Keep on going. Really, we had to let Linehan go, and what was the alternative at this point? Well, you could have promoted Saunders, who hasn't had any head coaching experience in the last 25 years or so. Yes, he is quite the motivator, but I don't know if he the true fire to pull this team up by it's boot straps like Haslett might be able to do. Then, of course, you could go outside the orginization, but who are you going to get to come in here that won't want to install new assistants and systems? That would totally destory any chance to see fun football again this year, and would alienate the fans, as it would almost certainly yield a 1-15 or 2-14. Promote Ellard? That could go so badly that he may not even be welcome here anymore after this debacle was over. So, who was the only obvious choice? Haslett ...
Sure, go ahead, blast Haslett's defense. He is certainly at this stage not the best X's and O's guy. But look what else he brings to the table. The players like him, they like his attitude, they like his "general-like" persona. They seem to have quickly forgotten about Linehan and are working hard to prepare for the upcoming game against the Redskins. This guy has gotten Bulger back in the saddle, and is committed to see if he can truly be the guy or not. He has most certainly given Saunders 100% complete control over the offense, something we are not sure he had when Linehan was here. Haslett is a defensive guy, so he will likely keep his paws out the offensive cookie jar. He has already had a profound effect on Bulger's attitude, who recently came out and said enough of the crap, lets take some chances, and start fligging it around no matter the consequences.
Haslett has opened the practices to the media and the fans, and is making a conscience effort to get the city of St. Louis interested in the team again. He is willing to play the younger players, and to take chances, and made it very clear that he wants to get the ball into the hands of our playmakers, meaning Holt, Jackson, and Avery. He seems committed to analyzing this team from the bottom up, and deciding who can play and who cannot. He is looking for ways to utilize the veterans, like Glover and Little, by playing to their strengths by using them in passing downs, while letting the younger, more active, guys have a strong role in playing the run. It seems he is going to get Manning more involved, who seems to be an absolute psycho when it comes to playing the ball. He is actively trying to bring back Fakhir, who was our best corner, and can lend a touch of experience to the younger guys ...
I really don't see what the problem is here? So, he wsa struggling managing the defense from an X's and O's standpoint. Sure, Venturi has the same defensive philosophies as Haslett does, but maybe he is just a little better at dialing in the right calls at the right times. We'll just have to wait and see ...
For those that despise this move, please take the time and make the effort to explain what a better alternative might have been. I see alot of bashing of Haslett, but no real evidence as to why everyone thinks he will fail ...
It's his second chance. Alot of high profile coaches needed a second chance to suceed. He has started off making all the right moves. We know he cannot be worse than Linehan ....
So the question is? Why not give him a chance?
Linear Mode
