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alyoshamucci
We're obviously engaged in a racing structure, rather than football, because it seems like we keep playing for the silver medal. There were 5 mistakes that could have led to about 20 points, it's work to come in second.
So, what I'm seeing ... basically ... is that Fisher does not hold players accountable, so the players have to do it. My guess is that a lot of teams have this issue. The ones that win have players that hold them accountable, while the ones that lose, don't.
On defense we seem to be holding people accountable. Ogletree and Quinn and Donald and TJ seem to be making those around them better.
Good news? If Goff is an aggressive professional who holds his players accountable, then Gurley and Britt will be able to join them and three of them will be able to get things done. Right now Britt and Gurley are not enough, likely because Gurley is young and Britt is a WR.
That's the one BIG issue with having a young team ... if there is no one holding the players accountable, they end up rudderless at the most pivotal moment. Every pack needs an alpha, and we don't have one. That's what I'm seeing.
As far as the new coach stuff, you have to understand that I prefer longevity and building talent over making changes. Why? Because at some point the players have to hold themselves accountable ... and unless there's a coach out there that can inspire that, we are going to take a step backwards and downwards. I don't see any coaches that can do that.
I'm with you 100%. And I really like the idea of Norv Turner as a QB coach for Goff...
