and that he's worked wonders with this secondary is unquestionable. He also does a good job in taking some responsibility for calling the overall defensive signals from what I understand. This is a credit to Marinelli if Richard is handling the lion's share of those duties.

And this is what I toss out there - we're all over Richard for HC but none of us know if he can function well in that capacity. He's never done it after all so there's zippo for a track record. I don't know and really don't have an opinion but, the overwhelming sentiment here seems to go in that direction. I just wonder why based on the fact that Kris is a complete unknown as a HC.

Thoughts?

He's not Garrett. Some would want J. Fred Muggs over Garrett.

 

[SoupcanSam]

I like the idea.

My biggest worry is will Richard be OK with Jerrah's meddling?

I dont know. For some reason I believe Richard is the kind of guy Jerry would leave alone. Richard isnt a yes man like Garrett, and I believe Jerry and Richard would clash if jerry got involved too much.

Richard is the type that he is a man about his. Anything making him feel less of that wont work.

This is another reason I could see Richard leaving this talent behind. It will come down to his gut feelings on jerry.

 

[IceBowler]

Garrett never had any HC experience either. And Jerry hired him. Oh, wait, yeah, good point.

Perhaps it's just the message boards and the perceived impact they have ... when it reality, there is no impact whatsoever. The guy might turn out great - I'd sure want to talk to him but we probably ought to let Garrett finish out the season ...

 

[jazzcat22]

Perhaps it's just the message boards and the perceived impact they have ... when it reality, there is no impact whatsoever. The guy might turn out great - I'd sure want to talk to him but we probably ought to let Garrett finish out the season ...

I am pretty sure Garrett will be here next season too. Maybe another angle is, Richard gets the DC / AHC title, a lot of money. Garrett coaches out his contract. Then if Richard takes overs, he then can bring in his own people. As Linehan, if here next year, would be his last year of his contract too.

 

[IceBowler]

How do you believe Garrett would do as GM?

I kinda like the idea. Imo I dont think Garrett is all around bad. He has something to offer but coaching isnt one of them.

I believe Garrett to be a "big vision" guy, very organized to the point of being a little OCD and, whether or not fans here want to admit it, players like and respect him. I also believe he's had a good deal of input into many of the draft selections we seen the last couple seasons. I'd rather have these qualities as GM rather than on the sidelines managing in-game situations.

 

[SoupcanSam]

I believe Garrett to be a "big vision" guy, very organized to the point of being a little OCD and, whether or not fans here want to admit it, players like and respect him. I also believe he's had a good deal of input into many of the draft selections we seen the last couple seasons. I'd rather have these qualities as GM rather than on the sidelines managing in-game situations.

Yep, that is the same exact way I feel about Garrett. Wondering what are the chances Jerry swap this around?

I dont think its embarrassing to lose your coaching job to someone within the organization on a promotion to upper management.

I think Jerry should consider it.

 

[CowboyFanInLexKy]

How do you believe Garrett would do as GM?

I kinda like the idea. Imo I dont think Garrett is all around bad. He has something to offer but coaching isnt one of them.

See, that's where I'm at with Garrett. I (personally) think he'd be a better GM than a HC... Garrett is a true football guy. He's played the game professionally... He may not have been good but he doesn't have to be good to be a GM... He just has to truly know the nuts and bolts of a team... That's what would make Garrett an excellent GM...

Just my thoughts...

 

[buybuydandavis]

Wade never had any fire in his coaching

Always the hang dog, "gosh, bad luck" attitude.

One thing I'll give Wade on his HC attempt here. He was put in a lousy position. He was "HC" in name only. Jerry appointing Garrett as HC in Waiting totally undermined his authority.

 

[nobody]

Yeah but if you don’t play like a all star in closing minutes then what good does it do?

A lot of times it fell on the defense never being able to make needed stops in the playoffs.

 

[nobody]

I've been wondering about the people who want him to take over as HC too, and I think they're probably the same people who want anyone but Garrett.

I think some of them just want to keep him using any method possible for what he's done to help the defense. Now, some of the defensive improvement comes from finally building it with some good picks in the draft, but he did turn the secondary around rather quickly.

With the way the Offense is currently geared, a good defense is necessary, so maybe they think keeping Richard is necessary too.

 

[gjkoeppen]

Ya know - I'm not coming out as for or against Jason as HC. Y'all know I think the role of HC is overdone anyway but, here's an interesting point:

We all seem to be enamoured with Kris Richard and I must admit, he does seem to be a guy who's got a ton going for him. I love his fire and intensity and that he's worked wonders with this secondary is unquestionable. He also does a good job in taking some responsibility for calling the overall defensive signals from what I understand. This is a credit to Marinelli if Richard is handling the lion's share of those duties.

And this is what I toss out there - we're all over Richard for HC but none of us know if he can function well in that capacity. He's never done it after all so there's zippo for a track record. I don't know and really don't have an opinion but, the overwhelming sentiment here seems to go in that direction. I just wonder why based on the fact that Kris is a complete unknown as a HC.

Thoughts?

I read on this site from several users that said Richard would be one of the first coaches signed to be a head coach somewhere. Well he hasn't been and part of that may have to do with what you pointed out. He has zero experience as a head coach at any level. He does a great job with secondaries but I believe GM's and owners are looking for coaches that have a broader range of experience.
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