I didn't notice it. You only mentioned it in every possible thread...Chocolate Lab;1367362 said:-- raising hand --
This hire was as good as we could have expected under the circumstances.
I'm not sure if anyone noticed it, but I would have been a bit discouraged if we'd hired a man named Norv.
WoodysGirl;1367282 said:It's not about playoff wins/losses to me. It's about where the team is talent-wise when a new coach is projected to take over.
It would've been a more accurate comparison if you were comparing the 'boys coming off 3 consecutive 5-11 teams. I would prolly be more inclined to go with a completely young staff and let the chips fall where they may.
But with a team that was in the playoff and could be on the verge of really doing something, I think it's ok to go with a more proven option, who at least has demonstrated the ability to win.
I don't know that he can or can't. I have a wait and see attitude about it all. I think that, of the candidates interviewed, he was the best choice.stiletto;1367391 said:I can agree with you somewhat because this IS a talented team BUT what makes you think Wade will be able to motivate the team any better than Parcells or a new up and comer??
When looking at the 1997-2002 era, pre-Bill, you're looking at team of aging stars, trying to hold on to the last dregs of a dynasty.I present to you these numbers....
1989 - 93 (The Johnson Years):
44-36 regular season (.550 winning percentage)
7-1 playoffs (.875 playoff winning percentage)
51-37 total (.58 total winning percentage)
2 NFC Championships
2 SB titles
1989 - 97 (The Johnson Years + Switzer's Years (or Johnson's legacy years! LOL)):
84-60 regular season (.583 winning percentage)
12-3 playoffs (.800 winning percentage)
96-63 total (.60 winning percentage)
3 NFC Championships
3 SB Titles
AND SINCE THEN:
1997 - 2006
67-77 regular season (.465 regular season)
0-4 playoffs (.000 winning percentage)
67-81 (.453 winning percentage)
No titles of any kind
We have a winner.Cbz40;1367290 said:For this place and time Wade is a very good hire. If he gives me an attacking D I'll back him till hell freezes over.
superpunk;1367043 said:Wanted him, back him, for him all the way.