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Now comes the great chorus from Big Red Fandom. Fire Whiz. Keep Whiz, fire Davis. Hire an offensive co-ordinator. Sign a proven QB. Draft a QB. Sign a proven pass-rusher. Draft the best available pass-rusher. Draft a TE.
I don't know what all the answers are, (or even what they should be). So far as Whiz is concerned, he has just recently received a substantial contract extension. That will more than likely play heavily with the Cardinals, who are not prone to leaving money on the table for someone to take elsewhere. My personal feeling is-----that there should only be one coach on this entire staff who should be considered a positive keeper above all others, (John Lott). He has done more to change the dynamics of Cardinal Football than any other single person here, (including Whizenhunt).
I also feel that there is some very real talent on this team, both from a coaching and player standpoint, and that before any decisions are made considering who to hire or fire, or which players to keep or to go after, it is imperative that this organization hire a true football GM, and place their faith in him to evaluate what we have that is workable, and how to proceed going forward from here in all aspects. I believe that a plan must be agreed upon, and money allocated to do what is necessary, so that a return to a Western Division Title is probable, and playoffs are in the offing once more.
I have seen the frustration in the eyes, the faces, and the actions of the players. Like them, I want to see a return to 'One Heartbeat'. I don't even know if that is possible to do if we keep Whizenhunt as HC. I believe he has the talent and the knowlege to do that, but I don't know if he can even rely upon himself to do what is in the best interest of the team, instead of what his personal preferances are. THAT is exactly why we absolutely need a strong, knowlegable GM to ensure that 'the plan', whatever that may be, is adhered to. It is my opinion that the biggest changes Whizenhunt needs to make, are those within his own head, and that a strong GM is imperative in order to keep him from straying from the correct course.
In my opinion, this must be done very quickly, as time is wasting, and we have talent that needs to be identified and kept, and we have needs to identify, and means to fill those needs identified and chosen. I pray that both Mr. B. and Michael can agree upon this. This is no longer a weak-sister team in this league, but a real force with ample revenue streams available in order for them to compete with the biggest and best. I hope that they are up to the challenge, because their fans have certainly answered the team's call for their support.
I don't know what all the answers are, (or even what they should be). So far as Whiz is concerned, he has just recently received a substantial contract extension. That will more than likely play heavily with the Cardinals, who are not prone to leaving money on the table for someone to take elsewhere. My personal feeling is-----that there should only be one coach on this entire staff who should be considered a positive keeper above all others, (John Lott). He has done more to change the dynamics of Cardinal Football than any other single person here, (including Whizenhunt).
I also feel that there is some very real talent on this team, both from a coaching and player standpoint, and that before any decisions are made considering who to hire or fire, or which players to keep or to go after, it is imperative that this organization hire a true football GM, and place their faith in him to evaluate what we have that is workable, and how to proceed going forward from here in all aspects. I believe that a plan must be agreed upon, and money allocated to do what is necessary, so that a return to a Western Division Title is probable, and playoffs are in the offing once more.
I have seen the frustration in the eyes, the faces, and the actions of the players. Like them, I want to see a return to 'One Heartbeat'. I don't even know if that is possible to do if we keep Whizenhunt as HC. I believe he has the talent and the knowlege to do that, but I don't know if he can even rely upon himself to do what is in the best interest of the team, instead of what his personal preferances are. THAT is exactly why we absolutely need a strong, knowlegable GM to ensure that 'the plan', whatever that may be, is adhered to. It is my opinion that the biggest changes Whizenhunt needs to make, are those within his own head, and that a strong GM is imperative in order to keep him from straying from the correct course.
In my opinion, this must be done very quickly, as time is wasting, and we have talent that needs to be identified and kept, and we have needs to identify, and means to fill those needs identified and chosen. I pray that both Mr. B. and Michael can agree upon this. This is no longer a weak-sister team in this league, but a real force with ample revenue streams available in order for them to compete with the biggest and best. I hope that they are up to the challenge, because their fans have certainly answered the team's call for their support.
