I don't think Fish has done as good of a job as some coaches but I would say that our team is in far better shape now than under Spags. And I actually liked a lot of what Spags was doing. The injuries he had to deal with make our latest round pale in comparison.
This is a tough situation. Our offense has been a problem for so long that it has made a pretty good defense look awful at times. This hire - be it from within or from outside is a huge deal. So I have no problem with Fish taking his time if that is what he feels is necessary to get it right.
Fish absolutely has a lot hanging on this hire. I'm not saying he is gone after this year if we are out of the playoffs but it is definitely a possibility. I like how this team plays and I think there is enough talent that a little more experience will pay big dividends. Let's face it though. Does anyone see this division as anything but the best in the league again this next season? Add to that we have roadies against Green Bay, a much improved Minn, Baltimore, and Cincy.
Bottom line is that no matter the schedule or division, we have to start winning those tough games. But Stan said he is building for consistency. To me, that means patience as long as you see the team improving and competing. And I don't buy at all that this team has regressed over the three seasons he's been here. The record may say that but this team is better than it has been in over ten years IMO.
Next step - get the offense going.
