mansquatch wrote:IMO Frasier not putting the best guy on the field is not because he can't see talent. I think it is because, to paraphrase Jim, he sees potential. This is "probably" a correctable fault. Keep in mind, Frasier was smart enough not to release these backs ups.
Spielman is in charge of personnel moves. Anyone leaving or staying is his job. Frazier's job is to set the depth chart, which he has done poorly at multiple positions.
The issue is that Frasier seems to wait too long to give some of these other guys a nod. If this were 2009 I think the issue would be far more serious given super bowl ramifications, but it is isn't. I've been on his case about this most of the season, especially on the Robinson front, but in that case Robinson has gotten much better, so in the end Frasier was proven right.
I really don't understand the Robinson love that many fans have suddenly acquired. Maybe I missed it, but what did he do exactly that has made him much better? Keep in mind he was the most targeted corner in the NFL, so going from absolutely terrible to just plain bad isn't much of an improvement in my eyes. Like I said, maybe I missed it, is there anything quantifiable that can show he's gotten "much better?"
Where I'm torn, is that I think Frasier has done a fantastic job of keeping (and assembling) this locker room together from a mental standpoint. These guys are playing hard every game, not just mailing it in. Go see Washington if you want to see mailing it in.
I'm glad to see the effort but these guys are professionals, shouldn't this be expected? Even if Frazier is responsible for this, is that enough to warrant keeping a head coaching job in spite of all his other deficiencies?
So I'm rather undecided on this. I see positives and negatives, but given that I think the biggest negative on this team to the Win Loss column is the QB talent, then I question whether or not canning the coach is going to help solve the problem. The bigger question there is what many of the board have asked which is "why do we think Spielman can pick a winner" or IMO, "Is any GM really so smart as to pick the winning QB out of a line up or is it just dumb luck." If it is the latter then Spielman is just like everyone else and you take the lumps. (He seems quite adept at wheeling and dealing, which is a positive.)
We need to start over and get rid of all remnants of Brad Childress (which Frazier is part of). His defense, which by his own words has changed little since 2008, is continually soft and gives up too many big plays at inopportune times. Clock management is poor as is a lot of his decision making such as when to go for two, his track record of poor performances coming out of a bye week, performance on the road, halftime adjustments etc.
I think the "better coordinator" comment is probably a very valid one, Frasier needs to channel some Andy Reid in this respect and hire guys who are better than he is at the Xs and Os and then focus on his strength as a motivator.
Or we can find a guy that can do both