This article is a nice swift kick in the mouth...I think Hunter Ansley at DraftZoo.com says it best--our players always have good pro days and test well at the combine, what they are lacking is the coaching. Thats why I like the hires of Dan Brooks and Pearman and Steele, all respected coaches. These guys can teach fundamentals and the little things, the techniques of the game--everything from hand placement to alignments to leveraging. We have some great recruiters, great energy right now but not a lot of teachers. Tommy never coached x's and o's as his career at Clemson went on--I think thats what he lost with Rich Rod, Spence was pitiful and disinterested and Vic Koenning did an alright job trying to get his system understood and executed.
So what do we have now? Well Swinney is a motivator but still a relatively new coach and not some offensive mad scientist(although those are highly overrated) and Napier is going to be trying to keep his head above water. Both excellent recruiters, lots of enthusiasm but not much expertise in molding and developing young talent. Brad Scott is a disaster and I dont think Jeff Scott brings anything to the table. The offense is where I am scared, only Pearman inspires any confidence and I am glad he is helping to coach the O-Line, maybe he can shake things up a bit, get in some better rotations...something...
Summary-Defense in better hands, Offense--no one knows, and that folks is what this season depends on...
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