"So what’s the right approach? It’s probably to trade down and acquire more picks if possible. Even adding one or two more selections gives them more darts to throw at the board. More possible role players, even if they don’t become instant stars."
So, back to loading up on 6th and 7th rounders a la Rick Spielman when the chances of hits drops significantly? Damned if you do. Damned if you don't.
I think it’s more about getting more picks in the first 3 rounds. They got gun shy after the 22’ trade down debacle, but that was the right idea. Just don’t trade down that far for that little in return and it’s probably the right move this year.
I don’t know that I would say head coaching gigs are year to year now because Harbaugh and Tomlin got fired after decades with their teams. I would not fire KOC after this next season unless it’s a completely lost the locker room bit. The timeline aspect really makes the Darnold vs McCarthy thing hard to stomach. They had a guy who was very good right now, today, outside of the last few games and passed on him for a guy who had never played a snap and by all accounts needed a good amount of development. Outside of Malik, I don’t think any of the QB options are realistic long term. Maybe Mac jones or Kyler Murray have great years here, but it won’t be as good as Darnold’s and I can’t see them signing those guys to long term deals. They’re drafting a guy in 2027 and just need to bring in the best guy they can for one year to take advantage of a roster that could be extremely good if they hit on this draft.
Those are better examples, for sure, but the Falcons have a history of short head coaching stints. I don’t know that they are an example for the entire league. I would not have fired McDermott but he was there for 8 years it looks like? That’s a pretty good run for most head coaches.
every firing has its own context but the league is moving on from coaches at an incredibly high rate... in fact, all sports are. I think that does add to the pressure here
Yeah, I’m mostly picking nits with your examples. I do think KOC will get the Zimmer 7-8 years and not the Frazier/Childress/Tice 4-5. He’s just a better head coach than those guys.
"So what’s the right approach? It’s probably to trade down and acquire more picks if possible. Even adding one or two more selections gives them more darts to throw at the board. More possible role players, even if they don’t become instant stars."
So, back to loading up on 6th and 7th rounders a la Rick Spielman when the chances of hits drops significantly? Damned if you do. Damned if you don't.
I think it’s more about getting more picks in the first 3 rounds. They got gun shy after the 22’ trade down debacle, but that was the right idea. Just don’t trade down that far for that little in return and it’s probably the right move this year.
I don’t know that I would say head coaching gigs are year to year now because Harbaugh and Tomlin got fired after decades with their teams. I would not fire KOC after this next season unless it’s a completely lost the locker room bit. The timeline aspect really makes the Darnold vs McCarthy thing hard to stomach. They had a guy who was very good right now, today, outside of the last few games and passed on him for a guy who had never played a snap and by all accounts needed a good amount of development. Outside of Malik, I don’t think any of the QB options are realistic long term. Maybe Mac jones or Kyler Murray have great years here, but it won’t be as good as Darnold’s and I can’t see them signing those guys to long term deals. They’re drafting a guy in 2027 and just need to bring in the best guy they can for one year to take advantage of a roster that could be extremely good if they hit on this draft.
McDermott? Morris?
Those are better examples, for sure, but the Falcons have a history of short head coaching stints. I don’t know that they are an example for the entire league. I would not have fired McDermott but he was there for 8 years it looks like? That’s a pretty good run for most head coaches.
every firing has its own context but the league is moving on from coaches at an incredibly high rate... in fact, all sports are. I think that does add to the pressure here
Yeah, I’m mostly picking nits with your examples. I do think KOC will get the Zimmer 7-8 years and not the Frazier/Childress/Tice 4-5. He’s just a better head coach than those guys.