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"Smitten by his genius." That's it in a nutshell, isn't it?

Interesting point about Jim Johnson. I agree he's a far more creative and adaptable coach but I think even he's trapped by The System. A blitz heavy defense is most successful when the opposing team is forced to pass which of course happens when the Eagles are able to run up the score. Obviously, the quickest way to run up the score is with a successful passing game which is what The System is all about. Take away that passing success, however,and the other team isn't as desperate. Even if the blitz does prevent a first down, they've still gained some yardage and our field position might suffer after the kick. So, if the Big Play isn't as necessary, the QB can take more time choosing a receiver, and if he can connect, his man only has the secondary to beat because we've committed so many players to the line.

Of course, every scheme has its flaws. I'm just saying that another downside of The System is that it consistently forces our defense into high-risk coverage and when we get burned, we get burned bad.

Still, am I the only one who thinks the Giants lifted Johnson's game plan to win the Super Bowl?

As for Arthur Blank, well, I feel sorry for anyone involved with the Falcons, fan or professional alike.

Good news & bad news for me today.

- Sporting News & Lindy's Pro Football Previews hit the newstands today.

- My dish provider just moved the NFL games to the HD Deluxe package that requires me to buy a new box.

The only things wrong with Reid are :
Throwing McNabb back into the playoffs after his broken ankle , thus setting him up for failure ; he should have been held out until the next season .
McNabb hasn't been the same player since (superman)

Not giving Garcia another chance to make the 4th & 15 .

In both cases ,IMO , he didn't want a quarterback controversy , had either backup won it all.

He didn't roll the dice .

The ONLY things wrong? Are you kidding me? Where to begin. Reid's gaffes include, but aren't limited to:

- The George Hegamin public humiliation.
- Reno Mahe's entire career.
- Constantly drafting project players & 'tweeners.
- Taking an option QB w/ accuracy problems & making him throw 70% of the time.
- Giving said QB pedestrian WR talent.
- Further hampering said QB by not giving him any time to audible because it takes too long to get the play in.
- No sustained ground attack.
- Burning timeouts like Wilson Goode burns rowhomes.
- Alienating an emotional & talented leader on the D by Franchising him(½ because #54 returned).
- Hiring a D-Line Coach who's philosophy conflicted w/ the D-Coordinator.
- Promoting a Marketing Intern to LB Coach.
- Always playing for next year.

And worst of all:

- Firmly believeing that his "perfect" system trumps talent.

All Your points are right on .
Everyone knows his rap sheet is a mile long , but getting down to the core of the problem , he doesn't roll the dice .

I think the opposite is true. He's so in love with his own ideas, that he takes moronic steps to prove he's right. he honestly feels that he can plug anyone in and his "system" will make that person succeed.

Case in point, not having an experienced RR or KR on the roster to start last season. That's something even I do in my BS level Swedish League. And we work on it every practice.

Now there is no reason to believe that he's just too dumb to realize he needs to have someone back there to do the job. He just wants to prove to everyone that anyone can do it if he coaches them.

His entire persona is Arrogance without Accomplishment.

Ah....a favorite rant topic of mine:

To add to Fagel's list:

1) Too complex a system that rookie WRs can't play in it.

2) No plays to take advantage of his QB's mobility (when he had it).

3) Disdain of the power running game. Why are the Eagles still trying the "short pass" = running game style since the 90's?

4) Scripted first 15-20 plays that usually resulted in a near 80% failure rate to score. Mind you, the offense usually runs on the order of 60 plays per game. That means that Reid doesn't adjust for defense or game situation in upto 25% of plays. Great strategy...no adjustments. The continued belief that we will do what we want EVEN if the opposition knows what we are planning.

5) He won't give his QB the autonomy to call his own audibles. Jizus Kriest. The guy has only been in your "system" since '99.

6) Drafts 4 linemen per draft or more.

7) Has never successfully scouted or selected a talented WR (GM Reid we're talking now).

8) Disdain of MLB. See the Levon Kirkland, Simonwho, etc experiments. Levon Kirkland is one of the main reasons Jurevicious ran wild over the Birds in the NFCCG.

9) Can't manage "personalities" and only deals with automatons who cluck on command.

10) Severe infatuation with undersized DE (GM Reid strikes again).

11) Running the same trick plays over and over. Double reverses, onside kicks, etc. I think the biggest, most poignant example of how outclassed Reid was, was probably the look of disdain that Parcells gave him when he tried an onside kick against Dallas again. He probably thought, "do I look like Chan Gailey or Campo??".

12) Calling playaction passes when you NEVER FKN RUN THE BALL. Just waste your QBs time and provide an opportunity for error.

13) For not using the shotgun for his first 5 years as HC.

Jules, your forgot-


14) Always hogging the "big piece of chicken" at training table

Also forgot letting your sons become role models for young lawless punks who want to spend their "best years" in life behind bars.

Bend over bitch and pass the cheese fries...

See I don't care about his sons. What he does that doesn't directly affect the team on the field is of little or no interest to me. And since most NFL Head Coahces are absentee Fathers at best, I don't lay all this at his swollen feet.

There's a difference between "being an absentee father" and having thuggish ruggish gun waving drug dealers as your "future legacy".

It points to Reid skill at "managing people"

But I'll bet he spent more time talking to Reno Mahe over the past few years than he did talking to TweedleDumb & Tweedledumber, aka his sons. So when Kevin Kolb waves his gun at a fellow motorist, then I'll blame Reid's management/mentoring skills. Until then, it's none of my business and doesn't effect me.

The bottom line is, his kids are f*ckups, but he probably wasn't aware of it because he was at the NovaCare complex 20 hours a day, trying to figure out how to get Greg Lewis more touches.

doesn't affect me.

Dang, my English is slipping.

BTW, Good Morning F_B.

fågelpojke
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7/14/2008 3:49 AM


See I don't care about his sons. What he does that doesn't directly affect the team on the field is of little or no interest to me. And since most NFL Head Coahces are absentee Fathers at best, I don't lay all this at his swollen feet.



Think this topic was discussed here before so I won't beat it to death.

I firmly believe that the Reid boys hijinks was a huge distraction and had a direct impact on Reid and his ability to coach the team.

He sucked even before they became distractions.

Jules_Jr
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7/14/2008 3:01 PM

He sucked even before they became distractions.


I think it is safe to say that Big Red is not one of Docs favorite people.

I was a bit obvious, eh? He DOES have some redeeming qualities in his generally unshakeable demeanor, which I DO think he genuinely sells the locker room on. The team doesn't get panicked if they are in a bind. Credit to Reid on that account.

I am just incredibly frustrated by his lack of adaptability and his tenacious grip on complexity in favor of simplicity. My own experience with techs/nurses is that the more difficult the instructions, the higher the likelihood of failure or miscues. Think of these guys who score like 4-10 out of 50 on the Wonderlic with questions like, "where were you born?"; "how many inches in a foot?", etc. Clearly, that complexity would challenge them beyond their limited capacities. Just not smart. Among many other not-so-smart things.

That's the most infuriating aspect of Reid. At times he has been a superb coach. It's hard enough to get your team to the NFCCG once, much less again and again after repeated losses. Yes, the competition in the Conference wasn't that fierce, but it's still a long season and after the first one, those losses must have been pretty demoralizing to the locker room. There's not many coaches who could rally their teams so effectively.

But he's still profoundly flawed. At least in part, it may be a lack of focus. I'm sure that ever since he got the GM position, the game plan has taken a back seat to management issues. But hand over the gameday reins to Marty Morningweg? That was like pulling teeth. This may well be why The System is fossilizing in Philly. Reid wants it all so much that he conveniently assumes that his system is already perfect, so it doesn't require his attention. And all the while, his mentor, Mike Holmgren, who once had the same dual role in Seattle, gives up the GM spot and -- surprise! -- starts winning big again.

Well, the Eagles need to win big. This is a real crossroads type of season coming up. The last shot for a lot of these players. It's probably also the last shot for the organization to claim any credibility with the fans. I just hope Reid can see clearly enough to recognize what's right in front of him.

With all due respect to S736-

NOT

GOING

TO

HAPPEN!!!

No, probably not. But I at least like to try to start a new season on an optomistic note and this year it's hard to feel anything at all. Squandered opportunities.

The Darkside growing in this one I feel. Ready for his robes soon, hmh?

I'm sensing a general malaise in people's hopes and approach to this franchise. Or maybe I'm just speaking for myself.

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