Mike Sheppard. Telll me why?

GumboBC · 02-18-2005, 09:26 AM

Mike Sheppard:
When the Browns moved to Baltimore a few years later, Sheppard went with them. He called plays for Ted Marchibroda's Ravens offense that ranked No. 3 in the league in 1996.

He was eventually offensive coordinator in San Diego (1997-1998) and Buffalo (2001). His Chargers (Nos. 19 and 24) and Bills (No. 13) offenses were less successful.

Although Sheppard would not admit it, the offenses were hindered by average quarterback play. Craig Whelihan, Ryan Leaf and aging Stan Humphries quarterbacked his Chargers teams. Alex Van Pelt was the main signal-caller for Sheppard's one season in Buffalo, after which he was unceremoniously fired.

On this board I've read several posts that criticized the promotion of Mike Sheppard to offensive coordinator. I've yet to figure out why some folks are so critical of this move. Sheppard coached the 3rd ranked offense in Balitmore. He coached the 13th ranked offense in Buffalo.

Can someone give me a GOOD argument as to why you think Sheppard won't succeed in New Orleans? It seems to me that there is no GOOD arguement, it just wasn't the guy some of you wanted and it pisses you off?

02-18-2005, 09:26 AM	#1
GumboBC Banned Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2,616	Mike Sheppard. Telll me why? Mike Sheppard: When the Browns moved to Baltimore a few years later, Sheppard went with them. He called plays for Ted Marchibroda's Ravens offense that ranked No. 3 in the league in 1996. He was eventually offensive coordinator in San Diego (1997-1998) and Buffalo (2001). His Chargers (Nos. 19 and 24) and Bills (No. 13) offenses were less successful. Although Sheppard would not admit it, the offenses were hindered by average quarterback play. Craig Whelihan, Ryan Leaf and aging Stan Humphries quarterbacked his Chargers teams. Alex Van Pelt was the main signal-caller for Sheppard's one season in Buffalo, after which he was unceremoniously fired. On this board I've read several posts that criticized the promotion of Mike Sheppard to offensive coordinator. I've yet to figure out why some folks are so critical of this move. Sheppard coached the 3rd ranked offense in Balitmore. He coached the 13th ranked offense in Buffalo. Can someone give me a GOOD argument as to why you think Sheppard won't succeed in New Orleans? It seems to me that there is no GOOD arguement, it just wasn't the guy some of you wanted and it pisses you off?
GumboBC Banned Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2,616