neugey

With the Washington position filled by Quinn and all teams now having head coaches ...

It makes me wonder if the OC/Playcaller is actually a bit more important than the head coach himself when the HC is a defensive coach/troop leader. Thinking Houston and Detroit specifically, and in particular if Bienemy stays with Commanders. I'm starting to believe it - OC > HC! That's why this OC hire is paramount for the Saints.


Defensive talent is awesome in the NFL. Generally speaking, I think it's harder to screw up the defensive playcalling. That said, an adept DC is still valuable.


Offensive playcalling on the other hand - it's a huge variance between being behind the times and stale vs those innovating at the McVay/Reid/Ben Johnson level.


I'm fairly convinced the OC/playcaller is the bigger difference-maker of the two now.



And also ... we probably could've had Vrabel if we had just decided to bid adios to DA

AsylumGuido

I've heard recently that one of the perceived strikes against Vrabel is the same as that of Bill O'Brien. They both try to be another Belichick. Vrabel drew no real interest from anyone after he was released by the Titans. There's a few articles out there on it.

AsylumGuido

Lack Of Interest In Mike Vrabel ‘Real Mystery,’ NFL Executive Says

Commanders Hire Dan Quinn, Leaving Former Titans Coach Mike Vrabel Out of a Job

AsylumGuido

An OC off the market.

AsylumGuido