The expiration date on a HC’s respect

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You're funny. You know that? When people were supporting Garrett, you were bashing him. When people bash him, you support him. You're contrary by nature.

Yeah, we know Garrett is a puppet and things aren't likely to change while Jerry is alive....because the root cause will always be there. Jerry is the problem. However, that doesn't mean that Garrett is a good coach. A GOOD coach will stand up to Jerry regardless of the consequences. A GOOD coach would make on-field adjustments when things aren't working. Garrett refuses to do that. He keeps with the same modus operandi no matter the cost. "Beat your man" is not viable in today's NFL. It's antiquated. It certainly helps, but scheming is needed because not everyone is going to be a pro bowl caliber player that plays mistake free every game. It was only viable pre-salary cap.

You see the O-line struggling, but you don't adjust the TE's to help with blocking.... there's a problem....and it's been a problem for a long time....Garrett's philosophy.

Yes, he's hamstrung in ways by Jerry. But the things he COULD be doing he isn't doing. The players ignoring him as they walked by him was telling. He's losing this team. It's time.

Great post!! While we know Jerry will pick another yes man who is not a threat, what Diehardblues does not understand that there is at least some chance Jerry will pick a puppet who actually knows how to manage a game clock, who has at least an ounce of situational awareness in a game, and can make in game adjustments when the original game plan is not working. Garrett sucks at all of these things. It is possible to both kiss Jerry's rear end and also manage a game from the sidelines. Garrett can't walk and chew gum at the same time.