SoCalWizFan
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I wouldn't say fantastic job. Yes this year the injuries are just way too much to handle. When you evaluate Gruden you have to bring up hiring Barry over Wade Phillps and not establishing a running game here. That is with two olineman drafted in the top 5 of the draft and a QB.
I also don't understand lack of talent on offense while he is here. Good names at skills positions plus and oline with top draft picks. I understand this year is a mess with injures. But he also has a "franchise" QB or he is getting paid like one to play with. A lot of coaches don't have this.
I think he is done an average job while he is here. I wouldn't say fantastic for his whole tenure here.
So you blame any offensive issues on Gruden? Hmm - let's see. Issue #1 - RB - IMO that is primarily based on lack of talent & injuries. One you can't control & the other is really up to the FO. Issue # 2 - lack of productivity at WR. This is partially due to injuries but mainly limited experience from the young WRs & a shiny new toy who has been a bust thus far. I put this both on the FO & the fact that some of these young guys need time & to earn the trust of the team. Issue # 3 - lack of protection at time - mainly due to injuries but also some slip ups even when healthy - it happens & I am not worried about it.
You could be right about play calling issues, but I think that any coach is not going to win w/ the fans in this area & I get the feeling that you would bitch about just about any NFL coach. Also gotta love your little backhanded compliment for Cousins. You are so transparent & it would take a miracle for you to ever give a sincere compliment to either Gruden or Cousins. You also discount how tough it is for a someone to coach thru major injuries. You make is sound like no big deal - whatever.