I say Bill Cowher or try and Get Az defensive coordinator ive been hearing hes next in line to be a head coach
I'm still on board with Fisher and i hope that Kroenke understands the value and benefit of stability.
Having said that i think that there is a fine line between being too much a players coach and a head coach who's strictly an X's and O's guy who takes that hard line approach who can't really relate to the players. Tom Coughlin is an outstanding old school coach IMO, but he's at the far end of the spectrum compared to Fisher. Both have had success and stability, but both have also had some difficult times. IMO you can't be a HC who can't relate to today's players and ignore what it takes to motivate these young men, but you also can't have a HC who adheres too much to old school mentality, and is slow to adapt to changes and the evolution of the game.
I want to believe that Fisher can stay on top of the modern game. I actually think he could benefit by having some younger assistants on his staff, but what do i know? I do know that players love playing for him, and that's a GOOD THING.
OT but related: I've been in retail mgmt my entire life and i consider myself a "players coach manager." I'm tough on new people. and my expectations are high, but once you prove to me that your work ethic is as strong as your character...then i've got your back. I'm generally not a very well-liked boss at first(Lol) but after awhile my people will run through a wall for me and i don't have to play the micro managing babysitter role. People don't like to be micromanaged, but those same people need to prove that their capable of getting the job done independently.
Todd Bowles has done an amazing job in AZ as their DC. They aren't very talented up front with all those personnel losses, but they have all bought into his system and are succeeding every week. You can also tell that Arians has quickly installed a winning culture there. Hats off to those fuckers.
