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This was a team in transition two years ago after a 4-12 debacle. How could it not be? Pretty obvious.
It was a team in transition after last year's 11-5 record. And why is that?
Aside from the usual changes that come with a new HC and new system on offense with a young QB two other very, very major things happened.
The defense went from a 4-3 to a 3-4 without a roster populated with players with those skill sets in the front 7 other than maybe 3 guys. That's a big deal. It's a huge change-up. More than the change on offense.
And..........
The GM had more of a role regarding whom to put on the roster through the draft and free agency. And this is a big deal too because Snead is IMO a "roster changer" type of GM. He is willing to make changes on starters, backups, and anyone else out of the 53. He is an agent of change and I think he see's the roster the way the DC and OC (in this case the HC) see it. He grasps the whole thing.
Blend that with McVay and Phillips and this is a really unique trio.
There is a QB and HC that can spend many years together accomplishing a lot. And the HC is essentially an OC as much or more than a HC (right now currently as is) because of the staff in place.
And a DC with a track record of improving performance all round.
With a GM that is fearless and will make moves on draft day, in the offseason and during the FA period.
There is some skill and bravery leading this franchise.
And I value that more than cybermetrics, moneyball, and any other systems out there.
Risk and vision wins out over anything else in the NFL and NBA. The only two sports I follow with interest.
It was a team in transition after last year's 11-5 record. And why is that?
Aside from the usual changes that come with a new HC and new system on offense with a young QB two other very, very major things happened.
The defense went from a 4-3 to a 3-4 without a roster populated with players with those skill sets in the front 7 other than maybe 3 guys. That's a big deal. It's a huge change-up. More than the change on offense.
And..........
The GM had more of a role regarding whom to put on the roster through the draft and free agency. And this is a big deal too because Snead is IMO a "roster changer" type of GM. He is willing to make changes on starters, backups, and anyone else out of the 53. He is an agent of change and I think he see's the roster the way the DC and OC (in this case the HC) see it. He grasps the whole thing.
Blend that with McVay and Phillips and this is a really unique trio.
There is a QB and HC that can spend many years together accomplishing a lot. And the HC is essentially an OC as much or more than a HC (right now currently as is) because of the staff in place.
And a DC with a track record of improving performance all round.
With a GM that is fearless and will make moves on draft day, in the offseason and during the FA period.
There is some skill and bravery leading this franchise.
And I value that more than cybermetrics, moneyball, and any other systems out there.
Risk and vision wins out over anything else in the NFL and NBA. The only two sports I follow with interest.
