Gillette, I do agree about the injuries. They have been crippling. I know many say that isn't an excuse, but it is. If the Bronco's lost Peyton to injury, would their offensive production be hurt. Sure it would. A back up QB in the NFL is very talented or they wouldn't be there, but there is still going to be a difference. Its just not as simple as putting another person in that spot when you are on your 3rd running back and 5th wide receiver.
However, there was no excuse for this defense. Not even going to get into the schematics. Saw a lot about passion and playing with heart. I see some doing that, but I also see many waiting around. I don't know if it is motivation, or afraid to make a mistake, whatever the reason, it is not working. Something has to give.
CMR had much more talent than Vandy. I dont feel we had more talent than Missouri after our injuries. He is the special teams coach, and he has failed. This year, he receives an F and well as CTG.
I do not think all heads should be put to the chopping block. Tony Ball has done a great job over his career at WR. John Lilly, very good. Even McClendon has done a good job with the RB. To me, they do not deserve to be looking for a job. Bobo, and Will Friend have done pretty good jobs as well. I keep hearing it as conservative, or playing not to lose. I don't believe that is correct. You have to play the game for what it is. Nobody is going to constantly take shots in our league. You get up a few scores late, you pound the rock, and eat up clock. Bama, lsu, all the dominant teams do this. They just move the chains a few more times. That's football. I believe our play calling is in line, execution, another story at times.
Again, Kirby can come in a keep the defensive guys, and probably add a few. Many of the offensive commits now have serious relationships with their position coaches. You salvage those by keeping those guys, and IMO they are deserving.
Believe I saw earlier where someone said KS would put his touch on the offense. He would let Bobo know what he wanted, and believe the 2 would work well together. Can say this, if you think we call conservatives plays now, I wouldn't watch the games when we hire a defensive coach. Hopefully, then we have a defense to fall back on. Betting KS would.
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