tnvols72
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Why are we idiots for expressing hope that we land a coach that knows how to actually coach? I don't bank on Gruden becoming the next coach he is just #1 on my list and it sounds like a lot of other people's list as well. We may or we may not get Gruden but one thing is obvious: Dooley is not the long term answer. He did a nice job as a stop-gap considering the situation he arrived in to, he just doesn't seem to have the umph to get over the hump and take us back to the elite. Anyone who says they will enjoy the pissing and moaning over the new coaching hire is no true fan imo because that implies they are happy with a mediocre coach. If we got a proven HC and its not Gruden there may be some letdown yes, but in the end I think the majority will be excited to have any coach that is proven.
Why are we idiots for expressing hope that we land a coach that knows how to actually coach? I don't bank on Gruden becoming the next coach he is just #1 on my list and it sounds like a lot of other people's list as well. We may or we may not get Gruden but one thing is obvious: Dooley is not the long term answer. He did a nice job as a stop-gap considering the situation he arrived in to, he just doesn't seem to have the umph to get over the hump and take us back to the elite. Anyone who says they will enjoy the pissing and moaning over the new coaching hire is no true fan imo because that implies they are happy with a mediocre coach. If we got a proven HC and its not Gruden there may be some letdown yes, but in the end I think the majority will be excited to have any coach that is proven.
Reasons why Gruden would be a great hire
1.All time NFL record 95-81. Winning record, automatic upgrade
2.Has won a super bowl
3.Has been getting a lot of TV facetime, and is highly recognizable. Great for recruiting
4.Has probably made some friends at ESPN and I bet Tennessee would get a LOT of positive coverage from ESPN
5. 5-4 playoff record-Good with big game
6.Has been a pro coach and can sell that to recruits
7.He was an assistant coach at the University of Tennessee from 1986-1987
8. Been offered jobs at many other prestigious schools and we would be lucky to have him (Oregon, Miami, Louisville)
9.He is well connected
10.He has worked with several great coaches
11.Gruden host several highly popular quarterback camps. He would get his choice at quarterback.
12. The charisma he has is amazing
13. He is 1-0 against Saban (not including preseason)
discuss...
What is everyone's proposed staff?
HC Gruden
OC/QB Jay Gruden
RB Jay Graham
WR Hinshaw
OL Pittman
DC/DB Raheem Morris
DL ??
LB Sunseri
DB Ansley
ST Bisaccia